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Welcome to LazyListen. This is The Daily Rip for today. Markets bounced back Monday after a rough Friday for semiconductors, but the rebound was selective and cautious.

The Philly Semiconductor Index had its worst single-day drop since 2020 last week, and while semis led the comeback, overall breadth remained weak with only three of eleven sectors finishing higher. This was a tech rebound, but a tentative one. S.

president urging a ceasefire. The conflict has now stretched into its 100th day, disrupting traffic through the critical Strait of Hormuz and adding a layer of uncertainty to global markets. On the innovation front, all eyes are on SpaceX as it prepares for a likely Nasdaq listing this Friday.

Investors are buzzing, with some on Stocktwits speculating it could briefly become the world’s most valuable company. Meanwhile, OpenAI filed confidentially for its own public offering, and Anthropic is gearing up to go public as well. I.

and space stocks. I. data center campus, pushing the company’s backlog story back into the spotlight.

Let’s break down the key movers and themes from Monday. I. upgrade at its Worldwide Developers Conference.

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innovation. Despite the promising tech, Apple’s stock fell nearly two percent from a record high, closing around three hundred one dollars and fifty cents. The market seemed to react with a classic “sell the news” move, as investors digested the lack of immediate iPhone upgrade catalysts.

I. rollout is slated for this fall alongside new hardware, but skepticism remains about how quickly this will translate into stronger sales. I.

progress. Next up, Applied Digital surged after hours following news of a new hyperscaler lease covering two hundred ten megawatts of data center capacity. This lease, with a base term of fifteen years and potential revenue of five point two billion dollars, could extend to nearly thirteen billion dollars over thirty years with renewal options.

The new facility is expected to begin operations in early 2028 and is part of a broader thirty-six billion dollar lease backlog across Applied Digital’s five campuses. Investors are watching closely to see if Applied Digital can turn this massive backlog into actual cash flow by financing, building, and energizing these data centers efficiently. The stock gained over eight percent in after-hours trading, but some remain cautious, noting that the market has yet to price in the income statement impact fully.

On the earnings front, FuelCell Energy disappointed with its quarterly results, sending shares down over ten percent. Revenue declined slightly to thirty-five point six million dollars, and the net loss widened to nearly seventy-eight million dollars, largely due to a non-cash impairment charge on a project in Groton. While the company highlighted a growing sales pipeline of four gigawatts—driven by data center demand—investors remain wary, viewing this as a promise versus proof story.

The market wants to see signed contracts and sustainable cash flow before rewarding the stock. In the biotech and pharma space, the GLP-1 obesity drug trade showed some split reactions. Novo Nordisk reported that its oral weight-loss pill, Wegovy, surpassed three million prescriptions, a significant milestone.

Yet, despite this commercial success, Novo’s stock fell about four and a half percent, as investors sold the news and weighed emerging competition. Challengers like Viking Therapeutics and Structure Therapeutics gained modest interest as traders look for the next effective oral obesity treatments. Viking’s VK2735 is in Phase 3 trials, aiming to compete on efficacy and tolerability, while Structure’s aleniglipron showed promising weight loss results in Phase 2 studies.

The market appears cautious, waiting for clear proof that these new drugs can challenge Novo’s dominance. Looking at broader market movers, semiconductor-related stocks showed strength. Intel jumped eleven percent after reports that Google placed a new foundry order, signaling increased chip demand.

I. memory momentum, while Marvell and KLA each rose around nine to ten percent, helped by index inclusion and stock-split rumors, respectively. I.

equipment demand. In cannabis, Trulieve popped eleven percent following plans to uplist to the NYSE, a move seen as a step toward greater institutional credibility. On the downside, energy names like Coterra fell over eight percent after closing its merger with Devon Energy, which pressured holders amid sector consolidation.

Looking ahead to Tuesday, key economic data includes export and import figures due around midday, as well as the weekly API crude oil inventory report in the morning. Earnings reports to watch in pre-market trading include Uranium Energy Corp, EHang Holdings, Academy Sports and Outdoors, United Natural Foods, and SailPoint. After the bell, keep an eye on Lakeland Industries, Bark Inc, J Jill, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, and Domo.

To wrap up, Monday’s market action was a mixed bag. I. I.

upgrade failed to ignite a sustained rally. Meanwhile, biotech and energy sectors showed divergent moves amid earnings and corporate developments. Geopolitical risks continue to hover, underscoring the cautious tone.

That’s the Daily Rip. Stay sharp, and we’ll catch you next time. Thanks for listening.

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