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Atlas Energy Solutions pivots from proppant supplier to AI power provider, signing $840M deal with Caterpillar to build 2 gigawatts of capacity by 2030.

SoFi's underappreciated Galileo Platform provides B2B fintech infrastructure with recurring revenue potential, diversifying beyond retail lending and positioning the company for long-term value creation.

Rubrik beats earnings with $377.68M revenue, partners with Microsoft on identity recovery, launches UK sovereign cloud—driving aggressive cybersecurity expansion.

Nvidia's $1,000 investment from 10 years ago would be worth $218,000 today, with net income surging from $614M to $120B, reflecting AI infrastructure dominance and sustained data center demand.

Wawanesa Mutual Insurance agrees to acquire Everest Insurance Company of Canada, adding $305 million in annual premiums and expanding specialty coverage capabilities.

Palantir stock jumped 5% after Wedbush reiterated outperform rating with $230 price target, citing government contract wins potential.

Ford shares rose 2% premarket after announcing MLB partnership and co-branded credit card with Bread Financial, though technical indicators show mixed momentum.

Trip.com faces securities lawsuit after 19% stock plunge following China antitrust investigation disclosure. Lead plaintiff deadline set for May 11, 2026.

AI-native asset intelligence platform Hypha appoints Chris Connolly, former PitchBook managing director, as Head of Go-to-Market to accelerate sales and revenue growth.

Global fumed silica market projected to grow 3.46% annually through 2030, reaching $2.14 billion. Automotive and EV adoption lead growth drivers.

E.W. Scripps debuts ad-supported Scripps Sports Network March 2026, featuring 100+ live games from PWHL, NWSL, MLB Volleyball, and WNBA content across major platforms.

Burckhardt Compression wins record $174M order to supply 14 BOG compressors for Hanwha Ocean's seven next-generation LNG carriers using new proprietary high-pressure technology.

Mastercard delivered 461% returns over a decade, transforming $10K into $56K, driven by 393% EPS growth as digital payment adoption accelerated globally.

Banzai to acquire ConnectAndSell's profitable AI sales platform, adding $15M annual revenue and doubling overall scale by early Q2 2026.

Three Vanguard ETFs with 0.03% expense ratios—VOO, VGT, and VUG—provide low-cost diversified exposure to S&P 500, technology, and growth stocks, ideal for long-term $100 investors.

Katana acquires IDEX and launches native perpetual futures platform to compete for institutional traders with CEX-grade performance features integrated directly into its blockchain.

Urban-gro shares surge 72% following all-stock merger completing Innovative Production Group integration, adding cricket league assets and plotting South Asian expansion.

Chipotle's 262% decade return now faces headwinds as stock drops 52% from June 2024 peak amid 1.7% same-store sales decline and softer consumer sentiment.

Five high-growth tech and fintech stocks trading at depressed valuations offer potential buying opportunities before broader market repricing occurs.

Iran conflict threatens global rare-earth supplies, positioning U.S. domestic producers like MP Materials and Energy Fuels to benefit from military supply chain priorities.