Key Points

• D-Wave Quantum and other quantum-computing stocks saw big gains Thursday even though there wasn't much business-specific news.

• Bullish momentum for the broader market helped push the stock higher, and news that Denmark wants to host the world's most powerful quantum computer boosted valuations in the category.

• D-Wave Quantum is a risky, highly speculative stock, but it could have a space in the portfolios of growth-focused investors.

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D-Wave Quantum (NYSE: QBTS) stock recorded another day of explosive gains in Thursday's trading. The quantum-computing company's share price climbed 13.7% in the daily session amid the backdrop of a 0.5% gain for the S&P 500 and a 0.7% gain for the Nasdaq Composite. The stock had been up as much as 15.5% earlier in trading.

D-Wave Quantum stock continued to surge higher despite little in the way of business-specific news for the company. News that Denmark has aspirations to host the world's most powerful quantum computer pointed to the potential for a big increase in state-level support for the industry, but it was otherwise a relatively slow news day for quantum stocks. That didn't stop companies in the space from seeing big valuation gains, and expectations that the Federal Reserve will issue multiple interest rate cuts helped support share price expansions.

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Is D-Wave Quantum stock a buy right now?

Charting the progression of the quantum computing space involves an incredibly high degree of guesswork. Even if it's taken as a baseline assumption that the tech category will continue to see major breakthroughs that pave the way for much wider commercial adoption, determining which companies in the space will wind up being winners involves a huge amount of speculation.

D-Wave is staking a specialized, forefront position in the category and could go on to see massive valuation gains if its quantum-computing machines deliver on their promise and prove to have substantial real-world applications. The company launched its Advantage2 system in May, and its next quarterly report should provide some insight into what demand looks like for the machines. While D-Wave stock looks risky on the heels of its recent valuation run up, it could be a worthwhile portfolio addition for investors who are making exposure to the quantum computing space a key strategic priority.

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• BigBear.ai stock booked another day of big gains in Thursday's trading.

• The double-digit rally occurred despite no major positive news for the business.

• BigBear.ai stock has surged as interest in defense AI plays has soared, but the company has a lot of proving to do.

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BigBear.ai (NYSE: BBAI) stock saw another day of explosive gains Thursday despite no major business-specific catalysts for the company. Its share price rose 15.2% in the daily session and had been up as much as 17.7% earlier in the day's trading. The S&P 500 closed out the day up 0.5%, and the Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.7% in the session.

With investors betting that macroeconomic and political dynamics will continue to lift the broader market, today was an especially strong day of trading for growth-dependent and otherwise speculative tech stocks. BigBear.ai stock recorded another day of double-digit gains despite no fresh news hitting the scene -- although the stock may have gotten a boost from Palantir climbing to a new valuation high. BigBear.ai stock has frequently seen gains in conjunction with rallies for Palantir this year, but it's not clear that performance between the two companies is necessarily correlated.

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Is BigBear.ai stock a buy right now?

After today's gains, BigBear.ai now has a market capitalization of roughly $2.4 billion and trades at approximately 14.2 times this year's expected sales. While that price-to-sales ratio may look relatively small compared to some other companies in the AI software and services space, BigBear.ai's relatively weak margins and midpoint target for sales growth of roughly 7.5% this year suggest that the stock may be too risky to buy right now.

BigBear.ai stock has surged roughly 230% over the last three months despite little in the way of substantive developments on the business front to support the valuation. The company has seen a massive valuation run-up as investors have piled into AI software and service providers with exposure to the defense industry, but BigBear.ai's valuation gains appear to be broadly disconnected from material business developments for the company in recent months.

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• Archer Aviation stock saw double-digit gains in Thursday's trading amid bullish momentum for the broader market.

• Speculative growth stocks saw especially strong gains today, and Archer continued to get a boost from some favorable indicators in the eVTOL space.

• Archer Aviation stock probably isn't a good fit for investors without high risk tolerance, but the company could be in the early stages of a big long-term growth story.

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Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) stock posted big gains in Thursday's trading. The company's share price climbed 10.8% in the daily session. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 index was up 0.5%, and the Nasdaq Composite was up 0.7%.

Archer Aviation is gaining ground today thanks to bullish momentum for the broader market and especially strong valuation tailwinds for speculative tech stocks. While there isn't any fresh business-specific news for the company, its stock appears to be getting a boost from recent news that Joby Aviation will be significantly expanding production for its electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. Archer's valuation has also continued to benefit from expectations that the Federal Reserve will serve up multiple interest rate cuts this year.

