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The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) delivered a stark warning today, sharply downgrading U.S. and global growth projections amid escalating trade tensions fueled by former President Trump’s tariff policies. In its highly anticipated June 2025 Economic Outlook, the OECD now forecasts U.S. GDP growth at just 1.6% in 2025 and 1.5% in 2026…
Constellation Energy (NASDAQ) CEG stock surged 14% premarket today after announcing a landmark 20-year agreement to supply Meta (META) with 1.1 gigawatts of carbon-free nuclear power—igniting a frenzy over CEG stock as Wall Street bets on nuclear energy’s pivotal role in the AI boom. The deal rescues Constellation’s Illinois Clinton plant from closure and positions…
The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) has initiated another wave of Disney layoffs, eliminating “several hundred” positions across its film, television, and finance divisions this week. This marks the fourth major workforce reduction since 2023, as CEO Bob Iger accelerates a $7.5 billion cost-cutting strategy amid streaming losses and declining linear TV revenue. The move—first…
In a stunning reversal for the embattled aerospace giant, Boeing stock (NYSE: BA) surged 8% premarket today after Morgan Stanley upgraded it to “Overweight” with a $275 price target (25% upside). The rally extends Boeing’s 64% gain since April 2025—crushing the S&P 500’s 11% return—fueled by a perfect storm of defense spending tailwinds, 737 MAX…
U.S. markets opened in chaos today as former President Donald Trump’s surprise reinstatement of steel and aluminum tariffs clashed with blockbuster biotech news, creating a tale of two stocks: Cleveland Cliffs Stock plummeted 7% on trade policy whiplash, while Moderna (MRNA) surged 8% on a landmark vaccine trial. The divergence underscores 2025’s investment reality—geopolitical gambits…
In a landmark deal shaking the biotech landscape, French pharmaceutical giant Sanofi has agreed to acquire Blueprint Medicines (NASDAQ: BPMC) for up to $9.5 billion, accelerating optimism in a sector hungry for M&A momentum. The acquisition, announced today, sent Blueprint’s stock soaring by 52% in pre-market trading, reflecting investor confidence in the strategic value of…
Apex (APEX) rockets 32% after securing a $900M AI clearing partnership with JPMorgan – disrupting settlement infrastructure and triggering a massive short squeeze. BREAKING: The $900M Deal Rewriting Fintech’s Rules At 6:45 AM EST today, Apex Fintech Solutions (NASDAQ: APEX) announced a landmark 7-year, $900 million partnership with JPMorgan Chase (JPM) to deploy its Sentinel…
Snowflake acquires PostgreSQL leader Crunchy Data for $250M to dominate enterprise AI agents. Discover why this niche deal impacts AI infrastructure, SNOW stock, and PostgreSQL’s future. Breaking: The $250M Database Deal Accelerating AI’s Next Frontier In a move signaling seismic shifts in enterprise AI infrastructure, Snowflake (NYSE: SNOW) announced today its acquisition of Crunchy Data…
Applied Digital (APLD ) APLD stock rocketed 48% after inking a landmark deal with Nvidia-backed Core Weave to lease its 100MW AI data center campus in North Dakota. The long-term agreement — validating APLD’s infrastructure strategy — signals explosive demand for AI-ready facilities and sent Core Weave’s private shares up 8%. With analysts upgrading APLD…
For over 85 years, Social Security has been the bedrock of financial security for America’s retirees. It’s not just a supplement; for the vast majority, it’s essential. Gallup polls consistently reveal a staggering truth: between 80% and 90% of retirees rely on their Social Security income, at least partially, to cover basic living expenses. For…