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Closing Bell: AMD Climbs, Warner Bros. Higher, Lockheed Martin Slumps

Jun 16, 2025
AMD soared nearly 10% thanks to positive analyst forecasts and a potential GPU recovery. Warner Bros. celebrated a victory, restructuring its debt and planning a split into two companies to enhance focus and flexibility. In contrast, Lockheed Martin faced a slump after its F-35 planes were excluded from a significant deal with China. Amidst these movements, retail sales in China also boosted Estee Lauder, reflecting broader market dynamics influenced by geopolitical tensions.
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AMD Sparks GPU Optimism

  • AMD's newly unveiled products spark optimism for a GPU business rebound this year.
  • Semiconductor sector rally is driven by positive analyst sentiments, highlighting AI traction for AMD's Instinct GPU.
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Chinese Retail Growth Lifts Brands

  • Strong Chinese retail sales growth boosted Estee Lauder and other brands with China exposure.
  • Estee Lauder stock gains nearly 11%, reflecting China's fastest retail growth since December 2023.
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Warner Bros. Debt Restructuring

  • Warner Bros. Discovery gained after creditors agreed to a debt overhaul tied to splitting the company.
  • This restructuring aims to create two firms focused respectively on streaming/movies and cable TV.
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