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Brodsky & Smith law firm is investigating four merger transactions to determine whether company boards breached fiduciary duties to shareholders. The investigations concern AstroNova (being acquired by Arcline for $29.00/share), Open Lending (being acquired by ANV Group for $3.15/share), Huntsman (merging with Olin in a stock exchange), and Standard BioTools (being acquired by Treeline Biosciences). The firm is seeking shareholders to discuss whether fair processes were conducted and fair value provided.

(Editor’s note: The headline, ETFs and economic data were updated.) U.S. stock futures rose on Thursday, as the Dow Jones, Nasdaq 100, and S&P 500 indices advanced, following Tuesday’s sharp sell-off. Weekly initial jobless claims edged down by 4,000 to a seasonally adjusted 226,000 for the week ending June 13, keeping layoffs historically low. Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Fed manufacturing index staged a major turnaround, jumping more than 10 points to a positive 10.3 reading in June to snap a month of flatlined regional factory growth. On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve unanimously held the federal funds rate steady at 3.50%-3.75% , as widely expected, in the first policy meeting under new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh . He announced five task forces to review Fed communications, the balance sheet, data sources, productivity and jobs in the AI era, and the inflation framework itself. Thursday will mark the last trading day of this week, as the markets will be closed for Juneteenth National Independence Day on Friday. Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.45%, and the two-year bond was at 4.17%. The CME Group's FedWatch tool ‘s projections show markets pricing a 72.2% likelihood of the Federal Reserve leaving the current interest rates unchanged during July’s meeting. Index Performance (+/-) Dow Jones 0.52% S&P 500 0.86% Nasdaq 100 1.47% Russell 2000 1.05% The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE: SPY ) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ: QQQ ) , which track the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100, respectively, were higher in premarket on Thursday. The SPY was up 0.63% at $745.64, while the QQQ advanced by 1.61% to $734.13. data-variant="card" data-news-mode="manual" > Read Also: NFLX Stock Trades At Its Cheapest Valuation In 4 Years: Shay Boloor Calls It Massive 'Opportunity' Stocks In Focus SpaceX Space Exploration Technologies Corp

Corebridge Financial research reveals that only 28% of workers and retirees feel psychologically comfortable spending their retirement savings, despite 60% associating retirement with freedom. The study highlights a disconnect between retirement expectations and spending anxiety, driven by uncertainties about longevity, healthcare costs, and market conditions. Experts recommend developing personalized decumulation plans and guaranteed lifetime income strategies to help retirees spend with confidence.

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at 3.50%-3.75% under new Chair Kevin Warsh. However, the Fed's updated economic projections showed a hawkish surprise, with higher inflation forecasts (PCE at 3.6% for 2026) and signaling one rate hike this year instead of cuts. Markets reacted negatively, with Treasury yields spiking, the dollar strengthening, and equities declining as investors reassess rate expectations.

(Editor’s note: The future prices of benchmark tracking ETFs and the headline were updated in the story.) U.S. stock futures were mixed on Wednesday, as the Dow Jones fell, while the Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500 advanced, following Tuesday’s mixed close. U.S. retail and food services sales outpaced expectations in May, climbing 0.9% to a seasonally adjusted $763.7 billion, according to Census Bureau data released Wednesday. The solid gain—up from a revised 0.4% increase in April—signals highly resilient consumer demand heading into the summer months, providing a fresh injection of optimism for economic growth. Investors are also waiting for the Federal Open Market Committee decision on interest rates, slated to be announced during the afternoon, with Kevin Warsh as the new Fed Chairman. The CME Group's FedWatch tool ‘s projections show markets pricing a 99.6% likelihood of the Federal Reserve leaving the current interest rates unchanged during June’s meeting. Meanwhile, even as the peace deal was agreed upon between the U.S. and Iran, recent findings by U.S. intelligence agencies reportedly suggested that Iran can now shut down the Strait of Hormuz at will, irrespective of the impending framework agreement scheduled for signing in Geneva on Friday. Additionally, the 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.44%, and the two-year bond was at 4.05%. Index Performance (+/-) Dow Jones -0.06% S&P 500 0.10% Nasdaq 100 0.57% Russell 2000 0.03% The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE: SPY ) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ: QQQ ) , which track the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100, respectively, were higher in premarket on Wednesday. The SPY was up 0.097% at $751.06, while the QQQ advanced by 0.62% to $734.35. data-variant="card" data-news-mode="manual" > Read Also: Trump's Iran Peace Deal Could Ignite A 'Relief Rally,' Says Ben Emons, Flags 4 &#039

