Esteban Tesson

SpaceX Prepares Potential $20bn Bond Offering Following Landmark IPO

June 18, 2026 at 11:58 pm IST

Kardigan makes a strong Nasdaq debut after a boosted IPO

Kardigan posted a notable Nasdaq debut, raising $400m in an upsized initial public offering. Shares of the cardiovascular drug developer opened at $16.25, above the $16 IPO price, before climbing more than 22% during the session. The performance underscores renewed investor appetite for biotech companies with late-stage clinical programs and what the market views as solid growth prospects.

June 18, 2026 at 11:54 pm IST

SpaceX Prepares a Potential $20bn Bond Offering After Its IPO

June 18, 2026 at 11:20 pm IST

GTA VI Opens Pre-Orders and Confirms November Release

Rockstar Games has announced that pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto VI will open on June 25, a move that reinforces expectations for a November 19 launch following several delays. This installment is considered one of the most anticipated video games in history and is expected to generate several billion dollars in sales within its first days of release. The announcement was favorably received by the markets, with Take-Two Interactive shares rising approximately 4% on Wall Street's opening.

June 18, 2026 at 10:15 pm IST

Wall Street Rallies on Iran Agreement

Wall Street returned to positive territory this Thursday as investors welcomed an interim agreement reached between Washington and Tehran, betting on a lasting easing of Middle East tensions. At mid-session, the S&P 500 is up 1%, the Dow Jones has gained 0.5%, while the Nasdaq 100 is trading 2.1% higher.

June 18, 2026 at 09:37 pm IST

Wall Street rebounds on Iran deal

Wall Street moved back into positive territory on Thursday, with investors cheering the interim agreement reached between Washington and Tehran and betting on a lasting easing of tensions in the Middle East. By midday, the S&P 500 was up 1%, the Dow Jones added 0.5%, and the Nasdaq 100 gained 2.1%.

June 18, 2026 at 08:36 pm IST

GTA VI opens preorders and confirms a November release

Rockstar Games announced that preorders for Grand Theft Auto VI will open starting June 25, a move that reinforces expectations for a Nov. 19 launch after several delays. The installment is widely viewed as one of the most anticipated video games in history and is expected to generate several billions of dollars in sales in its first days on the market. The news was welcomed by investors, with Take-Two Interactive shares up about 4% at the opening bell on Wall Street.

June 18, 2026 at 08:27 pm IST

Intel Surges Following Announcement of Apple Partnership

Intel shares climbed by up to 8% on Thursday after US President Donald Trump stated that Apple has reached an agreement with the semiconductor manufacturer to design and produce chips in the United States. In a post on Truth Social, Trump framed the partnership as a significant milestone in efforts to reshore the production of strategic components to American soil. The announcement also provided a lift to Apple stock, which edged up about 1% in early trading.

June 18, 2026 at 08:06 pm IST

Intel surges after announcement of a partnership with Apple

Intel shares jumped 8% on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump said Apple had reached an agreement with the semiconductor maker to design and manufacture chips in the United States. In a post on Truth Social, Trump framed the partnership as a key step in efforts to bring the production of strategic components back onto U.S. soil. The news also lifted Apple shares, which were up slightly (+0.9%) early in the session.

June 18, 2026 at 07:37 pm IST

Wall Street Slips After the Fed Holds Steady and Signals a Possible Rate Hike

Wall Street’s major indexes finished in the red after the first monetary policy meeting chaired by Kevin Warsh. The U.S. Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged, in line with market expectations, but indicated that a rate increase could still be on the table down the road. Against that backdrop, the S&P 500 fell 1.21% to 7,420.1 points, the Dow Jones dropped 0.97% to 51,493.1 points, and the Nasdaq 100 gave up 0.99% to 29,670.9 points.

June 18, 2026 at 01:43 am IST

Fed Holds Rates Steady and Adopts a More Hawkish Tone

The US Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate unchanged within a range of 3.5% to 3.75% at its first meeting under the chairmanship of Kevin Warsh. While the decision was widely anticipated, the central bank shifted its communication by removing previous references that hinted at an upcoming rate cut. New projections no longer foresee monetary easing this year and now leave the door open for a potential rate hike before the end of 2026.

