Today: 18 June 2026

U.S. Stocks Pull Back as Oil Prices Weigh, Fed Concerns Simmer

U.S. Stocks Pull Back as Oil Prices Weigh, Fed Concerns Simmer

U.S. stocks fell from record highs as renewed U.S.-Iran fighting pushed oil prices up and revived inflation fears, with the Dow dropping 581.84 points and the S&P 500 losing 0.74%; traders now price in over a 40% chance of a Fed rate hike by December, up from 9.1% a month ago, as rising yields and Middle East risks threaten margins and delay Fed easing.
3 June 2026
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Oklo Stock Is Getting Hit. The Insider-Sale Filing Traders Are Watching

Oklo Stock Is Getting Hit. The Insider-Sale Filing Traders Are Watching

Oklo plunged about 10% to $65.89 after a June 2 SEC filing revealed 200,000 Class A shares sold June 1 under a pre-arranged insider-trading plan tied to CEO Jacob DeWitte, triggering a sharper drop than peers as investors reacted to the insider-sale disclosure despite ongoing U.S. nuclear fuel-supply momentum and recent government selection for advanced reactor fuel talks.
3 June 2026
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T1 Energy Stock Gets a $32 Million Battery Test as AI Power Demand Builds

T1 Energy Stock Gets a $32 Million Battery Test as AI Power Demand Builds

T1 Energy shares held nearly flat after announcing a $32 million deal to acquire KORE Power, expanding into battery storage and data-center infrastructure; Northland initiated coverage with an Outperform rating and $16 price target but highlighted funding and ramp-up risks, as T1 aims for positive EBITDA in 2026 and $15–20 million EBITDA contribution in 2027, pending deal closure and KORE shareholder approval.
3 June 2026
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Applebee’s to shut Calexico restaurant after two decades as challenges mount

Applebee’s to shut Calexico restaurant after two decades as challenges mount

Dine Brands will close the Calexico Applebee’s this month amid a wave of U.S. restaurant closures, putting nearly 30 jobs at risk as the company shifts focus to dual-branded Applebee’s-IHOP locations; Applebee’s same-restaurant sales rose just 1.9% last quarter, trailing rivals Chili’s and Olive Garden, while Dine Brands warns inflation and rising costs could impact future performance.
3 June 2026
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Semilux Shares Leap 51% With Nasdaq Delisting Risk Unchanged

Semilux Shares Leap 51% With Nasdaq Delisting Risk Unchanged

Semilux International surged 51.5% to $0.4302 after revealing Nasdaq plans to delist its shares for failing the $1 minimum bid and missing its 2025 annual report, with the company warning there’s “no assurance” it can regain compliance; the rally comes as Semilux faces a June 29, 2026, deadline to lift its market value above $35 million for 10 days or risk losing its listing.
3 June 2026
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Global Payments Dives on Analyst Downgrade—Wall Street Split on Outlook

Global Payments Dives on Analyst Downgrade—Wall Street Split on Outlook

Global Payments shares plunged about 9% to $67.37 after Susquehanna cut its price target to $111 and trimmed growth forecasts, citing travel-related risks, raising fresh doubts about near-term growth despite recent strong earnings and a $500 million buyback; Mizuho countered that concerns are overblown, but investors remain focused on guidance and Worldpay integration.
3 June 2026
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Mastercard Tumbles Again; June 3 New York Update

Mastercard Tumbles Again; June 3 New York Update

Mastercard shares slid 2.4% to $466.41 after announcing a senior leadership shakeup and new stablecoin settlement options, as investors weighed execution risks and the need for proof of growth beyond traditional card fees; trading volume was above average and the decline extended Tuesday’s 3.55% drop, outpacing losses in Visa and American Express.
3 June 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Australia Eases Capital Gains Tax Reform Impact on Small Businesses
    June 17, 2026, 11:16 PM EDT. Australia has softened the impact of its planned capital gains tax reform following significant backlash from small businesses. The government adjusted its proposals to reduce the tax burden on small enterprises, aiming to support economic growth and address concerns about potential financial strain. The revised measures provide relief to small businesses by modifying the capital gains tax rules, which affect profits from the sale of assets. This move reflects the government's responsiveness to business community feedback and its intention to balance tax reform with economic stability.

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Wall Street Slips After Hours, Fed Flags Rate Risk

Wall Street Slips After Hours, Fed Flags Rate Risk

18 June 2026
S&P 500 plunged 1.2%, Nasdaq 1.3%, and Dow 507 points after the Fed held rates steady but signaled a possible hike, raising its 2026 rate forecast to 3.8% and PCE inflation projection to 3.6%; all 11 S&P sectors fell, megacap tech stocks slumped, and after-hours index ETFs stayed lower as traders face a shortened week before Juneteenth.
Meta Drops as Fed Signal Hurts Nasdaq, AI Bet Draws Scrutiny

Meta Drops as Fed Signal Hurts Nasdaq, AI Bet Draws Scrutiny

18 June 2026
Meta plunged 5.5% to $567.58, underperforming the Nasdaq, after the Federal Reserve signaled possible future rate hikes and a key Meta executive tied to AI-agent work departed, raising pressure on Meta to prove its costly AI investments can deliver returns as higher rates threaten future profit values.
Microsoft Drops as AI Spend Concerns, Fed Rate News Hit Shares

Microsoft Drops as AI Spend Concerns, Fed Rate News Hit Shares

18 June 2026
Microsoft plunged 3.8% to $378.91—outpacing the Nasdaq’s 1.3% drop—as investors reacted to a possible 2026 Fed rate hike and mounting scrutiny over Microsoft’s soaring AI spending, with capex projected at $190 billion for 2026 and a shareholder lawsuit alleging inadequate Azure growth disclosures adding further pressure.
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