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The sneakers and apparel company said the results were in line with its expectations, despite facing what it called an increasingly challenging operating environment where sell-through remains under pressure.

Key Takeaways Both NIKE and LULU have seen an extended period of weak share performance. Pressure has been a result of company-specific issues, with both trying to bounce back. Weakness in stocks isn't always reflective of a favorable opportunity. Several well-known athletic apparel companies, namely NIKE (NKE - Free Report) and lululemon (LULU - Free Report) , have seen an extended period of poor share performance, both widely underperforming relative to the general market over the past year.  

But can the negativity reverse course? Let’s take a closer look at their recent quarterly performance and how their earnings outlooks have shaped up over recent months.

Can NIKE Shares Bounce Back? NIKE shares have been weak for several reasons, largely unable to impress consumers over recent years due to a lack of innovation and the loss of shelf space. Competitors like Hoka from Deckers Outdoor (DECK - Free Report) have really applied pressure, stealing former NIKE customers.

NIKE also largely cut out retailers to push direct-to-consumer (DTC) sales over recent years, but the reduction in shelf space and loss of its overall presence backfired. Still, it has been actively rebuilding its relationships with retailers, but regaining the premium shelf space it once enjoyed isn't cheap.

Additionally, a weak showing in China, once one of its stronger growth engines, hasn’t helped sentiment either. Chinese consumers have shifted their preferences toward other domestic brands, further reflective of NIKE’s stagnant innovation over recent years.

It’s seen little to no sales growth over the past three years due to these factors, as shown below.

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While the stock has fallen well off recent highs and could look like an opportunity, the reality remains that it’s become cheap for understandable reasons, particularly those listed above. The company’s EPS outlook for its current and next fiscal years remains bearish, with the stock also currently a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).

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Lululemon Shares PlungeLULU shares have similarly faced pressure amid weakening trends in its consumer base, particularly in North America. Quarterly results have put the spotlight on the pressure, with revenues in the broader Americas region declining 3% YoY and comparable sales declining 5% from the same period last year.

Lululemon’s YoY sales growth rates were fantastic in recent years before tapering off visibly, with the weak price action fully reflecting the growth cooldown. Please note that the chart below tracks the %YoY change in sales, not actual sales numbers.

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The company’s actively working to drive improvements in its North America business, still remaining confident of an impending turnaround. Still, it’s worth noting that the overall profitability picture has taken a notable hit as well, with LULU’s gross margin declining 410 basis points YoY to 54.2% in its latest period.

The profitability hit is quite important to sentiment around the company, as it has typically enjoyed a much stronger margin profile than other apparel companies due to its premium-priced products. The earnings outlook for its current and next fiscal years remains heavily challenged as a result, with the company currently a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell).

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Bottom Line

While lululemon (LULU - Free Report) and NIKE (NKE - Free Report) shares have become much cheaper relative to historical levels over recent years, the reality remains that they’ve become that cheap for a reason. Company-specific issues have led to weak quarterly results, and share performance reflects those problems.

In other words, stocks that have seen a big decline aren’t always reflective of great opportunities. Rather, investors should focus on stocks with strengthening earnings outlooks and favorable trends, such as accelerating sales growth or expanding margins. Both LULU and NKE carry weak Zacks Ranks, and investors would be better off watching from the sidelines until a turnaround is visible in positive earnings estimate revisions.

A fuel discount of 10 cents per gallon is one of the most popular perks of the Walmart+ membership program, Retail Brew reported June 24.

Ford is recalling more than 741,000 vehicles across the U.S. after a transmission defect that can damage the parking system and increase the risk of a vehicle rolling away was linked to 24 allegations of property damage and nine alleged injuries.

The recall affects 741,195 vehicles, including certain 2018-2021 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator SUVs, 2020-2021 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator SUVs, and 2021 Ford F-150 pickups, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

The agency said the vehicles may experience a transmission problem during certain shifts while in motion that can damage the transmission's parking mechanism.

FORD IN DEEP WATER AFTER SWEEPING RECALLS HIT EVERY MODEL SINCE 2020 – WITH ONE EXCEPTION

Ford Motor Co. signage is displayed outside a dealership in Detroit, Mich.  (Jeff Kowalsky/Bloomberg via Getty Images, File / Getty Images)

If that happens, the transmission may no longer hold the vehicle in place after it is shifted into "Park" unless the parking brake is applied, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Ford said the issue stems from a transmission valve body separator plate that can restrict fluid flow to the park valve, allowing the parking mechanism to briefly engage while the vehicle is still moving. Drivers may notice a wrench warning light, and in some cases the electronic parking brake may automatically engage.

Ticker Security Last Change Change % F FORD MOTOR CO. 13.91 -0.12 -0.89% Ford said the reported incidents include two allegations involving emotional injuries.

To address the issue, dealers will update the vehicle's powertrain control module software, inspect the transmission for damage and replace any damaged components free of charge.

FORD RECALLS MORE THAN 615,000 VEHICLES OVER WIPER AND DRIVESHAFT DEFECTS

A Ford Explorer at the Ford Chicago Assembly Plant. (Jose M. Osorio/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images, File / Getty Images)

Ford expects to begin mailing interim notification letters to owners on Aug. 3. 

A permanent repair is not expected to be available until April 2027, when the company plans to begin notifying owners that the remedy is available.

The recall is the latest in a string of safety actions that have put Ford under increased scrutiny in recent years.

In 2025, the automaker set a record for the most recalls issued by a single manufacturer in a single year, topping 150 safety recalls — nearly double the previous record of 77 set by General Motors in 2014.

Ford said the increase reflected a more aggressive strategy of identifying and addressing potential safety issues before they result in major incidents or widespread complaints.

FORD RECALLS MORE THAN 412,000 VEHICLES OVER SUSPENSION ISSUE

Workers assemble cars at the Ford Assembly Plant in Chicago. (Jim Young/AFP via Getty Images, File / Getty Images)

"The increase in recalls reflects our intensive strategy to quickly find and fix hardware and software issues and go the extra mile to help protect customers," the company said in a 2025 statement. "Ford has more than doubled its team of safety and technical experts in the past two years and significantly increased testing for failure on critical systems in current Ford vehicles such as powertrains, steering and braking."