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Is Archer Aviation stock a buy right now?

Archer Aviation now has a market capitalization of roughly $7.4 billion despite the business being expected to post relatively little revenue this year. The company is trading at roughly 581 times its expected revenue for this year. The business's sales could scale rapidly further out, but there's still a huge amount of speculation involved in charting its trajectory.

Archer Aviation is a high-risk, high-reward stock. While the company has recently seen some big valuation gains in conjunction with favorable developments on macroeconomic fronts and indications that the eVTOL industry could be poised to take off, investors must move forward with the understanding that the company's stock could see big downside volatility if economic and industry-specific backdrops take a turn for the worse.

Archer has seen a big valuation outlook, but its performance outlook remains heavily speculative. In addition to its growth opportunities in the commercial air-taxi space, Archer also has expansion potential in the defense industry. Wins on these fronts could power more big gains for the stock, but the company probably isn't a good fit for investors without a high tolerance for risk.

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• Dogecoin is rising today as investors continue to bet that the crypto bull market has legs.

• Major new crypto legislation is expected to be voted on by the House of Representatives today.

• A company recently announced that it had raised $500 million to invest in Dogecoin.

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Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) is continuing to move higher in Thursday's trading. The meme coin's token price was up 3.1% over the past 24 hours as of 3 p.m. ET. Meanwhile, Bitcoin was up 0.1% over the stretch, and Ethereum's token price had risen 2.9%.

Dogecoin's valuation is rising today as the "Crypto Week" legislative sessions held by the House of Representatives have shined a spotlight on the industry and helped support bullish momentum. The cryptocurrency may also be getting a boost from news that a company is making the token central to its crypto treasury strategy.

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Dogecoin rises as "Crypto Week" spotlights the cryptocurrency industry

The House of Representatives recently moved to advance votes for three new bills that would create new regulations and guidelines for the crypto industry. The votes are expected to take place today and could wind up opening the doors for continued bullish momentum for Dogecoin and other cryptocurrencies. Despite some recent data showing that inflation was higher than expected in June, crypto investors have also continued to bet that the Federal Reserve will reduce the benchmark rate multiple times this year.

Could Dogecoin be on the verge of powerful new catalysts?

Bit Origin announced today that it raised $500 million in funding that will be used to build a Dogecoin treasury. The news marks one of the first times that Dogecoin has been made central to company's investing strategies.

MicroStrategy, which is now doing business as Strategy, effectively pioneered the growth approach of making Bitcoin central to its operations and growth strategy. By issuing new shares and pursuing other avenues to raise funding, Strategy gave itself capital that could then be used to purchase Bitcoin. The move was a bet that Bitcoin's share price would rise significantly over time, and it's paid off in a big way for Strategy. While it remains to be seen if Dogecoin will attract large interest from other companies seeking to carry out the crypto treasury game plan, it could wind up being a significant bullish valuation catalyst for the token.

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• XRP's token price has continued to move higher in conjunction with "Crypto Week" and bullish momentum for the broader market.

• Investors are betting that political support for the crypto industry could pave the way for big valuation gains.

• The Federal Reserve's decisions on interest rate policy will be a big catalyst for XRP and other tokens this month.

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XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) is making big gains again in Thursday's trading. The cryptocurrency was up 8.8% over the previous 24 hours of trading as of 2:30 p.m. ET. Meanwhile, Bitcoin was up 0.4% over the past day of trading, and Ethereum was up 2.7%.

XRP's token price has continued to roar higher in conjunction with the U.S. House of Representatives' "Crypto Week" initiative and bullish momentum for the broader crypto market. The cryptocurrency is now up 46% over the last three months.

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XRP rises as crypto market sees strong bullish momentum

Members of the U.S. House of Representatives are debating new cryptocurrency legislation this week, and the focus on the crypto industry has helped push valuations across the space higher. The House voted to advance three new bills that would establish new regulations and guidelines for the crypto industry, and investors are hoping that clearly defined regulatory frameworks could remove some of the barriers to wider adoption for cryptocurrencies.

XRP is also getting a boost from Bitcoin's rally. The market-leading cryptocurrency has hit new valuation records this week, and some investors are betting that political and macroeconomic conditions are falling into place to support a bigger rally for the token and the broader crypto market.

What's next for XRP?

