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<body><p>STORY: :: Kroger</p><p>Shares of U.S. grocer Kroger fell about 2% Wednesday morning after the company said it would buy regional supermarket chain Giant Eagle in a nearly $1.7 billion deal.</p><p>:: Archive</p><p>The move strengthens Kroger's presence in the Midwest and the Mid-Atlantic region amid intensifying competition.</p><p>The transaction is the first under CEO Greg Foran, and is also Kroger's first major acquisition since its $25 billion merger with Albertsons fell apart in 2024.</p><p>:: Archive</p><p>Family-owned Giant Eagle generates about $9 billion in annual sales. It operates nearly 200 supermarkets and about a dozen standalone pharmacies across parts of Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland and Indiana.</p><p>:: Kroger</p><p>Foran said the chain was a good strategic fit for Kroger, which has been battling intense competition from Walmart, Amazon and other grocers as still-elevated inflation has many consumers seeking cheaper essentials.</p><p>Kroger has previously said it plans to cut prices on thousands of items, funded partly by direct imports and better use of technology.</p><p>The Giant Eagle acquisition is expected to close in 2027.</p></body>
Technology stocks were trading higher in premarket trading Monday as the looked set to finally snap its five-day losing streak. Semiconductor companies, other artificial-intelligence stocks, and the Magnificent Seven were among those rebounding to start the week. Microsoft jumped 2% ahead of the open, while Amazon Alphabet Nvidia Meta and Tesla were all up around 1%.
Oil prices are tumbling now that the Strait of Hormuz is open, potentially averting a continued rise that could have led to broader, more persistent inflation. But as energy prices plunge, the Federal Reserve may have a new inflation hurdle: artificial intelligence.
Some Amazon customers eligible for money from a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission have just a little longer to submit a claim.
Saturna Capital Chief Investment Officer Scott Klimo joined Steve Darling from Proactive to discuss the Saturna Global Equity ETF, the principles of Shariah-compliant investing, and how the rapid growth of artificial intelligence is reshaping valuations and opportunities across global markets. Klimo explained that the actively managed ETF applies Islamic investment guidelines that exclude sectors such as conventional banking, insurance, gambling, tobacco, alcohol, and weapons. In addition to those sector screens, the strategy also emphasizes companies with low debt levels, a factor Klimo said can signal strong cash generation, disciplined capital allocation, and durable business models. The conversation also focused on the impact of AI on technology investing. Klimo noted that major technology companies such as Alphabet, Amazon, and Microsoft are evolving from traditionally asset-light businesses into far more capital-intensive operators as they commit massive sums to AI infrastructure, data centers, and compute capacity. Beyond the large-cap AI leaders, Klimo highlighted a broader group of companies benefiting from the AI buildout, including ASML, Taiwan Semiconductor, Samsung Electronics, and Japan’s Fujikura, all of which play important roles in chip manufacturing, semiconductor equipment, and data-center connectivity. The discussion also touched on the pharmaceutical sector, where Klimo sees long-term value despite recent market weakness. He said healthcare companies can provide portfolio balance and defensive characteristics, even as investors continue to weigh regulatory uncertainty and shifting sentiment toward the sector. Looking at the broader market backdrop, Klimo pointed to continued geopolitical uncertainty, inflation trends, and energy prices as important factors to monitor. At the same time, he said he remains generally constructive on the market outlook, supported by resilient corporate earnings and the long-term productivity gains expected from AI adoption. #invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews #SaturnaCapital #ShariahInvesting #ArtificialIntelligence #ETFInvesting #GlobalEquities #TechInvesting #AIInfrastructure #Semiconductors #HealthcareStocks #MarketOutlook
FedEx prepares to release earnings for its fiscal fourth quarter after Tuesday's market close, its first report after executing a momentous structural transformation. FedEx stock dropped near a buy point, and rival UPS also lost grund. The restructuring included spinning off FedEx Freight, its less-than-truckload business, earlier this month.
B-Stock sees excess inventory piling up in warehouses.
Tuesday's catalysts include flash PMIs, Richmond Fed data, ADP weekly employment, Treasury bill and 2-year note auctions, and May money supply.
<body><p>STORY: This week's Amazon Prime Day - which is actually a four-day shopping blitz - will be a litmus test for the spending power of American consumers, who have been squeezed by elevated inflation driven by high gas prices.</p><p>:: Amazon.com</p><p>With that in mind, what shoppers buy will be just as important as how much they spend.</p><p>This year, Amazon is featuring deals on groceries, household goods, travel and school items over carefree splurges on bigger-ticket items.</p><p>Or, as the CEO of small business lender Cardiff put it, quote, "People just don't have the cash right now. Prime Day isn't going to be about buying big TVs or fun stuff this year. It's for buying toilet paper and garbage bags on sale. Families are literally waiting for these discounts just to buy regular everyday things because their bank accounts are empty."</p><p>:: Amazon.com</p><p>The event, which kicks off Tuesday, was shifted to June from July for the first time in five years, in part to avoid competing with World Cup matches and the country's 250th birthday.</p><p>While rivals Walmart and Target have shadowed Prime Day for years, the overlap has turned it into a synchronized industry event, intensifying price competition.</p><p>Walmart's seven-day sale started Monday, while Target Circle Deal Days align exactly with Prime Day.</p><p>:: Amazon.com</p><p>But Amazon is expected to capture more than 60% of all U.S. online retail spending during the four-day Prime Day period, according to market research firm eMarketer.</p></body>
US futures were pointing higher at the start of the week as investors return from the Juneteenth holiday weekend, with technology stocks expected to lead gains despite lingering uncertainty over the Middle East and the prospect of further Federal Reserve tightening. Dow Jones futures were up...