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Between 2020 and 2026, nearly every Ford model was recalled at least once, from SUVs and pickups to commercial vans and the Mustang. The lone exception was the Ford GT supercar, which was discontinued after the 2022 model year.

FOX Business has reached out to Ford for comment on the recall and will update this story if a response is received.

Owners with questions can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

FOX Business’ Bonny Chu contributed to this report.

Artificial intelligence (AI) compute workloads in data centers are now shifting toward inference. Deloitte estimates that inference workloads will account for two-thirds of AI-focused computational workloads in data centers this year, up from 50% in 2025.

This has led to a strong jump in demand for chips capable of executing inference workloads cost-effectively. Nvidia currently leads the market for AI inference chips. That isn't surprising, as the company is aggressively reducing the cost of running inference workloads with its chip systems. On the other hand, custom AI chip designer Broadcom is also witnessing phenomenal acceleration in revenue and earnings.

However, both semiconductor stocks have delivered paltry, single-digit gains this year. They have underperformed the PHLX Semiconductor Sector index, which has jumped 86% this year, by a huge margin. Their poor performance can be attributed to their valuation. Broadcom trades at an expensive 61 times earnings and 24 times sales. While Nvidia stock is significantly cheaper at 30 times earnings and looks like a bargain, its sales multiple of 18.6 is on the expensive side.

However, there is another company -- Qualcomm (QCOM 2.08%) -- which has started making a dent in the AI chip market thanks to its inference-focused chips and trades at a really attractive valuation right now. Let's see why Qualcomm stock could be one of the biggest winners in the AI inference era, potentially outperforming Nvidia and Broadcom over the next three years.

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AI is poised to significantly boost Qualcomm's data center revenue Qualcomm currently gets its revenue from selling chips for smartphones, automotive, and the Internet of Things (IoT). These three end markets comprise the company's Qualcomm CDMA Technologies (QCT) semiconductor division. It has another business segment -- Qualcomm Technology Licensing (QTL) -- through which it collects fees and royalties from customers using its intellectual property to design and manufacture wireless products.

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The QCT business is Qualcomm's bread and butter, generating 86% of its revenue in the second quarter of fiscal 2026 (which ended March 29). The company's QCT revenue fell 4% year over year in fiscal Q2 to $9.1 billion, primarily due to the weakness in the smartphone market. As a result, Qualcomm's overall revenue fell 2% year over year in fiscal Q2 to $10.6 billion.

The smartphone market is likely to remain constrained by limited memory supply and higher component costs at least until next year. However, demand for chips used to run AI workloads in data centers and edge applications is poised to grow at a healthy pace. Qualcomm has been trying to make a dent in this market for some time, and the latest update from the company suggests that it may have finally made a breakthrough.

At its recently held Investor Day 2026, Qualcomm revealed that it anticipates at least $15 billion in data center revenue by fiscal 2029. That's an impressive start for a company that's making an entry into this fast-growing niche. The company will be offering custom AI processors and inference-first chips aimed at lowering the total cost of ownership (TCO) for data center operators. Even better, the company notes it will upgrade its AI chips annually.

Qualcomm is all set to offer a broad portfolio of AI systems to customers, including liquid-cooled rack-scale servers, custom processors, connectivity solutions, purpose-built data center CPUs (central processing units), and high-bandwidth memory. What's worth noting is that it has already landed a notable customer in the form of Meta Platforms. The tech giant will deploy Qualcomm's Dragonfly C1000 server CPU in its servers starting this year. More importantly, Qualcomm and Meta have a multi-generation agreement, suggesting that the former could witness a solid long-term revenue stream.

Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon indicated that Meta isn't the only customer for its AI chips when he pointed out that the company is bringing its "high-performance, low-power computing into the data center, with multi-year, multi-generation agreements with leading customers." So, the company seems well-positioned to achieve its data center revenue growth target over the next three years, which could supercharge its growth.

The solid acceleration in the company's earnings will send the stock soaring Qualcomm estimates that its earnings per share could exceed $18.00 in fiscal 2029. For comparison, the company's earnings per share are on track to drop by 10% in fiscal 2026 to $10.80. So, Qualcomm's bottom line could increase at an annual rate of 18.5% for the next three years, which seems quite achievable.

Assuming Qualcomm's earnings indeed reach $18.00 per share in fiscal 2029 and it trades at 26.3 times earnings at that time (in line with the Nasdaq-100 index's forward earnings multiple), its stock price could soar to $473. That's a potential upside of 150% from current levels, suggesting that investors should consider buying this AI stock before it steps on the gas.

What's more, Qualcomm is trading at just 17 times forward earnings and 4.6 times sales. So, any step-up in Qualcomm's growth rate could be rewarded with a premium valuation, which could pave the way for greater stock price upside than I have assumed above.

NEW YORK, June 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Hertz Global Holdings (“Hertz” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: HTZ).  Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at [email protected] or 646-581-9980, ext. 7980.

The investigation concerns whether Hertz and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices. 

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On June 24, 2026, Hertz issued a press release “announc[ing] that its wholly-owned indirect subsidiary, The Hertz Corporation (‘Hertz Corp.’), intends to offer, subject to market and other conditions, $300 million in aggregate principal amount of Exchangeable Senior First-Lien Secured PIK Notes due 2030 (the ‘Notes’) in a private offering to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers[.]”  The press release specified that “Hertz Corp. intends to use the net proceeds received from the offering of the Notes for general corporate purposes, which may include the repayment of outstanding indebtedness.” 

On this news, Hertz’s stock price fell $2.06 per share, or 40.71%, to close at $3.00 per share on June 24, 2026.

Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, London, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com.

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Deciding between a global giant and a high-growth disruptor involves balancing safety and potential. Mastercard (MA +0.69%) and Remitly Global (RELY 1.67%) offer two very different paths for your portfolio in 2026.