XRP's token price is nearing a record high, and its market capitalization could soon climb above the $200 million mark for the first time in the token's history. While some recent economic data has raised concerns about whether the Federal Reserve will announce a cut for interest rates at its meeting at the end of this month, investors are still broadly betting that the central bank's Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) will issue multiple cuts to the benchmark rate this year. The potential for interest rates to move significantly lower has been central to bullish momentum for cryptocurrencies and other speculative investments recently.

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Key Points

• BigBear.ai stock is surging Thursday amid a day of bullish momentum for the broader market.

• While there haven't been any major new developments for the company, investors are continuing to bet on defense artificial intelligence (AI) stocks.

• BigBear.ai's share price has now risen more than 220% over the last three months,

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BigBear.ai (NYSE: BBAI) stock is roaring higher again in Thursday's trading. The company's share price was up 13.6% as of 2 p.m. ET amid a 0.5% jump for the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) and a 0.7% jump for the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC). The stock had been up as much as 17.4% earlier in the session.

While there doesn't appear to be any fresh business-specific news for BigBear.ai today, its valuation is getting a big boost in conjunction with bullish momentum for the broader market. Palantir stock hitting a new record high today may also be giving the smaller defense tech player's share price a lift as well.

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BigBear.ai stock sees another day of big gains despite no major news

The stock market is rising today as investors digest the latest rounds of economic data and react to recent corporate earnings reports. There's no major news for BigBear.ai today, but that isn't stopping its stock from posting double-digit gains.

Investors are looking to artificial intelligence (AI) and software companies with exposure to the defense industry as growth stocks that can continue to thrive in the face of geopolitical volatility. Palantir has been the poster child for the defense AI trade, and BigBear.ai has sometimes seen significant valuation moves in conjunction with news for Palantir or pricing shifts for its stock.

What's next for BigBear.ai?

BigBear.ai stock has seen a massive valuation run-up over the last couple of months on relatively little news. On the heels of its latest rally, BigBear.ai now has a market capitalization of roughly $2.4 billion and is valued at approximately 14 times this year's expected sales. While it's possible that the stock will continue to soar if the company announces major new contract wins, there's a risk that the company's recent gains are out of sync with the business's fundamentals and outlook.

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• Lucid stock is rocketing higher today following news that the company has partnered with Uber for its robotaxi program.

• The EV specialist signed a six-year deal to provider Uber with vehicles, and Uber also invested $300 million in Lucid.

• Lucid stock remains a high-risk, high-reward play, but its prospects look significantly better following its deal with Uber.

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Lucid Group (NASDAQ: LCID) stock is soaring today after the company announced a major new deal in the robotaxi space. The company's share price was up 40.2% as of 1:30 p.m. ET amid the backdrop of a 0.4% gain for the S&P 500 and a 0.7% jump for the Nasdaq Composite.

Uber Technologies announced today that it has selected Lucid as a key vehicle provider for its robotaxi initiatives. The ride-hailing company will be purchasing the vehicles from Lucid and operating them using autonomous-vehicle software from Nuro. As part of the deal, Uber has also purchased a $300 million stake in Lucid.

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Is Lucid stock a buy right now?

Lucid's long-term success still hinges on scaling its vehicle production and delivery numbers to the point where it sees enough benefits from economies of scale to generate positive margins on each electric vehicle (EV) it sells. Uber expects to roll out 20,000 or more Lucid vehicles with its robotaxi software over the next six years.

Uber's Lucid robotaxis are slated to launch next year in an unnamed major U.S. city. The deal with Uber is likely to be a substantial positive demand catalyst for Lucid. In conjunction with the news, the EV specialist submitted a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) stating that it plans to move forward with a 1-for-10 reverse stock split.

While the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund (PIF) remains Lucid's largest shareholder and will likely continue to bankroll the business and provide it with operating capital as it posts large losses in the quest to scale its operations, it's encouraging to see Uber come on board as a major investor and partner. Despite the big valuation pop for the stock already seen in today's trading, the deal with Uber looks like a substantial buy signal for Lucid stock if you were already considering an investment in the company.

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Key Points

• Wolfspeed stock jumped in a daily session that saw big positive momentum for semiconductor stocks.

• The silicon-carbide specialist's volatile stock may have gotten a boost from some big news regarding Nvidia, but its outlook is risky for investors.

• Wolfspeed is going through a bankruptcy and restructuring process, and investors should be very careful with the stock right now.

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Wolfspeed (NYSE: WOLF) stock posted substantial gains in Tuesday's trading. There wasn't any new, business-specific news pushing the silicon-carbide specialist's valuation higher, but its share price gained 8.4% today thanks to speculative momentum, chip industry news, and investors gambling on the company's bankruptcy proceedings. The stock had been up as much as 22.9% early in the day's trading.

