LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against FS KKR Capital Corp. (“FSK” or “the Company”) (NYSE: FSK) for violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Investors who purchased the Company’s securities between May 8, 2024 and February 25, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”), are encouraged to contact the firm before July 3, 2026.
If you are a shareholder who suffered a loss, click here to participate.
We also encourage you to contact Brian Schall of the Schall Law Firm, 2049 Century Park East, Suite 2460, Los Angeles, CA 90067, at 310-301-3335, to discuss your rights free of charge. You can also reach us through the firm's website at www.schallfirm.com, or by email at [email protected].
The class, in this case, has not yet been certified, and until certification occurs, you are not represented by an attorney. If you choose to take no action, you can remain an absent class member.
According to the Complaint, the Company made false and misleading statements to the market. FSK misled investors about the effectiveness of its portfolio restructuring activities. The Company overvalued its portfolio and overstated its portfolio valuation process. The Company overstated the strength of its quarterly dividend program. Based on these facts, the Company’s public statements were false and materially misleading throughout the class period. When the market learned the truth about FSK, investors suffered damages.
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LOS ANGELES, June 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against Badger Meter, Inc. (“Badger” or “the Company”) (NYSE: BMI) for violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Investors who purchased the Company’s securities between April 18, 2024 and April 16, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”), are encouraged to contact the firm before August 3, 2026.
If you are a shareholder who suffered a loss, click here to participate.
We also encourage you to contact Brian Schall of the Schall Law Firm, 2049 Century Park East, Suite 2460, Los Angeles, CA 90067, at 310-301-3335, to discuss your rights free of charge. You can also reach us through the firm's website at www.schallfirm.com, or by email at [email protected].
The class, in this case, has not yet been certified, and until certification occurs, you are not represented by an attorney. If you choose to take no action, you can remain an absent class member.
According to the Complaint, the Company made false and misleading statements to the market. Badger Meter claimed its financial performance was based on “secular growth drivers,” and “solid operating execution.” The Company touted “strong” demand and a “long runway” for growth. In truth, the Company’s performance was partially based on pulling forward customer orders to recognize revenue early. Based on these facts, the Company’s public statements were false and materially misleading throughout the class period. When the market learned the truth about Badger Meter, investors suffered damages.
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Rosen Law Firm Encourages GoDaddy Inc. Investors to Inquire About Securities Class Action Investigation - GDDY PR Newswire
NEW YORK, June 12, 2026
, /PRNewswire/ --
Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces an investigation of potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of GoDaddy Inc. (NYSE: GDDY) resulting from allegations that GoDaddy may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public.
So What: If you purchased GoDaddy securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. The Rosen Law Firm is preparing a class action seeking recovery of investor losses.
What to do next: To join the prospective class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/cases/godaddy-inc/join or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.
What is this about: Rosen Law Firm is investigating potential civil securities claims.
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. 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, at that time, the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. At the time 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 hundreds of millions 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.
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The numbers behind the artificial intelligence (AI) build-out keep getting bigger. On Tuesday, chip designer Broadcom announced a financing platform with investment giants Apollo Global Management and Blackstone designed to enable more than 20 gigawatts of AI compute capacity through 2028, launching with an initial $35 billion tranche.
Even automakers want in. General Motors said this week it is developing a sodium-ion battery (a chemistry built on abundant sodium rather than scarcer lithium) aimed at energy storage for data centers and the grid.
All of this demand is landing on an electric grid that can take years to expand. Securing a grid connection for a large data center campus can be a multiyear wait, and the equipment needed to build new power plants is in short supply. That mismatch is where Bloom Energy (BE +4.56%), GE Vernova (GEV +3.74%), and Vistra (VST +1.12%) come in.
Here's a closer look at how each company is positioned to power the build-out.
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1. Bloom Energy Bloom makes solid oxide fuel cells -- systems that generate electricity on-site from natural gas without combustion -- letting data centers skip the wait for a grid hookup. Bloom's first-quarter revenue soared 130% year over year to $751.1 million, driven by a 208% jump in product revenue. The company also posted net income of $70.7 million, reversing a year-ago loss. And management raised its full-year outlook, now expecting 2026 revenue of $3.4 billion to $3.8 billion -- about 80% growth at the midpoint, up from prior guidance of about 60%.
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In April, Oracle said Bloom fuel cells will fully power Project Jupiter, its AI data center campus in New Mexico, with up to 2.45 gigawatts of capacity, replacing the gas turbines and diesel generators originally planned for the site. Notably, management said more than half of Bloom's data center backlog comes from customers other than Oracle.
"Bloom is rapidly becoming the standard and go-to choice for on-site power," said Bloom founder and CEO KR Sridhar during the company's first-quarter earnings call.
2. GE Vernova While Bloom helps data centers bypass the grid, GE Vernova supplies the grid itself -- along with the gas turbines utilities are waiting in line to order. The power equipment maker's first-quarter orders surged 71% on an organic basis to $18.3 billion, pushing its total backlog to $163 billion. Its gas turbine backlog and slot reservation agreements grew from 83 gigawatts to 100 gigawatts in a single quarter, and management now expects to reach at least 110 gigawatts by the end of 2026.
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GE Vernova's electrification segment, which makes grid equipment like transformers and switchgear, booked $2.4 billion of equipment orders to support data centers during the first quarter -- more than in all of 2025. Further, the company's free cash flow more than quadrupled year over year to $4.8 billion, and management raised its 2026 guidance.
3. Vistra Vistra is one of the largest competitive power producers in the U.S., with a generation fleet spanning natural gas and nuclear. And AI's biggest spenders are locking up that fleet years in advance. Last year, the company signed a 20-year power purchase agreement with Amazon's cloud unit for up to 1,200 megawatts of nuclear power from its Comanche Peak plant in Texas. It also signed 20-year agreements to supply Meta Platforms with 2,609 megawatts of nuclear energy and capacity from its plants in the eastern U.S.
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The company is adding natural gas capacity, too, with its pending acquisition of about 5,500 megawatts of generation from Cogentrix, targeted to close in the second half of this year. Last month, Vistra reported first-quarter ongoing operations adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) of about $1.5 billion and reaffirmed its full-year forecast of $6.8 billion to $7.6 billion.
What could trip up the power trade Of course, these stocks face risks. Project timing, for instance, is one. In fact, Bloom Energy shares fell this week after a partner reportedly paused work on a data center site in Wyoming. Additionally, these companies operate in highly regulated markets.
The bigger risk may be the demand side itself. All three stocks have rallied on the assumption that AI capital expenditures keep climbing, and AI infrastructure stocks have pulled back recently on concerns about the pace of that spending. If the build-out decelerates meaningfully, backlogs could stop growing and these valuations could compress quickly.
Still, the demand signals keep arriving week after week, and from new directions -- financiers one day, automakers the next. For investors who believe the electricity bottleneck is real and durable, these three companies arguably offer a more grounded way to invest in the AI boom than chasing the chipmakers themselves.
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against POET Technologies Inc. (“POET” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: POET) for violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Investors who purchased the Company’s securities between April 1, 2026, and April 27, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”), are encouraged to contact the firm before June 29, 2026.
If you are a shareholder who suffered a loss, click here to participate.
We also encourage you to contact Brian Schall of the Schall Law Firm, 2049 Century Park East, Suite 2460, Los Angeles, CA 90067, at 310-301-3335, to discuss your rights free of charge. You can also reach us through the firm's website at www.schallfirm.com, or by email at [email protected].
The class, in this case, has not yet been certified, and until certification occurs, you are not represented by an attorney. If you choose to take no action, you can remain an absent class member.
According to the Complaint, the Company made false and misleading statements to the market. POET misrepresented its tax status due to the likelihood it would be deemed a passive foreign investment company (“PFIC”), which would have negative tax implications for individual investors. The Company’s business prospects were endangered by CFO Thomas Mika violating a business agreement in a public interview. Based on these facts, the Company’s public statements were false and materially misleading throughout the class period. When the market learned the truth about POET, investors suffered damages.
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Rosen Law Firm Encourages Futu Holdings Limited Investors to Inquire About Securities Class Action Investigation - FUTU PR Newswire
NEW YORK, June 12, 2026
, /PRNewswire/ --
Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces an investigation of potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of Futu Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: FUTU) resulting from allegations that Futu may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public.
So What: If you purchased Futu securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. The Rosen Law Firm is preparing a class action seeking recovery of investor losses.
What to do next: To join the prospective class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/cases/futu-holdings-limited/join or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.
What is this about: On May 22, 2026, Reuters published an article entitled "China to crack down on 'illegal' cross-border securities" The article stated that China "announced a major crackdown on cross-border investment on Friday and said it would punish brokers it accused of illegally moving money to foreign markets, sending their shares plunging." Further, "online rokers Tiger, Futu and Longbridge would be penalised for soliciting business in China without an onshore licence, the securities regulator said."
On this news, Futu American Depositary Shares ("ADSs") fell 27.5% on May 22, 2026.
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. 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, at that time, the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. At the time 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 hundreds of millions 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.
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Investing in cloud computing companies is one of the primary ways people can gain portfolio exposure to the artificial intelligence (AI) megatrend. Most companies don't have the resources and expertise necessary to build their own AI-centric data centers, so instead, they rent processing power out from cloud computing operations like Amazon (AMZN 1.24%) Web Services (AWS), Microsoft (MSFT +0.11%) Azure, and Alphabet's (GOOG +0.45%) (GOOGL +0.53%) Google Cloud. Those are the three largest titans in the industry, but they aren't the only options.
Two relative newcomers, CoreWeave (CRWV +5.02%) and Nebius (NBIS +4.63%), are also viable options for businesses in need of AI cloud capacity, and are growing much faster, in part due to their smaller sizes. So, which cohort would make for a better investment now?
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The established companies are crushing it AWS is the largest cloud infrastructure operation in the world, and actually provides most of Amazon's profits. AWS accounted for 59% of Amazon's operating income in Q1, and its revenue grew at a 28% rate -- its fastest expansion in nearly four years.
Microsoft doesn't divulge as much information about Azure as AWS and Google Cloud do. It only provides the business unit's growth rate, which was still an impressive 40% in its latest quarter.
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However, Google Cloud tops both of them, with an impressive 63% growth rate, but it had some help from its Tensor Processing Units (TPUs).
TPUs are powerful computing units that can outperform general-purpose GPUs from a cost standpoint when handling the specific deep learning and matrix mathematics workloads they are designed for. Deploying its TPUs helped Alphabet catch up in the AI build-out, and now, it is starting to sell those proprietary AI chips directly to other companies rather than just renting out their processing power. With external sales of these units contributing to Google Cloud's growth rate, the waters get a bit murky in terms of gauging how well the infrastructure business alone is doing, but it's still the fastest-growing of the three despite being the smallest.
