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Technology 19 June 2026 - 20 June 2026

Chip Rally Breaks as Nasdaq Faces Tight Labor Market

Nasdaq gets boost from AI chip stocks; Fed rate question stays in focus

Intel soared 10.6% after President Trump announced Apple will partner with the company on U.S. chip design and manufacturing, fueling a semiconductor-led rally that lifted the S&P 500 by 0.93% and the Nasdaq by 2.43% in a holiday-shortened week, even as investors remain wary of persistent inflation and potential Fed rate hikes.
20 June 2026
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Astera Labs Stock Kicks Off Nasdaq-100 Debut Week at New Highs as ALAB Rally Extends Valuation

Astera Labs Stock Kicks Off Nasdaq-100 Debut Week at New Highs as ALAB Rally Extends Valuation

Astera Labs surged 13.6% in a holiday-shortened week to a record $417.07, set to join the Nasdaq-100 before Monday’s open amid strong AI infrastructure demand, but with shares far above the average analyst target of $244.97, risks include index buying fading, delayed AI orders, and tough competition, making Monday’s debut a critical test for sustained investor demand.
20 June 2026
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Vertiv sits close to its highs going into next week as AI data-center cooling trade stays in focus

Vertiv sits close to its highs going into next week as AI data-center cooling trade stays in focus

Vertiv surged nearly 10% to $333.05 over the holiday-shortened week, fueled by a GLJ Research upgrade and its completed ThermoKey acquisition, as investors bet on rising demand for AI data-center cooling; Thursday’s rally was the last print before the Juneteenth market closure, with trading set to resume under regular hours.
20 June 2026
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Keel Infrastructure trades near highs going into the week with AI-infrastructure theme in focus

Keel Infrastructure trades near highs going into the week with AI-infrastructure theme in focus

Keel shares soared to recent highs—TSX up 12.33% to C$9.93, Nasdaq up 5.36% to $6.29—after closing a $458M convertible note deal to fund its shift from bitcoin mining to AI infrastructure, but analysts’ average 12-month target of $5.29 trails the last close, highlighting risk if execution lags or costs rise as U.S. trading resumes Monday.
20 June 2026
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Microsoft slips 2.9% this holiday-shortened week as traders question cloud capacity

Microsoft slips 2.9% this holiday-shortened week as traders question cloud capacity

Microsoft shares fell 2.9% to $379.40 this week, underperforming the S&P 500 and Nasdaq as investors rewarded AI chipmakers but not major buyers like Microsoft; a reported breakdown in cloud-capacity talks with Oracle and persistent supply constraints highlight execution risks ahead of key Micron earnings and U.S. inflation data next week.
19 June 2026
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Shopify trades lower in Toronto with Nasdaq shut, focus stays on AI move and buyback

Shopify trades lower in Toronto with Nasdaq shut, focus stays on AI move and buyback

Shopify’s Toronto shares slipped 1.1% to C$152.06 as investors weighed its $5 billion buyback and new AI tools against concerns over second-quarter growth and cash flow, with U.S. shares idle for Juneteenth after a volatile week marked by a sharp midweek drop and lingering questions about the impact of AI-driven commerce on costs and demand.
19 June 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Chicago Atlantic BDC (LIEN) Goes Ex-Dividend on June 26, 2026
    June 24, 2026, 11:35 AM EDT. Chicago Atlantic BDC Inc (LIEN) will trade ex-dividend on June 26, 2026, with a quarterly payout of $0.34 per share payable July 10, 2026. This represents a 3.30% yield based on the recent $10.31 share price. LIEN last traded at $10.53, within a 52-week range of $8.92 to $11.44. The company exhibits an annualized dividend yield of approximately 13.19%. Shares are currently down 0.7% on the day, while LIEN holds a 1.80% weighting in the Amplify Seymour Cannabis ETF (CNBS), which is down around 1.4%. Dividends can vary and should be assessed considering historical payouts and stock performance.
XRP drops under $1.10 as ETF assets lag inflows by $459 million

XRP drops under $1.10 as ETF assets lag inflows by $459 million

24 June 2026
XRP plunged 2.4% to $1.07, with U.S. spot XRP ETF net assets standing 31.6% below cumulative net inflows, highlighting a $459 million mark-to-market drag as ETF buying failed to offset broader selling; XRP’s 10.6% weekly drop more than doubled the global crypto market’s 4.4% slide.
Strategy shares slip with pressure mounting on Saylor to halt bitcoin purchases

Strategy shares slip with pressure mounting on Saylor to halt bitcoin purchases

24 June 2026
Strategy Inc shares plunged 5.2% to $98.45 after selling $335.5 million in stock to buy 520 bitcoin, raising investor concerns as its dollar reserve dropped 38% this year and dividend coverage shrank to 14 months, with preferred shares (STRC) sliding 3.2% to $84.56 and yields spiking to 13% as experts warn continued bitcoin buying could further erode confidence.
Bitcoin dips as BlackRock sees outflows, ETF inflows can’t offset hedging

Bitcoin dips as BlackRock sees outflows, ETF inflows can’t offset hedging

24 June 2026
BlackRock’s IBIT spot bitcoin ETF saw $354 million in outflows over two days—0.75% of its assets—even as rival funds posted inflows, signaling concentrated selling pressure; bitcoin dropped 2.3% to $60,843, with traders paying more for downside protection ahead of Friday’s $10.5 billion options expiry.
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