Wolfspeed announced at the end of June that it had submitted filings for restructuring under a Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Despite a very risky outlook for the company's stock, its share price is up 273% since its bankruptcy announcement.

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Is Wolfspeed stock a buy?

Wolfspeed stock has been incredibly volatile in recent trading, and it's been prone to large moves on little or no business-specific news. Tech stocks saw bullish momentum today after Nvidia announced that it had received assurances that the U.S. government would greenlight licensing approval needed to sell the company's H20 processors in China. Gains for Nvidia and other AI chip stocks following news about licensing approval for the H20 processors don't suggest any meaningful shift in Wolfspeed's prospects as an investment.

Wolfspeed is a company that's in the early stages of moving through bankruptcy proceedings. Companies that are starting bankruptcy procedures can sometimes see huge valuation moves even in the absence of relevant developments, but the likely outcome is generally unfavorable for investors trying to make ultra-short-term plays at this stage.

Wolfspeed's bankruptcy and restructuring makes it likely that the stock will be delisted from the New York Stock Exchange, and investors who hold on to shares through the restructuring process will receive only between 3% and 5% of the value of the new company. With these risks in mind, Wolfspeed stock is too shaky to be a good investment right now.

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• AMD stock is soaring following news that Nvidia will receive licensing approval to sell its H20 processors in China.

• Export approvals for Nvidia's H20 suggest that AMD's own AI processors for the Chinese market could receive the necessary licenses.

• AMD's being able to sell advanced AI processors to China could create multiple wins for investors.

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Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) stock is getting a big boost today thanks to major news for its most important competitor. The semiconductor specialist's share price was up 7.2% as of 11 a.m. ET. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 index was flat on the day, and the Nasdaq Composite index was up 0.6%. The stock had been up as much as 8.5% earlier in trading.

Semiconductor investors are shrugging off news that inflation actually came in higher than expected in June and focusing on a big win for Nvidia. The artificial intelligence (AI) leader has secured permission to sell its H20 processor and other hardware in China, and the development could also be good news for AMD.

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AMD stock rises as Nvidia scores big win

Nvidia said today that it has received assurances from the U.S. government that it will be granted export licenses to sell its H20 processors and other AI-related hardware to China. The news comes after new restrictions were implemented in April that prevented the company's H20 hardware from being sold into the Chinese market without a license.

At the time it seemed very unlikely that the export licenses would be granted, but the Trump administration appears to be making a significant reversal on the issue. The decision to allow Nvidia's H20 processor to be sold to Chinese customers comes after a recent meeting between President Trump and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, and it looks to be a major development in wider trade negotiations between the U.S. and China. With Nvidia's H20 processor seemingly on track to receive the necessary export licensing, there's a good chance that AMD's specialized AI processors for the Chinese market will also be given export approval.

What's next for AMD?

Approval to sell its specialized processors in China would be a major positive development for AMD stock. In addition to opening up substantial revenue streams for the company for the batch of AI processors it has already designed to meet specific requirements for export to the Chinese market, easing export restrictions would also seemingly reduce the risk that the sale of lower-end hardware could also be restricted.

While there's still significant risk on the geopolitical front, allowing the sale of capable AI processors to China suggests the potential for a significant improvement in U.S. trade relations. If so, AMD stock could continue to see bullish business-specific catalysts in addition to valuation tailwinds for the broader market.

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Key Points

• Nvidia stock is jumping today following announcements that the Trump administration will allow the company's H20 processor and other hardware to be sold in China.

• The approval of the export licenses for the company's AI hardware is an unexpected development -- and a big win for CEO Jensen Huang.

• The news suggests that some of the biggest risk factors surrounding Nvidia stock may be lessening.

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Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) stock is jumping in Tuesday's trading following some big news for the company. The artificial intelligence (AI) leader's share price was up 3.5% as of 10:15 a.m. ET and had been up as much as 5% at the start of the session.

Nvidia's valuation is bounding to a new record high today following announcements that the Trump administration will allow the company to ship its H20 processors to China. The company also said that it has designed a separate, less powerful processor that meets all current regulatory requirements for sale in the country.

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Being able to sell its processors in the Chinese market is a significant win for Nvidia, and CEO Jensen Huang's ability to secure the necessary export license after meeting with President Trump underscores just how influential the tech leader and his company are right now. With today's gains, the company now has a market capitalization of roughly $4.14 trillion and continues to stand as the world's most valuable business.