While Microsoft doesn't provide exact profitability information, I think it's safe to assume that Azure is producing a ton of profits for Microsoft. With all three legacy players making a ton of money from their cloud computing divisions, that means cloud computing can be a viable standalone business. But can CoreWeave and Nebius get to that point?
Rapid growth, but no profits CoreWeave and Nebius are both neocloud companies -- cloud computing specialists that are focused on AI. The two have differing business models, but each has attracted major tech players including Microsoft and Meta Platforms as clients. These customers already have data centers of their own, but being able to rapidly obtain more of the computing power they need without having to build it is still an option they find valuable.
Demand from those customers and others is giving CoreWeave and Nebius jaw-dropping growth rates compared to the legacy cloud companies. In Q1, CoreWeave's revenue grew by 112% year over year while Nebius' soared by 684%.
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Wall Street is also incredibly bullish on their futures. For 2026 and 2027, Wall Street analysts expect 147% and 97% revenue growth, respectively, for CoreWeave. Nebius is expected to grow even faster, with 2026's growth estimates hovering around 551% and 2027's at 224%. Still, nobody expects these two to be profitable because they're spending every bit of money they have to expand their cloud footprints. That's one of the central risks of investing in these two, but it could pay off big if they keep growing rapidly and achieve profitability.
The legacy cloud companies are still fantastic investments, but if you want greater long-term upside potential (and you're comfortable with higher risk), then Nebius and CoreWeave are solid stock picks.
Keithen Drury has positions in Alphabet, Amazon, Meta Platforms, Microsoft, and Nebius Group. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Alphabet, Amazon, Meta Platforms, and Microsoft. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.
JPMorgan Chase (JPM +2.28%) is one of the largest banks in the world, with a business that spans from the local corner bank to investment banking (it is one of the companies helping out with the SpaceX (SPCX +19.17%) IPO). That said, its results are heavily impacted by changes in interest rates. Here's a look at the company's 7% net interest income target for 2026 and why it may need to raise it.
JPMorgan Chase entered 2026 with expectations for headwinds When rates rise, JPMorgan Chase can charge higher interest rates on the loans it makes. And it can drag its feet when it comes to increasing the rates it pays to its bank customers. The outcome is higher net interest income. However, if rates fall, the bank's net interest income declines because it charges lower interest rates on its loans. It has no choice if it wants to remain competitive. And it takes time to lower the rates it pays depositors, further compounding the headwind.
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As JPMorgan Chase entered 2026, it expected net interest income to rise by about 7%. However, the interest rate outlook shifted in the first quarter. Going in, Wall Street was anticipating rate cuts in the back half of the year. During the quarter, the rate outlook changed to rates holding steady. Only JPMorgan Chase didn't update its net interest income goals because its original view was for rates to fall late in the year. Thus, there was little impact from the new outlook, and any impact was expected to be offset by other parts of the business.
Interest rate expectations have changed again since the end of the first quarter, with higher rates increasingly likely as inflation has started to tick up. If interest rates rise, JPMorgan Chase could have an easier time hitting its 7% net interest income growth target. And, perhaps, it may even consider raising the target.
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That said, the same puts and takes that kept the company from raising its target after the first quarter may hold it to a cautious outlook when it reports second-quarter earnings. While the interest rate environment has shifted from negative to neutral to positive, geopolitical conflicts persist, inflation is still elevated, and the S&P 500 index (^GSPC +0.50%) remains near all-time highs. JPMorgan Chase might simply be happy that its net interest income target is easier to achieve and leave it at that.
JPMorgan Chase: Investors are already pricing in good news Even if JPMorgan Chase ups its net interest income target, investors may want to tread with caution. The stock's price-to-book ratio is 2.4x, compared with its five-year average of 1.8x. And its forward price-to-earnings ratio of 14x is well above its five-year average of 12x. In other words, the stock looks a bit expensive relative to its recent past, with investors appearing to have already priced in a lot of good news, perhaps even an interest hike or two.
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Destination-Focused Voyages Pair Small-Ship Access With Distinctive Shore Experiences Across Scandinavia, British Isles, Iceland, Greenland and Norway
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, /PRNewswire/ -- Oceania Cruises® invites travelers to discover the dramatic landscapes, rich cultural traditions and lesser-explored coastal destinations of Northern Europe aboard its intimate, luxurious ships, offering a relaxing and elegant way to experience this captivating region.
Northern Europe Spotlight Sailing aboard Oceania Cruises' elegant, small ships, including Oceania Insignia™, Oceania Marina™ and Oceania Vista®, the 2027 Northern Europe season showcases the breadth and beauty of the region, featuring ports across the Baltic and Scandinavia, British Isles and Ireland, Greenland, Iceland and the Northern Fjords.
The lineup of itineraries reflects Oceania Cruises' commitment to destination-rich voyages, thoughtfully planned around Northern Europe's long summer days, seasonal traditions and ports best explored by sea. Its boutique ships call on destinations not always accessible to larger vessels, such as Rosendal, Norway; Stornoway, Scotland; Seydisfjordur, Iceland; and Karlskrona, Sweden, alongside iconic cities including Copenhagen, Reykjavik and Stockholm.
Across all these itineraries, guests can choose from a range of shore excursions designed to bring the region's smaller ports to life through local cuisine, culture, history and outdoor exploration. In Eidfjord, Norway, travelers can experience the Hardanger region's apple-growing traditions with a cider tasting amid the area's scenic landscapes. When in Visby, Sweden, guests can join one of Oceania Cruises' signature Culinary Discovery Tours™, exploring Swedish farm-to-table traditions, visiting various local farms in the region, followed by a seasonal lunch highlighting the island's sustainable ingredients. In Seydisfjordur, guests can travel by 4x4 through eastern Iceland's remote countryside to Brekka, the country's smallest town, set along a narrow fjord surrounded by waterfalls, seabirds and striking mountain scenery.
"Our Northern Europe voyages offer travelers an extraordinary way to experience one of the world's most sought-after regions during the best time of year to visit," said Jason Montague, Chief Luxury Officer of Oceania Cruises. "From the fjords of Norway to the cultural capitals of Scandinavia and the remote coastlines of Iceland and Greenland, these itineraries are designed for guests who want to see more of the region in a seamless and refined way. Traveling aboard our intimate ships offers unparalleled convenience, allowing guests to reach destinations that can be more challenging to explore independently – while only unpacking once."
Oceania Cruises' 2027 Northern Europe itineraries are part of the line's expansive array of global voyages, which feature more than 600 ports and over 250 unique itineraries each year. On board its elegantly appointed ships, guests can experience the hallmarks of Oceania Cruises, including attentive, personalized hospitality, a relaxed yet refined adults-only environment and The Finest Cuisine at Sea®.
Highlighted Northern Europe Voyages:
Baltic Beauty: 11-day voyage from Stockholm to Copenhagen, departing June 10, 2027, aboard Oceania Insignia. Guests will explore the Baltic's historic port cities and design-forward capitals, with calls in Helsinki, Tallinn, Riga, Gdansk, Karlskrona, Szczecin, Berlin (Warnemünde), Kalundborg and Kiel. The itinerary offers a mix of medieval old towns, coastal culture and extended time in select ports, including Berlin (Warnemünde) and Kalundborg. Castles of Ice & Stone: 14-day voyage from London to Copenhagen, departing June 22, 2027, aboard Oceania Marina. Explore the British Isles and Northern Europe, with calls in Glasgow, Londonderry, Stornoway, Scrabster, Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Bergen, Stavanger, Kristiansand, Lysekil and Gothenburg. The voyage combines historic cities, rugged coastlines, Scottish island communities and Norway's coastal scenery before concluding in Denmark. Landscapes of a Lifetime: 10-day voyage roundtrip from Reykjavik, departing July 4, 2027, aboard Oceania Insignia. This Iceland-focused itinerary traces the country's dramatic coastline, with calls in Heimaey, Djupivogur, Seydisfjordur, Siglufjordur, Akureyri, Isafjordur and Grundarfjordur, plus Tórshavn in the Faroe Islands. The sailing showcases volcanic landscapes, dramatic fjords, fishing villages and the stark natural beauty of the North Atlantic. Charms of Northern Europe: 11-day voyage from Paris to Copenhagen, departing July 16, 2027, aboard Oceania Vista. Visit a mix of iconic cultural capitals and coastal ports, with calls in London (Dover), Bruges, Amsterdam, Kristiansand, Oslo, Aarhus, Kiel and Helsingborg before concluding with an overnight stay in Copenhagen. The itinerary offers a broad look at the region, from historic cities and maritime culture to Scandinavian design, coastal scenery and Northern Europe's summer atmosphere. Fjords to Icelandic Vistas: 14-day voyage from Stockholm to Reykjavik, departing August 7, 2027, aboard Oceania Vista. This sweeping Northern Europe itinerary connects Baltic cities, Scandinavian coastlines and Icelandic landscapes, with calls in Visby, Rønne, Copenhagen, Gothenburg, Haugesund, Flåm, Bergen, Ålesund, Djupivogur, Husavik and Isafjordur. The sailing features a mix of historic towns, fjord scenery, coastal culture and North Atlantic beauty. Fabulous Fjords: 11-day voyage roundtrip from Reykjavik, departing August 8, 2027, aboard Oceania Marina. Exploring Iceland and Greenland, this voyage calls on Heimaey, Grundarfjordur and Isafjordur before scenic cruising through Prince Christian Sound, an overnight stay in Nuuk and a call to Narsaq. The itinerary highlights remote fjords, rugged coastlines and dramatic natural scenery. Rugged to Rustic: 12-day voyage from Reykjavik to London, departing August 19, 2027, aboard Oceania Marina. Tracing a route from Iceland to the United Kingdom, this sailing calls on Isafjordur, Akureyri, Djupivogur, Tórshavn, Lerwick, Måløy, Vik, Bergen, Haugesund and Stavanger before concluding in London (Southampton). The itinerary brings together Iceland's remote coastal towns, the Faroe and Shetland Islands, Norway's fjord country and historic maritime cities along the North Atlantic. For more information on Oceania Cruises' collection of small, luxurious ships and curated global itineraries, visit OceaniaCruises.com or call 855-OCEANIA.
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Oceania Cruises® is the world's leading culinary- and destination-focused luxury cruise line. The line's intimate, luxurious ships feature The Finest Cuisine at Sea® and destination-rich itineraries that span the globe. Expertly curated travel experiences are available aboard the designer-inspired ships, which call on more than 600 marquee and boutique ports in more than 100 countries on seven continents, on voyages that range from seven to more than 200 days. Oceania Cruises® has five Sonata Class ships on order scheduled for delivery in 2027, 2029, 2032, 2035 and 2037. Oceania Cruises® is a wholly owned subsidiary of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH).
