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On this episode of Stock Movers:
- Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) triggers an explosive rally after landing a a blockbuster deal with OpenAI to build artificial intelligence infrastructure, giving the chipmaker a chance to show it can mount a challenge to Nvidia Corp. in the AI computing industry. Shares were up as much as 37% at today's highs, and closed at their highest since March 2024.
- Critical Metals Corp (CRML) shares gained after a report suggesting Washington was considering a position in the rare earths company. Trading paused for volatility after a White House official said Monday that the Trump administration is not currently considering a deal that would see it take a stake in the company.
- Verizon (VZ) shares closed at the worst one-day drop since April as the company concedes it has fallen behind rivals in wireless and broadband service, replaced its chief executive officer of seven years, and appointed a new leader with experience in telecom and financial technology. Dan Schulman, 67, who became lead independent director in December, takes over immediately, Verizon said Monday, with a mandate to revive growth and improve the company’s fortunes. The former CEO of PayPal Holdings Inc., he replaces Hans Vestberg, 60, a former Ericsson AB executive who has led the company since 2018.
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