Is Nvidia stock a buy right now?

Nvidia has undisputed leadership in the AI processor market, and the company looks poised to continue benefiting from long-term demand tailwinds connected to the rise of artificial intelligence. With the Trump administration giving the go-ahead for the the AI leader's H20 processors and other hardware to be sold into the Chinese market, there are indications that one of the biggest risk factors facing the company may be lessening.

Artificial intelligence is central to the geopolitical tensions and competition between the U.S. and China, and Nvidia's advanced processors occupy a central role in the battle for AI supremacy. While geopolitical dynamics between the two countries continue to be a major risk factor for Nvidia, the same is true for most stocks on the market -- albeit to a lesser extent in some cases.

With signs that access to Nvidia's processors is being used as a bargaining chip as part of larger trade negotiations between the two countries, conditions for Nvidia stock appear to be improving on multiple fronts. The stock still comes with significant risk, but its leadership in the AI processor market remains undeniable, and some geopolitical and macroeconomic conditions appear to be aligning to support a continued rally.

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TMC The Metals Company (NASDAQ: TMC) stock closed out this week's trading in the green despite some sell-offs in the latter half of the stretch. The company's share price ended the period up 3.8% amid a 3.4% rally for the S&P 500 index.

Following explosive gains in the previous week's session driven by news that Korea Zinc was making a major investment in the company, bullish market momentum helped push TMC stock even higher. Positive coverage from an analyst also gave the stock a big lift, and its share price is now up 44% over the last month.

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Market momentum helps lift TMC stock

Investors were feeling bullish this week as macroeconomic and geopolitical dynamics combined to suggest that the market could be poised to run significantly higher. Comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell seemed to reinforce comments from other officials at the central banking authority suggesting that an interest rate cut at next month's meeting is a real possibility. Adding another bullish catalyst, a ceasefire between Israel and Iran was announced on Monday and has mostly held through the week despite minor instances of continued military activity at the outset.

Wedbush turns bullish on TMC

On Wednesday, Wedbush published new coverage on TMC -- raising its rating on the stock from neutral to outperform. The investment firm also increased its one-year price target on the stock from $6 per share to $11 per share. The coverage spurred a big run-up for the stock in the day's trading, but the new price target still suggests additional upside of roughly 61.5% as of this writing.

Amid tense geopolitical relations with China, the U.S. is moving to ramp up its domestic mineral production capabilities. While TMC still needs to clear some key regulatory hurdles and has a speculative outlook, conditions seem to be moving in a favorable direction for the company.

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Rocket Lab (NASDAQ: RKLB) stock soared this week thanks to a combination of bullish catalysts. The space-tech company's share price climbed 17.8% from the previous Friday's market close in a stretch that saw the S&P 500 index rise 3.4% and set a new record high.

Strong bullish momentum shaped the broader market this week as the new ceasefire between Israel and Iran lessened geopolitical volatility and investors bet that the Federal Reserve is poised to take a more dovish stance on interest rates. Rocket Lab stock also got a boost from new rocket launches and rising excitement surrounding defense applications within the space industry.

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Rocket Lab stock surges on European Space Agency deal

In addition to the bullish backdrop for the broader market, some major business-specific news pushed Rocket Lab's valuation higher this week. As with the S&P 500, the company's stock hit a new record in this week's trading.

Rocket Lab announced on Wednesday that it won a new contract with the European Space Agency (ESA) for two satellite launches. The first of the launches could take place as early as December, and the ESA said that it had selected Rocket Lab for the missions because rapid turnaround time for the initiatives was a key priority.

Rocket Lab hits new Electron rocket milestones

Rocket Lab published a press release on Thursday announcing that it had successfully completed the launch of its 67th Electron rocket, which carried four satellites into low-Earth orbit for HawkEye 360 -- a provider of geospatial analytics. The company followed it up with the 68th successful Electron launch on Saturday, marking its fastest-ever turnaround between launches.

The space-tech specialist now has a market capitalization of roughly $16.3 billion and is valued at approximately 28.5 times this year's expected sales. While the company's growth-dependent valuation creates potential for downside volatility, the business does appear to be scoring some big wins and is scaling rapidly.

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Micron (NASDAQ: MU) stock rose in Tuesday's trading. The memory technologies company's share price climbed 4.7% in the daily session. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) gained 1.1%, and the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) climbed 1.4%.

