Today: 22 June 2026

MaxLinear Stock Surges as AI Data-Center Chip Demand Drives Big Q2 Outlook

MaxLinear Stock Surges as AI Data-Center Chip Demand Drives Big Q2 Outlook

MaxLinear forecast second-quarter revenue of $160 million to $170 million, well above Wall Street’s estimate of $137.1 million. First-quarter revenue rose 43% to $137.2 million, driven by demand for optical products in AI data centers. Shares surged over 23% to $42.47 in after-hours trading. Infrastructure revenue jumped 136% from a year earlier, becoming the company’s largest segment.
24 April 2026
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Comfort Systems USA Stock Jumps After Profit More Than Doubles On Data Center Demand

Comfort Systems USA Stock Jumps After Profit More Than Doubles On Data Center Demand

Comfort Systems USA reported first-quarter net income of $370.4 million, more than double last year’s $169.3 million, as revenue surged 56.5% to $2.87 billion on strong demand from technology-sector projects, especially data centers. Backlog climbed to $12.45 billion. Shares rose $52.18 to $1,773.91 in late trading. The board raised the quarterly dividend to 80 cents a share.
24 April 2026
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American Express Earnings Beat Shows Wealthy Cardholders Still Spending — But AXP Stock Drops

American Express Earnings Beat Shows Wealthy Cardholders Still Spending — But AXP Stock Drops

American Express posted first-quarter earnings per share of $4.28, beating LSEG estimates, as billed business hit $428 billion and FX-adjusted spending rose 9%. Net income climbed 15% to $2.97 billion, with revenue up 11% to $18.91 billion. The company kept its 2026 revenue and profit outlook unchanged. Shares fell despite the profit beat, as investors noted flat guidance and signs of weaker travel spending.
24 April 2026
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AMD Stock Brushes $320 After Stifel Call, With May 5 Earnings Now the Real Test

AMD Stock Brushes $320 After Stifel Call, With May 5 Earnings Now the Real Test

AMD shares touched $319.71 Thursday before retreating to $305.33, valuing the company at about $501 billion. The move comes ahead of first-quarter results on May 5, as investors watch for revenue from major AI chip deals with Meta and OpenAI. Stifel raised its price target to $320, citing strong AI demand and new products. AMD reported record Q4 revenue in February, with data-center sales up 39%.
23 April 2026
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Applied Digital stock rises after $7.5 billion AI data center lease with U.S. hyperscaler. (SEC)

Applied Digital stock rises after $7.5 billion AI data center lease with U.S. hyperscaler. (SEC)

Applied Digital signed a 15-year, $7.5 billion lease with an unnamed U.S. hyperscaler for 300 megawatts at its Delta Forge 1 data center in Louisiana, sending shares up 12% to $36.35. The deal lifts total contracted lease revenue above $23 billion and adds a third hyperscale tenant. Initial operations at Delta Forge 1 are expected in mid-2027. The company also plans up to $600 million in new financing for expansion.
23 April 2026
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Expedia Stock Sinks After Former Snap CFO Derek Andersen Takes Finance Job Before Earnings

Expedia Stock Sinks After Former Snap CFO Derek Andersen Takes Finance Job Before Earnings

Expedia Group named former Snap CFO Derek Andersen as its next chief financial officer, effective May 11. Shares fell 5.4% after the announcement. Outgoing CFO Scott Schenkel will remain through the May 7 earnings call and depart May 16. Andersen’s pay package includes a $1 million salary, $2.5 million signing bonus, and $17 million in restricted stock units.
23 April 2026
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SolarEdge Stock Jumps as Bigger Battery Bet Puts Its Turnaround to the Test

SolarEdge Stock Jumps as Bigger Battery Bet Puts Its Turnaround to the Test

SolarEdge Technologies shares rose over 11% to $47.36 Thursday, pushing its market value to about $2.8 billion and outpacing other solar stocks. The company reported 2025 revenue of $1.18 billion, up 31%, but posted a net loss of $405.4 million. SolarEdge launched a 197 kWh battery system for commercial use in Europe and Asia. Wall Street analysts maintain a consensus “Reduce” rating, with an average target price of $29.90.
23 April 2026
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Lucid Group stock tumbles as Uber stake fails to ease funding worries

Lucid Group stock tumbles as Uber stake fails to ease funding worries

Lucid Group shares fell 9.6% to $6.25 Thursday after Uber disclosed an 11.52% stake, totaling 37.75 million shares, in a regulatory filing. The drop followed Lucid’s $1.05 billion capital raise last week, including $500 million from Uber and $550 million from Saudi Arabia’s PIF affiliate. Lucid produced 5,500 vehicles and delivered 3,093 in Q1, missing estimates after a supplier issue halted Gravity SUV deliveries.
23 April 2026
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Palantir Wins $300 Million USDA Deal Ahead of Key May Earnings

