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SpaceX IPO: Everything You Need to Know

SpaceX IPO news: Possible 2026 listing, valuation estimates, Starlink performance, xAI merger and risks for investors explained Space Exploration Technologies Corp (SpaceX) is one of the world’s most valuable and closely watched private companies. Founded in 2002 by Elon Musk, it builds rockets, operates Starlink satellite internet, and after the xAI deal has expanded into ...

The AI Stock That's Been Outperforming Nvidia Since January

Key Points Deals with Meta Platforms and Microsoft could give Nebius billions of dollars in revenue visibility and financing flexibility. Nebius is evolving beyond simply renting AI computing power to its customers; now, it’s offering a broader full-stack AI platform. 10 stocks we like better than Nebius Group › Chipmaker Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) remains the ...

CrowdStrike Holdings Takes Over #72 Spot From Netflix

In a study of analyst recommendations at the major brokerages, for the underlying components of the S&P 500, CrowdStrike Holdings Inc (Symbol: CRWD) has taken over the #72 spot from Netflix Inc (Symbol: NFLX), according to ETF Channel. Below is a chart of CrowdStrike Holdings Inc versus Netflix Inc plotting their respective rank within the ...

Noteworthy Friday Option Activity: L, CDNS, F

Among the underlying components of the S&P 500 index, we saw noteworthy options trading volume today in Loews Corp. (Symbol: L), where a total of 5,677 contracts have traded so far, representing approximately 567,700 underlying shares. That amounts to about 67.6% of L’s average daily trading volume over the past month of 839,605 shares. Particularly ...

Is Alibaba a Buy on AI and Cloud Upside Potential?

Key Points Despite reporting plummeting profitability in its recent fiscal fourth-quarter earnings report (for the period ended March 30), Alibaba (NYSE: BABA) shares jumped as investors were excited about the Chinese company’s artificial intelligence (AI) road map. The stock is now trading around breakeven on the year, as of this writing. Let’s dig into the ...

SpaceX IPO: Why It Could Burst the AI Bubble

Key Points Talk of an AI bubble has faded since late last year, when signs of weakness in some AI stocks and fears around circular deals triggered a sell-off in names like Nvidia. Since then, a shortage in memory chips and strong demand growth have sent AI stocks surging again, with major indexes hitting all-time ...

Can Qualcomm's Advanced AI PC Processors Drive Long-Term Growth?

Qualcomm Incorporated QCOM is expanding its presence in the compute market through its Snapdragon X series processors, aiming to become a major player in artificial intelligence (AI)- powered computing. The company is utilizing its expertise in power-efficient processors and wireless connectivity to strengthen its position in personal computers. Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Elite and Snapdragon X ...

XPON Incurs Loss in Q1, Revenues Down Y/Y on Soft OEM Demand

Shares of Expion360 Inc. XPON have declined 13.4% since the company reported earnings for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, underperforming the S&P 500 index’s 2.1% decline over the same period. Over the past month, the stock has fallen 28% compared with the S&P 500’s 3.6% gain, reflecting continued investor caution toward the battery storage ...