Today: 18 June 2026

Intel Stock Drops as Nvidia’s AI PC Chip Takes Aim at Its Core Turf

Intel Stock Drops as Nvidia’s AI PC Chip Takes Aim at Its Core Turf

Intel plunged 4.7% to $109.33 as Nvidia launched RTX Spark, a new AI PC chip set for release this fall in systems from Dell, HP, Lenovo, Asus, and Microsoft. Nvidia jumped 6.3%. The Philadelphia SE Semiconductor Index rose 1.1%. Intel’s Computex announcements of Xeon 6+ and Crescent Island failed to reassure investors. Barclays raised Intel’s price target to $100 but kept an Equal Weight rating.
2 June 2026
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Rivian Bulls Watch June 9 as R2 Countdown Nears

Rivian Bulls Watch June 9 as R2 Countdown Nears

Rivian shares jumped 3.9% to $16.95 as buyers piled in ahead of next week’s first R2 SUV deliveries. Volume topped 43 million shares; market cap hit $21.2 billion. Volkswagen’s $1 billion investment closed April 30. Q1 revenue rose 11% to $1.381 billion, but Rivian still guides for a $1.8–$2.1 billion adjusted EBITDA loss in 2026. U.S. auto safety regulators are probing 114,922 R1 vehicles over a rear toe link issue.
1 June 2026
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Starfighters Space Stock Holds Up as FJET Defies Broader Drop

Starfighters Space Stock Holds Up as FJET Defies Broader Drop

Starfighters Space stock jumped 29% to $9.50 on heavy volume after a $17.5 million equity investment update. The company posted no revenue last quarter, burned $4.05 million in operating expenses, and warned of going-concern risks. Ex-CEO Rick Svetkoff is suing for $26 million. Rocket Lab and Intuitive Machines fell sharply, but Starfighters rallied as it seeks more capital to fund its supersonic launch platform.
1 June 2026
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AMC Jumps After Box Office Data Hits

AMC Jumps After Box Office Data Hits

AMC Entertainment soared 22% to $2.12 as May crowds hit pre-pandemic highs, with 25.5 million attendees and “Backrooms” opening at $81 million. Over 116 million shares traded. AMC posted a Q1 net loss of $117.1 million, $339.2 million in cash, and $4.02 billion in debt. The company warned its cash burn is unsustainable and flagged dilution risk, having raised $7 million by selling 6.8 million shares since April.
1 June 2026
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Michael Saylor Sells Bitcoin; Strategy Investors Look Ahead

Michael Saylor Sells Bitcoin; Strategy Investors Look Ahead

Strategy Inc. shares fell 5.9% after it sold 32 bitcoin for $2.5 million, its first sale since 2022, to fund preferred stock dividends. The move marks a shift from Michael Saylor’s buy-and-hold approach. The company still holds 843,706 bitcoin, worth $63.87 billion. Bitcoin slipped 3.1%. Strategy also raised $128.3 million by selling common shares. Analysts split on the impact, with some calling the sale “economically immaterial.”
1 June 2026
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Gas Prices Slip, But Oil Disruption Threat Lingers

Gas Prices Slip, But Oil Disruption Threat Lingers

U.S. regular gas averaged $4.322 a gallon Monday, down from $4.507 last week but still $1.18 higher than a year ago, AAA reported. Oil prices surged as Iran halted indirect swaps with the U.S. and new blockade fears hit markets. Gas inventories have dropped for 15 straight weeks, tying a record. Brent crude closed at $94.98, up 4.2%. Diesel averaged $5.448, well above last year’s $3.524.
1 June 2026
Credo Shares Slip After Earnings Beat

Credo Shares Slip After Earnings Beat

Credo Technology shares plunged over 10% after hours to $203.22 despite beating profit and revenue targets, as investors focused on gross margin slipping to 68.3%. Revenue soared 157% to $437 million, with non-GAAP EPS at $1.16, both above estimates. Guidance topped forecasts, but margin trends and high expectations fueled the drop. Risks flagged include DustPhotonics integration and margin pressure amid fierce AI connectivity competition.
1 June 2026
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NuScale Stock Price Pops Today as Nuclear Trade Faces Its Contract Test

