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UnitedHealth Group topped Wall Street’s Q1 revenue and profit forecasts, but the market shrugged — shares slipped 0.28% in after-hours trading. The standout: a better-than-expected medical loss ratio of 82.4%.
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The House China committee demands five pharma giants explain the ethics and security of their Chinese drug trials, including any military-linked sites or Xinjiang operations. Eli Lilly shares rose 1.40% on the news.
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Super Micro Computer (SMCI) announced a partnership with StorMagic to deliver edge virtualization solutions, but the stock gave up early gains to trade down 2.42%. Barron’s recently called SMCI’s struggles a “slam dunk” opportunity for rival Dell (DELL).
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Apple’s AI features haven’t moved the needle on iPhone upgrades, but the company is plotting at least five new models—including its first foldable—to reignite demand. Shares rose 3.51% on the news.
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Disney has agreed to pay $50 million to settle a class-action lawsuit over streaming pricing. Eligible YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream subscribers have until September 8, 2026, to file a claim.
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Kroger is back on the M&A trail, striking a $1.65 billion deal for regional grocer Giant Eagle. The acquisition marks the company’s first major move since its failed Albertsons merger and a key test for new CEO Greg Foran.
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JPMorgan’s stock has underperformed some rivals this year, but the upcoming Q2 earnings season could be a catalyst. An AI overhaul is already saving the bank $2 billion annually.
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Broadcom shares slid over 2% in after-hours trading, but JPMorgan is standing by its lofty price target. The chipmaker is one of three semiconductor stocks that Yahoo Finance says "hold the stock market's fate in the palm of their hands."
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Bank of America (BAC) jumped over 2% after earnings, but a top investor warns the broader market is flashing "out of whack" signals on valuation and technicals, with the AI trade facing a monetization reality check.
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SoftBank is back at the table with banks for a $10 billion loan backed by its AI infrastructure bets, including the Stargate project. Oracle’s 10-K revealed capex surged to $55.7 billion and flagged dozens of risks tied to AI data-center buildout, sending shares down 2.76% after hours.
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Salesforce (CRM) popped over 4% in after-hours trading after CrossCountry Consulting bought Dupont Circle Solutions, a Salesforce-focused tech consultancy, adding 60+ staff and sharpening its AI-driven revenue operations.
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Palantir (PLTR) jumped 8.7% after announcing a strategic partnership with NVIDIA to deploy sovereign AI for US federal agencies. The deal, which targets sensitive government environments, is seen as a potential catalyst after PLTR dropped ~25% in June.