Mastercard is a cornerstone of the global economy, processing trillions in transactions through its established network. Remitly, meanwhile, focuses on the high-growth niche of international money transfers for migrants. Investors often compare them to see if the reliability of a blue chip leader outweighs the rapid expansion of a digital-first specialist.

The case for MastercardMastercard operates a massive four-party payments network that links financial institutions, merchants, and governments across more than 210 countries. Rather than issuing cards directly, the company provides the technology that enables secure digital transactions. Strategic growth now focuses on digital partnership agreements, on-chain settlement with stablecoins, and AI-driven automation for machine payments.

During FY 2025, revenue reached nearly $32.8 billion, representing a year-over-year increase of approximately 16.4%. This top-line growth supported net income of nearly $15 billion for the year. Maintaining a net margin of roughly 45.6% highlights the consistent profitability of this titan among financial stocks.

As of its December 2025 balance sheet, the debt-to-equity ratio was approximately 2.5x, which compares total debt to shareholder equity. Free cash flow reached nearly $16.4 billion, which is the cash left over after accounting for all capital investments.

The case for Remitly GlobalRemitly Global provides digital money transfer services primarily to help global migrants send funds to their recipient families. The company operates without a physical storefront, relying instead on a mobile app that supports transfers in more than 175 countries. It uses a network of third-party disbursement partners, such as international banks and mobile wallets, to deliver these funds.

In FY 2025, revenue exceeded $1.6 billion, representing approximately 29% growth over the previous year. This growth helped the company achieve a net income of close to $67.9 million, resulting in a net margin of roughly 4.2%. This margin shows the percentage of revenue remaining after all expenses are paid, and the performance shows a significant swing toward profitability after the company reported net losses in prior years.

As of its December 2025 balance sheet, the debt-to-equity ratio is approximately 0.3x. This ratio compares total debt to shareholder equity, indicating the company uses relatively little debt to fund its operations among financial stocks. Free cash flow for the period was $295.7 million. Note that stock-based compensation (SBC) accounted for roughly 48% of operating cash flow, inflating reported cash generation, since SBC is a non-cash expense added back in the cash flow statement.

Risk profile comparisonMastercard faces significant litigation over interchange rates, though a $38 billion swipe-fee settlement in June 2026 provided some clarity. The company faces intense competition from Visa (V +0.27%) and American Express (AXP 0.80%), as well as emerging digital currencies and government-backed payment networks. Additionally, sophisticated cyberattacks and evolving global data privacy regulations pose ongoing operational challenges.

Remitly Global faces geographic concentration risks, as much of its revenue comes from corridors like India, Mexico, and the Philippines. Compliance with anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing laws is critical, as any failure could lead to license loss or severe penalties. Finally, it is navigating an investigation and potential class-action litigation regarding its past financial results.

Valuation comparisonRemitly Global has a lower P/S ratio than its peer, but Mastercard has a lower Forward P/E based on future earnings estimates.

MetricMastercardRemitly GlobalSector BenchmarkForward P/E25.4x35.1x17.0xP/S ratio13.4x2.9xn/aSector benchmark uses the SPDR XLF sector ETF.
Valuation metrics sourced from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and may differ from other data providers.

Both Remitly Global and Mastercard operate in the essential financial transaction market. Do you prefer a dominant payment network or a nimble fintech upstart?

Mastercard’s network handled $10.6 trillion of the estimated $41 trillion global consumer spend in 2025. Remitly’s share of global consumer spend is de minimis, indicating significant blue-sky potential for growth. Mastercard management, meanwhile, says it still has plenty of room to grow, given that some $11 trillion in transactions are still in cash.

Individual consumers are the majority of Remitly’s customers, while a new venture targeting business users is just getting off the ground. The cross-border business has been good for Remitly’s core consumer. The company now offers 5,600 “corridors” for payments (for example, sending money between Argentina and Cape Verde would be one corridor). For fiscal 2026, revenue is expected to grow 20% to $1.97 billion with net income of $142 million, more than double that of 2025. Longer-term management sees AI, both integration with platforms and using the technology to lower costs, as key to greater growth.

Mastercard is a behemoth, creating something like a duopoly with Visa in global payments, though one others, including Remitly, are slowly cracking. Mastercard’s 2026 profitability is seen increasing 14% to $17.1 billion on revenue of $37.1 billion, a rise of close to 15%.

Remitly Global’s net income will more than double in 2026, according to Wall Street, to $142 million, on sales growth of 20% to $ 1.97 billion. Mastercard isn’t a bad choice, given its sheer size and profitability, but if you’re looking for growth in the fintech payments space, Remitly promises to outpace its larger rival, at least on percentage growth.

Michael Burry said Tuesday he has placed a bearish wager against Caterpillar, believing the construction-equipment maker has become one of the market's most overvalued beneficiaries of the artificial intelligence investment boom.

The famed investor said he shorted Caterpillar shares at $1,060.98, alongside new bearish positions in Nvidia, Applied Materials, Tesla and the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX), as he prepared for what he believes is an increasingly overextended rally in AI-linked stocks.

"Caterpillar jumped out at me," Burry wrote in a Tuesday SubStack post. "I have never shorted Caterpillar. It has always done great for me on the long side in the past."

Caterpillar shares just capped off the first half of 2026 with an 86% gain, making the construction equipment giant one of the best-performing stocks in the S&P 500 this year as investors increasingly embraced it as a proxy for the global AI infrastructure buildout.

Caterpillar year to date

Burry said Caterpillar's stock valuation has reached levels that caught his attention. He shared a chart showing Caterpillar's price-to-sales ratio climbing to the highest level in at least three decades at the same time as the stock surged to record highs.

The investor, who famously predicted and profited from the subprime mortgage crisis in 2008, also reiterated his broader concerns about semiconductor valuations. He said the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index is trading about 65% above its 200-day moving average, a level he said was only reached previously during the dot-com bubble in 2000.

"The proximate cause of today's rally is big spending announced out of Korea. Well, I see that as the beginning of the end," Burry said. "It is only a matter of time now."