NuScale Stock Price Pops Today as Nuclear Trade Faces Its Contract Test

NuScale Power jumped 3.6% to $13.13 on heavy volume, outpacing small-cap peers despite no new company news. Investors tracked sector momentum after U.S. regulators advanced small modular reactor licensing reforms. Q1 revenue fell to $565,000 with a $44 million net loss; the company raised $254.7 million via stock sales, risking dilution. Analysts hold a consensus “Hold” rating. A securities lawsuit remains unresolved.
1 June 2026
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Opendoor shares jump as Russell 3000 process begins

Opendoor shares jump as Russell 3000 process begins

Opendoor surged 6% to $5.34 on nearly 40 million shares as investors positioned ahead of its Russell 3000 inclusion after June 26. Q1 revenue fell to $720 million, net loss widened to $173 million, but gross margin improved. The company expects Q2 revenue up 25% quarter-over-quarter and adjusted EBITDA near breakeven. Mortgage rates above 6.5% and housing market risks remain. $197 million in convertible notes outstanding.
1 June 2026
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Constellation Energy Shares Drop After $3.1 Billion Sale Raises Questions for AI Power Bet

Constellation Energy Shares Drop After $3.1 Billion Sale Raises Questions for AI Power Bet

Constellation Energy plunged 6.6% to $268.90 after existing holders priced 11 million shares at $281 in a secondary offering, raising $3.09 billion with no proceeds to the company. Constellation agreed to repurchase 2 million shares from underwriters. Utilities lagged the market; Vistra fell 3.5%, NRG 3.6%. The Crane plant restart, key to AI data-center power deals, faces possible grid-access delays, with regulatory rulings expected by July.
1 June 2026
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Arista Networks Stock Jumps Toward Record as AI Networking Bets Heat Up

Arista Networks Stock Jumps Toward Record as AI Networking Bets Heat Up

Arista Networks surged 7.65% to $171.68, adding $15 billion in market value as investors targeted AI infrastructure plays. First-quarter revenue jumped 35.1% to $2.709 billion, with operating cash flow at $1.69 billion. Analyst upgrades cite potential 40% revenue growth if Arista holds key cloud customers. Risks remain from supply shortages, customer concentration, and margin pressure from rising component costs.
1 June 2026
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Dow Inches Up After Hours; Nvidia’s AI Move Keeps Wall Street Near Highs

Dow Inches Up After Hours; Nvidia’s AI Move Keeps Wall Street Near Highs

Dow closes up 44.70 points to 51,076.85 as Nvidia’s RTX Spark chip news lifts tech stocks; S&P 500 and Nasdaq also rise. Oil prices jump to $94.98 on renewed U.S.-Iran tensions, capping broader gains. Factory activity grows for a fifth month, complicating Fed rate outlook. Market breadth remains narrow, with most advances in tech and AI. Investors await Friday’s jobs report and the Fed’s June meeting.
1 June 2026
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Stocks Hit Records as Oil Stirs Worry

Stocks Hit Records as Oil Stirs Worry

Nvidia surged 5.9% after unveiling a new AI PC chip with Microsoft, lifting the S&P 500 up 0.43% and Nasdaq 0.68% to near record highs. Tech and energy led gains as Brent crude jumped 4.25% to $94.99, pressuring airlines and capping broader advances. Market breadth stayed weak, with more NYSE stocks falling than rising. Investors await Broadcom’s results and Friday’s jobs data for AI and growth signals.
1 June 2026
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New Era Energy stock jumps as Russell index addition approaches

New Era Energy stock jumps as Russell index addition approaches

New Era Energy & Digital shares soared 20% to $5.75 after the company said it expects to join the Russell 3000 and Microcap indexes. Over 15.7 million shares traded. FTSE Russell’s first lists confirm NUAI as an addition. New Era recently expanded its Texas data center site to nearly 492 acres, closed a $115 million equity raise, and secured a $290 million credit line. Risks include project financing, operations, and pending litigation.
1 June 2026
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Grab Shares On The Move Again As Test For Investors Looms

