Trump’s $1.5 trillion defense budget for 2027 includes the $185B Golden Dome shield, F-35 jets, and submarines—the largest increase since WWII.
Alphabet (GOOGL) introduces Flex & Priority Gemini API tiers with 50% discounts or premium reliability, giving developers flexible pricing options.
Plug Power (PLUG) stock surges 7% after securing a 275 MW electrolyzer FEED contract for Hy2gen Canada’s Courant project in Québec. Investment opportunity?
Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) stock climbed 20% after securing $124M in hyperscale orders, fueling analyst optimism for 110% revenue growth in 2026.
Southwest Airlines (LUV) stock fell 1.6% as jet fuel prices surge to 4-year highs. TD Cowen slashed price target from $56 to $46 amid Iran war concerns.
Cannabis stocks posted their best week of the year, surging 16% after the FDA announced it will ease enforcement of CBD rules starting in 2026.
Nvidia (NVDA) H100 GPU rental prices jump 40% to $2.35/hour. Blackwell sold out until 2026. China approval could add $25B revenue. Stock trades at discount.
BlackRock’s Larry Fink warns $150 oil could cause global recession. Exxon economist explains key recession signals amid Iran conflict and energy crisis.
Tesla (TSLA) stock plans 60+ Japan stores and Model Y L launch to challenge Mercedes for top import brand status amid slow EV adoption and hybrid preference.
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