Elevated inflation is forcing the central bank's hand.
Target has faced no shortage of challenges over the past few years. Like many retailers, the company has had to navigate shifting consumer spending habits, inflationary pressures, and a retail environment where shoppers have become more selective about where they spend their money. Plus, as Target ...
Investing.com -- Investors are closely watching Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh’s first FOMC meeting and the outlook for crypto legislation in Congress, according to Wolfe Research.
<body><p>STORY: From SpaceX's colossal climb up the market...to Pizza Hut's price tag</p><p>This is the week in numbers.</p><p>:: The Week In Numbers</p><p>:: $2.52 trln</p><p>$2.52 trillion was the market cap given to SpaceX as shares of the rocket maker soared this week.</p><p>Elon Musk's company's value catapulted past Amazon's and briefly above Microsoft's.</p><p>Towards the end of the week though, shares dropped more than 6%...</p><p>as the post-IPO frenzy that briefly placed Elon Musk's rockets-to-AI firm...</p><p>among the world's top five most valuable companies, appeared to fizzle out.</p><p>:: 30%</p><p>30% is how much Allbirds shares soared by after the former footwear company changed its name to Smartbird.</p><p>The move cemented its months-long transformation from shoemaker to AI infrastructure firm, shifting its focus to offer cloud computing capacity.</p><p>The company also appointed former Amazon executive Nadia Carlsten as its new CEO. </p><p>:: 7%</p><p>More than 7% is the hit BMW's shares took after the German automaker issued a profit warning.</p><p>The premium carmaker blamed ongoing weakness in the world's largest auto market China, and the impact of the Iran war on prices and customer sentiment.</p><p>Analysts said the outlook cut was significantly larger than expected.</p><p>BMW shares dipped to their lowest level since 2020.</p><p>:: $22 bln </p><p>$22 billion is the amount media giant Fox is spending on buying streaming platform Roku.</p><p>The deal gives the parent company of Fox News access to Roku's more than 100 million households.</p><p>Potentially helping the legacy cable and broadcast company better compete for eyeballs, target its ads and reduce reliance on traditional distribution. </p><p>:: $2.7 bln</p><p>$2.7 billion is the price tag Yum brands set for Pizza Hut as the fast-food business struggles with stiff competition and cautious consumer spending.</p><p>Rising inflation and higher commodity costs have weighed on U.S. pizza chains facing weak demand.</p><p>Growing use of weight-loss drugs is nudging consumers toward healthier options.</p></body>
SpaceX (NASDAQ:SPCX) stock is down 8% on Thursday, June 18, sliding to $176 a day after the Federal Reserve’s latest policy decision. The pullback broke a three-day winning streak, the first losing session since the company’s IPO on June 12. SPCX stock touched a session high of $188.40 and then dropped quickly. That volatility, following ... SpaceX Drops 8% as the Post-IPO Cooldown Deepens: Profit-Taking or Fading Hype?
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Wednesday closed down -1.21%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.98%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.99%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) fell -1.19%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...
US stocks (^DJI, ^IXIC, ^GSPC) ended Wednesday's session in negative territory after Federal Reserve officials unanimously voted to hold interest rates at their June FOMC meeting today, while also forecasting at least one possible rate hike ahead. Yahoo Finance Markets and Data Editor Jared Blikre breaks down the trading day's market reactions to the Fed's big decision. This was Kevin Warsh's first FOMC meeting he presided over as the new chairman of the Fed.
Stock Market Today: The Dow Jones index wavered Wednesday ahead of the Fed's decision and Fed Chair Warsh's comments. SpaceX stock rallied.
Amazon.com (AMZN) is facing a potential lawsuit from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission over allegati
The FTC has drafted a potential complaint against Amazon as part of an ongoing investigation, Bloomberg reported, with multiple state attorneys general also involved alongside the federal regulator. The agency may resolve the matter, either through a formal lawsuit or a negotiated settlement, as soon as this summer. Any final action would require a vote from the FTC's two Republican commissioners, Chairman Andrew Ferguson and Commissioner Mark Meador.
Amazon.com may face a U.S. Federal Trade Commission lawsuit that could result in civil penalties, following allegations that the e-commerce giant misled advertisers, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday. The FTC has a possible complaint against Amazon as part of an ongoing probe, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter. The agency has been investigating whether Amazon and Alphabet's Google misled advertisers that place ads on their websites, Reuters reported last year.
Management has gone quiet on the geopolitical cost pressures that once dominated its calls, but the new, unquantified component headwind they're flagging instead could pose a more direct threat to record profits.
Caterpillar announced an 8% dividend hike after Wednesday's close, extending its streak of dividend increases to 32 years. CAT stock led Dow Jones Industrial Average winners early Thursday, rebounding from a key support level after suffering its sharpest loss since April 3, 2025, the day after President Donald Trump unveiled "Liberation Day" tariffs. Caterpillar is among 69 members of the S&P 500 that have increased dividends every year for the last 25 years.
