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Citi raises price target for Applied Materials on AI chip gear demand; stock rises

Citi raises price target for Applied Materials on AI chip gear demand; stock rises

Applied Materials surged 6.7% to $606.53 after Citi hiked its price target to $710 from $550, citing booming AI-driven chip-equipment demand; the rally reflects rising wafer fab equipment spending as cloud firms expand AI capacity, and follows Applied’s unveiling of new smart-glasses optics and advanced 3D chip production tools.
17 June 2026
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Oakley & Meta’s New Vanguard AI Glasses Are a Game‑Changer for Sports Performance

Oakley & Meta’s New Vanguard AI Glasses Are a Game‑Changer for Sports Performance

Mark Zuckerberg unveiled the $499 Oakley Meta Vanguard smart glasses at Meta Connect 2025 on September 17, with pre-orders open and release set for October 21. The glasses feature a 12MP ultra-wide camera, IP67 rugged frame, open-ear speakers, and real-time AI coaching for athletes. Battery life reaches up to 9 hours, with a charging case adding 36 more. Vanguard syncs with Garmin and Meta AI for hands-free fitness tracking and instant feedback.
18 September 2025
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48 Hours of Camera Chaos: 100MP Marvels, Tariff Hikes & Shocking Leaks Rock the Industry

48 Hours of Camera Chaos: 100MP Marvels, Tariff Hikes & Shocking Leaks Rock the Industry

Hasselblad launched the X2D II 100C, a 100MP medium-format camera with continuous autofocus, priced at $7,399—$800 less than its predecessor. Fujifilm and Nikon raised U.S. prices in late August, citing 15% tariffs and market volatility. Nikon stock jumped 21% after reports Essilor Luxottica may double its stake. New lens and camera releases arrived amid ongoing tariff-driven price hikes.
1 September 2025
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The Ultimate Smart Glasses Showdown (2025): Meta’s Ray-Ban Wayfarer 2 vs Xreal Air 2 Ultra vs Rokid Max 2

Smart Glasses Showdown: Ray-Ban Meta vs Oakley HSTN vs Xiaomi AI Glasses – Design, Features, and Battery Life Compared

Ray-Ban Meta 2nd Gen smart glasses launched in October 2023, weigh about 48–50 g, and are available in 15 countries plus India as of May 2025, starting at $299. Oakley Meta HSTN debuted as a limited white edition with Prizm 24K lenses, 8-hour battery, and a $399–$499 price. Xiaomi AI Glasses, at 40 g and 2K video, cost around $280 but are limited to China through mid-2025. None feature a see-through display or HUD.
17 August 2025
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XR Revolution Unleashed: June–July 2025’s Biggest Extended & Mixed Reality Breakthroughs

XR Revolution Unleashed: June–July 2025’s Biggest Extended & Mixed Reality Breakthroughs

Meta and EssilorLuxottica launched Oakley Meta HSTN smart glasses on June 20, priced at $399–$499. Snap revealed Specs AR glasses at AWE 2025, with a 2026 release and $3 billion investment. Apple debuted visionOS 26 for Vision Pro at WWDC, shipping late 2025. Meta and Anduril announced a U.S. Army mixed reality project potentially worth $22 billion.
6 July 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • NSE IPO: Key Revenue Drivers and Risks Before Investing
    June 28, 2026, 9:21 PM EDT. The National Stock Exchange (NSE), India's central trading platform, is planning its initial public offering (IPO). As a platform business, NSE earns mainly from transaction charges-about 79% of its operating revenue-by matching buyers and sellers without taking on capital risk. The bulk of this comes from trading in derivatives, especially Futures and Options, making its earnings sensitive to market activity and regulatory changes. Another 10% comes from market data and connectivity fees, providing a stable, recurring income. With only 13.5% of Indian adults currently trading equities, NSE's growth potential is significant. However, investors should assess the impact of regulatory risks on derivatives trading and the platform's revenue mix before subscribing to the IPO.

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Trump-era loan caps could open door for private lenders in grad school market

Trump-era loan caps could open door for private lenders in grad school market

29 June 2026
July 1 federal loan caps slash Grad PLUS access, forcing many graduate and professional students to seek private loans; Sallie Mae projects up to 70% origination growth over several years, while SoFi reports record student-loan volume—investors now face a real-time test of how much demand shifts to private lenders as federal limits hit.
IREN Limited (NASDAQ:IREN) slides as Warriors badge faces AI revenue test

IREN Limited (NASDAQ:IREN) slides as Warriors badge faces AI revenue test

29 June 2026
IREN Limited (NASDAQ:IREN) plunged 21.3% to $47.21 over five straight down days despite announcing a record $50M+ annual Warriors jersey deal, as investors focused on the company’s not fully contracted $4.4B target ARR and high short interest at 19.74% of float, with Friday’s close near the lowest analyst target.
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