Snapchat Stock Crashes After Meta Launches “Instants”
Snap shares fell after Meta rolled out Instants — disappearing photos you can’t edit or screenshot. The new Instagram feature (and standalone app) looks a lot like Snapchat.
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Infleqtion Nails Record Q1 Revenue and Raises Guidance — But the $13.2M Adjusted Loss Still Stings
Infleqtion grew revenue to $9.5M in Q1 but had a loss; it raised 2026 outlook to $40M and sees strong quantum demand.
Applied Materials Stock Rallies After Record Q2 Beat and Strong AI-Fueled Guidance
Applied Materials beats earnings, boosted by AI chip demand, and gives strong outlook; stock rises and dividend increases again.
Byron Allen Buys BuzzFeed for $20M – Now He Wants Starz Next
Byron Allen buys BuzzFeed to build a free streaming platform and targets Starz next to create a paid service and expand his media empire.
Banks Line Up With $5 Billion to Fuel Tilman Fertitta’s Caesars Entertainment Takeover
Banks are backing Fertitta with $5B to buy Caesars, valuing it over $30B and pushing the major casino deal closer to completion.
Classic Sell-the-News: Boeing Fades Despite Trump-Xi 200-Jet Announcement
Trump announces China will buy 200 Boeing jets during his Beijing visit. Analysts expected more; stock is on track for its largest percentage decline since October 2025.