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Stocks opened higher on Friday, buoyed by a rally in bitcoin and strength in crypto names and commodities, with the materials sector leading as copper and gold rose; but the market was still on track for weekly losses as defensive stocks lagged.
SoFi posted stronger Q2 growth than Robinhood, with revenue of $1.21B (up 43%), 15.8M members and SoFi Plus surpassing 200k subscribers, while Robinhood reported $1.31B in revenue (up 32%) and 28.4M funded customers. SoFi edged ahead on growth metrics, but both stocks slid after the report as SoFi kept EBITDA guidance flat and Robinhood faced crypto headwinds; year-to-date, SoFi is down ~42% and Robinhood down ~20%, though retail sentiment leaned bullish for both.
Robinhood is backing the SEC's plan to rescind Rule 611, the order-protection rule that requires brokers to respect the best public price (NBBO) across hundreds of venues. Robinhood argues the rule is outdated in a modern, multi-venue market and that brokers would still owe best execution. Critics like Themis Trading’s Joe Saluzzi warn that removing the bright-line rule could weaken the public quote as trading expands to off-exchange and tokenized stock venues.
Robinhood announced a 10% workforce reduction while insisting the business remains strong, framing the cuts as necessary to raise performance and increase “talent density” by trimming layers and focusing on top performers. Analysts say it’s a performance-based decision rather than a reaction to weak conditions, signaling a shift toward a leaner organization even as trading volumes hit records and crypto revenue declines, highlighting a broader industry trend of tying headcount to productivity goals.
Robinhood announced a 10% workforce reduction as part of flattening its organizational structure to reduce bureaucracy and accelerate growth, with CEO Vlad Tenev saying the business is strong and that hiring will continue strategically while investing in frontier technologies; the company had about 2,900 full-time employees at end-2025, and while specific teams affected weren’t disclosed, the move aligns with the broader tech industry trend of flattening management layers to increase agility.
Robinhood is cutting about 10% of its workforce to flatten management and speed product development, with expected restructuring charges totaling $28 million—$20 million of cash severance and $8 million in stock-based compensation to be recognized in Q2 2026. The move follows weakness in its crypto business and general digital-asset contraction, though the company says it remains financially strong and will hire strategically in priority areas; it is also pursuing growth through the $180 million WonderFi acquisition and expansion into prediction markets.
Robinhood is cutting about 290 full-time roles (roughly 10%), aiming to flatten management and operate more efficiently, with about $28 million in restructuring costs. The company, which had about 2,900 employees, says the move accompanies its push to diversify beyond trading into a broader financial-services platform, supported by record June trading volumes.
Stock futures point to a mixed open as oil ticks higher on Iran tensions, Snowflake surges after a stronger quarter and an $6B AWS investment plus AI chip moves, JPMorgan signals potential acquisitions up to $20B in coming years, and Robinhood rolls out AI-powered trading tools for regular investors, with ongoing debates over EV strategies between Lamborghini and Ferrari.
Robinhood announced plans to let customers use AI-powered trading agents to execute stock trades within its app, signaling a move toward AI-assisted investing and automation in consumer finance. The feature aims to attract and retain users by enabling automated, personalized decision-making, while trades remain subject to standard market rules and risk considerations.
Robinhood has unveiled Agentic Trading and an Agentic Credit Card that let AI agents execute stock trades and purchases on users' behalf, with guardrails like separate agent accounts, trade notifications, spending limits, manual approvals, and fraud monitoring. Initial beta covers stock trading, with plans to add options, crypto and futures, enabling retail investors to automate investing and spending while preserving user control, but raising safety considerations.
SpaceX is preparing for its IPO with potential retail allocations reportedly up to 30%. Access is outlined for platforms like Robinhood, SoFi, and E-TRADE (as well as Schwab and Fidelity), with varying requirements (COB/IOI, eligibility questionnaires, and minimum balances). Allocation is not guaranteed due to expected high demand, while Goldman Sachs leads and Morgan Stanley is a key co-manager; BlackRock is considering a multi‑billion-dollar investment.
SpaceX will sell a portion of its upcoming IPO directly to retail investors through major brokerages like Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab, allowing everyday traders to buy at the IPO price alongside institutions, though allocations remain limited by each broker.
Robinhood's HOOD options traders are pricing in a sizable 9.59% move ahead of earnings, equating to about $8 per share or a roughly $7.2 billion swing. The near-term straddles around the $84–$85 area imply a post-earnings trading range of about $75.70 to $91.70, with call volume centering near the $85 strike and puts concentrated around the $80 strike, suggesting volatility expectations rather than a directional bet.
Robinhood debuted its flagship $658.4 million Robinhood Venture Fund (ticker RVI) on the NYSE, giving retail investors exposure to late-stage private tech names such as Databricks, Ramp and Revolut; the closed-end fund aims to broaden access to private assets amid soaring valuations, while the IPO priced at $25 per share and drew modest demand (12.6 million shares sold).
Robinhood launches a $695 Platinum card aimed at its investing-following customers, offering cash-back that can be reinvested and a suite of travel/dining credits; American Express Platinum remains the premium benchmark at an $895 fee with extensive travel credits, lounge access, and transferable Membership Rewards. Early reviews suggest the Amex card delivers broader value for frequent travelers, while Robinhood’s offering may appeal to existing users, but it generally falls short on travel perks compared with Amex.