Today: 16 June 2026

Becerra jumps ahead in California governor race, Trump-backed Hilton lags

Becerra jumps ahead in California governor race, Trump-backed Hilton lags

Democrat Xavier Becerra leads Republican Steve Hilton by 21 points among registered California voters, according to a UC Berkeley IGS/Los Angeles Times poll, as official results confirm a November faceoff with Becerra at 28.1% and Hilton at 24.7%; Democrats’ registration edge gives Becerra “a huge advantage,” with results to be certified by July 10.
14 June 2026
POET Stock Jumps as AI Photonics Rally Meets Legal Risk Before June Catalysts

POET Stock Jumps as AI Photonics Rally Meets Legal Risk Before June Catalysts

POET Technologies surged 11% to $12.53 on Friday, far outpacing chip-stock peers, as investors weighed a $400 million capital raise, ongoing legal risks from a securities class action, and upcoming catalysts including the June 26 annual meeting and June 29 lead-plaintiff deadline, with volatility driven by early-stage commercialization and disclosure concerns.
14 June 2026
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ONDS Stock Price: Ondas Slides 5% as STOXX Index Catalyst Nears

ONDS Stock Price: Ondas Slides 5% as STOXX Index Catalyst Nears

Ondas (ONDS) fell 5.09% to $9.33 ahead of its June 22 addition to STOXX Global Intelligent Computing indexes, as investors weighed rapid revenue growth and backlog against ongoing cash burn, share-supply risk from a recent resale filing, and high volatility, with upcoming LADOS launch and index rebalancing seen as key near-term catalysts.
14 June 2026
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KEEL keeps moving higher as AI data center rally continues, eyes on $458 million financing

KEEL keeps moving higher as AI data center rally continues, eyes on $458 million financing

KEEL surged 1.27% to $5.59 and another 1.25% after hours as investors weighed its $458 million convertible-note financing for AI data-center buildout; the stock’s next major catalyst is whether it can secure leases at Panther Creek, Sharon, and Moses Lake in 2026, with execution risk and potential dilution from the notes keeping shares volatile despite strong trading volume.
14 June 2026
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Evergy and Entergy Stocks Rise as Data-Center Power Demand Fuels Utility Valuations

Evergy and Entergy Stocks Rise as Data-Center Power Demand Fuels Utility Valuations

Evergy closed within 1.67% of its 52-week high after Seeking Alpha said its data-center-driven growth is “already priced in,” rating the stock Hold due to execution, financing, and regulatory risks, while Entergy unveiled a $67 billion capital plan and projected 9% retail sales growth tied to data-center agreements and customer savings.
14 June 2026
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Social Security 2027 COLA Estimate Moves Up; Congress Eyes $200 Raise

Social Security 2027 COLA Estimate Moves Up; Congress Eyes $200 Raise

Early 2027 Social Security COLA estimates have jumped to 3.8%-4.7% as May’s CPI-W inflation hit 4.4%, signaling larger benefit increases but reflecting higher living costs; the final COLA, set in October, depends on upcoming inflation data, while lawmakers debate additional $200 monthly benefit hikes and long-term funding fixes amid looming trust fund depletion by 2032.
14 June 2026
Altman Backs Out of Abu Dhabi Trip Amid New Pressure on OpenAI’s UAE Stargate Plans

Altman Backs Out of Abu Dhabi Trip Amid New Pressure on OpenAI’s UAE Stargate Plans

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman abruptly canceled a planned Abu Dhabi trip with key UAE investors just days after the company confidentially filed for a U.S. IPO, intensifying scrutiny of OpenAI’s Gulf partnerships and capital plans as it pursues a potential $1 trillion valuation; no reason for the cancellation was given and Stargate UAE has not been paused, but uncertainty now clouds OpenAI’s regional strategy.
14 June 2026
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ARK Loads Up on SpaceX Post-IPO, Trims Teradyne, Iridium, Archer

ARK Loads Up on SpaceX Post-IPO, Trims Teradyne, Iridium, Archer

ARK Invest snapped up nearly 3.3 million SpaceX shares on IPO day as SpaceX’s Nasdaq debut soared 19%, ending at $160.95 and a $2.1 trillion valuation, with ARK rotating out of Teradyne, Iridium, Twist Bioscience, and Archer Aviation to make a high-profile bet on Elon Musk’s newly public, still-unprofitable company, according to Investor’s Business Daily and Reuters.
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Stock Market Today

  • American Airlines Rises as Oil Prices Fall and Jefferies Raises Target
    June 16, 2026, 5:35 PM EDT. American Airlines shares rose 1.6% to $15.71 after oil prices dropped about 5%, easing cost pressures for U.S. airlines. Jefferies increased its price target to $15 from $13 while maintaining a Hold rating, citing solid demand and fares tracking 20% higher than last year. Brent crude closed at $78.96 and WTI at $76.05 per barrel amid speculation the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil transit route, could reopen following a U.S.-Iran agreement. Despite facing over $4 billion in higher fuel costs, CEO Robert Isom affirmed the company's 2026 profit forecast. Airline sector stocks showed mixed moves, with Delta and United down but Southwest up. The broader market saw the Dow hit another record high while tech shares declined as investors awaited Federal Reserve policy decisions.

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AtaiBeckley climbs after kicking off Phase 3 for BPL-003 in depression

AtaiBeckley climbs after kicking off Phase 3 for BPL-003 in depression

16 June 2026
AtaiBeckley shares jumped 7.8% to $4.14 after CEO Srinivas Rao announced the start of Phase 3 trials for lead depression drug BPL-003, shifting the company into late-stage testing with results expected in early 2029; cash reserves of $209.9 million are projected to fund operations through anticipated topline readouts.
Roblox stock jumps as safety rollout and engagement improve

Roblox stock jumps as safety rollout and engagement improve

16 June 2026
Roblox surged 8% to $49.34 after launching global age-based accounts and TD Cowen reported a 10% weekend jump in average concurrent users, testing if recent safety changes that cut the 2026 growth outlook are stabilizing engagement as bookings remain under pressure.
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