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Oracle reported fiscal Q4 earnings and revenue that beat analyst estimates, with revenue growing 21% year-over-year to $19.18 billion. Despite the strong results, the stock dropped 5% in extended trading after the company announced plans to raise an additional $20 billion in equity and debt financing, bringing total planned capital raises to $40 billion to fund AI infrastructure expansion.

• Oracle maintained its fiscal 2027 revenue guidance of $90 billion while raising its profit forecast, though the company reported negative $23.7 billion in free cash flow for the fiscal year
• Cloud infrastructure revenue surged 93% to $5.8 billion, and remaining performance obligations reached $638 billion (up 363%), significantly exceeding the $595.67 billion analyst consensus
• The company plans to raise $40 billion total through debt and equity financing to support its data center buildout, double the previously announced amount

A U.S. District Judge dismissed a lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase, Barclays, and Fifth Third brought by investors holding over $270 million in Tricolor asset-backed notes. The investors alleged the banks ignored red flags and fraudulently marketed debt from the now-bankrupt subprime auto lender Tricolor, whose notes fell below 10 cents on the dollar.

• Investors accused the banks of overlooking audits from 2022 and 2024 that revealed Tricolor inaccurately reported loan receivables and misrepresented cash flow while the banks financed and securitized the lender's auto loans
• All three banks reported nine-figure losses from Tricolor, which filed for bankruptcy in September 2025 after primarily serving lower-income Hispanic communities in the southwestern U.S.
• Tricolor's CEO Daniel Chu and former COO David Goodgame were indicted in December for allegedly systematically defrauding creditors by falsifying loan data and double-pledging collateral; both pleaded not guilty

The U.S. Department of Energy announced it is offering to loan up to 40 million barrels of crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to energy companies to help reduce fuel prices. This is part of a larger 172 million barrel release agreement coordinated with the International Energy Agency following the U.S.-Israel war with Iran that began in February.

• The U.S. has already loaned approximately 133 million barrels of the 172 million barrel commitment made in March alongside 30 IEA member countries
• SPR inventories now stand at 349.2 million barrels, the lowest level since August 2023, with oil stored in caverns along the Texas and Louisiana coasts
• Borrowing companies must return the original volumes plus premiums of up to 24% in extra oil, with 35-40 million barrels in premiums expected back this year and next at no cost to taxpayers

The U.S. Justice Department has issued subpoenas to major banks including JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America as part of an investigation into alleged 'debanking' practices. The probe seeks to determine whether these financial institutions improperly closed customer accounts based on political reasons.

• The investigation targets several major U.S. banks, with JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America specifically named in the report
• The DOJ is examining whether banks violated customer rights by terminating accounts due to political considerations rather than legitimate business reasons
• Bank of America declined to comment on the subpoenas and ongoing investigation

EDF and Centrica are nearing a draft agreement with the UK government to extend the operational life of the Sizewell B nuclear power station by 20 years. The deal, expected to be announced within weeks, would secure around 70 pounds per megawatt-hour for electricity generated and unlock 800 million pounds in investment. Sizewell B currently supplies nearly 1.2 gigawatts to the grid and is the UK's only pressurized-water reactor.

• The proposed payment rate is approximately 70 pounds ($93.69) per megawatt-hour generated from the extended operations
• EDF Energy stated the deal would unlock 800 million pounds ($1.07 billion) of investment in the plant
• Centrica holds a 20% stake in EDF Energy's UK nuclear generation business, which includes Sizewell B

Uber is suing New York City to block a new law preventing ride-sharing companies from deactivating drivers without 'just cause' or economic reasons, set to take effect July 28. Uber claims the law unconstitutionally forces it to retain dangerous drivers and fraudsters, threatening public safety and violating its free speech and due process rights. The lawsuit comes as Uber faces 3,571 lawsuits nationwide over driver sexual misconduct.

• The law requires 14 days' notice before deactivations and potential rehiring of drivers dismissed without notice since 2019, which Uber says creates a window for driver retaliation against passengers
• Uber argues the law establishes 'kangaroo' proceedings that presume deactivations are unjust and force the company to prove otherwise, while also requiring disclosure of passenger abuse reports to accused drivers
• The New York City Council passed the law 46-5 in January, permitting dismissals only for account sharing, fraud, or egregious misconduct like violence, sexual harassment, or discrimination

German humanoid robotics company Neura Robotics raised up to $1.4 billion in Series C funding from major U.S. tech companies including Nvidia, Amazon, Qualcomm, and Tether, alongside European investors. The deal values the company at approximately $7 billion and reflects surging investor interest in AI-powered physical robotics systems.

