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Palantir Wins $300 Million USDA Deal to Modernize Farmer Services

Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:PLTR) shares are up during Wednesday’s premarket session as the company has announced a significant partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to enhance support for farmers. Palantir said this collaboration aims to modernize USDA services and improve agricultural security. What Happened Palantir has signed a $300 million Blanket Purchase Agreement […]
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UPS, Netflix, BlackRock and a Health Care Stock on CNBC’s ‘Final Trades’

On CNBC’s “Halftime Report Final Trades,” Stephen Weiss, chief investment officer and managing partner of Short Hills Capital Partners, named Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) as his final trade. On the earnings front, Netflix, on Thursday, reported better-than-expected financial results for the first quarter of 2026. The company issued a weak forecast for the second quarter and […]
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AMD Rips Higher as TSMC’s Blowout Guide Lights Up the Stock

Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD) shares ripped higher Thursday after Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (NYSE:TSM) reported a blowout quarter and raised its full-year outlook. AMD stock is surging. See the chart and price action here.  TSMC — the foundry partner behind AMD’s MI350 and upcoming MI450 accelerators, as well as its next-generation EPYC server CPUs […]
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Trump Reiterates Threat to Fire Powell If He Doesn’t Step Down

President Donald Trump has once again threatened to dismiss Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, while insisting on the continuation of the probe into the central bank’s headquarters renovation. Trump expressed his intent to remove Powell from office if he continues to serve as a Fed governor when his term expires next month. Powell’s term as Fed Chair […]
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IDEAYA Eye Cancer Trial Data Beats Standard Therapy, Stock Soars

IDEAYA Biosciences Inc. (NASDAQ:IDYA) shares are up during Monday’s premarket session following the announcement of positive topline results from the Phase 2/3 trial for darovasertib in combination with crizotinib. The news highlights the potential for a new treatment option for patients with metastatic uveal melanoma, a type of eye cancer. Trial Meets Primary Endpoint IDEAYA […]
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TotalEnergies Confirms Damage at SATORP Refinery

TotalEnergies SE (NYSE:TTE) shares rose in Friday’s premarket session. The energy major said in a statement on Friday that it is closely monitoring the impact of recent incidents at its SATORP refinery. The update follows reports of damage to one of the refinery’s processing trains, prompting a temporary shutdown for safety inspections. On Friday, the […]
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Hershey, PepsiCo, Alphabet, Netflix and a Key Financial Stock on CNBC’s ‘Final Trades’

On CNBC’s “Halftime Report Final Trades,” Virtus Investment Partners’ Joseph M. Terranova picked two stocks: The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) and Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL). Hershey announced today that it will release its first-quarter results on Thursday, April 30. On Tuesday, Alphabet’s Google Chrome introduced an optional vertical tabs feature, allowing users to move tabs from the […]
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Neurocrine Buys Soleno to Tap High-Growth Rare Disease Market

Neurocrine Biosciences Inc. (NASDAQ:NBIX) shares are down during Monday’s premarket session. The company announced plans to acquire Soleno Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:SLNO) for $53.00 per share in cash, totaling approximately $2.9 billion. The company plans to finance the transaction using cash on hand along with pre-payable debt. As of December 31, 2025, Neurocrine reported cash, cash […]

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    GameStop Is Back — What’s Fueling the 2025 Comeback?

    June 18, 2025

    Introduction GameStop Corp. (NYSE: GME) is once again making headlines in 2025, not just as a meme stock phenomenon, but as a company mounting a potentially serious turnaround. After years of volatility and skepticism, the stock has rallied more than 70% year-to-date—fueled by a new business strategy, improved financial performance, and a renewed wave of […]
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