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SpaceX's $86 Billion IPO Could Quietly Reshape Tesla's Autonomous Driving Future

SpaceX raised $86B in its IPO, and more than 90% of its $28.5T addressable market ties to AI — creating an indirect link to Tesla's autonomous driving ambitions.

Jun 20, 2026·4 min read

Banking Sector Lags S&P 500: A Closer Look at AMAL, VLY, and FIBK

U.S. bank stocks gained just 5.7% over six months vs. the S&P 500's 8.9%. Analysts break down diverging metrics at AMAL, VLY, and FIBK.

Axon Enterprise Stands Out Among Industrials as Lucid and Martin Marietta Raise Red Flags

Industrials sector outpaces S&P 500 by 11.6 points, but Axon shines while Lucid's -136% gross margin and MLM's declining sales raise concerns.

Pfizer Shares Slide 2.74% as CFO Dave Denton's August Departure Raises 2026 Guidance Concerns

Pfizer fell 2.74% to $25.21 on June 18 after announcing CFO Dave Denton's August departure, with trading volume running 85% above average amid 2026 guidance concerns.

Rigetti Computing (RGTI): Government Funding, Tripling Revenue, and a 63% Stock Decline From Its Peak

Rigetti Computing (RGTI) trades 63% below its October 2025 peak despite tripling Q1 revenue and securing up to $100M in U.S. government funding.

Three Software Stocks Struggling to Justify Their Valuations in 2026

Commerce, Health Catalyst, and Teradata are drawing scrutiny as weak ARR growth, shrinking margins, and sluggish billings raise questions about their valuations in 2026.

Sandisk's 5,655% Surge Puts $310B Market Cap at a Crossroads — What Comes Next?

Sandisk's stock is up 5,655% since its February 2025 spin-off, but with a $310B market cap and cyclical risks ahead, the path forward remains uncertain.

Fed's Hawkish Dot Plot Sends Snap, Pinterest, and Yelp Sliding as Rate Outlook Shifts

Snap fell 5.6%, Pinterest dropped 2.9%, and Yelp slid 4% after the Fed held rates steady but raised its year-end rate forecast, pressuring ad-driven platforms.

Carvana and Chewy Shares Slide After Fed Signals Potential Rate Hike Instead of Cut

Carvana fell 9.5% and Chewy dropped 4% after the Fed held rates at 3.5%–3.75% but signaled a potential hike, pressuring consumer credit-dependent online retailers.

Amazon vs. Alphabet: Breaking Down the AI Cloud Giants Heading Into 2026

Amazon and Alphabet both dominate AI and cloud, but Q1 2026 data reveals a widening gap in cloud growth rates, margins, and stock performance.

Jun 17, 2026·4 min read