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Chipmakers powered the market up, with Micron soaring after announcing massive U.S. supply chain investments, while SK Hynix prepares for its Nasdaq debut after raising $26.5 billion. Meta unveiled a new AI coding model, and OpenAI shared efficiency wins — though a top exec just stepped down. The Fed’s under scrutiny as Kevin Warsh brings in tech titans like Marc Andreessen and Doug McMillon to re...

Warren Buffett dropped a sobering warning about government finances, calling current fiscal struggles a recipe for collapse—something that’s doomed civilizations before. He sees today’s unsustainable spending and revenue gaps as a ticking time bomb, potentially sparking inflation worse than anything we’ve seen. Yet, this doesn’t keep him up at night—his secret? A decades-long, big-picture mindset...

The tech world is pouring billions into AI—Amazon alone plans to spend $200 billion this year, even issuing bonds to fund it. Investors are nervous, but giants like Nvidia, Microsoft, and Meta are weathering the storm with strong fundamentals: Nvidia’s revenue surged 85% and they’ve got $80 billion in cash; Microsoft’s stock dip makes its valuation look more attractive despite AI spending; and Met...

Circle’s stock soars 13% after the OCC greenlights its new national trust bank, allowing it to directly hold and manage the reserves backing USDC — a major leap toward institutional adoption and deeper integration of blockchain into the financial system. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automate...

Rivian and Tesla face off in the electric vehicle race, with Tesla raking in $22.4 billion in Q1 2026 while Rivian nets $1.4 billion—showing Tesla’s dominance in revenue, though both still grapple with profitability. Tesla’s push into autonomous tech and robotics could fuel future growth, while Rivian leans on partnerships like Volkswagen to stay afloat. Revenue reveals the pulse of these giants—T...

Circle just got a major regulatory win—approved by the U.S. OCC to operate as a trust bank, allowing it to directly manage the reserves backing its USDC stablecoin, now worth over $73 billion. Operating as Circle National Trust, this move eliminates reliance on third-party banks and simplifies compliance by replacing 50 state regulators with one federal authority. It’s part of a broader trend as c...

Cash isn’t always a sign of strength—sometimes it’s a warning. We break down three companies: ACV Auctions, stuck in a high-cost, high-volume race; Medifast, bleeding sales and profits in a shrinking market; and Texas Pacific Land, quietly turning land into steady cash with rising margins. One’s a cash hoarder, one’s a cash burner, and one’s a cash machine—showing that where the money sits matters...

Silver’s price dipped 0.5% to $59.83 Friday, down 4% since Monday, as U.S.-Iran tensions reignited, pushing oil prices up and reigniting inflation fears — potentially nudging the Fed toward a September rate hike, which historically pressures silver. While up 1.6% weekly and a staggering 64.9% year-over-year (peaking at 173% in May), silver’s tax treatment as a collectible means profits are taxed a...

The European Union is cracking down on Meta, accusing Instagram and Facebook of being engineered to be addictive—with features like infinite scroll and autoplay trapping teens in compulsive usage. The EU’s investigation found Meta ignored data showing excessive teen engagement and ineffective time-management tools. This follows earlier criticism over allowing kids under 13 on the platforms. The EU...

Mega-cap stocks may be market titans, but their size often slows growth—like trying to speed up a freight train. P&G’s sluggish sales and flat cash flow hint at the need for a shake-up, while Morgan Stanley lags peers in revenue and earnings. Yet Alphabet proves scale can still deliver: Google Search, cloud, and YouTube drive strong, efficient growth—making it a standout among giants. Listen in co...

Coca-Cola’s stock is soaring, up over 18% this year and flirting with $100 a share—sparking wild speculation about a potential stock split. Despite a tough economy and shifting health trends, Coke keeps crushing it with strong profits and steady dividends. Historically, they’ve split when hitting $80, and with the price near that again, the chatter is loud. But here’s the twist: as one of the Dow’...

Two aerospace giants dominate the sky—GE Aerospace builds the engines that power planes, while StandardAero keeps them flying. GE soared in FY2025 with $46 billion in revenue and $8.7 billion in profit, fueled by its massive installed engine fleet. StandardAero, the maintenance powerhouse, thrives on repair and upkeep, backed by long-term contracts but vulnerable to losing top clients. Financially...

