Today: 21 June 2026

Spirit Airlines Bailout Deadline: Trump’s $500 Million Rescue Stalls While Flights Keep Running

Spirit Airlines Bailout Deadline: Trump’s $500 Million Rescue Stalls While Flights Keep Running

Spirit Airlines postponed its bankruptcy hearing as talks over a possible U.S. government rescue continued and no financing motion was filed. Flights remain operational and tickets are still being sold. The proposed bailout could give Washington up to a 90% stake after bankruptcy, but creditor resistance persists. The White House said options are under review, while other carriers are seeking broader relief.
30 April 2026
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Dow Jones Today: Caterpillar Sparks 700-Point Rally as Wall Street Shrugs Off Oil Shock

Dow Jones Today: Caterpillar Sparks 700-Point Rally as Wall Street Shrugs Off Oil Shock

The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged nearly 700 points midday Thursday, driven by a 10% jump in Caterpillar shares after strong quarterly results. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq rose modestly as tech stocks lagged. U.S. GDP grew at a 2% annual rate, but inflation data remained above the Fed’s target, limiting rate-cut expectations. Industrials outperformed, while some major tech firms fell on capex concerns.
30 April 2026
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Dow Jumps 700 Points as US Stock Market Today Shrugs Off Oil Shock and Chases Best Month Since 2020

Dow Jumps 700 Points as US Stock Market Today Shrugs Off Oil Shock and Chases Best Month Since 2020

The Dow Jones rose 1.48% to 49,584.97 by midday Thursday, outpacing the S&P 500 and Nasdaq as strong corporate earnings pushed major indexes toward their best monthly gains since 2020. First-quarter GDP grew at a 2.0% annual rate, while the core PCE price index climbed 4.3%. The Federal Reserve held rates steady, citing persistent inflation. Alphabet’s Google Cloud revenue surged 63%, while Meta and Microsoft announced large AI-driven spending plans.
30 April 2026
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Hertz Stock Surges on Uber Robotaxi Deal as Oro Mobility Steps Out of the Shadows

Hertz Stock Surges on Uber Robotaxi Deal as Oro Mobility Steps Out of the Shadows

Hertz shares surged over 20% Thursday after it launched Oro Mobility, an affiliate set to manage Uber’s robotaxi and human-driven fleets in key U.S. markets. Oro will support Uber’s autonomous program with Lucid vehicles using Nuro self-driving tech, starting in the San Francisco Bay Area later this year. Hertz traded at $6.80, up $1.20; Uber fell 38 cents to $74.09. Hertz reports first-quarter results May 7.
30 April 2026
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Xerox Holdings Stock Soars After Q1 Revenue Beat, but the Lexmark Bill Is Still Showing

Xerox Holdings Stock Soars After Q1 Revenue Beat, but the Lexmark Bill Is Still Showing

Xerox shares surged 43% Thursday after first-quarter revenue hit $1.85 billion, topping forecasts, driven by the Lexmark acquisition. The company posted a net loss of $105 million and an adjusted loss of 43 cents per share, wider than expected. Print segment revenue jumped 31%, while IT Solutions fell 5%. Xerox reaffirmed its 2026 outlook but reported higher interest expenses tied to acquisition debt.
30 April 2026
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Ford Motor Company’s $1.3 Billion Tariff Refund Lifts Outlook, But the F-150 Problem Still Bites

Ford Motor Company’s $1.3 Billion Tariff Refund Lifts Outlook, But the F-150 Problem Still Bites

Ford Motor Co raised its 2026 profit forecast after booking a $1.3 billion expected tariff refund, lifting its adjusted EBIT outlook to $8.5–$10.5 billion. First-quarter revenue rose 6% to $43.3 billion, with net income at $2.5 billion. F-150 production dropped 12% in Q1 after supplier fires, and inventory fell 38% year-on-year in April. Ford still expects $1 billion in net tariff costs this year.
30 April 2026
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Morgan Stanley’s Bitcoin ETF Is Pulling Cash as BlackRock’s IBIT Stumbles

Morgan Stanley’s Bitcoin ETF Is Pulling Cash as BlackRock’s IBIT Stumbles

Morgan Stanley’s new bitcoin fund took in $10.8 million on April 29 as U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw $137.6 million in outflows, according to Farside Investors. BlackRock’s IBIT lost $54.7 million that day and $166.9 million over three days. MSBT, launched April 8, charges a 0.14% annual fee, undercutting IBIT’s 0.25%. IBIT still leads with $65.2 billion in net inflows, far above MSBT’s $194 million.
30 April 2026
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Social Security’s $4 Million Question: Can the S&P 500 Beat a 2033 Benefits Cliff?

Social Security’s $4 Million Question: Can the S&P 500 Beat a 2033 Benefits Cliff?

