Today: 26 June 2026

Amazon’s AWS rolls out Amazon Connect Health — AI agents target clinic calls, notes and codes

Amazon’s AWS rolls out Amazon Connect Health — AI agents target clinic calls, notes and codes

Amazon Web Services launched Amazon Connect Health, an AI platform that automates patient verification, scheduling, clinical notes, and medical coding by connecting directly to electronic health records. The tool is designed to transfer complex cases to staff. Amazon shares rose about 1% in early U.S. trading Thursday. UC San Diego Health reported saving about a minute per call using the system.
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Tesla’s UK Sales Slide 37% as BYD Surges — a Fresh Headache for Elon Musk

Tesla’s UK Sales Slide 37% as BYD Surges — a Fresh Headache for Elon Musk

Tesla’s UK registrations dropped 37% in February, while BYD’s rose 83% to 2,154, according to SMMT. Tesla’s market share slipped to 2.69% as the overall UK market grew 7.2%. An EU filing showed Stellantis, Toyota, and Subaru are not in Tesla’s planned 2026 CO2 compliance pool. At Tesla’s Berlin plant, IG Metall won 13 of 37 works council seats, short of a majority.
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AMD teams up with University of Toronto on new AI research lab as chip race heats up

AMD teams up with University of Toronto on new AI research lab as chip race heats up

AMD and the University of Toronto opened a new AI and computing research lab, planning to support 100 projects over three years and add new AI servers. AMD shares rose nearly 6% in premarket trading as investors watched its AI chip efforts. The lab joins AMD’s R&D network, which includes MIT and UC Berkeley. Executives also reported recent share sales linked to equity awards.
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Qatar outage puts Venture Global LNG cargoes in focus — but spare capacity is thin

Qatar outage puts Venture Global LNG cargoes in focus — but spare capacity is thin

Venture Global is redirecting spot LNG cargoes after Qatar halted shipments, tightening global supply. U.S. and Australian LNG plants are near full capacity, limiting replacement options. LNG prices and shipping rates have surged, with Asian spot prices up 68% for April. Venture Global supplied over half of U.S. LNG cargoes to the Middle East last year, according to Poten & Partners.
5 March 2026
California antitrust probe throws fresh doubt on Paramount’s $110 billion Warner Bros Discovery deal

California antitrust probe throws fresh doubt on Paramount’s $110 billion Warner Bros Discovery deal

California Attorney General Rob Bonta confirmed an open investigation into Paramount Skydance’s planned $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. Paramount agreed to pay $31 per share in cash, with a ticking fee if the deal closes after Sept. 30, 2026. Fitch downgraded Paramount’s credit rating to junk, citing leverage risks. Warner Bros. Discovery shares fell about 1% to $27.95 in early trading.
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Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500 futures steady as Iran war keeps oil in focus; bitcoin jumps back to $74,000

Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500 futures steady as Iran war keeps oil in focus; bitcoin jumps back to $74,000

U.S. stock futures were little changed early Thursday as the U.S.-Israeli air war with Iran entered its sixth day, keeping focus on oil and inflation. Dow futures slipped 0.16%, S&P 500 futures edged down 0.01%. Oil prices rose, with Brent at $83.12 a barrel. Bitcoin hit a one-month high as traders watched Washington’s crypto bill debate.
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Hong Kong’s 2,000-Tonne Gold Vault Plan Gets Fresh Incentives as China Eyes Bullion Pricing Power

Hong Kong’s 2,000-Tonne Gold Vault Plan Gets Fresh Incentives as China Eyes Bullion Pricing Power

Hong Kong will offer support for gold refiners seeking LBMA certification and boost cross-border trade with mainland China, InvestHK said Thursday. The government aims to raise storage capacity to over 2,000 metric tons within three years. Beijing plans to manage overcapacity in heavy industries and expand strategic mineral stockpiles. China has increased gold reserves for 15 consecutive months through January.
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South Korea’s KOSPI jumps 10% as Iran war lifts oil toward $84 and rattles global markets