Micron's valuation got a boost today as macroeconomic and geopolitical developments pointed to a more favorable backdrop for investors. Excitement surrounding the company's quarterly report tomorrow may have also factored into the valuation move.

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Micron stock rises on more favorable macroeconomic and geopolitical outlook

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said today that the central bank would continue to monitor tariff and inflation dynamics before committing to cutting interest rates, but he also left the door open for a rate reduction next month. Along with other recent comment from Fed officials, Powell's statements today bolstered investor hopes for a rate cut next month and helped send the broader market higher.

Investors were also relieved to see the announcement of a ceasefire in the war between Israel and Iran. In addition to being a potential source of outcomes that could drive inflation higher, investors have shown signs of concern that military actions between the two countries could spiral into a much wider conflict that would destabilize markets. With a ceasefire now in place, Micron and other stock stocks received valuation boosts as buyers became less risk-averse.

What's next for Micron?

After market close tomorrow, Micron will publish results for the third quarter of its current fiscal year, which concluded May 30. The average Wall Street analyst estimate calls for the business to report non-GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) adjusted earnings per share of $1.61 on sales of $8.85 billion. With the last update from Micron, the company guided for adjusted earnings per share to be between $1.47 and $1.67, and for sales to be between $8.6 billion and $9 billion.

While the company is expected to see relatively soft sales for its NAND memory chips, analysts are expecting strong performance for high-bandwidth-memory (HBM) and other DRAM solutions. With AI-focused HBM products potentially making up a bigger portion of Micron's sales mix, sales for these higher-margin products could push Micron to a stronger-than-expected earnings performance in the period.

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XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) is rising Tuesday. The cryptocurrency's token price was up 7.1% over the previous 24 hours of trading as of 4:30 p.m. ET. At the same point in the day, Bitcoin was up 2.5%, and Ethereum was up 5.7%.

Investors moved into higher-risk investments today following signs that the Federal Reserve could cut interest rates in July and the announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. Despite today's gain, XRP is still down roughly 6% over the last month.

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XRP rises on interest rate hopes

Investors are seeing bullish signals today and bidding up cryptocurrencies and stocks in response to indications that the Federal Reserve's Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is feeling more dovish when it comes to interest rate policy. The central banking authority has taken a cautious approach to reducing rates in hopes of ensuring that inflation is under control and that new tariffs will not lead to a reacceleration of price increases, but recent comments from key officials seem to support the notion that a rate cut could be delivered at the Fed's meeting next month. Investors had broadly expected that they would be kept waiting until at least September for the next rate reduction, and an earlier-than-anticipated cut could help power sustained bullish momentum for XRP and other cryptocurrencies.

The Israel-Iran ceasefire is also boosting crypto prices

Earlier today, a ceasefire in the war between Israel and Iran was announced. While there were reports of continued military actions from both sides, the attacks were relatively minor -- and subsequent reports suggest that the ceasefire is now holding. With signs that geopolitical risk factors may be moderating, investors are feeling more willing to embrace speculative plays -- and that's good news for XRP and other cryptocurrencies.

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Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) stock is soaring Tuesday. The semiconductor company's share price was up 6.4% as of 3:45 p.m. ET amid the backdrop of a 1.2% rise for the S&P 500 and a 1.5% rise for the Nasdaq Composite.

Intel's valuation is surging today following a recently released market share report on the semiconductor industry. The stock is also getting a boost from macroeconomic and geopolitical dynamics that are supporting bullish momentum for the broader market.

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Intel stock rises on foundry report

Counterpoint Research published a new report on the semiconductor fabrication industry, and it included some good news for Intel investors. While Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing maintained a 35.3% market share in Counterpoint's Foundry 2.0 category in this year's first quarter, Intel ranked in second place with a 6.5% market share. While Intel's performance declined from a market share of 6.8% in Q1 2024, it was up from 5.9% in Q4 2024.

More importantly, Counterpoint's update included some signs of favorable progress for Intel's 18A manufacturing process. Intel is aiming to challenge TSMC as a provider of chip fabrication services for third-party customers, and the near-term outlook on the front hinges heavily on whether chip yields from 18A wind up being attractive to potential clients.

Adding another bullish catalyst, Samsung is reportedly shifting focus away from its 1.4nm process in order to improve yields from its 2nm process technology. If that news is accurate, it suggests a setback for one of Intel's competitors.