MIAMI, FL AND HOLLYWOOD, FL / ACCESS Newswire / June 12, 2026 / HEICO Corporation (NYSE:HEI.A)(NYSE:HEI) today announced that it increased its existing credit facility to a $2.2 billion unsecured revolving credit facility (the "Facility"), which is a $200 million increase to the Facility's previous $2 billion limit. The Facility is with a banking syndicate led by Joint Lead Arrangers Truist Bank, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, PNC, TD Bank, and Crédit Agricole. Other participating banks are Huntington, JPMorgan, RBC, and M&T Bank. Additionally, the Facility's maturity date has been extended to 2031.
HEICO's record-size Facility includes an accordion feature allowing it to be increased to $3 billion under certain circumstances. Borrowings under the Facility bear interest at the Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR") plus an applicable margin ranging from 75 to 125 basis points, which is indexed to HEICO's investment grade rating.
Proceeds from the Facility will be used primarily to fund acquisitions, as well as for general business purposes. Since 1996, HEICO has completed over 110 acquisitions and remains committed to its disciplined acquisition strategy.
Eric A. Mendelson and Victor H. Mendelson, HEICO's Co-Chairmen and Co-Chief Executive Officers, stated, "Expanding the credit facility to $2.2 billion gives us meaningful runway to keep doing what we do best: finding great businesses and welcoming them into the HEICO family. Our lenders have been with us through many of those acquisitions, and their continued support and partnership provides financial flexibility to efficiently respond to market opportunities and grow the business."
Carlos L. Macau, Jr., HEICO's Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, added, "Extending the maturity to 2031 at attractive pricing reflects the strength of HEICO's balance sheet and cash flow. This is exactly the kind of low-cost, flexible capital that funds accretive growth while keeping our leverage conservative and our discipline intact."
HEICO Corporation is engaged primarily in the design, production, servicing and distribution of products and services to certain niche segments of the aviation, defense, space, medical, telecommunications and electronics industries through its Hollywood, Florida-based Flight Support Group and its Miami, Florida-based Electronic Technologies Group. HEICO's customers include a majority of the world's airlines and overhaul shops, as well as numerous defense and space contractors and military agencies worldwide, in addition to medical, telecommunications and electronics equipment manufacturers. For more information about HEICO, please visit our website at https://www.heico.com.
Certain statements in this press release constitute forward-looking statements, which are subject to risks, uncertainties and contingencies. HEICO's actual results may differ materially from those expressed in or implied by those forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause such differences include, among others: the severity, magnitude and duration of public health threats; our liquidity and the amount and timing of cash generation; lower commercial air travel, airline fleet changes or airline purchasing decisions, which could cause lower demand for our goods and services; product specification costs and requirements, which could cause an increase in our costs to complete contracts; governmental and regulatory demands, export policies and restrictions, reductions in defense, space or homeland security spending by U.S. and/or foreign customers or competition from existing and new competitors, which could reduce our sales; our ability to introduce new products and services at profitable pricing levels, which could reduce our sales or sales growth; product development or manufacturing difficulties, which could increase our product development and manufacturing costs and delay sales; cybersecurity events or other disruptions of our information technology systems could adversely affect our business; and our ability to make acquisitions, including obtaining any applicable domestic and/or foreign governmental approvals, and achieve operating synergies from acquired businesses; customer credit risk; interest, foreign currency exchange and income tax rates; and economic conditions, including the effects of inflation, within and outside of the aviation, defense, space, medical, telecommunications and electronics industries, which could negatively impact our costs and revenues. Parties receiving this material are encouraged to review all of HEICO's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission including, but not limited to filings on Form 10-K, Form 10-Q and Form 8-K. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except to the extent required by applicable law.
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Boston Scientific (BSX 0.55%) shares have performed poorly in recent months. Year to date, shares in the medtech company have fallen by over 50%.
It's not surprising shares have fallen so far, so fast. Boston Scientific has kept walking back growth expectations all year. However, with the analyst community far more upbeat about it than the market, let's explore this beaten-down healthcare stock's comeback potential.
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Boston Scientific and its extended slide In February, Boston Scientific's management guided organic sales growth of 10% to 11%. But as 2025 growth was 19.5%, investors reacted poorly to the outlook. Worse yet, management has kept making downward adjustments.
In April, management lowered full-year 2026 organic revenue guidance to between 6.5% and 8%. Then, in late May, management walked things back once again. Citing "the declining usage of Watchman stand-alone procedures," or procedures using Boston Scientific's Watchman heart implant, CEO Michael Mahoney noted that the company will likely report "flat dollar growth from first quarter to second quarter, and likely in the third quarter."
Why the stock's lofty price target may not last Analyst sentiment has shifted bearish, but 27 out of the 31 analysts covering the stock still give it the equivalent of a buy rating. Not only that, the consensus price target of $78 per share represents potential upside of 65%.
While it's plausible that shares could recover on better-than-expected results, even a partial recovery to $78 per share could prove challenging. Boston Scientific currently trades at a forward valuation in the mid-teens, in line with other medical device stocks, such as Abbott Laboratories and Medtronic. A rerating to a premium valuation will likely require a faster-than-expected recovery in growth. Worse yet, depending on Q2 results and guidance, these high price targets could trend lower.
For now, take this wide spread between stock price and price target with a grain of salt.
Thomas Niel has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Abbott Laboratories and Medtronic. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.
COPENHAGEN, Denmark--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Genmab A/S (Nasdaq: GMAB) today announced new data from a post-hoc subgroup analysis from the pivotal Phase 3 EPCORE® FL-1 trial, evaluating epcoritamab, a subcutaneous T-cell engaging bispecific antibody, in combination with rituximab and lenalidomide (epcoritamab + R2) in adult patients with relapsed or refractory (R/R) follicular lymphoma (FL), which showed that epcoritamab + R2 delivered consistent and sustained efficacy benefits across clinically relev.
ComEd crews continue restoring power to customers impacted by multiple rounds of severe storms that moved through northern Illinois beginning Wednesday afternoon. With the most volatile weather now past the region, crews are focused on completing repairs and restoring service to remaining pockets of customers affected by storm damage.
Multiple bands of severe weather brought intense rain, frequent lightning and high wind gusts, causing significant damage to ComEd’s power infrastructure and resulting in widespread outages across the service territory. At least two tornadoes were confirmed on Thursday, including one in Streator, Illinois, and another near Dwight, Illinois, with additional damage assessments ongoing.
Across the two days of severe weather, approximately 684,000 ComEd customers experienced outages. As of 6pm June 12, ComEd has restored power to roughly 582,000 customers, representing significant progress following both storm systems.
“Our crews have been working long hours under challenging conditions to safely restore power as quickly as possible,” said David Perez, executive vice president and COO of ComEd. “While we’re encouraged by the progress being made and the improving weather outlook, we will continue our work until every customer is restored.”
The most severe impacts from Wednesday evening’s storms were felt on Chicago’s South Side, in Joliet and in the communities of Crestwood, Lockport and Alsip. Of the approximately 548,200 customers impacted Wednesday, about 71,000 remain without power, meaning more than 87 percent have been restored.
A second round of storms moved through the region Thursday afternoon and evening, causing outages for roughly 136,600 customers, primarily on Chicago’s South Side and in Oak Lawn, Joliet, Markham, Bridgeview, Justice and Streator. Approximately 26,000 customers remain without power from Thursday’s storms, reflecting a restoration rate of about 81 percent.
The storms caused extensive tree damage and downed power lines, with one tornado touching down in Streator, approximately 100 miles southwest of Chicago, damaging homes and other structures. Another tornado was identified near Dwight, about 80 miles southwest of Chicago.
More than 200 ComEd crews and over 3,000 personnel were mobilized during the peak of the response, supported by additional mutual assistance crews arriving Friday. Prior to storms hitting the area, ComEd strategically positioned crews and equipment across the service territory to enable faster response once outages occurred.
To support restoration efforts, ComEd established base camps at Joliet Junior College, Daley College in Chicago and Cherry Valley Mall in Rockford, among other sites. ComEd also activated its Mobile Command Center to enhance coordination across impacted areas. In addition, four ComEd Care Vans were deployed to Worth, Alsip, Palos Hills and Joliet to provide resources to customers.
Public safety is paramount, and ComEd encourages customers to take the following precautions:
If a downed power line is spotted, please immediately call ComEd at 1-800-EDISON1 (1-800-334-7661). Spanish-speaking customers should call 1-800-95-LUCES (1-800-955-8237). Never approach a downed power line. Always assume a power line is energized and extremely dangerous. In the event of an outage, do not approach ComEd crews working to restore power to ask about restoration times. Crews may be working on live electrical equipment, and the perimeter of the work zone may be hazardous. ComEd urges customers to contact the company immediately if they experience a power outage. Customers can text OUT to 26633 (COMED) to report an outage and receive restoration information and can follow the company on X @ComEd or on Facebook at Facebook.com/ComEd. Customers can also call 1-800 EDISON1 (1-800-334-7661), or report outages via the website at ComEd.com/report. Spanish-speaking customers should call 1-800-95-LUCES (1-800-955-8237).
With ComEd’s new Outage Tracker, customers can report outages, check estimated time of restoration, view crew status updates, and explore our outage map. Visit ComEd.com/OutageTracker.
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ComEd is a unit of Chicago-based Exelon Corporation (NASDAQ: EXC), a Fortune 200 company and one of the nation’s largest utility companies, serving nearly 11 million electricity and natural gas customers. ComEd powers the lives of more than 4 million customers across northern Illinois, or 70 percent of the state’s population. For more information, visit ComEd.com, and connect with the company on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X and YouTube.
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Sheri Savage, Chief Financial Officer of Ultra Clean Holdings (UCTT +3.88%), reported the sale of 14,421 directly-held common shares in multiple open-market transactions on June 4, 2026, according to a SEC Form 4 filing.
Transaction summaryMetricValueShares sold (direct)14,421Transaction value$1.3 millionPost-transaction shares (direct)66,476Post-transaction value (direct ownership)~$6.23 millionTransaction value based on SEC Form 4 weighted average reported price ($89.45); post-transaction value based on June 4, 2026 market close ($93.69).
Key questionsHow material was the sale relative to Savage's historical trading patterns?
This transaction's size (14,421 shares) is in line with the mean for Savage's previous open-market sales (~11,885 shares) and falls within the historical range of 3,337 to 18,027 shares reported since March 2024.What proportion of Savage's direct holdings was sold, and what capacity remains?
The sale accounted for 17.83% of her direct ownership, leaving 66,476 shares post-transaction, or approximately 48% of her position from March 2024, reflecting a measured reduction in line with declining available capacity.Were any derivative securities or indirect entities involved in the transaction?
No options were exercised or indirect holdings transacted; all shares sold were held directly, and Savage reported no post-sale indirect or derivative ownership.How does the sale price compare to prevailing market levels and performance?