South Korea’s KOSPI jumps 10% as Iran war lifts oil toward $84 and rattles global markets

South Korea’s KOSPI surged nearly 10% after President Lee Jae Myung activated a $68 billion market stabilisation fund. Brent crude briefly topped $84 a barrel as Iran’s missile attack on Israel disrupted shipping, halting tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. Bond yields and the dollar rose as traders scaled back expectations for near-term rate cuts. Qatar declared force majeure on gas exports, warning of at least a month’s disruption.
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Ondas Inc lands $20 million border drone order as national autonomous program kicks off

Ondas Inc lands $20 million border drone order as national autonomous program kicks off

Ondas Inc’s Airobotics unit received a $20 million initial purchase order as prime contractor for a national border-protection drone program, triggering development and phased deployment. The company has not disclosed the customer or country. Shares closed up 4.9% at $10.51 on Wednesday. The order is part of a multi-year framework and involves integrating drones, software, and ground infrastructure.
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AppLovin hints at upside in gaming-ads growth target as investors look for a new catalyst

AppLovin hints at upside in gaming-ads growth target as investors look for a new catalyst

AppLovin CFO Matt Stumpf said the company sees “potential upside” to its 20%-30% gaming ad growth target at a Morgan Stanley conference, a day after shares jumped about 10%. AppLovin-owned Adjust reported Tripledot Studios moved over 30 live games to its platform without disrupting campaigns. AppLovin posted $1.658 billion in Q4 revenue and guided Q1 revenue between $1.745 billion and $1.775 billion.
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Marvell earnings today: What could swing MRVL stock after the bell

Marvell earnings today: What could swing MRVL stock after the bell

Marvell Technology shares rose 0.8% to $78.09 in premarket trading Thursday ahead of its earnings report due after the U.S. market close. Analysts expect adjusted earnings of 79 cents a share on $2.21 billion in revenue, up from a year ago. Options traders are pricing an 11% swing in the stock after results. Marvell completed its XConn Technologies purchase in February, expecting revenue contribution in fiscal 2027.
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Stock Market Today

  • Ducommun Incorporated (DCO) Rises as Top Mid Cap Defense Stock with Strong Q1 2026 Earnings
    June 26, 2026, 7:15 AM EDT. Ducommun Incorporated (NYSE:DCO) is recognized as one of the 8 best mid cap defense stocks to buy, backed by stakes from 18 hedge funds as of Q1 2026. The company reported strong Q1 results with net revenue up 9% year-over-year to $209 million and gross margin increasing by 70 basis points to 26.9%. Adjusted net income per share rose to $0.75 from $0.23 in Q1 2025. Analysts remain bullish, with Truist and Citigroup raising price targets following the earnings beat, despite a slight anticipated 1% downside by June 24. Ducommun specializes in manufacturing solutions for aerospace, defense, and related sectors. Its shares have surged over 70% this year, reflecting strong market confidence amid strategic industry trends.

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Titan Mining (TSX:TI) spikes 42% before market on Army graphite lease win

Titan Mining (TSX:TI) spikes 42% before market on Army graphite lease win

26 June 2026
Titan Mining’s U.S. shares soared 41.71% to $3.16 premarket after the U.S. Army picked its Empire State Mines unit for conditional lease talks on graphite processing sites, adding about $91 million in equity value—over 3 times its 2026 EBITDA forecast—though Titan warns the lease may not proceed as planned.
Judge ruling puts question mark on Trump grad-loan caps for private lenders

Judge ruling puts question mark on Trump grad-loan caps for private lenders

26 June 2026
A U.S. judge blocked the Education Department’s stricter “professional degree” test, letting some high-cost graduate programs keep access to $50,000 a year in federal loans—potentially shrinking the private student loan market by up to $100,000 per borrower; Sallie Mae and SoFi’s expected multi-year private loan growth tied to federal reforms now faces new uncertainty.
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