Stock Movers HPE Shares Rise, NextEra Falls, Robinhood Launches Stock Tokens
Jun 30, 2025
Emily Graffeo, a Cross Hazard Reporter at Bloomberg News, discusses the recent stock movements of major companies. HPE's shares soared following a merger deal with Juniper Networks. Meanwhile, NextEra Energy faced declines as Republican lawmakers weighed new legislation affecting renewable energy. Graffeo also highlights Robinhood's innovative launch of tokenized US securities, drawing significant retail investor interest and setting records for stock growth. The conversation underscores the dynamic interplay between policy and market performance.
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HPE and Juniper DOJ Merger Clearance
- Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Juniper Networks received DOJ clearance for their $13 billion merger.
- Shareholders responded positively, pushing HPE shares up 13% as the top S&P 500 performer that day.
NextEra Stock Drops on Policy Risk
- NextEra Energy's stock dropped 2% due to Senate plans cutting key tax credits for wind and solar.
- This policy shift harms renewables while supporting fossil fuels, raising clean energy costs.
Robinhood Launches Tokenized U.S. Securities
- Robinhood launched tokenized U.S. securities trading for European customers, allowing 24/5 access.
- This expansion contributed to a nearly 13% stock rise and record high for Robinhood shares.