The weighted average sale price of around $89.45 per share was below the June 4, 2026 closing price of $93.69 and the price of $108.90 as of June 12, 2026, with the stock up 345.3% year-over-year at the sale date.Company overviewMetricValuePrice (as of market close June 4, 2026)$93.69Market capitalization$4.88 billionRevenue (TTM)$2.07 billion1-year price change345.3%* 1-year performance calculated using June 4, 2026 as the reference date.
Company snapshotUltra Clean Holdings provides ultra-high purity subsystems, precision components, industrial automation equipment, and advanced cleaning and analytical verification services, primarily for the semiconductor manufacturing industry.The company generates revenue by manufacturing and delivering critical subsystems and process modules for semiconductor capital equipment, as well as by offering specialized cleaning and contamination analysis services.Its principal customers are original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the semiconductor sector, as well as integrated device manufacturers and clients in adjacent industries such as display, medical, energy, and research equipment.Ultra Clean Holdings operates at scale with over 6,700 employees and a global presence, supporting the semiconductor industry's demand for high-purity process solutions and contamination control.
The company differentiates itself through its comprehensive portfolio of precision-engineered products and mission-critical services, enabling semiconductor OEMs to maintain high yields and operational reliability. Its integrated offering and technical expertise position it as a key supplier within the semiconductor manufacturing value chain.
What this transaction means for investorsThe June 4 sale of Ultra Clean stock by company CFO Sheri Savage came at a time when shares were skyrocketing. Last June, the stock hit a 52-week low of $19.51. This June, it reached a high of $110.25. Given the dramatic turnaround in share price, it’s understandable Savage would sell at this time.
However, the disposition isn’t necessarily a cause for investor concern. Sheri Savage announced her intention to retire from the company in April. Moreover, after her sale, she retained over 66,000 shares, indicating she still maintains sizable equity in Ultra Clean Holdings.
The stock has soared thanks to artificial intelligence. The AI market is dependent on semiconductors, and as a result, customer demand has increased for Ultra Clean’s services.
The company reported revenue of $533.7 million in its fiscal first quarter ended March 27, up from the prior year’s $518.6 million. It anticipates sales to accelerate in its fiscal Q2 to a range of $565 million to $605 million, which helped to propel its stock upwards.
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A US Department of Justice (DOJ) investigation into the proposed Paramount Skydance acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) has determined the merger is not likely to harm competition in the industry or be harmful to consumers.
SummaryCompaniesSpaceX allocated a record 20% of IPO shares for retail investorsRetail demand drove strong first-day trading, with SpaceX topping retail purchase rankingsMany retail investors received fewer shares than requested but expressed satisfaction and loyaltyNEW YORK, June 12 (Reuters) - Individual investors eager for a piece of SpaceX's (SPCX.O), opens new tabmega IPO on Friday scrutinized their e-mail inboxes and brokerage accounts to see just how big a slice of the pie they received - while others went straight to the open market to scoop them up on day one.
From the start, SpaceX and its underwriters had determined to set aside as much as 30% of the shares sold to the public in the IPO for retail investors. That meant that whipping up interest and buying orders from this group was crucial. Getting an allocation to the stock was competitive, and some retail investors just dived into the market to buy.
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"I'm very happy with what I managed to get," said Joseph Gutheinz, who retired from NASA as an investigator to practice law. Gutheinz did not think of trying to submit an IPO allocation request but managed to buy $100,000 of shares at $161 on Friday.
"It's a great investment," he said. "Win or lose, I'm happy to be invested at all."
Retail buying was one of the factors responsible for the pop in the price of SpaceX shares, which surged 19% on their first day of trading, said Art Hogan, investment strategist at B. Riley Wealth in Boston.
"This allocation to retail is far and away the highest I've ever seen in my decades on Wall Street," Hogan said. "It's the latest, greatest shiny object for retail investors to get into right now."
The deal became "the largest and most subscribed offering on our platform to date," said a spokesman for SoFi, one of the retail brokerages involved in the selling group. The spokesman added that all individuals who met SoFi's criteria received an allocation of the deal.
Net buying of SpaceX shares accounted for about 4% of all single-stock retail turnover on Friday, totaling $453 million and running at 3.5 times the pace of runner-up Nvidia (NVDA.O), opens new tab.
"Retail investors have shown up for SpaceX in a big way," said Vanda Research, a firm that tracks the activity of self-directed individual investors and that spent much of Friday monitoring trading in the high-profile IPO. In the first 20 minutes of trading, SpaceX shares had vaulted to second place in the ranks of most actively purchased stocks by retail investors and by mid-afternoon was in first place, dwarfing its rivals, Vanda reported.
ALLOCATIONS FALL SHORTAllocations, however, for some retail investors fell short of what they sought.
"Requested 250, received nothing," one of the rare disgruntled would-be investors reported on a Reddit chat devoted to figuring out who had received allocations. "Requested 555, got 10" and "requested 1,000, got 85," other Reddit posters noted.
SpaceX founder Elon Musk, whom the IPO has made the world's first trillionaire, pledged in 2024 that if any of his still-private companies went public in the future, he intended to make sure that retail investors, especially holders of his other public company, Tesla (TSLA.O), opens new tab, would have priority in accessing the new deal.
"Loyalty deserves loyalty," he said in a post on X at the time.
Already, some fans of Musk and SpaceX are providing further signs of their commitment and conviction.
Clint Sorenson, chief investment officer of Ascentis Asset Management, told Reuters he offered all of his firm's clients who had invested in SpaceX via private investment vehicles before the IPO the opportunity to hedge their exposure to the stock now that it is publicly traded. No one took him up on the idea, he said.
"Everyone wants to keep holding and celebrating right now; no one wants to even think of hedging their risk because they believe in the story so much," Sorenson said.
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MIAMI, June 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Defiance ETFs, a leader in thematic and leveraged exchange-traded funds, today announced that trading in shares of the Defiance Daily 2X Space ETF (Cboe BZX: SPCL) was temporarily halted by Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. (the “Exchange”).
Trading was temporarily halted at 10:45 A.M. EDT today.
SPCL’s trading halt was the result of the Exchange exercising its broad discretionary authority to halt trading in a listed ETF, as authorized by Exchange rules. According to the Exchange, it currently anticipates lifting the temporary halt of trading in SPCL shares and resuming trading no earlier than Monday, June 15, 2026.
During this temporary halt, investors are advised that while shares of SPCL cannot be bought or sold on the secondary market, the underlying portfolio assets remain secure and are not impacted by this temporary halt of trading initiated by the Exchange.
Defiance ETFs believes the temporary halt of trading in SPCL shares was in response to today’s significant market price volatility surrounding SpaceX’s completion of its initial public offering, and the commencement of trading in shares of SpaceX Class A common stock on Nasdaq (NASDAQ: SPCX).
Defiance ETFs will issue an update as soon as the Exchange authorizes the resumption of trading in shares of SPCL. For real-time updates on the status of SPCL, please monitor the Exchange’s Issuer Portal (SPCL) or contact your financial advisor.
For full fund details, the prospectus, holdings, and performance current to the most recent month-end, visit defianceetfs.com/spcl or call 833.333.9383.
An investment in SPCL is not a direct investment in the underlying securities. The Fund is not suitable for all investors. The Fund is designed to be utilized only by knowledgeable investors who understand the potential consequences of seeking daily leveraged (2X) investment results, understand the risks associated with the use of leverage, and are willing to monitor their portfolios frequently. The Fund is not intended to be used by, and is not appropriate for, investors who do not intend to actively monitor and manage their portfolios. The Fund pursues daily leveraged investment objectives, which means it is riskier than alternatives that do not use leverage. The Fund magnifies the performance of the Target Portfolio and is designed strictly for short-term use. For periods longer than a single day, the Fund’s performance will be the result of compounded daily returns, which is very likely to differ from 200% of the return of the Target Portfolio over the same period. It is possible that investors could lose their entire principal within a single trading day.
Important Disclosures
Defiance ETFs LLC is the ETF sponsor. The Fund’s investment adviser is Tidal Investments LLC (“Tidal” or the “Adviser”).
The Fund’s investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses must be considered carefully before investing. The prospectus and summary prospectus contain this and other important information and can be obtained by calling 833.333.9383 or by visiting defianceetfs.com/spcl. Please read the prospectus and summary prospectus carefully before investing.
An investment in the Fund involves a high degree of risk. An investor could lose the full principal value of his or her investment within a single day.
Strategy and Reconstitution Risk. The Fund is actively managed and, per its recently amended Prospectus, may reconstitute its portfolio to consist of exposure to a single Space Company security in response to a “Material Space Event” – defined to include an initial public offering of a company, such as SpaceX, which the Adviser determines to be a significant participant in the space economy. SpaceX’s IPO, a Material Space Event, will result in the Fund holding all or a predominant portion of its portfolio in instruments providing exposure to SpaceX shares, subjecting existing and future Shareholders to a substantially more concentrated and potentially more volatile investment portfolio due to such an event. Fund investment results following a reconstitution in response to a Material Space Event may differ materially from prior results and the Fund may as a result temporarily deviate from its daily targeted exposure level. The Fund’s prospectus does not require the Adviser to provide advance notice before a reconstitution; however, the Fund’s Target Portfolio is published daily on its website at www.defianceetfs.com/spcl.
An investment in the Fund is not an investment in SpaceX. The Fund seeks to obtain exposure to SpaceX Class A common stock, and to other Space Company securities, through derivatives, not by holding the underlying securities directly. Fund holdings are subject to change at any time and should not be considered a recommendation to buy or sell any security.
Focused Portfolio and Concentration Risk. The Fund may seek exposure to one or a limited number of Space Company securities, including SpaceX. Given the Fund’s exposure is concentrated in a one or a limited number of underlying stocks, such as SpaceX, the Fund is subject to the price movements, business results, regulatory developments, and other risks specific to SpaceX or other Space Companies. The Fund is significantly less diversified than traditional ETFs, and its performance is more volatile than a fund seeking exposure to a broader market sector or seeking to track a broad-based securities index.
Leverage, Compounding and Daily Reset Risk. The Fund seeks daily investment results equal to 200% of the daily performance of a Target Portfolio consisting of one or a limited number of Space Company securities, which may include or consistent entirely of SpaceX Class A common stock due to the Material Space Event. The Fund obtains exposure in excess of its net assets through leverage, which magnifies both gains and losses. The Fund’s returns over periods longer than a single day will likely differ, in amount and possibly direction, from its stated daily target. For periods longer than a single day, the Fund will lose money if its Target Portfolio performance is flat, and it is possible that the Fund will lose money even if its Target Portfolio’s performance increases. The Fund is intended for short-term use and is not appropriate for investors who do not intend to actively monitor and manage their portfolios.