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BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Tower Corporation (NYSE: AMT) announced today that the press announcement of its second quarter 2026 results is scheduled to be released to the news services at 7:00 a.m. ET on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. In addition, the Company has scheduled a conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET on July 28, 2026, to discuss its results.

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- Realty Income, Global Institutional Investor, and Cloud Capital Form JV to Invest in Hyperscale Data Centers

- Realty Income Expects to Invest up to $1.4 Billion for 45% Equity Stake in a Three-Asset Northern Virginia Portfolio

- JV to Acquire One Stabilized Asset in the Third Quarter of 2026 and Two Assets Under Development at a Future Date

- 100% Leased or Pre-Leased Portfolio to Investment‑Grade Hyperscale Tenants Under Long‑Duration Leases

, /PRNewswire/ -- Realty Income Corporation (Realty Income, NYSE: O), The Monthly Dividend Company®, today announced a strategic joint venture with Cloud Capital and its affiliates ("Cloud Capital") and a global institutional investor (the "Global Investor"). The joint venture intends to invest in a diversified portfolio of stabilized hyperscale assets leased to investment-grade tenants under long-duration, triple-net leases. The joint venture has committed to acquire three data center assets which are in strategically located markets and leased to hyperscale tenants (the "Portfolio"). The programmatic nature of the joint venture will provide a platform for Realty Income to take advantage of future investments in qualifying data center developments and acquisitions within the United States and Europe. 

"Today's announcement affirms the strength of our business model and its ability to translate across sectors, including digital infrastructure," said Sumit Roy, President and Chief Executive Officer of Realty Income. "We are pleased to advance a scaled digital infrastructure platform while deepening our programmatic relationship with Cloud Capital, which is vertically integrated with CloudHQ, a best-in-class developer and operator. The combination of high-quality data center assets leased to investment-grade tenants, long-duration triple-net leases, and an attractive return profile reflects our disciplined approach to capital allocation and value creation."

"Hyperscale customers need infrastructure delivered at unprecedented scale and pace," said Hossein Fateh, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Cloud Capital and CloudHQ. "Partnering with Realty Income and the Global Investor brings together the capital and the operating expertise to meet that demand and to extend our leadership in the sector."

Realty Income expects to invest up to $1.4 billion that will be funded over time, with initial investments of approximately $700 million expected to be funded between the second and third quarter of 2026. As part of the transaction, Realty Income will acquire an initial 45% interest in the first Portfolio asset, a stabilized hyperscale data center asset located in Northern Virginia's "data center alley" that is fully leased to an investment-grade hyperscale tenant under a long-term triple-net lease. Realty Income has also agreed to acquire similar interests in two assets under development upon completion in the coming years, subject to certain conditions being satisfied. CloudHQ, a leading private global data center company, will provide property management and development management services to the Portfolio. Cloud Capital will hold a minority investment in the Portfolio.

The transaction is expected to generate an attractive cash-on-cash yield consistent with Realty Income's targets.

Transaction Highlights:

The assets in the Portfolio are in Northern Virginia's "data center alley," one of the world's largest and most important data center markets. The assets are underpinned by 15-year to 20-year triple‑net lease agreements with investment‑grade hyperscale tenants, featuring embedded annual rent escalators customary for these types of hyperscale data centers. The assets are expected to support the mega-trends of cloud computing and artificial intelligence, demonstrating the long-term strategic importance of the Portfolio. The joint venture is programmatic, allowing Realty Income to take advantage of future investments in qualifying data center developments and acquisitions within the United States and Europe.  Moelis & Company LLC served as financial advisor and Latham & Watkins LLP served as legal counsel to Realty Income. Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC served as financial advisor and Jones Day served as legal counsel to Cloud Capital.

About Realty Income

Realty Income (NYSE: O), an S&P 500 company, is real estate partner to the world's leading companies®. Founded in 1969, we serve our clients as a full-service real estate capital provider. As of March 31, 2026, we have a portfolio of over 15,500 properties in all 50 U.S. states, the U.K., and eight other countries in Europe. We are known as "The Monthly Dividend Company®" and have a mission to invest in people and places to deliver dependable monthly dividends that increase over time. Since our founding, we have declared 672 consecutive monthly dividends and are a member of the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats® index for having increased our dividend for over 31 consecutive years. Additional information about the company can be found at www.realtyincome.com. Investors and others should note that we announce material financial and operational information to our investors using our investor relations website (www.realtyincome.com/investors), press releases, SEC filings and public conference calls and webcasts. 

About Cloud Capital

Cloud Capital is a leading global specialized investment management firm focused on acquiring, managing and operating high-quality data centers. Since 2020, Cloud Capital has acquired a portfolio of 30 data center assets worldwide valued at over $12 billion, employing a rigorous and disciplined underwriting process for both proprietary and off-market data center transactions and active hands-on asset management. Cloud Capital has offices in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, CA, and London.

For more information, please visit: www.cloudcapital.com

About CloudHQ

CloudHQ is a global data center company that partners with the world's largest technology companies to provide reliable and secure power and operating infrastructure. CloudHQ's state-of-the-art facilities and expert team ensure its clients have the support to drive their businesses forward at the speed they need. With a focus on flexibility, scalability, and customer service, CloudHQ is the partner of choice for leading technology firms around the world.

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Amazon Web Services (AWS) on Tuesday launched a new Forward Deployed Engineering (FDE) organization, committing $1 billion in internal resources to help customers build and deploy artificial intelligence systems.

The new unit will embed AI-focused engineers within customer organizations to develop purpose-built AI agents and accelerate implementation.

AWS said the engagements are intended to deliver working systems within weeks while enabling customers to manage and expand them independently.

The $1 billion commitment reflects internal Amazon resources rather than an external investment or joint venture.

The move comes as demand grows for hands-on support with enterprise AI adoption, prompting technology providers to expand deployment services.

"We've had capabilities over the years, but structurally this is like getting everybody together in one business unit with a common rubric of deployment," Francessca Vasquez, AWS vice president of Frontier AI Engineering and Services, said in an interview. "It's the first time we're doing it in that way."

