The United States is establishing a $12 billion national stockpile of critical minerals, including rare earths and key battery metals, in a decisive move to secure supply chains and reduce immediate strategic dependence on China.
As the seasonal spectacle of Groundhog Day passes, the Nasdaq faces a more substantive test. With tech earnings under a microscope and macroeconomic uncertainty lingering, investors are weighing robust historical patterns against near-term caution.
Despite posting record membership, revenue, and a landmark $1 billion quarter, SoFi Technologies' stock faces a steep pullback. While Wall Street maintains a cautious 'Hold,' the company's strategic pivot and robust forecasts suggest the current dip may present a compelling entry point for growth investors.
The U.S. dollar index climbed to a one-week high, buoyed by unexpectedly strong manufacturing activity and the nomination of a perceived hawkish candidate for Federal Reserve Chair. The rally overshadowed ongoing concerns about fiscal policy and a brief government shutdown.
Elon Musk is reportedly in early talks to merge his space exploration giant SpaceX with his artificial intelligence venture xAI, a strategic move that could create a trillion-dollar entity and redefine the future of AI development and space-based infrastructure.
The Canadian government has granted final approval for Ovintiv's takeover of NuVista Energy, completing all regulatory and shareholder requirements. The deal, expected to close shortly, significantly bolsters Ovintiv's position in the Canadian oil and gas sector, though analysts debate its long-term value and impact on shareholder returns.
Kalmar Oyj embarks on a strategic, long-term IT transformation with Tata Consultancy Services, building an AI-powered digital core to streamline operations, enhance equipment reliability, and solidify its service-led business model in the competitive port equipment sector.
In a significant move to secure domestic supply chains for critical minerals, the U.S. government has taken a direct 15% equity position in MP Materials. This strategic investment, paired with expanded federal contracts, aims to reduce reliance on foreign sources for rare earths essential to defense and green energy technologies.
Aerospace giant Boeing is joining a major U.S. public-private initiative to build a national stockpile of critical minerals, a strategic move aimed at reducing dependence on foreign sources and bolstering domestic manufacturing resilience for defense and commercial programs.
Werner Enterprises' shares have rebounded strongly in recent weeks, but a deep dive into key valuation metrics suggests investors may be overlooking significant risks. Analysis indicates the stock appears substantially overvalued compared to both industry peers and its own projected cash flows.
Speculation mounts over a potential merger between Tesla and SpaceX, part of a broader strategic realignment under Elon Musk that could see Tesla shift focus from electric vehicles to humanoid robots and autonomous taxis, with xAI potentially in the mix.
NVIDIA has significantly revised its once-floated $100 billion investment plan for OpenAI, opting for a more measured commitment. The strategic shift underscores the chipmaker's focus on business discipline and diversifying its partnerships across the booming AI ecosystem, even as it remains central to OpenAI's operations.
Qualcomm shares have retreated over 12% this year, prompting a fresh debate on whether the chipmaker's long-term AI and edge computing narrative justifies its current valuation.
In a major strategic pivot, Global Payments (NYSE:GPN) is shedding its issuer processing business to focus on merchant acquiring, fueled by its planned acquisition of Worldpay. The move aims to reshape its revenue streams and competitive edge in the evolving payments landscape.
Shares of Brookdale Senior Living (BKD) climbed over 7% after RBC Capital reaffirmed its confidence in the company's long-term prospects, citing strong industry tailwinds and improved operational positioning.
Micron Technology's stock surged nearly 6% Thursday, propelled by an industry-wide supply crunch for high-performance memory chips essential for artificial intelligence systems. The company's high-bandwidth memory (HBM) products are sold out through 2026.
GameStop shares rallied over 6% after CEO Ryan Cohen outlined a bold vision to transform the struggling retailer into a consumer sector powerhouse through strategic M&A, leveraging its substantial cash reserves.
STAAR Surgical's stock fell sharply after the ophthalmic device maker announced the appointment of interim co-CEOs, fueling investor uncertainty following the CEO's recent departure and a failed takeover attempt.
Shares of Columbia Financial (CLBK) rallied sharply after the community bank announced a definitive agreement to acquire Northfield Bancorp, a move set to create New Jersey's third-largest regional bank and significantly boost future earnings.
Coinbase stock fell over 2% as a broad cryptocurrency sell-off dragged Bitcoin to a 10-month low. The decline was exacerbated by sustained net withdrawals from Spot Bitcoin ETFs, indicating shifting institutional sentiment.