• Robotics companies have raised a record $55.8 billion so far in 2026, nearly double the previous year's record, according to Dealroom
• Full funding is contingent on Neura Robotics hitting certain undisclosed milestones
• The round included participation from industrial giants Bosch and Schaeffler, as well as the European Investment Bank, positioning Neura among global robotics leaders competing with U.S. and Chinese companies

Shell CEO Wael Sawan warned that rebalancing the crude oil market could take a year or longer due to significant supply disruptions and heavy inventory drawdowns. Over 10% of global crude production is currently offline, and the market faces a deficit of 1.2 billion barrels. The situation is compounded by China drawing down its inventories rather than importing energy.

• More than 10% of global crude oil production is currently out of commission, creating substantial supply constraints
• The market currently faces a deficit of 1.2 billion barrels, with inventory drawdowns described as 'borrowing from the future'
• China has reduced energy imports by drawing on existing inventories, while market stress levels are expected to persist for an extended period

A California state court judge denied Meta Platforms and Google's YouTube motions for a new trial after a jury found them liable for designing social media platforms harmful to young people. The ruling upholds a previous jury decision that imposed $6 million in damages against the companies. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Carolyn Kuhl issued the denial on Tuesday, though the full written order was not immediately available.

• Judge Carolyn Kuhl of Los Angeles Superior Court denied the motions on Tuesday, with the detailed written ruling pending release
• The jury previously found Meta and YouTube liable and imposed $6 million in damages for creating platforms harmful to youth
• Both companies had sought a new trial to overturn the jury's verdict holding them responsible for youth social media addiction

Brazilian planemaker Embraer announced it has no plans to develop its own fighter jet, instead choosing to continue its partnership with Sweden's Saab on the Gripen program. The company's CEO made the statement amid reports that Airbus is being considered as a preferred partner for a Franco-German fighter jet project.

• Embraer and Saab assemble Gripen fighter jets at Embraer's Gaviao Peixoto plant, which could support production for potential Saab sales in South America and possibly other regions needing additional capacity
• Brazil has expressed interest in purchasing 20 additional Gripen jets from Saab, according to Swedish sources
• Embraer is focusing on its existing military products including the C-390 Millennium cargo jet and Super Tucano light attack aircraft rather than entering the fighter jet development market

Trump Media and Technology Group and TAE Technologies announced on June 10 that they have decided not to proceed with plans to spin off Truth Social and certain other TMTG media assets into a new publicly listed company. The decision reverses previous plans to separate the social media platform into a standalone entity.

• Truth Social will remain part of Trump Media and Technology Group rather than becoming an independent publicly traded company
• The decision was made jointly with TAE Technologies, ending the proposed spinoff transaction
• TMTG's other media assets will also remain consolidated within the parent company structure

Inflation rose above 4% in May for the first time in three years, driven by higher energy costs related to the war in Iran. The increase is expected to keep the Federal Reserve from cutting interest rates at its upcoming meeting next week.

• The Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased 4.2% year-over-year in May, marking a significant acceleration from previous months
• Core CPI, which excludes food and energy, rose 2.9% annually and 0.2% monthly, suggesting energy cost pressures are spreading to broader consumer goods and services
• Higher energy prices are affecting related sectors including food and airfare, indicating inflationary pressures beyond just volatile energy markets

SpaceX's Starbase facility in South Texas has brought significant economic growth, creating 5,000 jobs and generating $100 million in tourism revenue, but is causing deep community divisions. Residents are suing the company over property damage from rocket launch shockwaves, while safety concerns have intensified following a recent worker fatality. The rapid expansion highlights tensions between economic opportunity and the costs borne by local communities in one of America's poorest regions.

• Dozens of residents filed a class-action lawsuit in April claiming rocket launches are damaging their homes, with foundation repairs estimated at up to $100,000 per property
• A contract worker died in a fall at a SpaceX facility ahead of last month's Starship launch, which the company has not publicly acknowledged
• SpaceX plans to manufacture components for up to 1,000 Starships in the town's 1 million square-foot facility, with the incorporated town now establishing its own police force and municipal court

SK Hynix, the world's second-largest memory chipmaker, plans to list American depositary receipts on a U.S. exchange in August 2026, with SEC approval expected the week of June 22. The company, a key Nvidia supplier with a $1 trillion market cap, aims to expand its investor base amid surging AI-driven demand for its high-bandwidth memory chips. The offering could raise up to $14 billion.