Geopolitical and macroeconomic factors are also lifting chip stocks today

The announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Iran is pushing the broader market higher today, and Intel is participating in the rally. The war between the two countries has been in focus as a risk factor that could lead to a broader conflict and a pronounced bearish turn for the market, but investors are seeing signs that things may now be on a path toward continued de-escalation.

Adding another bullish catalyst, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell indicated today that it was possible that the central banking authority's Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) could cut interest rates next month. While a July rate cut may or may not happen, the Fed seems to be adopting a more dovish stance -- and that's good news for Intel and other chip stocks.

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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE: TSM) stock is moving higher Tuesday. The semiconductor fabrication leader's share price was up 4.7% as of 3:15 p.m. ET. At the same point in the day, the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) was up 1.2%, and the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) was up 1.5%.

TSMC is gaining ground today following macroeconomic and geopolitical developments that are helping to push valuations for tech stocks higher. The company's valuation is also getting a boost from a new market-share report.

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TSMC stock rises as investors seen macroeconomic and geopolitical green flags

Following gains yesterday, tech stocks are continuing to rally today on indications that the Federal Reserve serving up an interest rate cut at its meeting next month is now a realistic possibility. Fed Chair Jerome Powell said this morning that the central banking authority would continue to monitor inflation trends and the impact of tariffs, but he seemingly left the door open for a July rate cut. Meanwhile, recent comments from other Fed officials have directly advocated for the move.

TSMC stock is also rising thanks to news that Israel and Iran have agreed to a ceasefire. The market has been weighing geopolitical risk factors lately, and the possibility that the war between Israel and Iran could spiral into a wider conflict involving the U.S., Russia, and China has been a concern that's tamped down on buying action despite some other bullish market indicators. With signs that near-term risk on that front may be moderating, investors are buying TSMC shares today.

TSMC retains its leadership in the foundry industry

Earlier today, Counterpoint Research published a new market-share report on the semiconductor industry. In the Foundry 2.0 category, which includes both fabrication and nonfabrication products and services, TSMC continues to enjoy a strong leadership position.

According to Counterpoint, TSMC claimed a 35% market share in the Foundry 2.0 category in this year's first quarter. The performance was in line with the company's market share in the previous quarter and represented a 0.9% increase compared to Q1 2024. The report bodes well for TSMC continuing to maintain a decisive lead over its competitors in the contract chip manufacturing space.

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Navitas Semiconductor (NASDAQ: NVTS) stock is seeing big gains in Tuesday's trading. The company's share price was up 8.4% as of 1:30 p.m. ET amid a 1% gain for the S&P 500 index (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) and a 1.4% jump for the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC).

The company's valuation is surging today thanks to positive developments on geopolitical and macroeconomic fronts. The stock is also rising in conjunction with an announcement that the company has received an award from one of its partners.

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A Navitas collaborator is singing the company's praises

Before the market opened today, Navitas published a press release announcing that VREMT Energy had named the company as the recipient of its Outstanding Technical Collaboration Award. The two tech specialists have collaborated on a research and development laboratory using Navitas' GaNFast gallium nitride (GaN) and GeneSiC silicon carbide (SiC) semiconductors to improve power systems for electric vehicles.

News of the award may be increasing investor hopes that a significant product breakthrough will emerge through the partnership.

Navitas stock soars on improving macroeconomic and geopolitical outlook

While Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell indicated that the central banking authority will continue to take a wait-and-see approach on interest-rate cuts, the probability of a rate cut happening at next month's meeting seems to have increased significantly. At the very least, it now seems much more likely that the Fed will serve up one or more rate cuts this year. The change in the rate outlook has investors bidding up growth stocks in the tech sector, and Navitas is benefiting from the trend.

In addition to the possibility that Navitas stock will be a enjoying a better-than-expected macroeconomic backdrop, investors have received some reassuring news on the geopolitical front. A ceasefire between Israel and Iran was announced today, and the market is rising as a major source of potential volatility appears to be de-escalating. Geopolitical turmoil poses a key risk factor to semiconductor companies and global supply chains at large, and indications of global stability are likely to be bullish catalysts for Navitas.

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Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) stock is seeing another day of gains in Tuesday's trading. The semiconductor company's share price was up 6.1% as of 1 p.m. ET. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 index was up 1%, and the Nasdaq Composite index was up 1.5%.

AMD's valuation is moving higher today following an announcement that the company has entered into a new partnership with HCLTech to develop artificial intelligence (AI), digital, and cloud solutions. The stock is also getting a boost from bullish momentum for the broader market stemming from favorable macroeconomic and geopolitical dynamics.