A retiree’s claim that Social Security payroll taxes could have grown to $4 million in the S&P 500 has renewed debate over the system’s structure. The Social Security Administration projects its main trust fund will be depleted by 2033, with incoming revenue covering 77% of benefits. The fund invests only in government securities, not stocks. The payroll tax rate is set at 12.4% of earnings up to $184,500 in 2026.
30 April 2026
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Everspin Technologies Stock Surges After $40 Million Defense MRAM Deal Puts Growth Back in View

Everspin Technologies Stock Surges After $40 Million Defense MRAM Deal Puts Growth Back in View

FatPipe shares jumped 18% to $2.92 Thursday after the company announced expanded access to its SD-WAN and cybersecurity products through public-sector procurement channels. The move follows a VeloCloud replacement program targeting customers of Arista Networks’ SD-WAN business. Trading volume reached 42.2 million shares. Investors remain cautious over execution and customer concentration risks.
30 April 2026
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Mastercard Earnings Beat Wall Street, But April Cross-Border Slowdown Hits Stock

Mastercard Earnings Beat Wall Street, But April Cross-Border Slowdown Hits Stock

Mastercard shares fell 2.7% Thursday despite first-quarter profit and revenue beating estimates, as investors reacted to slower April cross-border spending growth. Adjusted earnings reached $4.60 per share on $8.4 billion revenue. Cross-border volume growth dropped to 9% in April from 13% in Q1, with travel-linked growth at just 2%. Operating expenses rose 13%, including a $202 million restructuring charge.
30 April 2026
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Nvidia Isn’t Over. But Marvell Is the Quiet AI Chip Name Analysts Can’t Ignore

Nvidia Isn’t Over. But Marvell Is the Quiet AI Chip Name Analysts Can’t Ignore

Marvell Technology shares rose about 3% Thursday after Big Tech firms signaled AI spending would exceed $700 billion this year. Nvidia slipped 1.6% but announced a $2 billion investment in Marvell and a partnership on AI infrastructure. Marvell reported record fiscal 2026 revenue of $8.2 billion, while Nvidia posted $215.9 billion for the year. Google is in talks with Marvell to develop two new AI chips.
30 April 2026
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Is the AI Stock Rally Over? 3 Warning Signs Investors Should Watch This Week

Is the AI Stock Rally Over? 3 Warning Signs Investors Should Watch This Week

Meta Platforms shares fell nearly 10% and Microsoft dropped over 3% Thursday as investors reacted to rising AI costs and capital spending, despite strong earnings. Alphabet gained almost 6% after Google Cloud posted its best growth quarter. Nvidia and other chip stocks also traded lower. Meta raised its 2026 capex forecast and is considering a major bond sale to fund AI infrastructure.
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HP’s HyperX Launch Puts Gaming Back in Focus as HPQ Stock Tries to Recover

HP’s HyperX Launch Puts Gaming Back in Focus as HPQ Stock Tries to Recover

HP Inc. unveiled new HyperX gaming accessories Thursday, including the Clutch Talon controller ($159.99) and Cloud Stinger 3 headsets (from $49.99), alongside updated NGENUITY software. The launch comes as HP’s Personal Systems revenue rose 11% to $10.3 billion last quarter, while printing fell. Shares rose 0.3% to $20.21. Interim CEO Bruce Broussard is leading the company after Enrique Lores stepped down in February.
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  • Why Verizon (VZ) Remains an Undervalued Pick on the NYSE
    June 21, 2026, 8:03 AM EDT. Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE: VZ) has completed tender offers to repurchase ~$1.86 billion in notes, easing its debt load by removing restrictive covenants in bond agreements. This move concludes Verizon's strategic debt management effort, potentially enhancing financial flexibility. Operating as a major U.S. telecom holding company, Verizon provides wireless, wireline, and streaming services to various customer segments. Despite its status as an undervalued NYSE stock, some analysts suggest AI stocks offer higher growth potential with lower risk. Investors seeking value may consider Verizon's stable cash flow and ongoing restructuring as positives compared to more volatile sectors.

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LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: June 21, 2026, 4:00 AM EDTUpdated: June 21, 2026, 8:29 AM EDT Why Verizon (VZ) Remains an Undervalued Pick on the NYSE June 21, 2026, 8:03 AM EDT. Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE: VZ) has completed tender offers to repurchase ~$1.86 billion in notes, easing its debt load by removing restrictive covenants in bond agreements. This move concludes Verizon’s strategic debt management effort, potentially enhancing financial flexibility. Operating as a major U.S. telecom holding company, Verizon provides wireless, wireline, and streaming services to various customer segments. Despite its status as an undervalued NYSE stock, some analysts suggest AI
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