Vasquez said the organization will launch with thousands of forward deployed engineers. Small teams of roughly five or six engineers will work alongside customers' business, engineering and security staff, as well as AI agents capable of completing tasks autonomously.

In a blog post announcing the initiative, AWS said the objective is to leave customers with more than deployed software.

"Customers leave AWS FDE deployments with both new solutions and new engineering capabilities," the company wrote. "Along with agentic systems running in their own AWS environment, they gain lasting AI skills, workflows, and patterns they can use to innovate independently."

The forward deployed engineering model, pioneered by Palantir Technologies Inc (NYSE:PLTR) more than a decade ago, places engineers inside client organizations to tailor deployments while transferring expertise to internal teams.

The approach has gained momentum as companies accelerate AI adoption. Earlier this year, OpenAI (Unlisted:OPAI) and Anthropic launched their own FDE ventures with financial and consulting partners. AWS said its new organization makes it the first hyperscale cloud provider to establish a dedicated forward deployed engineering unit.

"The currency that the customers are always talking about right now is speed," Vasquez said. "We do see FDE being a choice for customers who are looking for accelerated value back to their stakeholders, their customers, their executive teams."

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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - June 30, 2026) - WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of Class A or Class C common stock of Zillow Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZG) (NASDAQ: Z) between February 11, 2025 and May 7, 2026, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important August 10, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline in the securities class action first filed by the Firm.

SO WHAT: If you purchased Zillow common stock during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Zillow class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/cases/zillow-group-inc/join or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than August 10, 2026. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.

WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered billions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.

DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Zillow's agreement with Redfin Corporation was not a "partnership," but rather an acquisition of Redfin's business; (2) as a result of the Redfin Agreement, Zillow faced a materially heightened risk of regulatory scrutiny and liability under federal antitrust laws; (3) upon the filing of an antitrust lawsuit, Zillow continued to downplay its legal exposure; and (4) as a result, defendants' statements about Zillow's business, operations, and prospects, were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

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Key Takeaways TSMC is favored for July on AI growth, manufacturing leadership and stable earnings estimate revisions.TSM expects more than 30% 2026 revenue growth, driven by AI accelerators and HPC chip demand.NVIDIA expanded AI partnerships and Vera Rubin production but faces competition and export uncertainty. AI semiconductor stocks took center stage in June as continued enterprise AI adoption, sustained hyperscaler investments in AI infrastructure and a steady stream of product and manufacturing updates strengthened in the sector's long-term growth prospects. With July set to begin, this is an appropriate time for investors to reassess the AI landscape and compare its two most influential companies, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM - Free Report) , or TSMC, and NVIDIA (NVDA - Free Report) .

The month of June saw the production ramp of NVIDIA's next-generation Vera Rubin AI platform and continued hyperscaler spending on AI infrastructure. TSMC, on the other hand, reaffirmed that the AI megatrend remains a key growth driver. The company expects more than 30% revenue growth in 2026, supported by sustained demand for advanced process technologies, with high-performance computing contributing 61% of first-quarter revenues.

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Investment Case for TSMThe company currently expects more than 30% U.S. dollar revenue growth in 2026, driven by robust demand for AI accelerators and high-performance computing chips, with the HPC segment accounting for 61% of first-quarter revenues. TSMC's May 2026 revenues rose 30.1% year over year to NT$320.52 billion, highlighting sustained demand for advanced-node and AI-related chip production. The company is also advancing its manufacturing leadership through expanding 2-nanometer production and leveraging NVIDIA's AI technologies to improve chip design, lithography, process control and defect inspection.

These developments support TSMC's long-term competitive moat as the preferred manufacturing partner for leading AI chip designers. However, investors should continue to monitor geopolitical tensions surrounding Taiwan, elevated capital expenditures tied to global capacity expansion and the potential impact of higher manufacturing costs.

Investment Case for NVIDIANVIDIA strengthened its AI leadership in June by ramping its next-generation Vera Rubin platform into full production while expanding partnerships across the semiconductor ecosystem. The company announced collaborations with TSMC to integrate AI into chip design and manufacturing and with SK hynix to accelerate innovation in AI memory. These initiatives should support long-term demand as hyperscalers and enterprises continue investing heavily in AI infrastructure.

Nevertheless, NVIDIA continues to face increasing competition in AI accelerators and custom silicon, while investors remain focused on export restrictions affecting certain international markets and whether hyperscaler AI spending can sustain its current pace.

TSMC Outperforms NVIDIA in JuneRecent share price performance also makes this comparison particularly relevant before the start of July. Over the past 30 days, TSMC shares gained approximately 4.5%. In contrast, NVIDIA shares declined about 13.1%.

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Comparing Earnings Estimate RevisionsBoth companies have witnessed favorable earnings estimate revisions over the past two months, reflecting confidence in sustained AI demand. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for TSM’s earnings has moved steadily higher for both 2026 and 2027 without any downward revisions over the past 60 days, indicating stable analyst sentiment.

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NVIDIA has also experienced broad upward revisions to earnings estimates as demand for AI infrastructure remains robust. However, given the strong expectations already embedded in NVIDIA's outlook, TSM's estimate trajectory and comparatively lower expectations suggest a more favorable risk-reward profile heading into the second half of 2026.

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ValuationBased on the forward 12-month price-to-earnings (P/E) multiple, TSMC currently trades at approximately 26.2x earnings, compared with NVIDIA's 19.7x. Although neither stock appears inexpensive relative to the broader semiconductor industry, both valuations remain supported by strong long-term AI growth prospects.

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Final Verdict: TSMC vs. NVIDIABoth TSMC and NVIDIA remain strong long-term AI investments, but TSMC appears better positioned for investors entering July 2026. Its robust AI-driven growth outlook, stable earnings estimate revisions and manufacturing leadership provide a favorable near-term risk-reward profile despite geopolitical concerns. Accordingly, TSMC currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).