The Magnum Ice Cream Company N.V. announced the grant of options to persons discharging managerial responsibilities (PDMRs) under its Foundation Plan co-investment scheme on June 16, 2026. The plan aims to incentivize executives and align their interests with long-term value creation. Options will vest 50% after three years and 50% after four years, subject to continued personal investment holdings and the company's Total Shareholding Return exceeding the median peer group TSR. Exercise prices were set at EUR 15.33, GBP 13.23, and USD 17.82 across different exchanges.

Brodsky & Smith law firm is investigating four merger transactions to determine whether company boards breached fiduciary duties by failing to conduct fair processes and provide fair value to shareholders. The investigations involve Simulations Plus ($18.50/share), Roku ($160.00/share), TruBridge ($26.25/share), and Organon ($14.00/share).

(Editor’s note: The lede, headline, futures and economic data were updated.) U.S. stock futures were mixed on Tuesday, as the Dow Jones rose, while the Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500 declined, following Monday’s rally. The Labor Department reported that U.S. import prices advanced 1.9% in May, driven by surging fuel costs. Fresh housing data painted a cooling picture of the domestic economy; May building permits ticked down 0.7% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,413,000, while housing starts plummeted 15.4% to a rate of 1,177,000, underscoring persistent headwinds in residential construction. On Monday, President Donald Trump announced a preliminary U.S.-Iran agreement aimed at ending months of conflict, though its final terms and long-term viability remain unresolved. The deal extends April’s fragile ceasefire and is expected to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil shipping route. However, both nations stressed that a permanent peace accord has not yet been negotiated. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called the memorandum an "important step" but noted a lasting truce "has yet to take shape." Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.45%, and the two-year bond was at 4.04%. The CME Group's FedWatch tool ‘s projections show markets pricing a 98.6% likelihood of the Federal Reserve leaving the current interest rates unchanged during June’s meeting. Index Performance (+/-) Dow Jones 0.17% S&P 500 -0.01% Nasdaq 100 -0.01% Russell 2000 0.21% The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE: SPY ) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ: QQQ ) , which track the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100, respectively, were lower in premarket on Tuesday. The SPY was down 0.066% at $754.33, while the QQQ declined by 0.11% to $743.18. data-variant="card" data-news-mode="manual" > Read Also: Ed Yardeni Says He Hasn't 'Been Bullish Enoug

Forward Industries (NASDAQ: FWDI) announced a non-binding all-stock acquisition proposal to Solana Company (HSDT) on June 15, 2026, offering 0.386 FWDI shares per HSDT share (approximately 10% premium). HSDT's board declined the offer on June 12th without discussion. Forward believes a combined entity would better serve shareholders and the Solana ecosystem.

Forward Industries (NASDAQ: FWDI) announced a non-binding all-stock acquisition proposal to SkyAI (SKYA), offering 0.367 FWDI shares per SKYA share, representing a 20% premium to SKYA's closing price of $1.29. SKYA did not respond to the proposal by the June 12, 2026 deadline. Forward argues the combination would benefit SKYA shareholders by providing exposure to Forward's Solana treasury platform and stronger institutional positioning.