Newly Public Company Risk. SpaceX has recently completed, or is in the process of completing, its initial public offering. The first day of trading in a newly public company’s securities frequently involves extraordinary market activity and may differ significantly from subsequent trading days. For example, trading in SpaceX common stock may be characterized by substantial price volatility, rapid price movements, significant differences between the IPO price and the opening market price, wide bid-ask spreads, trading imbalances, limited liquidity, trading halts, and other market disruptions. These conditions may make it difficult for market participants to value SpaceX common stock and may contribute to significant fluctuations in the market price of the Fund’s Shares.
SpaceX-Specific Risks. The Fund’s exposure to SpaceX stock will subject it to risks specific to SpaceX, including its expected status as a controlled company with voting power concentrated in founder Elon Musk through Class B common stock (10 votes per share), the Fund’s dependence on Mr. Musk’s services and reputation, and the execution risk associated with unproven or novel technologies such as the Starship program, next-generation Starlink satellites, and orbital AI initiatives.
Initial Trading Day IPO Exposure Risk. The Fund expects to seek exposure to the performance of SpaceX common stock measured from the opening market price of SpaceX common stock on its first day of exchange trading. The Fund will not seek to provide exposure to the difference between the IPO offering price and the opening market price of SpaceX common stock. There can be no assurance that the Fund will be able to obtain, maintain, or rebalance its desired level of exposure to the performance of SpaceX common stock during its in initial day of trading.
Derivatives Capacity Constraints Risk. Because SpaceX will be a newly public company, the markets for swap agreements, options contracts, and other instruments that the Fund may use to obtain leveraged exposure may be limited, illiquid, volatile, costly, or unavailable. Counterparties may impose exposure limits, exchanges may impose position limits or other restrictions, and market participants may be unwilling or unable to provide the Fund with the desired level of exposure. These constraints may increase tracking error, cause the Fund to return substantially less than its desired daily leveraged exposure to the performance of SpaceX stock, or prevent the Fund from achieving its investment objective. These risks may be particularly pronounced during the period immediately following an IPO, when trading volumes, liquidity conditions, derivatives availability, counterparty capacity, price discovery, and market volatility may be highly uncertain.
Derivatives and Non-Diversification Risk. The Fund uses swap agreements and/or listed options contracts to obtain economic exposure to its Target Portfolio securities, which are subject to counterparty, liquidity, valuation, correlation, and leverage risks, as well as the risk that a derivative will not perform as expected. The Fund is classified as non-diversified and may invest a larger portion of its assets providing exposure to a single issuer.
Tax Risk. The Fund’s use of swaps and other derivatives may produce taxable income, including ordinary income and short-term capital gains, which are generally taxable at higher rates than long-term capital gains.
Past performance does not guarantee future results. Fund holdings and exposures are subject to change at any time and should not be considered recommendations to buy or sell any security.
Defiance Daily 2X Space ETF is distributed by Foreside Fund Services, LLC.
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SpaceX completed its record-breaking IPO this past week, ending its first day up 19%. Beyond the headline deal, a handful of other sizable IPOs priced, and one major issuer joined the pipeline. Two IPOs are currently scheduled to list in the week ahead, although some smaller issuers may also join the calendar throughout the week.
Shares of SpaceX (SPCX +19.17%) surged on Friday after the rocket and satellite technology leader made its stock market debut.
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An epic IPO SpaceX's initial public offering (IPO) was perhaps the most highly anticipated trading event of the year. The Elon Musk-led space exploration company sought to raise a whopping $75 billion dollars to fund its audacious growth initiatives, which include placing data centers in low Earth orbit, building a city on the Moon, and, eventually, establishing a colony on Mars.
To raise that hefty sum, SpaceX sold more than 555 million shares of its stock to investors at an IPO price of $135 per share. Yet demand for the space titan's stock was through the roof, vastly exceeding supply.
SpaceX's stock price, in turn, opened at $150 per share when it debuted on the Nasdaq on Friday. It quickly rose as high as $176.52 before ending the trading day at $160.95. That closing price placed its market capitalization at a stunning $2.1 trillion.
Investors should brace for volatility While SpaceX's long-term plans are straight out of a sci-fi movie, its near-term goals will also require impressive technological execution. The space explorer intends to expand its popular Starlink satellite-based internet service, advance its aggressive rocket development timelines, and further its artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure build-out.
In the coming days and weeks, shareholders should expect SpaceX's stock price to move violently in both directions, as investors react to what are likely to be breathtaking successes and heartbreaking failures as we embark on this space odyssey.
Longer term, SpaceX could reach unimaginable heights if it can fulfill its awesome growth potential.
Joe Tenebruso has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends Nasdaq. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.
4:15pm: SpaceX launches into public markets Wall Street wrapped up the week on a positive note Friday, with investors cheering the blockbuster stock market debut of SpaceX.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 354 points, or 0.7%, to close at 51,202, while the S&P 500 gained 37 points, or 0.5%, to finish at 7,431. The Nasdaq Composite added 79 points, or 0.3%, ending the session at 25,889.
The day's biggest story was SpaceX, which surged 19% in its first day of trading after one of the most anticipated IPOs in market history. The stock closed near $161, well above its offering price, giving the company a market valuation of roughly $2.1 trillion and underscoring strong investor appetite for high-growth technology and space-related businesses.
The strong debut helped lift broader market sentiment and offset lingering concerns about volatility in the technology sector. By the closing bell, all three major indexes had posted gains, capping off a solid week for equities as investors embraced risk and welcomed a landmark addition to the public markets.
2:15pm: SpaceX keeps gaining SpaceX stock peaked around $175 a share just hours into trading but lost a little bit of ground during the afternoon, now sitting just below $170.
It still is the largest IPO ever, though.
1:05pm: Adobe beat overshadowed by CFO departure Adobe Inc (NASDAQ:ADBE) shares fell 6.7% on Friday after the software company cut its organic annual recurring revenue growth guidance, announced a surprise CFO departure, and signaled a shift toward freemium AI products that analysts say leaves key monetization questions unanswered.
The company reported fiscal second-quarter revenue of $6.62 billion, up 12.7% year-over-year and ahead of its guidance range, with non-GAAP earnings per share of $5.96 also beating forecasts.
But the results were overshadowed by a reduction in organic ARR growth guidance and the abrupt departure of CFO Dan Durn, who is leaving to become CFO of Marvell Technology.
"While the push for customer acquisition is likely the right strategy, it adds to the list of transition items and leaves AI monetization unanswered," Jefferies wrote, noting valuation is depressed but that it sees no near-term catalyst.
12:10pm: SpaceX opens at $150 SpaceX’s closely watched public debut is off to a flying start.
The stock, trading under $SPCX, opened at $150 after pricing its IPO at $135 — already signaling strong demand right out of the gate. Before the open, CNBC reported indications of a $175 launch price, underscoring just how heated expectations had become heading into the listing.
Since trading began, momentum has stayed firm. The shares have climbed to about $159.18, up roughly 18% in the first stretch of trading as investors pile into what is shaping up to be one of the most closely followed IPOs in years.
It’s a volatile but upbeat start, with early price action suggesting the market is still trying to find equilibrium after a heavily anticipated debut.
12:00pm: Risks to mega-IPOs: Holmes Three of the world’s most valuable private companies—SpaceX, Anthropic and OpenAI—are preparing to enter public markets in what could become one of the largest IPO waves in history.
“I’ve witnessed a lot of IPO cycles over my decadeslong career, and there are some risks,” U.S. Global Investors CEO Frank Holmes wrote earlier this week.
“(C)onsider that the companies bringing these IPOs to market, and the investment banks underwriting them, have every incentive to price them at the upper bound of what investors will pay. The runway for publicly-funded growth has to justify the valuation already baked in the price.
“For SpaceX specifically, that means believing not just in Starlink’s subscriber trajectory—which is genuinely impressive—but also in technologies that don’t exist yet, such as orbital data centers and Mars colonization. I look forward to seeing Elon Musk execute on two these fronts, but for now, the timeline is up in the air.”
Read more of what Holmes has to say about these trillion-dollar IPOs here.
11:00am: SpaceX indicative price auction The indicative opening price of SpaceX is falling, but still well above the $135 issue price.
Trading may begin around 12:30pm ET, some are saying, or maybe earlier, as the auction to decide the opening price continues.
Shares were recently indicated to open at around $162.5 each.
First indications were for a price of $174, then $171, then $170, then $168.75 before a bigger drop.
Don't forget, index and tracker funds for Nasdaq, Russell and FTSE indices have a 15-day deadline to buy shares.
An extra nugget within the SpaceX story is that Elon Musk, who owns about 42% of SpaceX, now looks like he is going to become the first dollar trillionaire.
10am: Whipsaw open after new Trump post on 'dishonest' Iran US stocks opened higher but solid gains were immediately wiped out after confusion emerged about the purported Iran peace deal.
The Nasdaq has whipsawed down 0.5%, the S&P is down 0.2% and the Dow Jones is up 0.1%, having opened up around 0.6% higher in initial trades.
President Donald Trump posted on social media just minutes after the opening bell: "The terms that Iran leaked out to the Fake News have NOTHING to do with the terms that were agreed to, in writing."
He says Tehran's statement is "dishonourable" and "bears no relation to the truth" and that "they better get their act together, and FAST".
Oil prices have also spiked back to where they were at midnight, with Brent back up to $89 a barrel.
In other news, SpaceX shares have been indicated to open at $171 in their Nasdaq debut, up from the $135 IPO price. An auction will take place before investors can trade the shares on the open market.
8am: US stock futures rise Wall Street is heading for a firmer open on Friday, with futures ticking higher as investors weigh President Donald Trump’s sudden shift on Iran and turn attention to a blockbuster market debut.
Dow futures are up 0.6%, while those for the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq futures are up 0.5%, extending Thursday’s strong gains. That rally came after Trump said planned US military strikes on Iran were cancelled and suggested a peace deal could be close, with the Nasdaq jumping 2.5%, the Dow up 1.9% and the S&P 500 gaining 1.8% as risk appetite returned.
Today, though, geopolitics looks set to fade into the background. All eyes are on the long-awaited IPO of SpaceX (NASDAQ:SPCX), which is expected to dominate trading.
Interactive Investor’s Richard Hunter said markets had already been buoyed by easing Middle East tensions, but added: “For the US there is only one show in town today.”
He pointed to an unusual listing process, including a fixed $135 share price, unusually broad retail access and a heavily marketed offering. The IPO is set to raise around $75 billion, valuing the company at roughly $1.75 trillion.
There is also likely to be structural demand from index funds. The Nasdaq has adjusted its rules to allow fast-track inclusion, meaning tracker funds will be forced buyers once the stock enters the benchmark. Hunter said that will create “significant additional buying pressure” as investors assess how large a weighting SpaceX will carry from day one.
Meanwhile, other global markets have joined in on the rally on hopes that a peace deal between the US and Iran could be sealed this weekend.
