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WINNERS

⬆︎22.77% Intel
⬆︎3.49% Nvidia

Nvidia is investing $5 billion in longtime rival Intel, and teaming up to build processors for PCs and data centers. It’s the latest lifeline for Intel, which also secured big backing from the U.S. government and Japan’s SoftBank. The deal highlights how critical chipmaking has become (not just for tech, but for national security) as the U.S. pushes to stay ahead of China in the global AI arms race. [Read more]

⬆︎12.82% Crowdstrike

The cybersecurity company told investors it’s aiming for $20 billion in recurring revenue by 2036, and expects strong growth well ahead of Wall Street’s forecasts. To back up that vision, it unveiled new AI-driven security tools, including a feature called Risk-based Patching, and announced the acquisition of AI security firm Pangea. [Read more]

⬆︎6.27% Novo Nordisk

The Danish drugmaker just made weight loss a little easier to swallow (literally). A new study showed its Wegovy pill helped patients lose an average of 16.6% of their body weight, with some losing as much as 20%, matching the results of injections. The move from needles to pills could make the drug more appealing to consumers and expand sales, giving Novo another edge in the booming weight-loss market. [Read more]

⬆︎5.13% Palantir

The US data analytics company is making the UK its European hub for military work with a £1.5 billion investment. The deal includes building AI-powered tools to speed up battlefield decision-making, creating 350 high-skilled jobs, and mentoring local startups. The move cements the UK as its largest base outside the US and strengthens NATO’s edge on the battlefield. [Read more]

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⬆︎20.72% Bullish
⬆︎10.16% Oklo
⬆︎3.57% SoFi

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LOSERS

⬇︎2.77% Live Nation

The concert promoter is facing a major lawsuit from the FTC and several states over how it sells tickets. Regulators say Ticketmaster knowingly lets brokers scoop up tickets in bulk using fake accounts, then resell them at huge markups, while also hitting fans with hidden fees that sometimes add nearly 50% to the price. The complaint points out that just five brokers controlled over 246,000 tickets across thousands of events. [Read more]

⬇︎7.64% Cracker Barrel

🔔 Earnings report - The roadside restaurant is in hot water after a logo change and store renovation plan sparked backlash, driving customer traffic down 8% since August. Management now expects visits — and earnings — to keep sliding in the near term, with about $16 million in extra marketing costs adding pressure. [Read more]

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⬇︎4.45% Arm
⬇︎7.69% Darden

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