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• CMS proposed drug price negotiations impact Merck's future revenue. • Pipeline setbacks in oncology trials raise growth concerns. • Ex-dividend date also contributed to share price dip.

• Shell shares declined due to falling oil prices and company actions. • Crude oil prices dropped amid potential Iran-US peace deal and Strait of Hormuz opening. • Shell paused its $3 billion share buyback program due to acquisition requirements.

• Dell's Q1 fiscal 2027 results exceeded expectations, driven by AI servers. • Raised guidance projects $60 billion in AI server revenue for fiscal 2027. • Analysts upgraded Dell, citing strong AI demand and favorable macroeconomics.

• Texas Instruments stock rose on analyst upgrade and price target increase. • Company launched new EV battery monitor, boosting EV and energy storage focus. • Strong Q1 results and optimistic guidance, driven by data centers and AI.

• Ferguson plc surpassed Q1 2026 earnings expectations, driving stock price. • Company reaffirmed full-year 2026 guidance with low to mid-single-digit sales growth. • Analysts upgraded ratings and increased price targets, indicating confidence.

• GEV stock shows positive performance driven by strong financial results. • Surging demand for electricity, especially from AI data centers, fuels growth. • Analyst sentiment is positive, with a consensus "Moderate Buy" rating.

• Marvell joins S&P 500 Index June 22, 2026. • Dan Durn appointed CFO; financial outlook reaffirmed. • AI and data center strength drives positive analyst sentiment.

Tradingkey - Recently, U.S. Commerce Secretary Lutnick sent a letter to Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, placing the company’s two most advanced AI models, Fable 5 and Mythos 5, under export controls. According to the latest reports, Anthropic executives will visit the U.S. Department of Commerce this Monday for special consultations with Trump administration officials. The company’s core technical team has already arrived in Washington to address specific security issues. The direct catalyst for the ban was the official discovery of a “jailbreak” vulnerability in the newly released Fable 5 that could bypass safety mechanisms. As an iterative version of the Mythos series, Anthropic had previously restricted Fable 5 from performing cybersecurity-related tasks on its own initiative.

• GE stock rose amid operational execution and strategic advancements. • GE Aerospace secured major contracts and expanded space sector involvement. • Positive GE Vernova developments also contributed to market enthusiasm.

• NVIDIA's AI and data center strength drives stock performance. • Analysts maintain "Strong Buy" ratings with elevated price targets. • Expansion into CPUs and networking are new growth catalysts.

• Chevron stock fell due to declining crude oil prices. • Peace deal prospects increased anticipated global oil supply. • Broader markets rallied on potential inflation easing from lower oil.

• Palantir's stock rose due to strong Q1 results and raised revenue guidance. • New contracts, partnerships, and AIP demand are driving growth. • Volatility persists due to valuation concerns and regulatory scrutiny.

• SanDisk stock rose 6.49% on geopolitical optimism and industry tailwinds. • AI demand and positive analyst sentiment support SanDisk's potential gains. • Technical indicators suggest a buy signal with high media attention.

Tradingkey - On June 15, both major crude oil futures benchmarks came under pressure following a preliminary ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran, which raised expectations for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. As of publication, Brent crude futures fell 5.29% to $82.71, while WTI crude futures dropped 5.43% to $78.82, hitting their lowest levels since March. Notably, free passage through the Strait of Hormuz is not permanent. According to Fars News Agency, citing sources familiar with the matter, the interim agreement provides for only a 60-day free passage period. After the period expires, Iran will levy fees on passing merchant vessels covering security, navigation services, environmental protection, and insurance.

• Crude oil price decline impacts Exxon Mobil's revenue. • Weakening global economy and high interest rates pose challenges. • Stock valuation and insider selling may reduce investor confidence.

• Bank of America upgraded Intel stock to "Buy" with a higher price target. • Intel unveiled new AI innovations and secured a Google order for foundry services. • Positive semiconductor industry growth and favorable macroeconomic conditions benefit Intel.

• Lam Research beat Q3 2026 expectations; guided higher for Q4. • Wafer-fab equipment market forecast raised to $140 billion. • Analysts show bullishness with price target increases and buy ratings.

• Arm's AI infrastructure role and analyst upgrades drive stock. • Record Q4 earnings and CEO's chip sales target boost confidence. • Valuation, FTC probe, and supply chain concerns create volatility.

• Oracle reported record revenues, exceeding market expectations. • AI-driven backlog surged to $638 billion, with $75 billion for AI contracts. • Oracle reaffirms $90 billion revenue target and raises EPS guidance.

Tradingkey - On June 15, during the early US trading session, the three major indices rallied across the board. The Nasdaq Composite led the gains, while the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index, considered a bellwether for tech stocks, surged over 4% at one point, approaching a new all-time high. As of press time, the Nasdaq Composite rose 1.07% to 51,750.53; the S&P 500 rose 1.49% to 7,542.2; and the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 2.34% to 26,494.17.