Will Quantum Computing Stocks Soar in the Second Half? — Positive
QBTS The Motley Fool — June 22, 2025Quantum computing stocks skyrocketed in 2024, with names such as Quantum Computing and Rigetti Computing surging by more than 1,000%. Investors were eager to get in on what could become the next game-changing technology, and revenue growth as well as scientific progress from some of these quantum specialists boosted optimism.

Tesla officially launches robotaxis in Austin to a small group of users, charging a $4.20 flat fee per ride — Positive
TSLA Business Insider — June 22, 2025Tesla launched its first robotaxis to the public in Austin on Sunday after years of delays. A small group of users was invited to try the self-driving cars for a flat fee of $4.20.

Upgrades, Bullish Analyst Moves: Chart Patterns for NFLX, MDLZ, CAT — Positive
NFLX Schwab Network — June 22, 2025Netflix (NFLX) gets a price target hike to $1,500 at Wells Fargo. Rick Ducat and Kevin Green break down the technical perspective for the streaming giant, and what is behind the bullish target.

Lilly's once-weekly insulin efsitora alfa demonstrated A1C reduction and a safety profile consistent with daily insulin in multiple Phase 3 trials — Neutral
LLY PRNewsWire — June 22, 2025Results from the fixed-dose QWINT-1 study, along with the QWINT-3 and QWINT-4 studies, reinforce efsitora's potential to simplify insulin management with weekly dosing Lilly plans to submit efsitora for the treatment of adults with type 2 diabetes to global regulatory agencies by the end of this year INDIANAPOLIS , June 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) today announced detailed results from QWINT-1, QWINT-3, and QWINT-4 Phase 3 clinical trials evaluating the safety and efficacy of investigational once-weekly insulin efsitora alfa (efsitora) in adults with type 2 diabetes who used insulin for the first time, previously used …

U.S. calls on China to prevent Iran from closing Strait of Hormuz and disrupting global oil flows — Negative
BNO DBO GUSH IEO OIH OIL PXJ UCO USO XOP CNBC — June 22, 2025U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called on China to prevent Iran from blocking the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation for U.S. airstrikes. About 20% of the world's oil passes through the Strait of Hormuz.

S&P 500 Earnings Update: Q2 '25 Earnings Should Be OK; The Attention Turns To Q3 '25 Guidance — Neutral
IVV SPLG SPXL SPY SSO UPRO VOO Seeking Alpha — June 22, 2025Like Q1 earnings, which were pretty strong, the 2nd quarter 2025 could also be above average, but with the reciprocal tariffs set to expire July 8th, perhaps we are looking at another very cautious quarter of guidance for Q3 '25 earnings. In addition, Q2 '24 is facing slightly easier compares against Q2 '24 from last year. While the Q2 '25 and Q3 '25 expected S&P 500 EPS growth rate have been revised sharply lower, Q3 '25 EPS is still holding up slightly better.

Bank of New York Mellon approached Northern Trust to discuss potential merger, WSJ reports — Neutral
BK NTRS Reuters — June 22, 2025Bank of New York Mellon Corp approached Northern Trust last week to express interest in merging with its smaller rival, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday.

ROSEN, A HIGHLY RANKED LAW FIRM, Encourages Fortrea Holdings, Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action – FTRE — Neutral
FTRE GlobeNewsWire — June 22, 2025NEW YORK, June 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Fortrea Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: FTRE) between July 3, 2023 and February 28, 2025, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”), of the important August 1, 2025 lead plaintiff deadline.

FedEx (FDX) founder Fred Smith, who turned a small delivery company into a global shipping giant, died on Saturday, the company said. He was 80.

INVESTOR DEADLINE: Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP Announces that Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (RCAT) Investors with Substantial Losses Have Opportunity to Lead Investor Class Action Lawsuit — Neutral
RCAT GlobeNewsWire — June 22, 2025SAN DIEGO, June 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The law firm of Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP announces that purchasers or acquirers of Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: RCAT) securities between March 18, 2022 and January 15, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”), have until Tuesday, July 22, 2025 to seek appointment as lead plaintiff of the Red Cat class action lawsuit. Captioned Olsen v. Red Cat Holdings, Inc., No. 25-cv-05427 (D.N.J.), the Red Cat class action lawsuit charges Red Cat as well as certain of Red Cat's top current and former executives with violations of the Securities Exchange Act …

Musk says robotaxi to launch in Austin, Texas on Sunday afternoon — Positive
TSLA Reuters — June 22, 2025Tesla has started testing robotaxis with passengers in Austin, Texas, CEO Elon Musk said on Sunday, with customers paying a flat fee of $4.20, as the electric vehicle maker looks to roll out the much-anticipated service and gain a foothold in the self-driving technology race.

IBM has been one of the first tech companies to say it would lay off workers because of AI.

ROSEN, TOP-RANKED INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Organon & Co. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action – OGN — Neutral
OGN GlobeNewsWire — June 22, 2025NEW YORK, June 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Organon & Co. (NYSE: OGN) between October 31, 2024 and April 30, 2025, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”), of the important July 22, 2025 lead plaintiff deadline.

LSAF employs a multifactor strategy focusing on buybacks, free cash flow growth, and debt/asset ratio, resulting in a diversified portfolio. The fund offers solid value metrics without sacrificing growth, but lags behind a benchmark and single-factor ETFs in risk-adjusted performance. LSAF suffers from high volatility, deep drawdowns, and a high expense ratio and turnover among peers, diminishing its appeal for investors.

Better Cybersecurity Stock: CrowdStrike or SentinelOne? — Neutral
CRWD S The Motley Fool — June 22, 2025Artificial intelligence (AI) may have many benefits, but it's also making it easier for hackers, online criminals, and other digital malefactors to threaten businesses, and those threats are getting more potent. Keeping them at bay requires a lot of funds to be devoted to cybersecurity, making companies like CrowdStrike (CRWD -1.98%) and SentinelOne (S -1.31%) excellent investment opportunities.

ZEO Investors Have Opportunity to Join Zeo Energy Corp. Fraud Investigation with the Schall Law Firm — Neutral
ZEO Business Wire — June 22, 2025LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $ZEO--ZEO Investors Have Opportunity to Join Zeo Energy Corp. Fraud Investigation with the Schall Law Firm.

Bank of New York Mellon Approached Northern Trust to Discuss Potential Merger — Neutral
BK NTRS WSJ — June 22, 2025The firms' chief executives had at least one conversation.

QIPT Investors Have Opportunity to Join Quipt Home Medical Corp. Fraud Investigation with the Schall Law Firm — Neutral
QIPT Business Wire — June 22, 2025LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $QIPT--QIPT Investors Have Opportunity to Join Quipt Home Medical Corp. Fraud Investigation with the Schall Law Firm.
