Palantir Technologies PLTR shares extended their recent rally on Thursday after DA Davidson upgraded the software company to Buy, arguing that its role as an artificial intelligence orchestration platform is becoming increasingly valuable as enterprises seek flexibility in deploying AI models. The stock rose more than 4% in premarket trading, building on an 8% gain
AeroVironment Inc. (AVAV) shares rose 4% in premarket trading on Thursday after the US Department of War awarded the defense contractor a $500 million contract for counter-unmanned aerial systems. The Simi Valley, California-based company received a firm-fixed-price contract to procure commercial counter-unmanned aerial systems and counter small-unmanned aerial systems capabilities. According to the Department of
The US economy added just 57,000 jobs in June, well below economists’ expectations, in a sign that the labor market is losing momentum even as the unemployment rate unexpectedly declined a notch. Data released by the Labor Department on Thursday showed nonfarm payrolls increased by 57,000 in June, less than half the 115,000 jobs forecast
Bitget has published CEO Gracy Chen’s mid-year address, outlining the company’s long-term vision for a more connected financial system powered by tokenization, artificial intelligence, and universal market access. The leadership’s insights come as trading behavior continues to evolve beyond crypto alone. During the first half of 2026, the platform witnessed a shift: about 52% of
US stocks moved higher on Thursday after a weaker-than-expected June employment report tempered expectations for further Federal Reserve interest rate hikes, while investors continued to assess the outlook for inflation and economic growth. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 256 points, or 0.49%. The S&P 500 rose 0.39%, while Nasdaq Composite added 0.24%. The closely
Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has launched US stock options, giving users direct access to trade options on leading US-listed companies. This makes Bitget the only major crypto exchange currently offering US stock options alongside crypto and CFD markets covering gold, forex, commodities, and indices. Active features include long call and long put
Tesla (TSLA) reported second-quarter vehicle deliveries that comfortably exceeded Wall Street expectations on Thursday, signaling a significant rebound in demand as the electric-vehicle maker navigates an increasingly competitive global market. The company delivered 480,126 vehicles worldwide during the second quarter, according to a statement released Thursday. The result came in well above analyst expectations. FactSet
Fhenix has acquired Sunscreen, one of the earliest teams focused on fully homomorphic encryption (FHE) for Web3, as the company expands its privacy infrastructure for blockchain ecosystems. As part of the deal, Sunscreen founder Ravital Solomon has joined Fhenix to lead the company’s research efforts. The acquisition brings together expertise in TFHE, BFV, encrypted computation
Super Micro Computer Inc. (SMCI) sought to reassure customers and partners after four employees at its Taiwan unit were questioned as part of an investigation into the alleged illegal export of advanced AI servers containing Nvidia chips. The AI server maker issued an open letter on Wednesday stating that it is not a target of
Nvidia (NVDA) shares edged lower on Thursday, extending a recent pullback. The stock started the day in the green and even went on to reclaim the $200 mark, but fell shortly after. Shares of Nvidia fell about 1% in early trading after finishing Wednesday below the $200 level, a level it has struggled to hold