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Investing.com -- In a note to clients on Friday, Barclays examined how the S&P 500 has historically performed around instances where the Federal Reserve reverses an easing cycle and resumes rate hikes, finding limited evidence of headwinds beforehand but a tendency toward muted returns afterward.

Why Solar M&A Logic Is Heating Up Solar faces structural pressure: tariff disruption, policy uncertainty, and capital costs are forcing consolidation. Underlying this trend is surging power demand. The EIA projects U.S. electricity consumption growing 0.9% to 1.6% annually through 2050, with solar, wind, and natural gas together rising to around 80% of generation by ... As Solar M&A Heats Up, These 4 Companies Could Be on the Block

Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) is one of the Good Stocks to Invest in Now. Over the past few days, the stock has climbed around 2% following a preliminary judicial approval for a landmark $38 billion swipe-fee settlement. ​Recently, on June 9, Reuters reported that a US federal judge granted preliminary approval to a revised $38 billion […]

Retail ETFs face inflation and fuel-price headwinds, but resilient spending, strong jobs data and attractive valuations offer reasons for optimism.

Deal will power workforce management for roughly 2 million U.S. federal employees.

ORA expands geothermal and energy storage capacity through new projects and acquisitions, while tariff and supply-chain risks remain in focus.

Federal investigators raised concerns about how Medicare Advantage plans handle requests for post-hospital recovery care, finding that many denials were later overturned on appeal. Two reports from the Office of Inspector General at the Department of Health and Human Services...

Arm Holdings (NasdaqGS:ARM) is facing a newly disclosed U.S. Federal Trade Commission investigation into its semiconductor licensing practices. The inquiry comes as Arm expands from its traditional IP licensing model into chip manufacturing, drawing fresh antitrust scrutiny. Regulators are examining whether Arm’s licensing approach may restrict third party access, even as the company promotes broad support for its new AGI CPU platform. For readers following NasdaqGS:ARM, this shifts the...

Sector shock puts IPG Photonics (IPGP) under the spotlight A broad semiconductor selloff, sparked by a higher inflation reading and tensions near the Strait of Hormuz involving a US Apache helicopter, has put IPG Photonics (IPGP) firmly back on investors' radar. See our latest analysis for IPG Photonics. IPG Photonics has swung sharply in recent sessions as inflation data and geopolitical headlines drove a sector wide repricing. Its 48.57% year to date share price return contrasts with a...

The President told reporters he isn’t concerned about price increases, while the apparel retailer opened the “best expression" of the brand to date.

Surging demand for data center construction may contribute to a rise in U.S. inflation and be a fact

The stock market has spent much of 2026 focused on artificial intelligence, record corporate spending, and a surprisingly resilient economy. Yet beneath the surface, another market has been flashing warning signals. The bond market, often called the “smart money” because of its sensitivity to inflation and economic conditions, is increasingly signaling that interest rates may ... Opinion: 5 Days Until the Fed Picks Wall Street over Main Street — Again

Global markets have faced a challenging week, with major indices like the Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 experiencing notable declines amid concerns over oil price volatility and inflation pressures. Despite these broader market fluctuations, penny stocks continue to offer unique opportunities for investors seeking exposure to smaller or newer companies. While the term "penny stock" may seem outdated, it still represents a sector where robust financials can lead to significant potential returns...

(Bloomberg) -- US plastic suppliers say they are running out of room to absorb high costs of raw materials, raising the prospect of price increases for consumer goods ranging from groceries to cars later this year.Most Read from BloombergSpaceX IPO Raises $75 Billion in Biggest Debut of All TimeXbox Plans Significant Layoffs as New CEO Plans OverhaulTrump Insists Iran Deal Is Close After Scrapping New StrikesTrump Vows New Attacks on Iran, Threatens Key Energy TargetsUAE and Iran Meet Face-to-Fa

As global markets navigate a landscape marked by mixed economic indicators and fluctuating indices, the technology sector remains a focal point for investors, particularly in light of recent declines in major U.S. stock indexes such as the Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500. With AI optimism facing headwinds from broader market volatility and persistent inflation concerns keeping monetary policy restrictive, identifying high growth tech stocks requires careful consideration of companies' resilience...

As global markets navigate a landscape marked by resilient U.S. hiring, AI-driven optimism, and geopolitical tensions affecting oil prices, investors are keenly observing the implications of these factors on stock valuations. With major indices like the Nasdaq Composite experiencing notable declines and economic indicators highlighting persistent inflation pressures, identifying undervalued stocks becomes crucial for those seeking potential opportunities amidst uncertainty. In such an...

As global markets navigate a complex landscape marked by resilient U.S. hiring, oil price volatility, and shifting monetary policies, investors are closely monitoring the impact of these factors on equity performance. With major indices like the Nasdaq Composite experiencing notable declines and economic indicators suggesting persistent inflation pressures, dividend stocks offer a potential avenue for stability and income in uncertain times. In such an environment, focusing on companies with...