• SEC approval anticipated during the week of June 22, with the ADR listing targeting an August 2026 debut that could raise up to $14 billion
• SK Hynix became only the third Asian company to reach $1 trillion market capitalization, following TSMC and Samsung Electronics, driven by its dominant position in high-bandwidth memory chips for AI servers
• The listing will add a major name to a busy second half for U.S. equity markets featuring AI-related IPOs and comes as SK Hynix benefits significantly from the AI boom as a primary Nvidia supplier

Emad Dlala, a top executive at Lucid Motors who served over a decade with the company, has departed as part of a leadership restructuring under new CEO Silvio Napoli. The shakeup comes just months before the launch of Lucid's first mass-market EV, the Cosmos, and follows a 12% workforce reduction in February. Napoli, who joined from Schindler Group, is flattening the organization by having key engineering leaders report directly to him.

• Dlala was one of Lucid's longest-serving employees and most recently oversaw all 'Engineering and Digital' functions before his departure
• The leadership changes occur ahead of the critical launch of the Cosmos EV (priced below $50,000) and a robotaxi partnership with Nuro set to deploy in San Francisco by year-end
• Lucid has undergone significant turbulence including a 12% layoff in February 2026, the departure of long-time chief engineer Eric Bach (who filed a wrongful termination lawsuit), and a year-long CEO search

Starbucks is exploring options for its Japanese business, including a potential stake sale, following its earlier divestiture of a majority stake in its China operations. The potential sale could be valued between $2.5 billion and $2.5 billion, attracting interest from industry players and private equity firms.

• The stake sale could be valued between ¥400 billion ($2.5 billion) and ¥500 billion, according to Bloomberg News citing sources familiar with the matter
• This move follows Starbucks' recent disposal of a majority interest in its China operations, suggesting a broader strategic shift in key Asian markets
• Potential buyers may include other industry players and private equity firms interested in Japan's coffee market

OpenAI is negotiating to lease a proposed 10-gigawatt data center campus located on federal land in Ohio, according to The Information. The deal may include financial backing from Nvidia, though Reuters could not independently verify the report. The massive facility would significantly expand OpenAI's infrastructure capabilities.

• The proposed data center would be a 10-gigawatt campus situated on federal land in Ohio
• Nvidia is potentially providing financial backing for the lease deal
• The negotiations involve a substantial infrastructure expansion for OpenAI's operations

The U.S. Air Force announced it has successfully fixed long-standing problems with Boeing's KC-46 tanker remote vision system, with the upgrade entering production in 2028—five years behind schedule. Boeing has already lost over $7 billion on the fixed-price contract and delivered more than 100 of 188 ordered tankers, with retrofitting existing aircraft expected to take seven years.

• The Remote Vision System 2.0 upgrade completed initial flight testing and will be integrated into production lines in 2028, five years later than originally planned
• Boeing has lost more than $7 billion on the fixed-price contract for the 767-derivative tanker, which leaves the company responsible for all cost overruns
• Retrofitting the 100+ already-delivered aircraft with the new vision system will take seven years, while the Air Force considers purchasing an additional 75 tankers beyond the 188 already ordered

SpaceX is targeting late 2027 to launch initial demonstrations of space-based AI computing infrastructure, ahead of the 'as early as 2028' timeline disclosed in its IPO documents, according to sources from investor presentations. The orbital-compute effort is central to SpaceX's growth pitch as it pursues a $75 billion IPO at a $1.75 trillion valuation. The company has requested regulatory permission to launch up to 1 million space-based data-center satellites.

• SpaceX executives Gwynne Shotwell and Bret Johnsen outlined the 2027 demonstrator timeline during Goldman Sachs investor meetings ahead of the company's IPO, which targets a $135 per share price under ticker SPCX
• The Starship rocket, critical to making orbital computing economically viable, remains years behind CEO Elon Musk's original targets and has yet to demonstrate the rapid reusability needed for large-scale deployment
• Initial AI satellites will likely use Nvidia chips with computing power equivalent to an Nvidia GB300 rack, leveraging existing Starlink satellite technology, according to Musk

Chinese automaker BYD will begin producing cars at its Hungary plant in Q4 2026, approximately one year later than initially planned. The company has paused construction on a planned Turkey facility to prioritize European production, with Hungary as its first manufacturing site in Europe and plans for a second European location.

• BYD's Hungary plant in Szeged will start assembling the Dolphin Surf compact EV in late 2026, delayed from the original end-2025 target, as the company is still installing equipment
• BYD's European sales surged 270% in the prior year to nearly 188,000 vehicles, with over 100,000 units sold through May 2026 (up 144% year-to-date)
• The Turkey plant project, announced in 2024 with $1 billion investment, remains on hold with no production timeline as BYD focuses on establishing European manufacturing to avoid EU tariffs on Chinese-made EVs