Editor’s Note: The future prices of benchmark tracking ETFs, and the headline were updated in the story. U.S. stock futures advanced on Monday, as the Nasdaq 100, S&P 500, and the Dow Jones indices rose, following Friday’s higher close. This follows an announcement of a peace agreement with Iran by President Donald Trump , which led to a decline in crude oil futures. He said that the deal was “now complete,” adding, “I hereby fully authorize the toll-free opening of the Strait of Hormuz, and, simultaneously herewith, authorize the immediate removal of the United States Naval blockade.” In this truncated trading week with markets closed on Friday, investors will eye the Federal Reserve’s decision on interest rates with the new chairman, Kevin Warsh , on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.44%, and the two-year bond was at 4.03%. The CME Group's FedWatch tool ‘s projections show markets pricing a 97.4% likelihood of the Federal Reserve leaving the current interest rates unchanged during June’s meeting. Index Performance (+/-) Dow Jones 0.89% S&P 500 1.25% Nasdaq 100 2.11% Russell 2000 1.64% The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE: SPY ) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ: QQQ ) , which track the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100, respectively, were higher in premarket on Monday. The SPY was up 1.29% at $751.35, while the QQQ advanced by 2.13% to $736.71. data-variant="card" data-news-mode="manual" > Read Also: Stock Market: Will S&P 500 Open Up Or Down Today? Stocks In Focus Space Exploration Technologies Corp Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ: SPCX ) was 5.90% higher in premarket on Monday following its debut on Friday. The listing propelled CEO Elon Musk ‘s wealth, making him the world’s first trillionaire. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Taiwan Semiconductor Ma

(Editor’s note: The future prices of benchmark tracking ETFs, and the headline were updated in the story.) U.S. stock futures rose on Friday, as the Nasdaq 100, S&P 500, and the Dow Jones indices advanced, following Thursday’s higher close. Investors are eyeing SpaceX ‘s debut under the ticker SPCX at  $135 per share , with options trading set to begin on Monday. The first few minutes are expected to be chaotic as market makers establish price discovery. Amid pushback against President Donald Trump ‘s assertions regarding an approved peace agreement, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf cautioned that " wrong strategies and impulsive decisions " could ignite a more expansive crisis. He warned that such actions risk devastating energy infrastructure, roiling global markets, and creating an "endless quagmire" that would last for years. Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.44%, and the two-year bond was at 4.05%. The CME Group's FedWatch tool ‘s projections show markets pricing a 96.4% likelihood of the Federal Reserve leaving the current interest rates unchanged during June’s meeting. Index Performance (+/-) Dow Jones 0.55% S&P 500 0.30% Nasdaq 100 0.12% Russell 2000 0.50% The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE: SPY ) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ: QQQ ) , which track the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100, respectively, were higher in premarket on Friday. The SPY was up 0.44% at $741.04, while the QQQ advanced by 0.24% to $718.82. data-variant="card" data-news-mode="manual" > Read Also: Stock Market: Will S&P 500 Open Up Or Down Today? Stocks In Focus Adobe Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ: ADBE ) declined 4.91% despite posting upbeat financial results for the second quarter and raising its guidance for the full year. It also announced that CFO and Executive VP Dan Durn will depart the company on June 15. S

Producer prices accelerated to 6.5% year-over-year in May, the highest since December 2022, driven primarily by a Strait of Hormuz energy shock. The headline PPI exceeded expectations of 6.4%, with gasoline prices surging 23.4%. Despite the hot inflation reading, stock futures held gains, with the S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, and Dow Jones all rising modestly in early Thursday trading.

(Editor’s note: The ETF futures, headline and economic data were updated in this story) U.S. stock futures rose on Thursday, as the Nasdaq 100, S&P 500, and the Dow Jones indices advanced, following Wednesday’s lower close. Initial claims for state unemployment benefits edged higher to a seasonally adjusted 229,000 for the week ending June 6, an increase of 4,000 from the prior week’s unrevised level. Meanwhile, inflation the Producer Price Index (PPI) for final demand jumped 1.1% in May. Stripping out volatile components, the core PPI—which excludes foods, energy, and trade services—advanced 0.8% for the month, recording its largest one-month increase since March 2022 and keeping structural inflation concerns at the fore. Middle East tensions have escalated significantly as the U.S. and Iran traded direct military strikes, following warnings from President Donald Trump that Tehran would “pay the price” for stalled peace talks. The renewed hostilities have severely disrupted regional stability, prompting neighboring countries like Kuwait to temporarily close their airspace amid incoming Iranian attacks. Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.53%, and the two-year bond was at 4.12%. The CME Group's FedWatch tool ‘s projections show markets pricing a 98.3% likelihood of the Federal Reserve leaving the current interest rates unchanged during June’s meeting. Index Performance (+/-) Dow Jones 0.68% S&P 500 0.79% Nasdaq 100 1.22% Russell 2000 1.41% The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE: SPY ) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ: QQQ ) , which track the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100, respectively, were higher in premarket on Thursday. The SPY was up 0.24% at $727.15, while the QQQ advanced by 0.57% to $697.56. data-variant="card" data-news-mode="manual" > Read Also: Stock Market: Will S&P 500 Open Up Or Down Today?

