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BlackBerry Launches QNX Launchpad Program to Support Startups
QNX, a division of BlackBerry Limited, announced QNX Launchpad, a new program designed to give startups and early stage companies the tools to more easily build commercial products for mission-critical environments from day one. QNX Launchpad provides eligible companies with access to production-ready foundational software under startup-friendly costs, which may permit more of their early budget to be available to invest in their product, team and growth.
BlackBerry Shares Down Moderately, Options Activity Bullish
Moderately bullish activity in BlackBerry (BB), with shares down 40c near $8.52. Options volume relatively light with 8510 contracts traded and calls leading puts for a put/call ratio of 0.25, compared to a typical level near 0.25. Implied volatility (IV30) is higher by 0.4 points near 56.41,in the bottom quartile of the past year, suggesting an expected daily move of $0.30. Put-call skew flattened, suggesting a modestly bullish tone.
BlackBerry Renews Partnership with American Red Cross
BlackBerry Secure Communications announced the renewal of its longstanding partnership with the American Red Cross, building on years of collaboration to support disaster response and humanitarian operations through secure communications solutions. As climate-related disasters and other large-scale emergencies become more frequent and complex, organizations are increasingly recognizing that resilient communications are a critical component of preparedness, response and recovery. Through this renewed partnership, BlackBerry will continue supporting the American Red Cross with solutions that help coordinate responders, share critical information and strengthen operational resilience when every second counts. For years, the American Red Cross has used BlackBerry AtHoc to support disaster response and preparedness efforts, helping coordinate responders, share critical information and strengthen operational resilience when it matters most.
Major Averages Finish Near Flatline, Tech Stocks Weighed Down by Oracle
The major averages spent the morning in the red, but stocks pared losses later in the day and the S&P 500, Dow, and Nasdaq 100 finished not far from the flatline. Reports suggested that U.S. and Iranian negotiators were closer to agreeing on restoring tanker flows through the Strait of Hormuz, easing fuel prices and yields on shorter-dated maturities. A drop in Oracle shares weighed on the broader tech sector, balanced by renewed AI optimism following Meta's Muse product rollout event.Get caught up quickly on the top news and calls moving stocks with these five Top Five lists.1. STOCK NEWS:Metaannounced a series of new products, including Meta VR glasses, the Muse Charm device, and its first line of audio glassesQualcommrenewed its global patent license agreement with AppleStarbuckssaid it will close 250 coffeehouses later this weekDardenreported mostly in-line Q1 results and reiterated its FY27 earnings outlookPeople Incorporatedwithdrew its takeover bid for MGM Resorts, saying it "didn't feel the mix was coming together"2. WALL STREET CALLS:Alkamidouble downgraded to Underweight from Overweight at JPMorganJPMorgan upgraded CoreWeaveto Overweight on strong demandCiti downgraded Dropboxto Sell with too much AI success priced inDollar Generalupgraded to Buy at HSBC on recovery progressArgus cut Yum! Brandsto Hold on headwinds to profit target3. AROUND THE WEB:UBSis weighing a merger to relocate out of Switzerland, Semafor reportsGoldman Sachsearned more than $200M from AI hedge fund Situational Awareness, FT reportsAlibabais accelerating its data center expansion in Europe and the Middle East as part of its global infrastructure buildout, Bloomberg reportsHondais in advanced discussions to build a hybrid vehicle plant in the U.S. for $1.8B-$2.5B, Nikkei Asia saysAmazonwill spend $3B to grow its quick-commerce business in India by 2030, Reuters reports4. MOVERS:Everpuregained after backing its guidance for FY27 and providing its outlook for FY28Grailincreased after FDA advisors voted to recommend approval for its Galleri cancer testNebiuswas higher after BNP Paribas upgraded the stock to OutperformOraclefell after Bloomberg reported the company sent Blue Owl Capital, the developer of its data center being built in New Mexico, a notice citing force majeureAppLovinand Robloxwere lower after Metaannounced Horizon Create and Horizon Studio, two new AI-powered tools that allow users to create complete 2D and 3D mobile games5. EARNINGS/GUIDANCE:BlackBerryreported Q2 results and provided guidance for Q3 and FY27Trio-Techreported Q4 results, with EPS lower year-over-yearDucommunreaffirmed its outlook for FY26TransUnionbacked its outlook for Q3 and FY26H.B. Fullerreported Q3 results, with EPS beating consensusINDEXES:The Dow fell 161.61, or 0.31%, to 51,349.98, the Nasdaq gained 3.34, or 0.01%, to 26,939.37, and the S&P 500 declined 1.90, or 0.02%, to 7,704.13.
Major Averages Decline for Second Day, Oil Prices Surge Nearly 4%
The major averages were broadly lower for a second day in a row and Treasury yields kept climbing with investors expecting further rate hikes from the Fed. A drop in Oracle shares also weighed on the broader tech sector even amid renewed AI optimism following Meta's Muse product rollout event. Meanwhile, oil prices surged nearly 4% amid continued tensions in the Middle East.Get caught up quickly on the top news and calls moving stocks with these five Top Five lists.1. STOCK NEWS:Metaannounced a series of new products, including Meta VR glasses, the Muse Charm device, and its first line of audio glassesQualcommrenewed its global patent license agreement with AppleStarbuckssaid it will close 250 coffeehouses later this weekDardenreported mostly in-line Q1 results and reiterated its FY27 earnings outlookPeople Incorporatedwithdrew its takeover bid for MGM Resorts, sayin git "didn't feel the mix was coming together"2. WALL STREET CALLS:Alkamidouble downgraded to Underweight from Overweight at JPMorganJPMorgan upgraded CoreWeaveto Overweight on strong demandCiti downgraded Dropboxto Sell with too much AI success priced inDollar Generalupgraded to Buy at HSBC on recovery progressArgus cut Yum! Brandsto Hold on headwinds to profit target3. AROUND THE WEB:Alibabais accelerating its data center expansion in Europe and the Middle East as part of its global infrastructure buildout, Bloomberg reportsHondais in advanced discussions to build a hybrid vehicle plant in the U.S. for $1.8B-$2.5B, Nikkei Asia saysAmazonwill spend $3B to grow its quick-commerce business in India by 2030, Reuters reportsOraclesent Blue Owl Capital, the developer of its data center being built in New Mexico, a notice citing force majeure, Bloomberg saysMorgan Stanleyis working to contain the damage from its leaked deal list, Bloomberg reports4. MOVERS:Everpuregains after backing its guidance for FY27 and providing its outlook for FY28Grailincreases after FDA voted to recommend approval for its GalleriNebiushigher in New York after BNP Paribas upgraded the stock to OutperformTD Synnexfalls after reporting Q3 results and providing guidance for Q4Viking Therapeuticslower after announcing a 7.86M share offering5. EARNINGS/GUIDANCE:BlackBerryreported Q2 results and provided guidance for Q3 and FY27Trio-Techreported Q4 results, with EPS lower year-over-yearDucommunreaffirmed its outlook for FY26TransUnionbacked its outlook for Q3 and FY26H.B. Fullerreported Q3 results, with EPS beating consensusINDEXES:Near midday, the Dow was down 335.02, or 0.65%, to 51,176.57, the Nasdaq was down 193.11, or 0.72%, to 26,742.93, and the S&P 500 was down 36.55, or 0.47%, to 7,669.48.
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