NVIDIA remains the undisputed leader in AI computing with attractive long-term growth prospects. However, after years of exceptional gains, investors may prefer to await another favorable entry point as the company navigates elevated expectations, increasing competition and export-related uncertainties. Consequently, NVIDIA carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), making TSMC the more compelling AI semiconductor pick for new investments today. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

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TORONTO, June 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cronos Group Inc. (“Cronos” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: CRON) (TSX: CRON), an innovative global cannabis company, announced today that it has appointed ATB Capital Markets Corp. (“ATB Cormark”) to act as its broker in connection with share repurchases over the facilities of the TSX or other alternative Canadian trading systems, in place of Virtu Canada Corp., under its previously announced share repurchase program.

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Cronos is a global cannabis company focused on scaling leading consumer goods products through research and development and innovation. With a passion to responsibly elevate the consumer experience, Cronos is building an iconic brand portfolio. Cronos’ diverse international brand portfolio includes Spinach®, PEACE NATURALS®, LIT™ and Lord Jones®. For more information about Cronos and its brands, please visit: thecronosgroup.com.

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Ads on the wildly popular video game platform Roblox enticed kids to try caffeinated potato chips — and they targeted children as young as age 5, a consumer watchdog group says.

The controversial online gaming company – which has been probed by half a dozen states over child safety issues – featured ads for Banger chips as recently as Friday in a video game called “Obby But You’re on a Bike,” Truth in Advertising said Monday.

Bangers is a caffeinated potato chip brand that was marketed to young children on Roblox, according to Truth in Advertising. Bangers Snacks Serving up ads about food and beverage products to children under age 13 violates Roblox’s own policy, which was implemented in May, and the ads were immediately taken down by the $4.9 billion company, the watchdog said.

But thousands of children may have seen the ad before the takedown — “Obby But You’re on a Bike,” which has the Roblox’s lowest maturity rating, has drawn 2 billion visits, according to Truth in Advertising.

“Putting caffeine in chips is a terrible idea because potato chips in general are terrible for you and caffeine has no business being in the salty snacks category,” Dan Glickberg, a food consultant and the former owner of Fairway Market, told The Post.

The company also implemented a new “brand integration hub” where creators have to register partnerships with Roblox prior to launching a campaign — and the creators have to submit their campaigns to the game company for pre-approval, it said.

Banger, which is based in San Francisco, Calif., and describes itself as an “AI powered CPG [consumer packaged goods] company redefining caffeinated snacks,” did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Bangers describes itself as an “AI powered CPG company redefining caffeinated snacks.” Bangers Snacks The company’s founder, Phillip Tran, told FoodNavigator USA, that his company has grown substantially thanks to “millions of video gamers who already know his caffeinated chips from over 200 Roblox games.”

A 2.5-ounce bag of the product has 200 milligrams of caffeine — roughly equivalent to two cups of coffee — according to USA Today.

Truth in Advertising set up a Roblox profile for a 5-year-old to test whether the account would be served the Banger potato chips ads, said spokesperson Shana Mueller.

Roblox’s policy is not to expose children under age 13 to food and beverage ads. Bloomberg via Getty Images A prominent billboard advertising the chips appeared in the “Obby” game, according to the group.

“We immediately sequestered the experience, upon discovery of this ad, until the non-compliant content was removed. The developer is working closely with us to update any future advertising content to be in line with our recently updated policy,” a Roblox spokesperson said in a statement.

In 2022, Truth in Advertising alleged Roblox “exploits” and “harms children” with deceptive marketing, recommending that the Federal Trade Commission investigate the publicly held company. The agency has yet to do so.

Alabama, Nevada and West Virginia reached multi-million dollar settlements with Roblox over allegations it failed to protect minors from sexual predators. Connecticut, Kentucky and Texas are currently investigating or have lawsuits against Roblox.

Truth in Advertising is continuing its “monitoring” of Roblox, Mueller told The Post.   

San Diego, California--(Newsfile Corp. - June 30, 2026) - The law firm of Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP announces that purchasers or acquirers of Roblox Corporation (NYSE: RBLX) common stock between October 30, 2025 and April 30, 2026, inclusive (the "Class Period"), have until Friday, August 7, 2026 to seek appointment as lead plaintiff of the Roblox class action lawsuit. Captioned Mukherjee v. Roblox Corporation, No. 26-cv-05489 (N.D. Cal.), the Roblox class action lawsuit charges Roblox and certain of Roblox' top executive officers with violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

If you suffered substantial losses and wish to serve as lead plaintiff of the Roblox class action lawsuit, please provide your information here:

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CASE ALLEGATIONS: Roblox operates as a global video gaming and social networking company.

The Roblox class action lawsuit alleges that defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) defendants created the false impression that they possessed reliable information pertaining to Roblox' bookings growth expectations and the overall anticipated impact from the age verification rollout while also minimizing risks associated with the rollout and its potential knock-on effects; (ii) Roblox misled investors when discussing tailwinds resulting from the age verification process while continuing to be "enormously bullish" on their tech rollouts as well as claiming to be able to "rely on [their] tremendous organic growth"; and (iii) Roblox relied far too heavily on viral events to drive growth and failed to communicate to investors the potential knock-on impacts of the age verification rollout, including how it could impact the platform's ratings, engagement, and overall public perception.

On April 30, 2026, Roblox announced its 2026 first quarter results, allegedly reporting declines in revenue guidance and projected annual bookings growth, as well as reductions in communication engagement, app store ratings, and organic sign-ups as a result of the age verification rollout. On this news, the price of Roblox stock fell more than 18%, according to the complaint.

THE LEAD PLAINTIFF PROCESS: The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 permits any investor who purchased or acquired Roblox common stock during the Class Period to seek appointment as lead plaintiff in the Roblox class action lawsuit. A lead plaintiff is generally the movant with the greatest financial interest in the relief sought by the putative class who is also typical and adequate of the putative class. A lead plaintiff acts on behalf of all other class members in directing the Roblox class action lawsuit. The lead plaintiff can select a law firm of its choice to litigate the Roblox class action lawsuit. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff of the Roblox class action lawsuit.