In London, the FTSE 100 is off its early highs but is still 1.2% firmer. In Frankfurt, the DAX has gained 1.7%, while the Paris CAC 40 is up 1.9%.
In Asia, Tokyo's Nikkei 225 rose 2.8%, Hong Kong's gained 1.9%, and Shanghai's SSE Composite added 1.1%. Seoul's Kospi jumped 4.6% as foreign investors tucked into South Korean shares, including Samsung Electronics (KRX:005930) and SK Hynix, after a 35-day absence. Sydney's ASX 200 closed 2% higher.
Consolidated Edison remains a buy, offering a 3.3% yield, a 52-year dividend growth streak, and modest undervaluation versus intrinsic value. ED reaffirmed 2026 adjusted EPS guidance of $6.00–$6.20, with sell-side upgrades and projected steady earnings growth above 7% for FY 2026. Valuation supports upside: applying an 18.75x P/E to $6.25 normalized EPS yields a $117 target, above current levels, with a PEG ratio below the historical mean.
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AppLovin demonstrates robust revenue growth, up 59% YoY in Q1'26, driven by AI-powered ad efficiency and expanding beyond gaming. AI enhancements and self-service ad platforms, including AI video generation, are structurally improving conversion rates and monetization opportunities for APP. Morgan Stanley sets a bullish $1,100 price target, citing conversion rate expansion as a key revenue driver, though current evidence suggests this optimism may be premature.
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / June 12, 2026 / BTU METALS CORP. ("BTU" or the "Company") (TSXV:BTU)(OTCQB:BTUMF) is announces that on June 3rd, 2026 the Company announced that it had entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a 100% interest in the Dixie East Block 3 Project (the "Project" or the "Property"), located approximately 6 kilometres east of the Kinross-owned Great Bear Project in the eastern part of the Red Lake District, Ontario. The newly acquired claim package is directly adjacent to the Kinross and BTU Dixie Halo Project and further augments the Company's strategic land position in one of Canada's most active and prospective gold exploration districts. The new acquisition brings the Company's total Dixie East Project strike coverage to approximately 17 kilometres.
The Company would like to add that there were 6 claims acquired in the transaction and no finder's fees were paid in relation to the transaction.
Qualified Person
Bruce Durham, P.Geo., Vice President Exploration of the Company, is a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects and has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information in this news release. Mr. Durham has verified the technical information disclosed herein through a review of historical exploration records, publicly available information relating to adjacent properties, and regional geological datasets relevant to the Dixie East Project.
About BTU
BTU Metals Corp. is a junior mining exploration company. BTU's primary assets are the Dixie Halo Project located in Red Lake, Ontario (operated by Kinross) immediately adjacent to the Kinross Great Bear Project and its gold and critical minerals properties in the active Wawa gold district. The Company continues to look to acquire high quality exploration projects to add to its portfolio for the benefit of its stakeholders. The Company has no debt and minimal property obligations.
Trading in the securities of the Company should be considered highly speculative. No stock exchange, securities commission or other regulatory authority has approved or disapproved the information contained herein. Neither the TSX-V nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX-V) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
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Any statements that involve discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions, future events or performance (often but not always using phrases such as "expects", or "does not expect", "is expected", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", "plans", "budget", "scheduled", "forecasts", "estimates", "believes" or "intends" or variations of such words and phrases or stating that certain actions, events or results "may" or "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken to occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking information and are intended to identify forward-looking information.
This forward-looking information is based on reasonable assumptions and estimates of management of the Company at the time it was made, and involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Such factors include, among others: risks relating to the global economic climate; dilution; future capital needs and uncertainty of additional financing; the competitive nature of the industry; currency exchange risks; the need for the Company to manage its planned growth and expansion; the effects of product development; protection of proprietary rights; the effect of government regulation and compliance on the Company and the industry; reliance on key personnel; global economic and financial market deterioration impeding access to capital or increasing the cost of capital; and volatile securities markets impacting security pricing unrelated to operating performance. The Company has also assumed that no significant events occur outside of the normal course of business. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The Company undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking information other than as required by law.
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ComEd crews continue restoring power to customers impacted by multiple rounds of severe storms that moved through northern Illinois beginning Wednesday afternoon. With the most volatile weather now past the region, crews are focused on completing repairs and restoring service to remaining pockets of customers affected by storm damage. Multiple bands of severe weather brought intense rain, frequent lightning and high wind gusts, causing significant damage to ComEd's pow.
Main Street Capital is upgraded to 'Strong Buy' as shares trade at 1.56x NAV, below historical midpoints. MAIN's internally managed structure, NAV compounding, and focus on lower middle market businesses drive superior long-term performance and dividend safety. Portfolio exposure to tech and AI disruption is minimal (
Blue Owl Capital is downgraded to a sell due to persistent earnings declines, thin dividend coverage, and limited new investment activity. OBDC trades at a steep 22.5% discount to NAV, yet lacks near-term growth catalysts and faces ongoing NAV deterioration. The portfolio's heavy software exposure and elevated risk from AI disruption raise concerns about future non-accruals and earnings stability.
Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces an investigation of potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of GoDaddy Inc. (NYSE: GDDY) resulting from allegations that GoDaddy may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public.
So What: If you purchased GoDaddy securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. The Rosen Law Firm is preparing a class action seeking recovery of investor losses.
What to do next: To join the prospective class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/cases/godaddy-inc/join or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.
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CoreWeave (CRWV +5.02%) stock ended this week's trading on a bullish note, climbing 5% in Friday's trading. The S&P 500 rose 0.5% in the day's trading, and the Nasdaq Composite closed out the day up 0.3%.
CoreWeave's valuation moved higher today in conjunction with bullish dynamics lifting the broader market. The company's share price also got a boost from news that the stock will be added to the Nasdaq-100 index.
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CoreWeave stock rose in a green day for the market After some big sell-offs earlier in the week, the stock market saw broad bullish momentum on Friday. Stocks rose on news that the U.S. and Iran could soon finalize terms to end their conflict.
CoreWeave stock also got a boost from the strong valuation gains that SpaceX saw following its initial public offering (IPO). The space tech company sold its first tranche of publicly available stock at $135 per share, and its share price ended the day at $160.95 -- good for a 19.2% gain in its first day of trading. Strong valuation gains for SpaceX helped support the case for bullish sentiment on growth stocks overall, and CoreWeave moved higher amid the trend.
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CoreWeave is joining the Nasdaq-100 index News hit today that CoreWeave is set to be included in the Nasdaq-100 index. With the company joining the index, CoreWeave will also be included in exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that track the Nasdaq-100. The inclusion means that funds tracking the Nasdaq-100 will be buying CoreWeave stock, which is a bullish catalyst for its share price.
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On June 12, 2026, OneSpaWorld Holdings Ltd OSW shares rose 4.0% today, bringing the current price to $25.79. The stock has experienced notable price performance, with a 52-week range between $18.43 and $25.99.
GF Value™ verdict: Current price of $25.79 is 30.6% above the GF Value™ of $19.75.GF Score™: 86/100 (Strong), indicating the stock has favorable characteristics for potential long-term returns.Most notable signal: Insider activity shows that insiders sold $4.8M in the last 3 months, with no buying activity. Is OSW Overvalued or Undervalued? The current price of OneSpaWorld Holdings Ltd OSW at $25.79 is significantly above the GF Value™ estimate of $19.75, indicating that the stock is overvalued by 30.6%. This overvaluation suggests a lack of margin of safety for investors considering entry points at this level. The GF Valuation label of "Significantly Overvalued" corroborates this finding, as it emphasizes the risks associated with investing in a stock priced considerably higher than its intrinsic value.
Investors should be cautious, as the overvaluation implies that any adverse market conditions or disappointing earnings reports could lead to a significant correction in the stock price. The lack of a margin of safety makes it essential for potential investors to closely monitor the company’s performance and market developments before making investment decisions.
How Does OSW's Valuation Compare to Its History? Metric Current Historical P/E (TTM) 34.4x 32.1x Forward P/E 22.8x N/A The current P/E (TTM) of 34.4x is 7% above its 5-year median of 32.1x, indicating that the stock is trading at a premium compared to its historical valuation. This P/E analysis aligns with the GF Value™ verdict of "Significantly Overvalued," reinforcing the notion that OSW's current valuation is not supported by its historical performance metrics.
What Does OSW's GF Score™ Tell Us? Metric Rating GF Score™ 86 Financial Strength 8/10 Profitability 7/10 Growth 8/10 Valuation 5/10 Momentum 10/10 The GF Score™ of 86/100 indicates that OneSpaWorld Holdings Ltd possesses strong fundamentals across several key metrics. The strongest areas include Financial Strength (8/10) and Growth (8/10), suggesting that the company is in a solid position and has room for future expansion. However, the Valuation Rank of 5/10 highlights that the current market price is not justified by its intrinsic value, indicating a potential concern for investors. The Momentum Rank of 10/10 reflects the stock's recent strong performance, but it may be unsustainable given the overvaluation.
What Are Insiders Doing with OSW Stock? Recent insider activity reveals that insiders have sold $4.8 million worth of shares in the last three months without any buying activity. This trend can often signal a lack of confidence in the stock's future performance or an indication that insiders believe the stock is overvalued at current levels. The absence of insider buying further supports the notion that the current price may not be justified, adding to the caution investors should exercise when considering OSW stock.
What This Means for Investors Based on the GF Value™ assessment, OneSpaWorld Holdings Ltd OSW is currently overvalued. Investors should be aware of the significant premium above its intrinsic value and the associated risks of potential price corrections.
For the complete analysis, visit the OneSpaWorld Holdings Ltd OSW stock page. You can also explore the GF Value™ page for detailed valuation methodology, or use the GuruFocus Stock Screener to find similar opportunities.
Frequently Asked Questions What is OSW's GF Score™?
The GF Score™ for OneSpaWorld Holdings Ltd is 86/100, indicating strong fundamentals and the potential for higher long-term returns.
Is OSW overvalued or undervalued?
OSW is currently overvalued, with a GF Value™ of $19.75 compared to its current price of $25.79, representing a 30.6% overvaluation.
What is OSW's P/E ratio?
The current P/E (TTM) ratio for OSW is 34.4x, which is above its 5-year median of 32.1x, indicating that the stock is trading at a premium compared to its historical valuation.
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NEW YORK, June 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The law firm of Kirby McInerney LLP continues its investigation on behalf of Futu Holdings Limited (“Futu” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:FUTU) investors concerning the Company’s and/or members of its senior management’s possible violation of the federal securities laws and other unlawful business practices.
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What Happened?
