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The contractor, which acquired Power Solutions in 2025, is building a 49-acre training site to convert unskilled labour into qualified data centre workers, offering immediate paid leave to attract talent in a tight market.

Michael Barr says recent deregulation increases financial stability risks and could cause serious harm to the economy in coming years.

Israeli air force targets military installations in Tehran, Tabriz and Isfahan following Iranian missile salvo

Jim Cramer says Boeing (NYSE:BA) is currently trading in line with geopolitical tensions, despite previous optimism about its 2026 potential.

Jim Cramer describes CEO David Ricks as a top-tier steward of capital, recommending a long-term hold on Eli Lilly shares despite broader market concerns over technology sector spending.

Alphabet, Amazon, Microsoft, and Meta lead a 77 per cent rise in capital expenditure, creating tailwinds for semiconductor suppliers as Nvidia reports strong quarterly growth.

The software giant reports Q2 FY2026 results on June 11, with analysts forecasting EPS growth of 15.6 per cent amid a $25 billion buyback programme.

Shares jump 10.73 per cent intraday after CEO K. R. Sridhar confirms company does not need to issue additional stock to fund growth, bolstering investor confidence amid a 1,274 per cent annual rally.

Postpaid phone churn rises to 0.89 per cent in the first quarter of 2026, prompting CEO John Stankey to double down on converged wireless and internet services.

The e-commerce giant secures Apple’s 20% holding in Globalstar, strengthening spectrum access for emergency services, while analysts raise price targets on cloud and artificial intelligence growth.

The social media giant’s strategic pivot to enterprise solutions coincides with analyst optimism regarding new subscription models for its consumer platforms, maintaining a Buy rating with a $1,015 price target.

Analysts cite reaffirmed fiscal 2026 guidance and easing headwinds as key drivers for the upgrades to the Washington-headquartered firm.

Sharp rises in crude prices follow reports of Iranian missile attacks, raising concerns over regional stability while US equities advance on trade and tech developments.

An analysis published on 7 June 2026 argues Visa remains a strong vehicle for the secular decline of physical currency, projecting 13% to 14% annualised returns, though the Motley Fool’s Stock Advisor team has not included the stock in its current top 10 recommendations.

Donald Trump warns Israeli prime minister against retaliation, confirming sanctions will remain in place until Tehran engages in good faith, complicating broader ceasefire efforts in the region.

The conversational AI firm’s shares have fallen 66 per cent from October highs despite nearly 100 per cent revenue growth, prompting a reassessment of its financial trajectory and market position.

With a 5.3% dividend yield and triple-net leases tied to inflation, the REIT offers stability, though hedge fund interest has slightly cooled and AI stocks remain the preferred short-term bet.

While Wall Street expects 60% fiscal year growth, some estimates suggest the stock could double by year-end, though The Motley Fool has excluded it from its top 10 recommendations.

While UFC and WWE deliver high-margin returns, the IMG business generates the largest revenue share with significantly thinner margins, prompting scrutiny over the quality of TKO Group Holdings' profit profile.

The strikes mark a continuation of hostilities with Hezbollah, occurring concurrently with high-level trade and AI discussions between Washington and Beijing.

The Israel Defence Forces confirmed the launch shortly after 10:00 pm local time, with Iran’s Revolutionary Guards identifying Ramat David air base as the target.

The GraniteShares 2x Long NVDA Daily ETF dropped sharply on Friday, reflecting a 6.2% decline in Nvidia that erased nearly $280 billion. Broader macro pressures and customer concentration fears compounded the move.

While major tech firms trim workforces, Mark Cuban says small businesses are underutilising AI and need skilled workers to implement the technology.

CEO Darren Woods’ strategic overhaul and record production have helped the energy giant turn a $1,000 investment into nearly $3,000 since its 2020 exit from the Dow.

The NASDAQ-listed firm posted $297.8 million in revenue and $72.9 million in adjusted EBITDA, marking a strategic shift toward green-energy-powered AI infrastructure.

The new initiative aims to reverse a drop in perceived value from 55% to 44% since 2020, while the company also announces a $1.86 quarterly dividend.

The brokerage applies a 40 times multiple to 2027 earnings, aligning with the injectable packaging specialist’s 15-year trading history and premium to the broader market.

ASML Holding N.V. has revised its full-year revenue forecast upward, citing resolved supply constraints and a “perfect storm” of demand in the memory sector, according to analysis from Yahoo Finance.

The US chipmaker reported $22.2 billion in second-quarter revenue, yet the market punished the stock for maintaining its full-year artificial intelligence outlook at $100 billion.

The transaction, announced on May 31, values Taylor Morrison at approximately 1.1 times book value and nine times trailing earnings, targeting a beaten-down sector amid high mortgage rates.

Rising cost of living and geopolitical tensions in Iran drive voter sentiment, according to new polling data.

Donald Trump’s public demand for lower interest rates targets Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller, raising the stakes for the US central bank’s upcoming policy decisions amid shifting market sentiment.

With revenue up 17% and free cash flow reaching $898 million, the bullish thesis contrasts sharply with previous bearish views, citing eBay’s superior position in secondary-market liquidity.

Wall Street’s informal consensus proved a higher hurdle than formal estimates, prompting a stock decline even as management projects $16 billion in semiconductor revenue.

The chief financial officer of the specialty insurance broker acquired 6,300 shares at $31.79 each, following a year of significant share price depreciation and strong first-quarter earnings growth.

The company will pay a $10 million lump sum and $20 million annually for 35 years in lieu of property taxes, as the firm prepares for its anticipated Nasdaq debut.

A recent analysis identifies Applied Digital, SoundHound AI, and BigBear.ai as potential beneficiaries of the next phase of artificial intelligence expansion, contrasting their infrastructure and application focus with Nvidia’s chip dominance.

Record fiscal results and a Bell partnership underpin the company’s plan to scale high-performance computing revenue to $200 million by year-end, with long-term targets reaching $600 million.

Andy Freedman of The Jeffrey utilised federally regulated contracts to offset promotional costs after a previous sports-related giveaway resulted in a $4,000 loss.

With same-store sales rising just 0.6 per cent and the stock trading 28 per cent below its record high, analysts at The Motley Fool have excluded the home improvement leader from their top ten investment picks.

A recent study by Morning Consult indicates that 71% of users are men under 45, while regulatory scrutiny intensifies following Minnesota’s ban on the platforms.

Cardano’s ADA token has plummeted 75% over the year, prompting founder Charles Hoskinson to describe the network as a “toxic hellscape” amid broken decision-making processes.

Growing public unease over artificial intelligence is expected to trigger a political backlash, according to a new Financial Times report, even as institutional investors continue to pour capital into major tech firms.

Rising delinquencies, margin compression, and a quiet labour market underscore the fragility in the broader consumer base, even as top earners continue to drive luxury demand.