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Strategy stock is showing notable weakness. Why is MSTR stock dropping? Bitcoin fell under $59,000 on Tuesday as sustained ETF outflows and persistent fear in the digital‑asset market continued to weigh on sentiment. The token has now dropped about 21% in June. Analyst Rekt Capital said Bitcoin may be setting up for a mid‑summer bounce since sharp monthly declines have often been followed by short‑term recoveries. He cautioned that any July strength could fade in August, similar to the pattern seen during the 2022 bear market.

Industry Voices Warn of an Identity CrisisBen‑Sasson said that despite improving institutional interest, crypto is still navigating an identity crisis. He argued that recent price action has been driven more by macroeconomic forces than by developments within the industry itself. He wrote that the sector is torn between becoming the infrastructure for traditional finance or disrupting it entirely by enabling new models of financial entrepreneurship.

MSTR’s Critical Support and Resistance LevelsMomentum is the more pressing issue, and RSI provides the clearest read. RSI is at 29.50, which places the stock in oversold territory and signals that selling pressure has become stretched. RSI tracks how extended a move has become, and readings under 30 can sometimes precede short‑term bounces, although oversold conditions can persist when a downtrend is strong.

Price is hovering just above the 52-week low at $81.81, with the current level at $85.48. Traders are watching closely to see whether the June low area becomes a base or breaks and opens the door to another decline. The most obvious target for any rebound is the 20-day simple moving average near $112, which has recently acted as the first area where sellers step in.

Key Resistance: $112.62 — This level aligns with the 20‑day simple moving average and is a common zone where downtrends reject early bounce attempts. Key Support: $81.81 — This marks the 52‑week low area, and a break below it could invite additional selling pressure. MSTR Shares Are DippingMSTR Price Action: Strategy shares were down 7.32% at $85.90 at the time of publication on Tuesday. The stock is trading near its 52-week low of $81.81, according to Benzinga Pro.

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NYSE:NLY) (“Annaly” or the “Company”) announced today that it will release its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 after the market close on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. The Company will conduct a conference call and audio webcast to discuss the results on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

Participants are encouraged to pre-register for the conference call to receive a unique PIN to gain immediate access to the call and bypass the live operator. Pre-registration may be completed by accessing the Pre-Registration link found on the “Investors” section of the Company’s website at www.annaly.com, or by using the following link: https://registrations.events/direct/IDX71212727.

Pre-registration may be completed at any time, including up to and after the call start time.

Participants who would like to join the call but have not pre-registered can do so on the day of the event by dialing the numbers provided below and requesting the “Annaly Capital Management Call.”

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Annaly is a leading diversified capital manager with investment strategies across mortgage finance. Annaly’s principal business objective is to generate net income for distribution to its stockholders and to optimize its returns through prudent management of its diversified investment strategies. Annaly is internally managed and has elected to be taxed as a real estate investment trust, or REIT, for federal income tax purposes. Additional information on the company can be found at www.annaly.com.

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NEW YORK, June 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating the following companies for potential violations of the federal securities laws and/or breaches of fiduciary duties to shareholders relating to:

Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM)’s sale to Rocket Lab Corporation for $27.00 in cash and a number of shares of Rocket Lab common stock calculated pursuant to an exchange ratio for each share of Iridium. If you are an Iridium shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.

Bio-Techne Corporation (NASDAQ: TECH)’s sale to Merck KGaA for $73.00 per share in cash. If you are a Bio-Techne shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.

SUNation Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: SUNE)’s merger with Suniva. Upon closing of the proposed transaction, SUNation shareholders are expected to own approximately 1.8% of the combined company. If you are a SUNation shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.

Arcosa, Inc. (NYSE: ACA)’s sale to CRH for $150.00 per share. If you are an Arcosa shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.

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It's been a good quarter for technology stocks, and cybersecurity leaders Palo Alto Networks and CrowdStrike have both joined the historic rally.

CrowdStrike and Palo Alto rallied 95% and 113%, respectively, between April and June for their best quarter on record, as new artificial intelligence tools have spiked demand for more sophisticated cyber defense. Those tailwinds allowed the sector to shake off early concerns that it would falter with the death of software as a service and emerge as a key stack in the age of AI.

Driving that demand is the onslaught of Mythos-class models capable of being used by hackers to uncover software vulnerabilities and launch full-scale attacks. That's left companies scrambling to beef up their cybersecurity defenses.

"What the Mythos moment proved is that the world, starting from the frontier AI labs themselves, realized that AI needs a cybersecurity ecosystem," CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz told analysts earlier this month on an earnings call. "This was a Mythos inflection point." 

Over the last few months, CrowdStrike and Palo Alto have positioned themselves at the forefront of the AI cyber race through Mythos, the model deemed too powerful to release to the public.

CrowdStrike and Palo Alto networks over the last three months

Both companies gained early access to the model as Project Glasswing partners and are early adopters of OpenAI's Daybreak. The firms have also participated in high-profile meetings between major tech giants and the White House on securing AI in this new normal.

Underpinning their success is a bet on agentic security and identity access management that started long before the threats of Mythos.

Earlier this year, Palo Alto closed its mega $25 billion acquisition of Israeli identity security company CyberArk, while CrowdStrike bet on startup SGNL.

Now, to protect their platforms from extremely capable and abundant AI agents able to conduct cyber-attacks in a matter of seconds, companies are turning to the cyber leaders for protection.

"They're the best positioned to continue to gain market share from a product perspective," said TD Cowen analyst Shaul Eyal. "They have all the necessary ingredients."

Read more CNBC tech newsThe memory shortage shaking Apple and Microsoft is 'existential crisis' for smaller playersThe AI boom is colliding with a new threat: Severe weatherChina's Zhipu is closing in on top U.S. AI models with Anthropic and OpenAI held backHow GE Vernova builds the massive gas turbines powering the AI data center boomThat demand is already starting to show.

Palo Alto CEO Nikesh Arora told analysts last month that over 1,200 customers reached out to discuss cybersecurity since Mythos, and that the company held 800 meetings within a six-week period.

CrowdStrike's Kurtz said this month that its Falcon Shield identity protection platform ended its fiscal first quarter with four-times annual recurring revenue growth.