June 18, 2026 at 01:40 am IST

JetBlue scales back its New York footprint to focus on Florida

JetBlue Airways said it will close this fall its dedicated flight attendant crew base at Newark Liberty International Airport, along with its technical operations bases at Newark and at LaGuardia Airport. The move is part of the airline's streamlining push to cut costs and shift resources to markets it considers more profitable.

June 18, 2026 at 12:48 am IST

The Fed Holds Rates Steady and Strikes a More Hawkish Tone

The U.S. Federal Reserve kept its benchmark rate unchanged in a range of 3.5% to 3.75% at its first meeting under Chairman Kevin Warsh. While the decision was widely expected, the central bank shifted its messaging by removing references that had previously hinted at an imminent rate cut. The new projections no longer foresee any monetary easing this year and now leave open the possibility of a rate increase before the end of 2026.

June 17, 2026 at 11:39 pm IST

EigenQ Prepares for IPO Amid Surge in Quantum Cybersecurity Demand

EigenQ has announced its plans to go public through a merger with the ad hoc acquisition company Silicon Valley Acquisition Corp. The deal values the firm at approximately $3bn. The company specializes in cybersecurity technologies designed to protect networks and devices against future threats posed by quantum computing, a field garnering increased interest from both corporations and governments.

June 17, 2026 at 09:01 pm IST

Trump threatens to resume strikes against Iran, despite progress in negotiations

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the memorandum of understanding currently being negotiated with Iran is not yet final, warning that the United States could resume military operations if the terms of the agreement do not meet his requirements. Speaking at the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, he asserted that the proposed memorandum has yet to prove its worth and warned that Washington would return to bombing campaigns if Tehran fails to adhere to the behavior expected by the US.

June 17, 2026 at 08:57 pm IST

EigenQ readies its stock market debut amid the surge in quantum cybersecurity

EigenQ has announced plans to go public through a merger with the special purpose acquisition company Silicon Valley Acquisition Corp. The deal values the company at about $3bn. The company specializes in cybersecurity technologies designed to protect networks and devices from future threats linked to quantum computing, a field drawing growing interest from businesses and governments.

June 17, 2026 at 08:25 pm IST

Trump Threatens to Resume Strikes Against Iran Despite Progress in Talks

U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the memorandum of understanding being negotiated with Iran was not yet final and that the United States could resume military operations if the terms of the deal did not suit him. Speaking at the G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains, he said the memorandum currently on the table still had to prove itself and warned that Washington would return to bombing if Tehran failed to meet the conduct expected by the United States.

June 17, 2026 at 07:20 pm IST

GM and Lockheed Martin Partner to Bolster US Defense Production

General Motors and Lockheed Martin have announced a strategic partnership designed to support American industrial capabilities within the defense sector. The agreement brings together GM Defense, the automaker's military subsidiary, and the defense giant for projects aimed at meeting rising production demands. Both companies noted that this cooperation was facilitated by the US Department of Defense.

June 17, 2026 at 07:11 pm IST

GM and Lockheed Martin Partner to Bolster U.S. Defense Production

General Motors and Lockheed Martin have announced a strategic partnership designed to support American industrial capabilities within the defense sector. The agreement aligns GM Defense, the automaker's military subsidiary, with the defense giant on projects aimed at meeting rising production demands. Both companies noted that this cooperation was facilitated by the U.S. Department of Defense.

June 17, 2026 at 01:26 am IST

Rivian cuts workforce to accelerate its quest for profitability

According to sources from the WSJ, Rivian has internally announced the elimination of several hundred positions, representing undrt 2% of its workforce, as part of a reorganization aimed at improving profitability. The cuts primarily affect certain teams related to services and customer relations. At the end of last year, the electric vehicle manufacturer employed 15,232 people across North America and Europe. The company maintains that these measures are part of its efforts to scale its business with greater financial efficiency.

June 17, 2026 at 12:44 am IST

EssilorLuxottica and Applied Materials Partner on Smart Eyewear

EssilorLuxottica has announced a long-term partnership with Applied Materials to accelerate the development of AI-integrated smart glasses and augmented reality devices. The two groups intend to collaborate on advanced optical technologies and display solutions designed to drive the large-scale commercialization of this next-generation hardware. The agreement aims to bolster research and development capabilities in a market considered strategic for the future of personal computing.

June 17, 2026 at 12:23 am IST