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AMD stock rises thanks to new partnership announcement

HCLTech announced today that it has entered into a partnership with AMD to develop innovation labs, training programs, and technologies that will help enterprises with digital transformation initiatives. The development centers created through the partnership will be used to test new technologies and reduce the time that it takes to bring new enterprise technology tools to market. HCLTech is an India-based IT consulting company, and investors may be excited about the potential for AMD to gain a bigger foothold in the country and take advantage of its tech development capabilities.

Bullish geopolitical and macroeconomic news is also pushing AMD stock higher

A ceasefire between Israel and Iran was announced today and has helped send the broader market higher. While the ceasefire has reportedly already been violated by both sides, the military actions appear relatively minor in the grand scheme of things -- and investors are relieved that there has been a de-escalation in the conflict.

Recent comments from Federal Reserve officials also suggest that the central banking authority may be warming up to the prospect of issuing an interest rate cut at its meeting next month. The market had previously assigned relatively low chances of a rate cut being delivered at the meeting, but Fed membership is now reportedly about evenly divided on what action to take next month.

While Fed Chair Jerome Powell said that the central bank will continue to monitor the impact of tariffs before making any cuts, investors are still excited that the potential for a cut next month has seemingly increased. Rate cuts would be a bullish development for AMD and other semiconductor stocks and could help support a continued rally for a leader in the industry.

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Couchbase (NASDAQ: BASE) stock is seeing a huge jump in Friday's trading following news of a buyout for the company. The software specialist's share price was up 30% as of 3:25 p.m. ET.

Before market open this morning, Couchbase published a press release announcing that it had entered into an agreement to be acquired by Haveli Investments. The deal will see Couchbase acquired at a $1.5 billion valuation, representing a 29% premium compared to the company's price at market close on June 18.

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Couchbase stock rockets higher on buyout

With the company valued at $1.5 billion in the acquisition, shareholders will receive $24.50 per share as part of the all-cash buyout. Couchbase will become a privately held company after the deal is completed. The company says that the buyout is expected to close before the end of this month, and Haveli indicated that Couchbase's strengths in artificial intelligence (AI) development tools was a key factor in its acquisition move.

What's next for Couchbase stock?

Couchbase says that the acquisition agreement includes a "go-shop" period, which will allow the company to explore other buyout offers before 11:59 p.m. ET on June 23. While this potentially leaves the door open for another suitor to come in with a higher buyout offer, it's also an extremely short window for another potential buyer to come in with their own buyout terms.

Couchbase's press release for its acquisition by Haveli Investments suggests that it's extremely likely that the purchase will be completed after this coming Monday. As of this writing, the company's share price has risen to be roughly in line with the scheduled buyout price -- which suggests that there's very little reason for new investors to enter the stock at this point.

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Newsmax (NYSE: NMAX) stock got hit with another round of big sell-offs in Thursday's trading. The company's share price closed out the day's trading down 10.5% amid the backdrop of a 0.6% decline for the S&P 500 and a 0.9% decline for the Nasdaq Composite.

Sell-offs picked up as the day progressed as investors reacted to tariff and trade issues and other potential macroeconomic risk factors. While there weren't any immediate business factors pushing Newsmax stock lower, the stock may have faced some significant pressure due to news surrounding Tesla and CEO Elon Musk.

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As a network that primarily features right-leaning political content, Newsmax has sometimes been included in the basket of "Trump trade" stocks -- a group of stocks that some investors are betting will see positive catalysts in conjunction with the President's second term. After previously being a high-profile supporter of President Trump, Musk has recently ramped up criticism of Trump and the budget bill he supports. The Trump-Musk schism helped spur a 14.3% sell-off for Tesla stock today, and the pullback effect extended to other "Trump trade" stocks.

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Is the latest pullback an opportunity to buy Newsmax stock?

In the absence of actual business-specific news pushing Newsmax's share price lower, today's big sell-off could look like an overreaction. The stock is now down roughly 81% from market close on the day of its initial public offering (IPO).

Sell-offs have now pushed the company's market capitalization down to roughly $2.1 billion -- or roughly 12.3 times the $171 million in revenue it reported last year. The company is still growing revenue at a solid clip, with sales rising 12% year over year in the first quarter, but its current valuation still looks somewhat lofty given its rate of sales expansion. Factoring in the potential for the business to face significant negative judgments in outstanding civil suits, I think Newsmax stock still looks too risky right now.

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Keith Noonan has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Tesla. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.