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Nvidia and Micron eased chip-sector anxieties, driving sharp gains in Japanese and South Korean stock markets, with AI stocks such as Kioxia, SK Hynix, and Samsung Electronics leading the rally.

TradingKey - On June 24 Eastern Time, following the release of Micron's (MU) Q3 FY2026 financial results during after-hours trading, the company's stock price surged over 13% at one point. As of press time, it remained up 13.96% at $1,194.19. During the period, Micron Technology's revenue increased by 345.72% year-on-year to $41.46 billion and rose by 73.75% quarter-on-quarter, substantially beating the market expectation of $35.84 billion. Although all four of its major business units surpassed growth expectations, the data center business recorded the most rapid growth, with revenue surging sevenfold compared to the same period last year. Micron Technology stated in a report that, in addition to its memory business, revenue from its data center solid-state drive (SSD) business also exceeded $5 billion.

• Blackstone shares declined following a major commercial real estate loan default in Chicago. • Investor concerns include fund-level liquidity, redemption pressures, and high artificial intelligence infrastructure debt. • Second-quarter revenue estimates failed to offset market anxiety regarding slow exit market activity.

• United Microelectronics stock rose due to semiconductor sector recovery and potential Intel collaboration rumors. • Strong monthly sales growth and planned wafer price increases support company valuation and margins. • Cash inflows from asset monetization and increased dividends have improved the firm's financial position.

• Declining spot gold prices and hawkish Federal Reserve policy pressured Newmont Corporation stock. • Reduced geopolitical risks and institutional liquidation triggered further selling in the precious metals sector. • Analysts lowered Newmont's price targets due to headwinds from a stronger U.S. dollar.

• Wolfe Research upgraded Target to Outperform, citing improved operations and effective leadership. • Target reported positive comparable sales growth, expanded margins, and increased earnings-per-share estimates. • Seasonal campaigns and dividend increases contributed to heightened investor confidence and price appreciation.

• Apollo restricted redemptions in its flagship retail private credit fund to five percent. • The SEC is investigating asset valuation practices and conflicts at alternative asset managers. • Legal investigations into fiduciary duty and recent insider selling have pressured share prices.

TradingKey - On June 24, Eastern Time, the resumption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz accelerated, but a strong wait-and-see sentiment prevailed in the market as Micron was set to release its earnings report after the close. The three major U.S. stock indexes diverged, with only the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising, while memory and chip stocks extended yesterday's losses. TradingKey - On June 24, Eastern Time, the resumption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz accelerated, but a strong wait-and-see sentiment prevailed in the market as Micron was set to release its earnings report after the close. The three major U.S. stock indexes diverged, with only the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising, while memory and chip stocks extended yesterday's losses. At the close, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.36% to 51,850.31 points; the Nasdaq Composite Index fell 0.43% to 25,476.64 points; the S&P 500 Index fell 0.10% to 7,358.33 points.

TradingKey - Following the recent departure of Google DeepMind Vice President John Jumper to Anthropic, Google's AI team has suffered another major blow to its core talent. According to media reports, two core Gemini researchers, Jonas Adler and Alexander Pritzel, are set to join Anthropic. Google's loss of top R&D talent in quick succession has triggered market concerns over its AI competitiveness. As of press time, Google (GOOGL) reversed its earlier gains to slide 1.16%, trading at $342.07.

• U.S. delivery channel revenue expanded by over thirty percent year-to-date. • Comparable store sales increased seven percent driven by four percent transaction growth. • Management raised fiscal year 2026 guidance following positive quarterly earnings results.

• DoorDash partnered with AutoParts.com to offer on-demand automotive parts delivery. • The company is expanding beyond food delivery into diverse retail and discount sectors. • Recent quarterly earnings exceeded expectations, supported by positive analyst outlooks and price targets.

• Lower oil prices and a travel sector rally drove Airbnb's significant stock appreciation. • Multiple financial institutions issued upgrades citing strong fundamentals and strategic long-term growth prospects. • Regulatory challenges in Chicago and security concerns created intraday volatility despite net gains.

• Jefferies reiterated a bullish rating and price target for MercadoLibre stock. • Revenue grew nearly 50% year-over-year despite recent earnings-per-share misses. • Analysts maintain an average price target of $2230.23 for the company.

• Meta Platforms' development of a prediction application creates new competition for Robinhood. • Robinhood's two-billion-dollar convertible note offering raised investor concerns regarding potential equity dilution. • Recent stock price gains triggered profit-taking amid high valuation metrics and sector concerns.

• The bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act stimulates demand for home improvement. • Lower U.S. Treasury yields and falling oil prices improved investor sentiment for Lowe's. • High mortgage rates drive homeowners toward remodeling, bolstering Lowe's renovation services demand.

• Pfizer’s lung cancer drug trial failed to meet its primary overall survival endpoint. • CFO Dave Denton is stepping down, creating uncertainty regarding strategic and cost-cutting initiatives. • Patent expirations for Eliquis and Ibrance threaten Pfizer's revenue growth through 2030.

• Segro rejected Prologis's sixteen billion dollar all-stock acquisition proposal. • Equity dilution concerns and potential bidding wars negatively impacted Prologis stock. • Higher interest rates increased borrowing costs and compressed REIT sector valuations.

• SanDisk shares declined due to global technology selloffs and investor profit-taking. • Analysts identified stretched valuation multiples following significant year-to-date stock price appreciation. • Management secured multiyear supply agreements to stabilize revenue amidst cyclical industry volatility.

• Palantir stock declined due to regulatory and political headwinds within European government contracts. • Increased scrutiny of UK public sector projects created uncertainty regarding revenue growth sustainability. • European nations are shifting toward domestic alternatives, threatening Palantir’s long-term international expansion plans.

• Marvell Technology shares declined following technical profit-taking after S&P 500 index inclusion. • High valuation multiples and significant insider liquidations are contributing to increased stock volatility. • Technical indicators currently signal neutral market conditions for the technology equipment company.