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With remaining performance obligations up 325 per cent, analysts project earnings per share of US$10.82 by fiscal 2028, though the Motley Fool’s top stock list excludes the tech giant.

Formerly Enchanted Rock, ERock plans to offer 27.91 million Class A common shares at $20–$23, capitalising on a 778.6% year-on-year increase in contracted data centre orders.

The creator of ChatGPT has privately lodged a draft prospectus with US regulators, a move described by the Financial Times as a blockbuster listing that could value the company at more than $1 trillion.

Analysis using Social Security Administration wage data and S&P 500 total returns suggests that saving 5% of the average wage would result in approximately $550,000, while a 10% savings rate would yield about $1.1 million.

Investors are recalibrating expectations for the artificial intelligence business model following reports of escalating infrastructure costs, slower-than-anticipated returns, and expensive financing.

Shares declined despite a 143% surge in AI revenue, with the market focused on unchanged fiscal 2027 forecasts and slower-than-expected software growth.

Investors rotate into defensive sectors amid rising bond yields and pressure on the Federal Reserve

US markets posted modest gains on Thursday, driven by renewed interest in artificial intelligence-linked equities and the commencement of high-level trade talks in Beijing.

Upcoming releases of the May 2026 Consumer Price Index, Producer Price Index and consumer sentiment reports will influence Federal Reserve decisions on interest rates. The CPI is scheduled for release on Wednesday, June 10, the PPI on Thursday, June 11, and the sentiment survey on Friday, June 12. These indicators determine whether borrowing costs remain high or decline, affecting mortgages, loans, and savings yields.

A US federal court has found Andrew Left guilty on multiple counts of securities fraud, alleging he manipulated markets between 2018 and 2023 to generate approximately $21 million in profits.

The pause comes as US and Chinese leaders meet in Beijing to discuss trade and AI policy, while Wall Street rallies on semiconductor approvals.

A typical retired couple requires nearly $940,000 in nest eggs to cover living expenses, with Social Security covering only half the cost, according to new financial planning data.

New analysis from Heart Financial Group, Sexton Advisory Group, and Statera Advisors highlights how unchecked spending, market volatility, and underestimated tax and healthcare liabilities threaten long-term sustainability.

New era AI stocks surge while traditional companies falter, echoing dot-com era warnings

While Fidelity enforces the shortest holding period of the five official brokers, its penalties for early resale are among the most severe, contrasting with more lenient terms at rival platforms.

Both nations have suspended counterstrikes after Iran launched missiles and Israel responded with air strikes on military and petrochemical targets.

The sharp correction in Micron Technology stock reflects broader pressure on high-growth tech amid rising Treasury yields, even as the company’s high-bandwidth memory remains fully committed for 2026.

Financial Times reports that diplomatic and military tensions are intensifying, with recent strikes on Iranian soil raising the prospect of direct war between Israel and Tehran.

Analysts warn that whether Warsh maintains independence or yields to political pressure, the resulting uncertainty and tighter financial conditions pose significant risks to the S&P 500’s recent rally.

Published on 8 June 2026, the guide contrasts fixed-interval investing with lump-sum approaches, offering practical steps for budgeting and minimising transaction spreads on major exchanges.

Submission deadline set for 23 June 2026 as state producer reports double-digit growth at key plants, though regional conflict casts uncertainty over long-term demand.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has established technical standards for data submission, aiming to ease compliance burdens for financial institutions and improve data accessibility for investors through machine-readable formats.

The Admarine 502 will drill six wells in the Natuna Sea, with operations set to commence in the second quarter of 2027 as part of a $320 million project.

Semiconductor stocks surge following a sharp sell-off, while investors brace for key economic data and the anticipated SpaceX listing.

The upgrade to a $321 valuation implies a 55.0x CY27E P/E multiple, reflecting increased market acceptance of Marvell’s role in the AI supercycle.

The partnership, announced on June 5, will focus on five key pillars including foundry tools, quantum computing, and factory automation to modernise industrial infrastructure.

Discussions are ongoing regarding the potential acquisition of UOB Asset Management, which oversees more than S$41 billion in assets across Asia.

The Nasdaq Composite index reverses Friday’s 4 per cent decline as chipmakers rally ahead of key earnings and corporate events.

A fragile ceasefire collapses following reciprocal strikes, while oil prices surge amid disputes over US control of the conflict.

Geopolitical escalation drives oil prices higher, complicating the central bank’s inflation outlook and weighing on the precious metal.

The contract, recorded in the second quarter of 2026, includes automated loaders, trucks, and digital monitoring systems, with deliveries scheduled through 2028.

With the IRMAA threshold set at $109,000 modified adjusted gross income, even a single dollar over can add $1,150 to annual premiums.

Trading begins June 12 on Nasdaq as Elon Musk retains 85.1% voting power and company remains loss-making despite strong demand.

While trust accounts divested heavily from overseas equities, investment trusts and life insurers acted as net buyers, shifting capital towards foreign debt securities at the fastest pace since May 2025.

CEO Masahiro Koike says the strategic partnership will facilitate international mergers and acquisitions, while Berkshire provides reinsurance support for high-risk segments.

UWM Holdings Corporation has publicly criticised the Two Harbors Investment Corp board for delaying a vote on a transaction with CrossCountry Mortgage, urging shareholders to reject the rival deal.

Explosions reported in central Tehran as retaliatory barrages challenge the fragile ceasefire, occurring alongside high-level US-China talks on trade and security.

AEP’s 26.9% rise over the past 52 weeks significantly exceeds the State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF’s performance, though the stock trades below its May high.

A June 2026 assessment by The Motley Fool concludes that ServiceNow offers a more compelling investment case than Salesforce, prioritising accelerating revenue expansion and cash flow generation over a lower price-to-earnings multiple.

Driven by insatiable demand for AI accelerators, Micron has sold out its 2026 high-bandwidth memory inventory under long-term agreements, with new domestic capacity not expected until 2028.

Record operating margins and strong retail performance offset by a sharp decline in free cash flow amid heavy artificial intelligence infrastructure investment

The electric vehicle maker’s latest sales figures coincide with the rollout of its Full Self-Driving system in the world’s largest auto market, yet the stock’s premium valuation continues to divide investors.

Shares have fallen a third over the past year despite rising enterprise demand and new pricing models.

Despite a 15% share price decline and mixed analyst sentiment, GitLab reported an 18% year-on-year revenue increase and narrowing net loss for the fiscal quarter ended April 30, 2026.