U.S. headline inflation surged to 4.2% year-over-year in May, the highest since April 2023, driven primarily by energy price shocks from the Strait of Hormuz. Core inflation rose to 2.9%, prompting markets to price in a 96% probability of a Federal Reserve rate hike by December. Energy accounted for over 60% of monthly price increases, with gasoline up 7.0% and fuel oil up 58.9% year-over-year. Markets reacted with measured risk-on sentiment as the cooler core print offered some offset to headline pressures.

(Editor’s note: The future prices of benchmark tracking ETFs and the headline were updated in the story.) U.S. stock futures fell on Wednesday, as the Nasdaq 100, S&P 500, and the Dow Jones indices declined, following Tuesday’s mixed close. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 4.2% year-over-year in May, matching FactSet estimates to hit its highest mark since April 2023. Core inflation also remained sticky, with the all items less food and energy index accelerating by 2.9% over the past 12 months, climbing past the 2.8% rate seen in April. On Tuesday, President Donald Trump ordered military strikes against Iran after a U.S. Apache helicopter was brought down near the Strait of Hormuz . Trump later downplayed the severity of the incident, telling The Wall Street Journal that it “wasn't a big deal” because “the pilot is fine.” This came right after Trump posted early Monday that “both sides, Israel and Iran, are looking to do an immediate ceasefire,” shortly before Iran’s armed forces said they had ended military operations against Israel. Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.53%, and the two-year bond was at 4.14%. The CME Group's FedWatch tool ‘s projections show markets pricing a 98.2% likelihood of the Federal Reserve leaving the current interest rates unchanged during June’s meeting. Index Performance (+/-) Dow Jones -0.45% S&P 500 -0.54% Nasdaq 100 -0.88% Russell 2000 -0.64% The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE: SPY ) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ: QQQ ) , which track the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100, respectively, were lower in premarket on Wednesday. The SPY was down 0.54% at $733.10, while the QQQ declined by 0.77% to $702.41. data-variant="card" data-news-mode="manual" > Read Also: Jim Cramer Is 'VERY Skeptical

Company increases revenue and adjusted EBITDA 1,2 guidance LEBANON, Tenn. , June 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. ("Cracker Barrel" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: CBRL) today reported its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2026 ended May 1, 2026. Cracker Barrel President and Chief Executive Officer Julie Masino said, "Our initiatives to improve operations, deepen guest connection, and enhance profitability continue to gain traction, with strong execution from our teams driving third quarter results that exceeded expectations. We remain focused on serving delicious food and delivering experiences guests love and believe we are well-positioned to sustain this new momentum." Third Quarter Fiscal 2026 Highlights Total revenue was $797.4 million. Compared to the prior year quarter, total revenue decreased 2.9%. Compared to the prior year quarter, comparable store restaurant sales decreased 2.6%, and comparable store retail sales decreased 1.8%. GAAP earnings per diluted share were $1.90, and adjusted 1 earnings per diluted share were $0.29. GAAP net income was $42.8 million compared to the prior year quarter GAAP net income of $12.6 million. The current year GAAP net income results include a $47.4 million benefit related to a settlement agreement regarding interchange fee litigation. Adjusted EBITDA 1 was $40.3 million compared to the prior year quarter adjusted EBITDA 1 of $48.1 million. Third Quarter Ended (In thousands, except per share amounts) 5/1/26 5/2/25 Revenue $797,367 $821,147 GAAP net income $42,811 $12,574 Adjusted net income 1 $6,533 $13,123 Adjusted EBITDA 1 $40,305 $48,117 GAAP earnings per share – diluted $1.90 $0.56 Adjusted 1 earnings per share – diluted $0.29 $0.58 Balance Sheet & Capital Allocation During the third quarter, the Company received $47.4 million, net of legal fees, pursuant to a settlement agree