FedEx (FDX) is back in focus after the Board approved a 5% increase in the annual dividend rate to an annualized US$4.88, alongside a US$1.22 quarterly payout, following the recent FedEx Freight spin off. See our latest analysis for FedEx. The stock’s 1 day share price return of 5.87% and 7 day return of 3.05% stand in contrast to a 30 day decline of 10.21%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 90.70% and 5 year total shareholder return of 60.92% point to strong longer term rewards. If...

The Morning Bull - US Market Morning Update Friday, Jun, 12 2026 US stock futures are pointing higher this morning, with E-mini S&P 500 futures up about 0.8% and Nasdaq-100 minis gaining around 1.2%, as investors weigh hotter US inflation against still solid rate expectations. May consumer prices rose 0.5% month on month, pushing headline inflation to 4.2% and energy costs up 23.5% over the year, which means pricier gasoline and heating for households. At the same time, the 10 year Treasury...

Enphase Energy recently launched its IQ9N Microinverter across key European markets, using gallium nitride technology to achieve 97.44% EU weighted efficiency and offering a 25‑year warranty with backward compatibility for existing systems. This product rollout arrives as the company contends with weaker residential solar demand, tariff impacts, reduced homeowner incentives, and heightened scrutiny ahead of an earnings report expected to show lower revenue and EPS. We'll now assess how the...

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Recent federal tariff cuts on imported agricultural and construction equipment have sharpened the focus on Deere (DE), as lower duties and a sizeable refund reshape its cost base and potential pricing power in key markets. See our latest analysis for Deere. The recent tariff cut news arrived after a soft patch, with the stock down about 3% over the past month and 7 days. That sits against a stronger 21.8% year to date share price return and an 84.9% five year total shareholder return,...

Yields are stable, Fed interest-rate cuts are off the table, and increasing market volatility is adding to the allure of cash-like investments.

Asian chip stocks rebounded, capping a roller coaster week amid geopolitical volatility, concerns over inflation and worries over a bubble in artificial-intelligence-related stocks.

Bitcoin ETFs posted a record $4.4B outflow streak. Trump's Iran deal lifted BTC 3%, but the Fed meets June 16.

The U.S. Department of Energy’s Idaho Operations Office recently approved Oklo’s Preliminary Documented Safety Analysis for its Aurora powerhouse at Idaho National Laboratory, advancing the project within the DOE’s Reactor Pilot Program but stopping short of authorizing commercial operation. This regulatory milestone reduces a key source of uncertainty around Oklo’s first fast fission plant and reinforces the company’s progress in aligning its technology with federal safety and oversight...

Thirty years ago, having a six-figure income meant you could live comfortably, with all the accoutrements of wealth. These days, it’s just enough to make you a regular shopper at Dollar General. As inflation continues to rise and economic headwinds continue to squeeze household budgets, the “value ...

AST SpaceMobile has confirmed that on June 17, 2026 it launched its BlueBird 8, 9 and 10 satellites aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9, adding next-generation capacity to its planned space-based cellular broadband network that connects directly to standard smartphones. The launch followed earlier setbacks and came shortly after securing US Federal Communications Commission approval for direct-to-device services, underscoring how regulatory progress and technical execution are converging on AST...

<body><p>STORY: Wall Street's main indexes ended sharply higher on Thursday, with the Dow adding more than 1.8%, the S&P 500 climbing one-and-three-quarters percent and the Nasdaq jumping more than two-and-a-half percent.</p><p>President Donald Trump canceled planned strikes on Iran and said a peace deal with Tehran could come as soon as this weekend.</p><p>While oil prices dropped sharply, Ben McMillan, chief investment officer at IDX Advisors, warned that inflationary and other economic pressures wouldn't immediately subside.&nbsp;</p><p>"It's not a spring where all of a sudden, once everything is signed and everybody agrees to a ceasefire, inflation magically comes down, even if the price of oil does. You know, supply chains have been disrupted, and not just oil, by the way, too, things like fertilizer, things that impact the food supply. And we're starting to see that percolate through the system."</p><p>Feeding inflation worries, data on Thursday showed U.S. producer prices increased more than expected in May, leading to the largest annual gain in over three years.</p><p>:: Oracle</p><p>Among the day's stock moves, shares of Oracle bucked what was otherwise a strong day for tech stocks, plunging 8.5% after the firm projected capital spending plans for fiscal 2027 above Wall Street estimates.</p><p>And shares of Adobe, down more than 6% at the close, plunged further in extended trading, despite the Photoshop maker raising its annual revenue forecast. The company also announced the departure of its CFO only three months after Adobe's CEO said he would step down.</p><p>And SpaceX priced the biggest-ever U.S. IPO at $135 per share, making Elon Musk’s rocket maker one of the world’s most valuable companies. The IPO raised a record $75 billion, valuing the company at nearly $1.8 trillion, a record for an initial offering. Trading is set to begin on Friday.</p></body>

Nvidia has hired ​veteran lobbyist Bruce Andrews to head government ‌affairs in ⁠Washington, D.C., two sources ⁠briefed on the matter ​said ​on ​Thursday. Andrews served ‌as chipmaking rival Intel's government affairs chief under former CEO ‌Pat Gelsinger. During ​the ​Obama administration, ‌Andrews was a ​Commerce ​Department official.