"For now, there's lots of know-how that [businesses] don't have, and they would rather partner with the leaders in the market that have built business models for decades," Eyal said.

Both CrowdStrike and Palo Alto's rise to prominence has also intensified investor scrutiny, raising the bar on earnings expectations.

Earlier this month, both stocks dropped after posting strong results and upbeat AI commentary, because good wasn't good enough for investors demanding perfection.

"We worry this disappointment could continue in future quarters if investors are hoping for even more momentum to show up in growth post Mythos / Glasswing and as a result of regulatory/government pressure," wrote analysts at Bernstein.

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NEW YORK, June 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of JD.com, Inc. (“JD” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: JD). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at [email protected] or 646-581-9980, ext. 7980.

The investigation concerns whether JD and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices. 

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On June 11, 2026, Bloomberg News reported that the Beijing branch of China’s State Administration for Market Regulation summoned JD representatives “over what officials said was false advertising during the annual ‘618’ midyear online shopping festival.” 

On this news, JD’s American Depositary Receipt (“ADR”) price fell $0.39 per ADR, or 1.37%, to close at $28.06 per ADR on June 11, 2026.

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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - June 30, 2026) - WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Lucid Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: LCID) between February 25, 2026 and April 13, 2026, inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important July 28, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline.

SO WHAT: If you purchased Lucid securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Lucid class action, go to https://www.rosenlegal.com/cases/lucid-group-inc-2026/join or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than July 28, 2026. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.

WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered billions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.

DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, throughout the Class Period, defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) a supplier quality issue had significantly disrupted deliveries of the Lucid Gravity; (2) the foregoing was likely to, and did, have a material negative impact on Lucid's business and financial results; (3) accordingly, the defendants had overstated the purported enhancements to Lucid's manufacturing and delivery capabilities and overall operations; and (4) as a result, defendants' public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

To join the Lucid class action, go to https://www.rosenlegal.com/cases/lucid-group-inc-2026/join or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.

No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.

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A securities fraud class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of ZoomInfo investors after its stock plummeted nearly 33% because ZoomInfo allegedly misled investors regarding its customer retention.

, /PRNewswire/ -- Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against ZoomInfo Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: GTM) and certain of the Company's senior executives for securities fraud after its significant stock drop resulting from potential violations of the federal securities laws.

If you invested in ZoomInfo, you are encouraged to obtain additional information by visiting: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/zoominfo-class-action-lawsuit.

Key Details of the ZoomInfo ($GTM) Class Action:

Lead Plaintiff Deadline: August 24, 2026 Alleged Misconduct: Securities fraud alleging that ZoomInfo misled investors regarding the impact of ZoomInfo's AI-integrated products on customer retention Stock Drop: May 12, 2026 2026 – 33% Stock Drop Court: U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington Action: Contact BFA Law to discuss your rights Investors have until August 24, 2026 to ask the Court to be appointed to lead the case. The complaint asserts securities fraud claims under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 on behalf of investors in ZoomInfo securities. The class action is pending in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington. It is captioned Tejeda v. ZoomInfo Technologies et al., No. 26-cv-05696.

Why is ZoomInfo Being Sued for Securities Fraud?

ZoomInfo has been sued for securities fraud following a significant stock drop resulting from potential violations of the federal securities laws.  The decline in ZoomInfo's stock price caused significant losses to investors.

ZoomInfo provides go-to-market ("GTM") intelligence and a customer engagement platform for sales, marketing, operations, and recruiting professionals. 

Throughout the relevant period, ZoomInfo allegedly stated that "the demand for AI for GTM is evident up and down our customer stack."  According to ZoomInfo, its "innovative go-to-market AI" was "driving stronger daily engagement from a diverse set of go-to-market personas." 

On February 9, 2026, ZoomInfo issued its 2026 revenue guidance "in the range of $1.247 billion to $1.267 billion," because "in 2026, our focus is on bringing" ZoomInfo's "all-in-one AI platform for go-to-market teams . . . to our customers at scale." 

In truth, as alleged, ZoomInfo's customer retention declined as customers were rejecting ZoomInfo's AI products.

Why did ZoomInfo's Stock Drop?

On May 11, 2026, ZoomInfo announced its Q1 2026 results and slashed its 2026 revenue guidance from $1.247-$1.267 billion to $1.185-$1.205 billion.  ZoomInfo revealed that its customer growth "regressed" due to "AI and agentic confusion" leading to "a pause in [customers'] purchasing decisions[.]"

This news caused the price of ZoomInfo stock to decline $1.98 per share, or 32.78%, from a closing price of $6.04 per share on May 11, 2026, to $4.06 per share on May 12, 2026.

Click here for more information: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/zoominfo-class-action-lawsuit.

What Can You Do?

If you invested in ZoomInfo, you may have legal options and are encouraged to submit your information to the firm.

All representation is on a contingency fee basis; there is no cost to you. Shareholders are not responsible for any court costs or expenses of litigation. The firm will seek court approval for any potential fees and expenses.

Submit your information by visiting:

https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/zoominfo-class-action-lawsuit

Why Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP?

BFA is a leading international law firm representing plaintiffs in securities class actions and shareholder litigation. It has been named a top plaintiff law firm by Chambers USA, The Legal 500, and ISS SCAS, and its attorneys have been named "Elite Trial Lawyers" by the National Law Journal, "Litigation Stars" by Benchmark Litigation, among the top "500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers" by Lawdragon, "Titans of the Plaintiffs' Bar" by Law360 and "SuperLawyers" by Thomson Reuters.

Most recently, The Legal 500 awarded BFA the most client satisfaction accolades of any plaintiff's securities litigation law firm, with clients noting: "[t]here is no better service provider in the practice area," "[t]he interest of the client is always front and center," and "[t]here isn't a better firm in this space."  One testimonial described the firm as "nimble and entrepreneurial," with a "relentless focus on adding value for clients."

Among its recent notable successes, BFA recovered over $900 million in value from Tesla, Inc.'s Board of Directors, as well as $420 million from Teva Pharmaceutical Ind. Ltd.

For more information about BFA and its attorneys, please visit https://www.bfalaw.com.

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