Palantir Wins $300 Million USDA Deal Ahead of Key May Earnings

Palantir signed a $300 million software agreement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, expanding its government business ahead of its May 4 earnings report. Shares fell 7.2% Thursday despite the deal. The USDA said Palantir’s platform enabled rapid rollout of February’s $11 billion Farmer Bridge Assistance Program. The contract is a Blanket Purchase Agreement, allowing repeated orders over time rather than a single payment.
23 April 2026
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United Rentals Stock Surges 23% After Q1 Earnings Beat — Why Investors Rushed Back In

United Rentals Stock Surges 23% After Q1 Earnings Beat — Why Investors Rushed Back In

United Rentals shares surged 22.9% to $986.77 after the company raised its 2026 revenue and adjusted EBITDA outlook. First-quarter revenue hit a record $3.985 billion, with rental revenue up 8.7% and adjusted EPS at $9.71. Used equipment sales fell 7.2%, and specialty rental gross margin declined. Management cited strong demand in large projects but flagged delivery costs and revenue mix as ongoing concerns.
23 April 2026
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Netflix Stock Gets $25 Billion Buyback Boost After Warner Bros Deal Collapse

Netflix Stock Gets $25 Billion Buyback Boost After Warner Bros Deal Collapse

Netflix approved an additional $25 billion in share buybacks, on top of $6.8 billion remaining from a previous program, after collecting a $2.8 billion termination fee from a failed Warner Bros Discovery deal. Shares traded near $93 in New York. First-quarter revenue rose 16% to $12.25 billion, with free cash flow up to $5.1 billion. The new buyback authorization has no expiration date.
23 April 2026
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Nokia Stock Hits a 16-Year High as AI Cloud Orders Change the Story

Nokia Stock Hits a 16-Year High as AI Cloud Orders Change the Story

Nokia shares surged to a 16-year high in Helsinki after first-quarter operating profit jumped 54% to €281 million, beating forecasts. AI and cloud customer sales rose 49%, with €1 billion in new orders. The company raised its 2026 growth outlook for Network Infrastructure but kept its full-year profit target steady. Nokia’s board approved a €0.04 per share dividend, payable May 7.
23 April 2026
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Figma Inc Sets May 14 Earnings Date as AI Competition, Board Changes Raise Stakes

Figma Inc Sets May 14 Earnings Date as AI Competition, Board Changes Raise Stakes

Figma will report first-quarter results on May 14 after U.S. markets close, amid rising competition from AI-driven rivals like Anthropic and Adobe. Director Mamoon Hamid will not seek re-election, and Anthropic’s Mike Krieger resigned from the board April 14. Figma projected 2026 revenue above analyst estimates in February, but warned in filings that AI tools could pressure growth and margins. CEO Dylan Field controls 72.3% of voting power.
23 April 2026
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Salesforce Expands Google Cloud AI Partnership as CRM Stock Slides in Software Selloff

Salesforce Expands Google Cloud AI Partnership as CRM Stock Slides in Software Selloff

Salesforce and Google Cloud expanded their AI partnership, adding integrations across Slack, Google Workspace, and Gemini Enterprise, with some features rolling out into late 2026. Salesforce shares fell about 9% Thursday amid renewed investor concerns over AI’s impact on software firms. Agentforce Sales entered open beta in Gemini Enterprise, while Gemini Enterprise in Slack remains in private preview. Over 1,400 customers are already using Gemini inside Agentforce.
23 April 2026
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QuantumScape Stock Whipsaws After Q1 Update as Solid-State Battery Developer Targets AI Data Centers

QuantumScape Stock Whipsaws After Q1 Update as Solid-State Battery Developer Targets AI Data Centers

QuantumScape shares swung sharply Thursday after the company launched its Eagle Line pilot production and began initial QSE-5 cell output. The stock opened at $9.65, peaked at $10.03, then fell to $7.17 by midmorning. QuantumScape reported a first-quarter net loss of $100.8 million and $904.7 million in liquidity. Another top-10 automaker joined its joint development efforts.
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Stock Market Today

  • Leopalace21 Stock Trades Nearly 20% Below Fair Value Amid Governance Overhaul
    June 21, 2026, 9:41 PM EDT. Leopalace21 (TSE:8848) announced revisions to its internal control policy emphasizing stronger compliance and oversight after a June 19 board meeting. The real estate firm's shares trade at ¥618, reflecting a 6.65% decline year-to-date and a modest 5.92% return over the past year. Its price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio stands at 13.1x, below the estimated fair P/E of 14.3x but above the sector average of 10.5x, signaling a mixed valuation picture. Leopalace21's return on equity is robust at 34.3%, though challenges remain in governance execution and converting revenue gains into sustainable profits. A discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis estimates intrinsic value near ¥771, indicating the stock could be trading about 19.9% undervalued. Investors are weighing if current prices offer a buying opportunity or reflect governance risks.

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