(Editor’s note: The future prices of benchmark tracking ETFs, and the headline were updated in the story.) U.S. stock futures rose on Tuesday, as the Nasdaq 100, S&P 500, and the Dow Jones indices gained, following Monday’s mixed close. President Donald Trump expressed confidence in a swift conclusion to the ongoing war with Iran, and stated that the negotiating parties are on the verge of finalizing a "very, very good deal" aimed at prohibiting nuclear weapons. He told reporters that a deal could be struck in "two or three days," with the reopening of the strategically important Strait of Hormuz to follow "immediately." Separately, investor sentiment was supported by the official April U.S. international trade report, which revealed the overall goods and services deficit ticked down slightly by 1.2% to $55.9 billion, down from $56.6 billion in March. The narrowing gap came as total exports surged 2.6% to a record-breaking $327.1 billion, completely overshadowing a 2.0% increase in imports. This trade resilience helped counter a more downbeat reading from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB). The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index dipped 0.6 points to 95.3 in May.h. Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.55%, and the two-year bond was at 4.15%. The CME Group's FedWatch tool ‘s projections show markets pricing a 98.2% likelihood of the Federal Reserve leaving the current interest rates unchanged during June’s meeting. Index Performance (+/-) Dow Jones 0.16% S&P 500 0.38% Nasdaq 100 0.71% Russell 2000 0.72% The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE: SPY ) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ: QQQ ) , which track the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100, respectively, were higher in premarket on Tuesday. The SPY was up 0.38% at $742.01, while the QQQ advanced by 0.69% to $721.03. data-variant="card" data-news-mode="manual" > R

Editor’s Note: The future prices of benchmark tracking ETFs, and the headline were updated in the story. U.S. stock futures rose on Monday, as the Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500, and Dow Jones indices rose, following Thursday's sharp declines. Over the weekend, the tensions in the Middle East escalated as President Donald Trump said he would press Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to escalate tensions with Iran, but Iran and Israel have since then exchanged strikes. The latest flare-up comes as U.S.-Iran negotiations continue over ending months of conflict. Tehran has insisted that any broader agreement must include a durable ceasefire in Lebanon, where fighting between Israel and Hezbollah has continued despite diplomatic efforts. Additionally, this week, investors will be eyeing May’s CPI and PPI data. Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.58%, and the two-year bond was at 4.19%. The CME Group's FedWatch tool ‘s projections show markets pricing a 98% likelihood of the Federal Reserve leaving the current interest rates unchanged during June’s meeting. Index Performance (+/-) Dow Jones 0.26% S&P 500 0.72% Nasdaq 100 1.31% Russell 2000 1.34% The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE: SPY ) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ: QQQ ) , which track the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100, respectively, were higher in premarket on Monday. The SPY was up 0.78% at $743.28, while the QQQ advanced by 1.55% to $716.00. data-variant="card" data-news-mode="manual" > Read Also: Stock Market: Will S&P 500 Open Up Or Down Today? Stocks In Focus Riskified Riskified Ltd. (NYSE: RSKD ) was 1.26% higher in premarket on Monday after it disclosed a $75 million buyback plan. Benzinga’s Edge Stock Rankings indicate that RSKD maintains a weak price trend in the long term but a strong trend in the medium and short terms. Nebius Group Nebius Gro

The U.S. labor market strengthened in May with nonfarm payrolls surging to 172,000 jobs, far exceeding economist estimates of 85,000. Prior months were also revised upward significantly, with March and April combined adding 93,000 more jobs than initially reported. The unemployment rate remained steady at 4.3%, while average hourly earnings grew 0.3% monthly and 3.4% year-over-year. The stronger-than-expected jobs data is being interpreted as hawkish by markets, boosting expectations for Federal Reserve rate hikes by year-end and pushing Treasury yields higher.