Last day to claim potential COVID tax refunds: Millions of Americans must act today, July 10th, to file claims for possible refunds or abatements on penalties and interest stemming from a court ruling that paused tax deadlines during the pandemic. The IRS offers an online tool to file electronically—missing this deadline means losing your chance forever. While the government appeals the ruling, ta...

Wall Street’s ignoring these three under-the-radar stocks—Under Armour, Concrete Pumping, and Northwest Bancshares—because analysts see red flags: sluggish growth, questionable management, and weak financials. Under Armour’s market share is slipping and cash is running low. Concrete Pumping’s sales and earnings are falling flat. Northwest Bancshares is lagging peers in earnings and capital growth....

Stocks under $50 can be a goldmine—if you know what you’re looking for. Skip the penny stocks and dig into solid plays like CNX Resources and Magnolia Oil & Gas, both showing strong growth and cash flow. Columbia Financial? Not so much—flat profits and shrinking earnings. The key? Strong fundamentals and room to grow. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discou...

PC shipments took a nosedive nearly 5% in Q2 — the first drop in two years — as a global memory shortage grips the tech industry. While profits haven’t yet been hit, analysts warn a major slowdown looms for late 2026, with relief expected only by early 2028. Data center giants are hoarding memory chips, leaving consumer brands scrambling. To cope, major players like HP, Dell, Microsoft, and Apple...

The stock market’s momentum is heating up, but not all winners are built to last. Agilon Health’s senior care innovation is faltering with flat sales and cash burn, while Prudential’s aging fortress shows stalled premiums and rising debt. Meanwhile, Woodward’s steady 13% annual revenue growth, rising profits, and aggressive buybacks signal a company on a clear, sustainable path. In a hot market, f...

SK Hynix just shattered records with the largest-ever share sale by a foreign company on the Nasdaq, raising over $26 billion—topping Alibaba’s 2014 record. The massive ADR offering, priced second-highest in U.S. history behind SpaceX’s IPO, will fund global expansion and cutting-edge chip manufacturing tech. Riding a 200% surge since January fueled by AI-driven demand, the move could align SK Hyn...

Fed may hike rates this year amid strong AI demand, global conflicts, and tariffs—boosting banks like JPMorgan and Bank of America while potentially hurting growth stocks. The Invesco KBW Bank ETF, tracking top 26 banks, is a smart play with solid returns and yield ahead of any rate move. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: adve...

GE Vernova and Vistra are both riding the AI-powered energy surge—but in very different ways. GE Vernova, the turbine builder, is on fire: revenue jumped past $38B, margins soared, and cash flow is flush—with massive AI data center orders backing up their growth. Vistra, the retail power giant, still holds sway with millions of customers and expanding gas fleets, but carries heavy debt and weaker...

Ben Bernanke, the Nobel-winning Fed chair who steered the U.S. through the 2008 financial crisis, is now lending his economic genius to Anthropic’s Long-Term Benefit Trust — an independent oversight body ensuring AI development serves humanity. As the fourth major addition to this elite group, Bernanke brings deep expertise in financial stability and systemic risk, crucial as AI reshapes the globa...

Nasdaq just hit a wild milestone—triggering the Hindenburg omen eleven times this month, a rare red flag signaling market strain beneath the surface. While past alarms have been false, other warning signs are mounting: the SOX semiconductor index tumbled 16% from its peak, 30-year Treasuries breached 5% for the first time in a month, and South Korea’s Kospi—this year’s top performer—entered bear m...

Robinhood’s new crypto chain just exploded onto the scene, racking up millions in volume, tons of transactions, and a surge in users—all built on Arbitrum tech and even pumping cash back into the ecosystem. Meme coins like Cash Cat and Dog In Hood are driving the frenzy, turning small bets into millions, while even Arbitrum’s token got a boost. But this hype is risky—past chains crashed after meme...

Venture Global’s stock surged over 11% as markets bet on rising U.S.-Iran tensions—especially around the Strait of Hormuz, a vital LNG chokepoint. With Qatar’s infrastructure vulnerable to long-term disruption, U.S. LNG exporters like Venture Global are poised to gain, thanks to their domestic stability and massive expansion plans by 2030. Geopolitical risk is turning into a strategic advantage fo...