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Meta shares surged about 6% on Friday and roughly 15% for the week as optimism grows around its AI strategy, following releases of Muse Image and Muse Spark 1.1 and plans for in-house Iris AI chips; investors see potential monetization through ads, subscriptions, and a cloud offering, with capex guidance raised as Meta accelerates its push into AI infrastructure and data centers.
Meta Platforms’ stock rose after Muse Spark 1.1, with AI chief Alexandr Wang touting its coding prowess, tool use, and a million‑token context window. The rally positions META for its best weekly gain in over two months, as Meta signals more Muse Spark iterations and plans to start Iris data‑center chip production in September to boost AI computing power.
U.S. stocks opened mixed ahead of SK Hynix’s record US listing, the largest-ever foreign IPO, with the Dow up about 0.1%, the S&P 500 flat, and the Nasdaq down roughly 0.2 as chip names tug on tech shares. Oil prices also edged higher near $72 for WTI and over $76 for Brent amid renewed Middle East tensions and slower traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Delta Air Lines fell on higher fuel costs, though it beat earnings estimates and reinstated full-year guidance.
SpaceX's SPCX stock rose after a Falcon 9 achieved a record 36th reuse and Starlink deployment surged in 2026, with the constellation now over 12,400 satellites launched and about 11,000 active. The shares hovered around $149 after dipping to $145.20 intraday, as analysts weigh SpaceX's expanding rocket and satellite businesses against Blue Origin fundraising valuations that boost SpaceX's perceived market potential.
NVDA has shed roughly $1 trillion in market value since its May peak and now trades around 18x forward earnings, cheaper than the S&P 500. Nvidia says it may accelerate buybacks, expanding its capital-return program with an $80 billion plan plus $39 billion remaining, and has boosted the dividend. While margin pressure and competition remain headwinds, bulls see buybacks as a floor and a tool to support the AI infrastructure story.
Intel's stock is rallying to levels not seen since the dot-com era, trading above its 200-day moving average by the largest margin on record and up about 200% this year, fueled by progress on its 18A manufacturing process, the Core Ultra Panther Lake CPUs, and expectations of US-led foundry engagements, plus backing from partnerships with Apple and Google and government/Nvidia investments, though the rally remains subject to ongoing chip-market volatility.
US stocks fell on Wednesday as oil surged after Trump declared the US-Iran ceasefire over, with the Dow down around 1.6% (over 800 points), the S&P 500 about 1%, and the Nasdaq roughly 0.9% lower, as markets brace for Fed minutes and potential rate guidance amid rising Middle East tensions.
U.S. stock futures slipped as oil jumped on escalating US-Iran tensions after strikes on vessels; Dow futures fell about 1%, S&P 500 futures down roughly 0.8%, and Nasdaq futures down around 1.3%. Crude surged more than 5% as the Treasury revoked Iran’s oil-export license, signaling potential supply disruptions, ahead of the Fed minutes for policy clues.
SpaceX’s SPCX stock has slid to about $149 per share after roughly three weeks of trading, dipping below its IPO opening price even as a wave of bullish ratings from major banks (e.g., JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs and others) arrive, with targets that signal upside as SpaceX enters the Nasdaq 100.
President Trump urged Americans to buy Dell computers, sending Dell stock up as much as 9% intraday and finishing about 4% higher; the White House highlighted Michael and Susan Dell’s $6.25 billion contribution to the Trump Accounts as part of a broader Trump Effect fueling a rally driven by strong earnings and AI demand. Dell reported a record $43.8 billion in revenue last quarter, up 88% year over year; the piece notes other Trump Accounts pledges from SpaceX (2 million shares) and investments by Intel, Micron, Nvidia, and Trump’s own stock purchases.
Tesla shares rose about 1.5% after the company expanded its Full Self-Driving-powered Robotaxi service into parts of Miami, broadening its autonomous mobility network. Initial operations are limited to western/central Miami, with downtown and Miami Beach not yet served, following an earlier deployment in Austin. The move positions Tesla closer to competition with Waymo as it scales in more U.S. markets.
U.S. stock futures edged lower after a record-setting session, with Dow futures up about 0.1%, S&P 500 futures down about 0.1%, and Nasdaq-100 futures down around 0.6%. Monday’s tech-led rally sent the Dow to a new high, and traders are watching AI-driven demand as Samsung Electronics prepares earnings and Penguin Solutions is set to report, signaling ongoing focus on chips and AI trends.
President Donald Trump opened the stock market from the Oval Office and urged buying Dell computers, triggering about a 7% rise in Dell Technologies shares; Dell’s Michael and Susan Dell attended with other officials as the Trump Accounts program for children was introduced, including a $1,000 Treasury contribution, and disclosures note Trump traded Dell stock in 2025.
U.S. stocks rose on Monday as tech jitters eased, with the Nasdaq Composite up about 1%, the S&P 500 higher around 0.6%, and the Dow edging into gains after a holiday-shortened week. AI-related momentum helped lift tech names as Nvidia supplier Hon Hai posted stronger quarterly sales, with Samsung’s results due next, while oil prices stayed roughly unchanged after OPEC+ signaled higher output. Investors also watched for steady U.S. services data and awaited the Fed minutes for further signals on policy.
President Trump promoted Dell Technologies from the White House after ringing the stock market opening bell to tout the Trump Accounts, a new tax-advantaged investment program for children, as Dell stock jumped more than 7%. The event, which included Dell CEO Michael Dell and other executives, featured pledges from SpaceX and major firms to match the government’s $1,000 contribution for babies born 2025–2028. The program aims to seed accounts for millions of children, with additional donations from various companies; Trump also noted his Dell stock trades disclosed in his 2025 financial filings.