On May 22, 2026, Futu announced it had “received a Notice of Investigation and an Administrative Penalty Pre-Notification Letter from the China Securities Regulatory Commission and its Shenzhen bureau (collectively the “CSRC”) in connection with the Company’s operations in mainland China.” On this news, the price of Futu shares declined by $34.10 per share, or approximately 28%, from $123.86 per share on May 21, 2026 to close at $89.76 on May 22, 2026.
What Should I Do?
At this stage, no lawsuit has been filed. The investigation is ongoing to determine whether claims may be brought under federal securities laws.
If you purchased or otherwise acquired Futu securities, have information, or would like to learn more about this investigation, please contact Lauren Molinaro of Kirby McInerney LLP by email at [email protected], or fill out the contact form below, to discuss your rights or interests with respect to these matters at no cost.
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Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces an investigation of potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of Futu Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: FUTU) resulting from allegations that Futu may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public.
So What: If you purchased Futu securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. The Rosen Law Firm is preparing a class action seeking recovery of investor losses.
What to do next: To join the prospective class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/cases/futu-holdings-limited/join or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.
What is this about: On May 22, 2026, Reuters published an article entitled "China to crack down on 'illegal' cross-border securities" The article stated that China "announced a major crackdown on cross-border investment on Friday and said it would punish brokers it accused of illegally moving money to foreign markets, sending their shares plunging." Further, "online rokers Tiger, Futu and Longbridge would be penalised for soliciting business in China without an onshore licence, the securities regulator said."
On this news, Futu American Depositary Shares ("ADSs") fell 27.5% on May 22, 2026.
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Apple (AAPL 1.52%) is certainly a favorite among the investment community. That's because it has been a major driver of portfolio returns. It helps to have Warren Buffett's endorsement, as the consumer tech titan makes up more than 20% of Berkshire Hathaway's public equities portfolio.
This "Magnificent Seven" stock has rocketed 134% higher over the trailing five-year period (as of June 11). It's now 6% off its all-time high, with shares trading for $295 today.
Can Apple stock effectively double to reach $600 in five years? It would require a compound annual growth rate of at least 15% with stable valuation multiples.
Here's what investors should consider to assess the likelihood of this outcome.
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This is still a dominant enterprise Apple is clearly not a mediocre business.
The company's brand position is unrivaled. This is aided by a stellar track record of product and service innovations, ease of use, and global appeal. Operating at the premium end of the market supports pricing power, which resulted in a net income margin of 26.6% in the last quarter (second-quarter 2026 ended March 28).
Apple's ecosystem keeps its customers locked in, introducing high switching costs that support its wide economic moat. The combination of hardware and software creates the walled garden, increasing loyalty.
There's an incredible distribution advantage at play as well that supports high-margin services revenue. "We have a new record for our installed base with more than 2.5 billion active devices," outgoing CEO Tim Cook said on the first-quarter 2026 earnings call.
Apple is an unequivocally high-quality business. This isn't going to change over the next five years. Investors who understand this can invest in Apple with confidence.
Success depends on the iPhone and artificial intelligence Critics have long called out Apple's slow artificial intelligence (AI) progress. But at its Worldwide Developers Conference, the company revealed new Apple Intelligence features that make its devices more useful across the entire ecosystem.
Apple also announced that after multiple delays, Siri AI will finally launch this year, turning users' products into more capable personal assistants. Siri AI will be partly powered by Alphabet's Gemini family of models.
What matters most is whether Apple's AI offerings will boost product sales, particularly iPhone sales. The iPhone 17 family was a hit, as its success lifted iPhone revenue by more than 21% year over year in each of the last two fiscal quarters. This might mean weaker upgrade cycles in the next few years, since more people bought these AI-enabled smartphones in recent months.
There are reports that Apple could introduce a foldable iPhone in September. A new form factor can definitely drive consumer enthusiasm. But at an expected starting price of more than $2,000, this product will target a niche audience, so it's unlikely to move the financial needle much.
Apple generated $451 billion in total revenue in the past 12 months. It's incredibly difficult to continue expanding the top line at a strong clip when coming off such a massive base.
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These two variables will drive returns Investors know that Apple is a great company. Looking ahead, the iPhone and the AI strategy will rule the narrative.
But the key variables that will affect the stock's return are profit gains and valuation changes. Analysts estimate that Apple's diluted earnings per share will grow at a compound annual rate of 12.9% between fiscal 2025 and fiscal 2028, which is a healthy outlook.
The stock is expensive, though. It trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 35.7, which reflects the market's rosy expectations. There's a strong likelihood that the valuation will decline going forward.
Over the last five years, Apple has been a wildly successful investment, almost doubling the S&P 500's returns.
The bulls want the winning returns to continue. Look out to the summer of 2031, however, and I think there is meaningfully less than a 50% chance Apple's stock price will double in five years. The combination of valuation risk and expected annual growth rates just below the necessary 15% level is just too much.
SAN DIEGO, June 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP announces that purchasers of Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) common stock between May 1, 2025 and January 28, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”), have until August 11, 2026 to seek appointment as lead plaintiff of the Microsoft class action lawsuit. Captioned City of St. Clair Shores Police and Fire Retirement System v. Microsoft Corporation, No. 26-cv-02071 (W.D. Wash.), the Microsoft class action lawsuit charges Microsoft and certain of Microsoft’s 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 Microsoft class action lawsuit, please provide your information here:
You can also contact attorneys Ken Dolitsky or Michael Albert of Robbins Geller by calling 800/851-7783 or via e-mail at [email protected].
CASE ALLEGATIONS: Microsoft is one of the largest technology conglomerates in the world.
The Microsoft class action lawsuit alleges that defendants during the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements because they failed to disclose that: (i) Microsoft’s Copilot family of products had experienced significant brand positioning, user experience, usage, data siloing, computational capacity, organizational, and interoperability problems; (ii) Microsoft’s flagship proprietary AI model ranked well below competitors on a number of benchmark tests; (iii) Microsoft needed to increase by billions of dollars its capital expenditures and divert graphics processing unit (“GPU”) and central processing unit (“CPU”) capacity away from fulfilling demand for its profitable Azure services in order to improve the competitive positioning of its critical Copilot family of products and increase its AI-related research and development (“R&D”); and (iv) as a result of the above, Microsoft had failed to convert a significant percentage of its commercial Microsoft 365 users to paid Copilot subscriptions and Microsoft’s Copilot offerings had lost market share to rival products, a trend that was increasing.
On January 28, 2026, Microsoft announced disappointing results for its fiscal second quarter ended December 31, 2025. First, during the quarter Microsoft’s Azure growth had slowed suddenly and fallen below analyst expectations. During the related earnings call, CFO Amy E. Hood revealed that the slower Azure growth was primarily due to computational capacity constraints, as Microsoft had diverted CPU and GPU capacity to Copilot applications and AI-related R&D. Second, Microsoft revealed that its capital expenditures had increased to $37.5 billion during the quarter, causing Microsoft’s capital expenditures for the first six months of its fiscal 2026 to increase to $72.4 billion compared to $88.2 billion for all of Microsoft’s fiscal 2025. Third, Microsoft revealed, for the first time, that the number of paid Microsoft 365 Copilot seats totaled only 15 million to date, materially below analyst estimates and a fraction of the more than 450 million commercial Microsoft 365 users. On this news, the price of Microsoft stock fell nearly 10%.
Then, on February 3, 2026, The Wall Street Journal revealed, in an article titled “Microsoft’s Pivotal AI Product Is Running Into Big Problems,” that severe challenges and functionality issues had plagued Microsoft’s Copilot offerings, leading to Copilot losing market share during the Class Period to competing products such as Google’s Gemini. The price of Microsoft stock continued to fall in the days after Microsoft’s second quarter 2026 earnings announcement as the market continued to digest the adverse news and sources such as The Wall Street Journal revealed new adverse information.
Thereafter, on March 17, 2026, The Wall Street Journal revealed in an article titled “Microsoft Seeks More Coherence in AI Efforts With Copilot Reorganization” that Microsoft was reorganizing its Copilot product teams to unify commercial and consumer versions partly in response to the challenges revealed by The Wall Street Journal’s prior reporting on Copilot’s problem-plagued development and disappointing customer adoption. On this news, the price of Microsoft stock continued to fall.
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Strong cash flows reflect financial stability, allowing companies to pay down debt, pursue growth opportunities, and shell out dividend payments.
These companies are also better equipped to weather downturns, providing another beneficial advantage for investors from a long-term standpoint.
And for those seeking cash-generating machines, three companies – Apple (AAPL - Free Report) and Verizon (VZ - Free Report) – fit the criteria nicely. Let’s take a closer look at how each currently stacks up.
Apple Remains Cash KingApple has long been a cash-generating machine, providing many benefits over the years, including higher dividend payouts. In fact, Apple has raised its quarterly payout for nearly 15 consecutive years, now more than halfway to becoming a Dividend Aristocrat.
Shares yield a modest 0.4% annually, though the company’s 4.8% five-year annualized dividend growth rate helps bridge the gap. The tech titan has generated $129.1 billion in free cash flow throughout the trailing twelve-month period, with the trend remaining on a steady uptrend over the years.
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Verizon Keeps Generating CashVerizon’s strong cash-generating abilities have positioned it at the top of many income-focused investors’ lists, with the company similarly close to joining the elite Dividend Aristocrats club thanks to years of consistently higher payouts.
Below is a chart illustrating the company’s dividends paid per share on an annual basis. The company has generated $20.3 billion in free cash flow over the trailing twelve-month period. Shares currently yield a steep 6.0% annually, crushing that of the S&P 500.
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Bottom Line
Companies with strong cash-generating abilities are great targets, as they have plenty of cash to fuel growth, pay out dividends, and easily wipe out debt. And as mentioned above, these companies are better equipped to handle an economic downturn, undeniably a positive.
For those seeking cash-generators, both stocks above –Verizon (VZ - Free Report) and Apple (AAPL - Free Report) – fit the criteria nicely.
Semiconductor stocks jumped on Friday, as more Wall Street analysts highlighted the staggering growth potential of the AI infrastructure industry.
Here's how some of the top chip stocks performed:
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD +4.91%), up 5% Intel (INTC +6.49%), up 6% Arm Holdings (ARM +11.27%), up 11%
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The agentic AI era approaches Analysts at Bank of America expect the global server central processing unit (CPU) market to grow almost fivefold to over $170 billion by 2030, driven by a forthcoming boom in agentic AI applications.
While AI model training largely relies on graphics processing units (GPUs) designed by the likes of Nvidia, CPUs perform well during certain segments of AI agent workflows, such as control logic, plan execution, coordination, and scheduling.
Intel and AMD dominate the server CPU market, making them well-positioned to profit from this global megatrend. Yet Arm also stands to benefit. The chip architecture developer recently unveiled its new AGI CPU, which is specifically designed to power next-gen AI infrastructure.
More ways for investors to profit Bank of America's analysts are also optimistic about Intel's foundry business. In addition to designing and building its own chips, Intel has opened its chip manufacturing services to other tech giants. Intel is reportedly in discussions with Apple to potentially make some of the chips in its popular devices.