Grab Shares On The Move Again As Test For Investors Looms

Grab jumped 2.82% to $3.64 Monday after first-quarter revenue beat estimates, rising 24% to $955 million with adjusted EBITDA up 46%. Deliveries revenue climbed 23%, mobility 19%. Analysts mostly rate the stock a buy. Shares remain far below the $6.62 high. Indonesia’s planned commission cap and rising fuel costs pose risks. Grab aims to acquire Foodpanda Taiwan for $600 million, pending approval.
1 June 2026
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POET Technologies up 17% as traders look at AI orders, lawsuit timing, Marvell selloff

POET Technologies up 17% as traders look at AI orders, lawsuit timing, Marvell selloff

POET Technologies surged 16.7% to $14.34 on Nasdaq as over 36 million shares traded after new law firm reminders about a June 29 lead-plaintiff deadline in a securities case tied to April’s selloff. The stock’s rebound follows a $50 million Lumilens order, $400 million financing, and Q1 revenue jump, but legal risks and reliance on AI data-center deals remain. POET aims to move its headquarters to the U.S. to avoid PFIC tax issues.
1 June 2026
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D-Wave shares trade higher on new 2032 quantum plan

D-Wave shares trade higher on new 2032 quantum plan

D-Wave Quantum shares rose 1.2% to $30.50 after unveiling a gate-model quantum roadmap targeting 100 logical qubits by 2032. The company aims for a 17-physical-qubit system in 2026 and 181 by 2028. Q1 revenue dropped 81% to $2.9 million, while bookings hit $33.4 million. Cash and securities reached $588.4 million. D-Wave signed a letter for $100 million in possible CHIPS Act funding but warned its technology may face delays or miss targets.
1 June 2026
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Meta Stock Is Sliding While Tech Hits Records—Here’s Why Wall Street Is Nervous

Meta Stock Is Sliding While Tech Hits Records—Here’s Why Wall Street Is Nervous

Meta Platforms shares slid 4.3% to $605.45, near session lows, even as tech stocks and Nvidia rallied. Investors weighed Meta’s plan to boost 2026 capital spending to $125–$145 billion, up from $115–$135 billion, despite strong Q1 revenue and ad growth. Bank of America flagged Meta as a “crowded AI spender.” Regulatory scrutiny over employee data use in Europe added pressure. Meta declared a $0.525 dividend, payable June 25.
1 June 2026
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Marvell Shares Tick Up After Latest AI Move

Marvell Shares Tick Up After Latest AI Move

Marvell Technology surged 9% to $223.36 after launching the Teralynx T100, a 102.4 Tbps switch chip for AI and cloud data centers. Fiscal Q1 revenue hit $2.418 billion, up 28%, with Q2 guidance at $2.70 billion. Barclays raised its price target to $275. Marvell targets over $10 billion in custom chip sales for fiscal 2029, but 82% of 2026 sales depend on 10 clients, and supply risks remain.
1 June 2026
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Uber shares trade higher as Nvidia robotaxi backing sparks new Europe competition

Uber shares trade higher as Nvidia robotaxi backing sparks new Europe competition

Uber surged 5.8% to $74.48 as it, Autobrains, and Nvidia announced a robotaxi rollout in Munich using Nvidia’s Drive Hyperion platform. Over 14 million shares traded. Reuters reported Prosus may block Uber’s Delivery Hero bid by raising its stake. Uber also bought 12.5% of Careem Technologies for $100 million. First-quarter trips rose 20%, gross bookings 25%, and adjusted EBITDA 33%. Munich rollout awaits regulatory approval.
1 June 2026
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  • Soybean Futures Retreat After Early Gains Amid USDA Export Sale Data
    June 18, 2026, 5:45 AM EDT. Soybean futures saw modest gains of 2 to 3¼ cents but retreated 6 to 8 cents from session highs following the USDA announcement of 372,000 metric tons (MT) of soybean exports, mostly new crop. The national average cash soybean price rose 1.75 cents to $10.79. Soymeal futures were steady to down $1.10, while soy oil futures fell by 77 to 138 points. Analysts expect upcoming export sales data with forecasts of 100,000 to 300,000 MT for old crop and 250,000 to 500,000 MT for new crop shipments. The soybean market faces a shortened week with Friday's Juneteenth holiday.

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