(Editor’s note: The future prices of benchmark tracking ETFs, economic data and the headline were updated in the story.) U.S. stock futures were mixed on Friday, as the Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500 fell, and the Dow Jones index gained, following a mixed close on Thursday. Investors digested the latest labor data as U.S. nonfarm payrolls increased by 172,000 in May, matching April’s steady hiring pace, while the unemployment rate held flat at 4.3%. Wage growth showed modest acceleration, with average hourly earnings ticking up 0.3% ($0.12) to $37.53 for the month, pushing the year-over-year increase to 3.4%. Following an Oval Office coal policy announcement , President Donald Trump stated he would consider meeting Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei if diplomacy progresses. “If we make a deal, it’s possible that I would meet ,” Trump said. “I’d be okay with that.” His comments come amid mixed signals from negotiations as the U.S.-Iran conflict enters its fourth month under a fragile ceasefire. Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.46%, and the two-year bond was at 4.03%. The CME Group's FedWatch tool ‘s projections show markets pricing a 96.4% likelihood of the Federal Reserve leaving the current interest rates unchanged during June’s meeting. Index Performance (+/-) Dow Jones 0.06% S&P 500 -0.53% Nasdaq 100 -1.09% Russell 2000 -0.63% The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE: SPY ) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ: QQQ ) , which track the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100, respectively, were lower in premarket on Friday. The SPY was down 0.53% at $753.09, while the QQQ declined by 1.27% to $731.18. data-variant="card" data-news-mode="manual" > Read Also: Stock Market: Will S&P 500 Open Up Or Down Today? Stocks In Focus Lululemon Athletica Lululemon Athletica Inc. (NASDAQ: LULU ) dropped

Peter Ter Kulve, Chief Executive Officer of The Magnum Ice Cream Company N.V., has acquired 506,825 ordinary shares of €3.50 each at a price of €14.67 per share on June 4, 2026, totaling €100,149.71. The transaction was executed on the Amsterdam Stock Exchange.

The article compares two healthcare-focused ETFs: State Street SPDR S&P Pharmaceuticals (XPH) and First Trust NYSE Arca Biotechnology Index Fund (FBT). XPH offers lower costs (0.35% expense ratio vs 0.55%), broader diversification with 59 holdings, and better 1-year performance (38% vs 35.90%), plus dividend income. FBT provides more concentrated biotech exposure with 30 holdings. The analysis concludes XPH is the more appealing long-term choice due to its lower fees and superior performance.

The SEC's elimination of the Pattern Day Trader (PDT) rule and its $25,000 minimum account requirement takes effect on June 4, 2026, marking a significant change to retail trading access. Robinhood, Webull, and Interactive Brokers are positioned to benefit from increased trading activity, particularly among smaller retail traders who were previously restricted by the rule.

Thursday marks the first day that the Pattern Day Trader rule no longer applies to accounts under $25,000 — the most significant change to retail trading access in a generation, and a potential windfall for three publicly traded brokerages. HOOD stock is climbing. See the chart and price action here.  PDT Rule Eliminated  The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved FINRA’s elimination of the PDT designation and its $25,000 minimum equity requirement on April 14, with the new intraday risk-based margin framework taking effect Thursday, June 4. For 25 years, any margin account holder who executed four or more day trades in a rolling five-business-day period was flagged as a pattern day trader and locked out unless they maintained a $25,000 floor. That rule is now gone. data-variant="card" data-news-mode="manual" > Read Also: Micron CEO Cashes Out $36 Million In Stock Near All-Time Highs Robinhood Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ: HOOD ) came into the day with more fanfare than any broker. The company posted a countdown clock on X, and its official account announced: “June 4: The PDT rule will be eliminated, and the $25,000 minimum account balance requirement will officially end. We will be wiping all past PDT flags clean. Soon, customers will be able to trade on Robinhood without worrying about day trading limits again.”  Robinhood followed-up with ... Full story available on Benzinga.com