Meanwhile, analysts at Citigroup believe AMD could wrestle away some market share from Nvidia in the GPU arena, driven in part by its chip supply deals with social media and AI powerhouse Meta Platforms.
Bank of America is an advertising partner of Motley Fool Money. Citigroup is an advertising partner of Motley Fool Money. Joe Tenebruso has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Advanced Micro Devices, Apple, Intel, Meta Platforms, and Nvidia. The Motley Fool recommends Arm Holdings. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.
In the latest close session, Innovative Industrial Properties (IIPR - Free Report) was down 2.07% at $60.49. The stock fell short of the S&P 500, which registered a gain of 0.5% for the day. At the same time, the Dow added 0.7%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq gained 0.31%.
The company's stock has climbed by 12.64% in the past month, exceeding the Finance sector's gain of 1.89% and the S&P 500's loss of 0.23%.
The upcoming earnings release of Innovative Industrial Properties will be of great interest to investors. The company is forecasted to report an EPS of $1.85, showcasing a 8.19% upward movement from the corresponding quarter of the prior year. In the meantime, our current consensus estimate forecasts the revenue to be $66.67 million, indicating a 6.01% growth compared to the corresponding quarter of the prior year.
Regarding the entire year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates forecast earnings of $7.47 per share and revenue of $269.85 million, indicating changes of +3.18% and +1.46%, respectively, compared to the previous year.
Investors should also note any recent changes to analyst estimates for Innovative Industrial Properties. Recent revisions tend to reflect the latest near-term business trends. As a result, we can interpret positive estimate revisions as a good sign for the business outlook.
Our research suggests that these changes in estimates have a direct relationship with upcoming stock price performance. Investors can capitalize on this by using the Zacks Rank. This model considers these estimate changes and provides a simple, actionable rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, running from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), holds an admirable track record of superior performance, independently audited, with #1 stocks contributing an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, there's been no change in the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. Innovative Industrial Properties currently has a Zacks Rank of #4 (Sell).
In the context of valuation, Innovative Industrial Properties is at present trading with a Forward P/E ratio of 8.27. This signifies a discount in comparison to the average Forward P/E of 13.17 for its industry.
The REIT and Equity Trust - Other industry is part of the Finance sector. At present, this industry carries a Zacks Industry Rank of 87, placing it within the top 36% of over 250 industries.
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Imagine that, once every few months, you must release information detailing your current financial standing. The public can see where you’ve spent money, made money, or even how much you’ve saved.
Sounds intimidating, right?
That’s just a different way of describing what earnings season is.
The period is undoubtedly hectic for market participants, with companies finally revealing what’s transpired behind closed doors.
And on top of being hectic, it’s impossible to understate the importance of the period. With the upcoming Q2 earnings cycle looming, let’s look at a few reasons that help explain its significance.
Share Price Impact
A company’s quarterly earnings report always impacts its stock price, a theme that market participants have undoubtedly noticed. Typically, we’ll see bullish share movement post-earnings from companies that surprise positively or raise their guidance, reflecting healthy underlying business.
It’s worth noting that implementing a stop-loss at a comfortable threshold will help limit spooky post-earnings price swings, preserving precious capital.
Highlights Current Trends
Earnings season can also provide a big-picture view of overall trends within the economy or industries. For a simple example, if many retail companies fall short of expectations, it could be a sign of a slowing consumer or economy, which has knock-on effects across the market.
Conversely, if many retail companies report stronger-than-expected earnings, it may signal that the economy is moving along just fine, underpinned by a healthy consumer.
It also provides insight into current trends, allowing investors to position themselves appropriately. For example, Oracle (ORCL - Free Report) shares have been under pressure following its latest earnings report, which revealed steep CapEx figures geared toward the AI infrastructure buildout, a trend that's dominated market sentiment over recent months.
Bottom Line
While earnings season is undeniably hectic for everyone involved, that’s just the nature of the period.
It’s important for investors to understand why it matters for many reasons, including providing investors with an updated financial standing, the volatile post-earnings share swings, and the overall picture it provides on market and broader trends.
Sony (SONY - Free Report) closed at $20.53 in the latest trading session, marking a -2.93% move from the prior day. This move lagged the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.5%. Elsewhere, the Dow saw an upswing of 0.7%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq appreciated by 0.31%.
Prior to today's trading, shares of the electronics and media company had lost 4.39% lagged the Consumer Discretionary sector's gain of 1.82% and the S&P 500's loss of 0.23%.
The investment community will be paying close attention to the earnings performance of Sony in its upcoming release. The company is expected to report EPS of $0.13, down 38.1% from the prior-year quarter. At the same time, our most recent consensus estimate is projecting a revenue of $17.99 billion, reflecting a 4.29% rise from the equivalent quarter last year.
Looking at the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates suggest analysts are expecting earnings of $1.28 per share and revenue of $78.5 billion. These totals would mark changes of +12.28% and -5.31%, respectively, from last year.
Any recent changes to analyst estimates for Sony should also be noted by investors. These latest adjustments often mirror the shifting dynamics of short-term business patterns. As such, positive estimate revisions reflect analyst optimism about the business and profitability.
Our research demonstrates that these adjustments in estimates directly associate with imminent stock price performance. Investors can capitalize on this by using the Zacks Rank. This model considers these estimate changes and provides a simple, actionable rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has an impressive outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks generating an average annual return of +25% since 1988. The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 0.58% lower within the past month. Sony presently features a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
In the context of valuation, Sony is at present trading with a Forward P/E ratio of 16.49. This represents a premium compared to its industry average Forward P/E of 12.86.
Meanwhile, SONY's PEG ratio is currently 1.68. The PEG ratio bears resemblance to the frequently used P/E ratio, but this parameter also includes the company's expected earnings growth trajectory. The Audio Video Production was holding an average PEG ratio of 1.68 at yesterday's closing price.
The Audio Video Production industry is part of the Consumer Discretionary sector. At present, this industry carries a Zacks Industry Rank of 176, placing it within the bottom 28% of over 250 industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank assesses the vigor of our specific industry groups by computing the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks incorporated in the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
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U.S. Bancorp has now reached the low end of management's medium-term profitability target, and that's helped drive a circa 40% return since my opening piece last year. USB's revenue growth remains GDP-like, but disciplined cost control is leveraging that into much healthier growth in pre-provision income, while credit quality also remains stable. An improved capital ratio has supported a step up in buyback spending, which should provide a bit more juice to share-level earnings growth.
First Solar (FSLR - Free Report) ended the recent trading session at $267.31, demonstrating a -1.42% change from the preceding day's closing price. The stock fell short of the S&P 500, which registered a gain of 0.5% for the day. On the other hand, the Dow registered a gain of 0.7%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq increased by 0.31%.
Coming into today, shares of the largest U.S. solar company had gained 17.08% in the past month. In that same time, the Oils-Energy sector lost 2.9%, while the S&P 500 lost 0.23%.
Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of First Solar in its upcoming earnings disclosure. On that day, First Solar is projected to report earnings of $3 per share, which would represent a year-over-year decline of 5.66%. Meanwhile, the latest consensus estimate predicts the revenue to be $1.06 billion, indicating a 3.31% decrease compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
Looking at the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates suggest analysts are expecting earnings of $17.61 per share and revenue of $5.1 billion. These totals would mark changes of +23.93% and -2.31%, respectively, from last year.
Any recent changes to analyst estimates for First Solar should also be noted by investors. These latest adjustments often mirror the shifting dynamics of short-term business patterns. Therefore, positive revisions in estimates convey analysts' confidence in the business performance and profit potential.
Based on our research, we believe these estimate revisions are directly related to near-term stock moves. To utilize this, we have created the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model that integrates these estimate changes and provides a functional rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, which varies between #1 (Strong Buy) and #5 (Strong Sell), carries an impressive track record of exceeding expectations, confirmed by external audits, with stocks at #1 delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Within the past 30 days, our consensus EPS projection remained stagnant. First Solar presently features a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
Digging into valuation, First Solar currently has a Forward P/E ratio of 15.4. This expresses a discount compared to the average Forward P/E of 20.07 of its industry.
It is also worth noting that FSLR currently has a PEG ratio of 0.6. The PEG ratio bears resemblance to the frequently used P/E ratio, but this parameter also includes the company's expected earnings growth trajectory. As the market closed yesterday, the Solar industry was having an average PEG ratio of 0.98.
The Solar industry is part of the Oils-Energy sector. Currently, this industry holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 180, positioning it in the bottom 27% of all 250+ industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank gauges the strength of our industry groups by measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
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Realty Income Corp. (O - Free Report) closed at $62.72 in the latest trading session, marking a +1.31% move from the prior day. This move outpaced the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.5%. Meanwhile, the Dow gained 0.7%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, added 0.31%.
Heading into today, shares of the real estate investment trust had lost 0.08% over the past month, lagging the Finance sector's gain of 1.89% and outpacing the S&P 500's loss of 0.23%.
The upcoming earnings release of Realty Income Corp. will be of great interest to investors. The company is predicted to post an EPS of $1.09, indicating a 3.81% growth compared to the equivalent quarter last year. Our most recent consensus estimate is calling for quarterly revenue of $1.54 billion, up 8.88% from the year-ago period.
For the annual period, the Zacks Consensus Estimates anticipate earnings of $4.44 per share and a revenue of $6.24 billion, signifying shifts of +3.74% and +8.55%, respectively, from the last year.
Additionally, investors should keep an eye on any recent revisions to analyst forecasts for Realty Income Corp. These revisions typically reflect the latest short-term business trends, which can change frequently. As a result, we can interpret positive estimate revisions as a good sign for the business outlook.
Based on our research, we believe these estimate revisions are directly related to near-term stock moves. To capitalize on this, we've crafted the Zacks Rank, a unique model that incorporates these estimate changes and offers a practical rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, running from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), holds an admirable track record of superior performance, independently audited, with #1 stocks contributing an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has witnessed a 0.42% increase. Realty Income Corp. is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
In terms of valuation, Realty Income Corp. is currently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 13.95. Its industry sports an average Forward P/E of 15.85, so one might conclude that Realty Income Corp. is trading at a discount comparatively.
Also, we should mention that O has a PEG ratio of 4.84. Comparable to the widely accepted P/E ratio, the PEG ratio also accounts for the company's projected earnings growth. By the end of yesterday's trading, the REIT and Equity Trust - Retail industry had an average PEG ratio of 2.45.
The REIT and Equity Trust - Retail industry is part of the Finance sector. This industry, currently bearing a Zacks Industry Rank of 149, finds itself in the bottom 39% echelons of all 250+ industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank assesses the vigor of our specific industry groups by computing the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks incorporated in the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
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