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Micron Earnings Due June 24 — AI Rally Faces Key $1 Trillion Memory Market Test

Micron has become the market's most closely watched AI infrastructure stock ahead of its June 24 earnings report. Investors are treating the results as a critical test of whether hyperscaler spending, AI server demand, and memory pricing remain strong enough to support elevated semiconductor valuations. Positive guidance could reinforce confidence across the AI supply chain, while any slowdown in demand expectations would likely ripple through chipmakers, cloud providers, and data-center infrastructure companies.

U.S.-Iran Interim Deal Reopens Strait of Hormuz — Oil Prices Fall to Pre-War Levels

A temporary agreement between the United States and Iran has reopened the Strait of Hormuz and sharply reduced geopolitical risk premiums embedded in crude oil prices. The development has eased concerns over global energy supply disruptions and improved investor sentiment across equities. Lower energy costs could support consumer spending and corporate margins, although uncertainty remains around whether the agreement will evolve into a lasting diplomatic framework.

QuantumScape Announces Honda Solid-State Battery Agreement — Shares Gain More Than 16%

QuantumScape attracted significant investor attention after announcing a multi-year research agreement with Honda focused on solid-state battery development. The partnership is viewed as a meaningful validation of the company's technology and commercialization roadmap. Investors are increasingly focused on next-generation battery technologies that could improve electric vehicle range, charging speed, and manufacturing efficiency, creating long-term opportunities across the automotive supply chain.

Intel Stock Soars 9% to Record $129.84 — Trump Says Apple Will Design and Build Chips With Intel in the US

Intel shares surged more than 9% in premarket trading to a record near $129.84 after President Trump said Apple has agreed to design and build chips with Intel inside the United States. Neither company has formally confirmed the arrangement, but reports point to Apple's M7 chip running on Intel's new 18A-P process for the MacBook Air and entry-level iPad Pro starting in late 2027. The news lands two days after Intel disclosed that 18A-P entered risk production, giving the stock a second catalyst in the same week.

Trump Signs Iran Peace Deal at Versailles — Oil Drops to $78.40 Brent as Strait of Hormuz Set to Reopen

President Trump signed an interim memorandum of understanding with Iran at the Palace of Versailles, reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting a U.S. naval blockade on Iranian ports. Brent crude fell more than 2% below $78 a barrel and WTI dropped near $74.69, while S&P 500 futures jumped 0.7% and Nasdaq futures rallied 1.1%, clawing back Wednesday's Fed-driven selloff. The 60-day deal requires Iran to dilute enriched uranium stockpiles in exchange for sanctions relief.

Nucor Guides Q2 2026 Adjusted EPS to $4.50-$4.60, Topping $4.27 Consensus — Reshoring Fuels Steel Profit Surge

Nucor guided second-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings per share to a range of $4.50 to $4.60, topping the Wall Street consensus of $4.27 by as much as 8%. The steelmaker pointed to higher realized selling prices across its steel mills segment and durable demand tied to domestic reshoring, data center construction, and infrastructure spending. Continued enforcement of anti-dumping and Section 232 tariffs has pushed imports' share of the U.S. finished steel market down to roughly 15% from over 22% a year earlier.

Jabil Posts $3.16 Core EPS in Q3 Fiscal 2026, Tops $3.10 Estimate — Raises FY26 Outlook on AI Infrastructure Surge

Jabil posted fiscal third-quarter 2026 core earnings of $3.16 per share on revenue of $8.8 billion, topping Wall Street estimates of roughly $3.10 per share and $8.61 billion. The contract manufacturer raised its fourth-quarter outlook to as much as $4.20 in core EPS, citing surging AI infrastructure demand alongside better-than-expected results in automotive and connected living. CEO Mike Dastoor said the company's diversified model continues to deliver margin expansion and strong free cash flow heading into fiscal 2027.

U.S. Retail Sales Rise 0.9% in May 2026, Nearly Double 0.5% Forecast — Consumer Resilience Tested Ahead of Fed Decision

U.S. retail sales rose 0.9% in May, nearly double the 0.5% increase economists had forecast, according to Commerce Department data released this morning. Retail trade sales climbed 1.0% from April and 7.5% from a year earlier, with nonstore retailers up 12.2% year-over-year. The stronger-than-expected print arrives hours before the Federal Reserve's policy decision, giving officials fresh evidence that consumer spending remains resilient even as inflation stays above target.

SpaceX Climbs 3.1% to $208 Today — Stock Extends Post-IPO Rally on $60B Anysphere Deal

SpaceX shares rose 3.1% to $208 in premarket trading today, extending the post-IPO rally that began when the company went public on June 12 in the largest listing in Nasdaq history. The move builds on Tuesday's announcement that SpaceX will acquire AI coding startup Cursor's parent, Anysphere, in a $60 billion all-stock deal. Analysts say the acquisition signals SpaceX's ambitions beyond rockets and into artificial intelligence, intensifying its rivalry with OpenAI and Anthropic.