(Editor’s note: The future prices of benchmark tracking ETFs and the headline were updated in the story.) U.S. stock futures declined on Thursday after a lower close on Wednesday, as the Nasdaq 100, Dow Jones and S&P 500 fell. Weekly initial jobless claims jumped by 13,000 to a seasonally adjusted 225,000 for the week ending May 30. Meanwhile, the government downwardly revised its reading on first-quarter nonfarm labor productivity to a marginal 0.3% annualized growth rate—down from the previously reported 0.8%—while unit labor costs rose at a 1.8% clip. In a 215-208 vote, the Republican-controlled House passed a war powers resolution requiring President Donald Trump to obtain congressional authorization before continuing military action or deploying troops against Iran. Notably, four Republicans joined Democrats to pass the measure, marking a rare bipartisan challenge to the president’s military authority. Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.49%, and the two-year bond was at 4.07%. The CME Group's FedWatch tool ‘s projections show markets pricing a 96.2% likelihood of the Federal Reserve leaving the current interest rates unchanged during June’s meeting. Index Performance (+/-) Dow Jones 0.29% S&P 500 -0.37% Nasdaq 100 -0.85% Russell 2000 0.16% The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE: SPY ) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ: QQQ ) , which track the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100, respectively, were lower in premarket on Thursday. The SPY was down 0.33% at $751.73, while the QQQ declined by 1.15% to $735.65. data-variant="card" data-news-mode="manual" > Read Also: 'E-Shaped' Economy: Fed Beige Book Reveals High Earners Keep Spending While Middle-Class Americans Stretch Every Dollar Stocks In Focus CrowdStrike Holdings CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: CRWD ) was 9.98% in premarket on Thursday, despite beating estimat

Two low-cost international ETFs, SCHF and SPDW, both surged 35% in the past year and charge identical 0.03% expense ratios. SCHF holds 1,496 positions with $66.2B in assets, while SPDW offers broader diversification with 2,452 holdings and $40.8B in assets. Both track developed markets outside the U.S. and remain cheaper than U.S. equities despite strong recent performance.

(Editor’s note: The future prices of benchmark tracking ETFs and the headline were updated in the story.) U.S. stock futures were mixed on Wednesday, after a record close on Tuesday, as the Dow Jones and S&P 500 declined but the Nasdaq 100 rose. The U.S. military retaliated against Iran by launching strikes on an Iranian ground control station on Qeshm Island, near the Strait of Hormuz, after Iran's failed missile attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain. Just a day before the missile attacks, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly received a heated call from President Donald Trump over the situation in Lebanon. According to an Axios report, Trump called Netanyahu "crazy" and said he would "be in prison if it weren't for me." Trump allegedly added, " Everybody hates you now . Everybody hates Israel because of this." Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.48%, and the two-year bond was at 4.07%. The CME Group's FedWatch tool ‘s projections show markets pricing a 98.4% likelihood of the Federal Reserve leaving the current interest rates unchanged during June’s meeting. Index Performance (+/-) Dow Jones -0.26% S&P 500 -0.07% Nasdaq 100 0.01% Russell 2000 -0.36% The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE: SPY ) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ: QQQ ), which track the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100, respectively, were mixed in premarket on Wednesday. The SPY was down 0.20% at $746.78, while the QQQ advanced by 0.083% to $746.40. data-variant="card" data-news-mode="manual" > Read Also: Michael Burry Spots A Dot-Com Parallel In AI Chip Stocks As SOXX's Record-Breaking Rally Accelerates: 'History Repeats' Stocks In Focus Palo Alto Networks Palo Alto Networks Inc. (NASDAQ: PANW ) was 4.62% lower despite beating third-quarter estimates and raising its guidance. Benzinga’s Edge Stock Rankings indicate that PANW main

PDF Solutions announced it will host its CONNECT 2026 conference on October 15-16, 2026, in San Francisco. The two-day event will bring together semiconductor industry engineers, data scientists, and leaders to explore AI-driven analytics and semiconductor manufacturing solutions. The conference will feature keynotes, customer presentations, live demos of PDF Solutions' next-generation AI platform, and networking opportunities focused on addressing industry scaling challenges.

Safe Pro Group Inc. (Nasdaq: SPAI) announced it received a U.S. Army order for a turnkey Threat Analysis Kit featuring its AI-powered NODE edge compute system integrated with Red Cat Holdings' Black Widow drones. The kit includes annual software upgrades and operational support, with delivery expected in Q2 2026. Safe Pro's SPOTD technology uses machine learning trained on 2.8 million drone images to detect explosive threats and objects of interest.