American Express (AXP) has expanded its commercial payments business by partnering with Mercantile and the American Bar Association (ABA) to introduce a new business card for solo practitioners and small law firms. This initiative utilizes AmEx's Agile Partner Platform, allowing for tailored solutions and extending its payment network's reach into specialized professional segments. While not expected to impact near-term earnings significantly, the partnership supports AmEx's long-term strategy of growing its premium commercial card business and deepen customer relationships, despite facing intense competition from Mastercard and Visa in the SMB space.

Jack Henry and Google Cloud are expanding their collaboration to provide AI-driven security for approximately 7,400 community financial institutions. Jack Henry will utilize Google Cloud’s agentic defense products to develop a proprietary AI security platform aimed at bolstering cyber resilience and improving operational efficiency. Additionally, Jack Henry is leveraging Google Cloud’s Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform for customer service, analytics, and automation, with early results showing up to 70% time savings.

Jack Henry and Google Cloud have expanded their collaboration to enhance AI-driven security for banks and credit unions. Jack Henry will use Google Cloud's agentic defense products to develop a proprietary AI security platform, aiming to strengthen cyber resilience against emerging threats. This initiative also focuses on leveraging AI for operational efficiencies, customer service, and data-driven decision-making within financial institutions, while maintaining strong security and governance.

This article reports a Form 144 filing for Entergy Corp (ETR) on June 25th. Form 144 is a notice of the intent to sell restricted securities without registration under the Securities Act of 1933. The filing suggests potential insider selling activity for the company.

Dominion Energy's shares are trading within a tight technical range on the NYSE, influenced by the proposed all-stock acquisition by NextEra Energy. The merger values Dominion at approximately $76 per share, while current analyst targets show caution with a street-average price target of $69. Despite the conservative analyst outlook, a valuation model suggests a potential value of $93 per share by December 2030.

ClaimsFiler is reminding Sportradar Group AG (NasdaqGS: SRAD) investors who experienced losses exceeding $100,000 that they have until July 17, 2026, to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit. The lawsuit alleges that Sportradar and its executives made false or misleading statements regarding the company's operations, including claims of working with black-market gambling operators and having inadequate Know-Your-Customer (KYC) and compliance processes. Investors who purchased shares between November 7, 2024, and April 21, 2026, are affected.

PPL Corporation's shares are trading modestly above their 200-day moving average on the NYSE, attracting dividend-focused investors due to its stable income profile as a regulated electric utility. The stock shows muted volatility compared to high-beta growth stocks, with current prices around $37 within a 52-week range of approximately $34.56 to $39.62. PPL operates in electricity distribution and transmission, generating revenue from regulated tariffs.

Truist Securities has lowered its price target for EQT Corp. from $74 to $65, while maintaining a Buy rating, due to adjustments in commodity prices and discount rates. Despite a less encouraging near-term outlook, EQT is expected to benefit from increased natural gas demand driven by AI and data centers. The company reported strong Q1 2026 results and has significantly reduced debt, leading to a positive outlook upgrade from Moody's Ratings.

Jack Henry (NASDAQ:JKHY) has expanded its partnership with Google Cloud to integrate AI-driven security capabilities for financial institutions. The collaboration aims to develop an AI security platform utilizing Google Cloud’s agentic defense products, enhancing security across various infrastructures for community banks and credit unions. This initiative builds on their 2022 strategic relationship and also leverages Google Cloud’s Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform for operational efficiencies, with early adopters reporting significant time savings.

Russia has threatened Apple with measures following the removal of VK apps from the App Store, demanding an explanation and warning of potential rupture in relations if not provided. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov urged citizens to switch from Apple devices to Android or Russian systems, citing unfair competition and politically motivated decisions by Apple. The Russian Ministry of Digital Development also complained to the Federal Antimonopoly Service, stating Apple violates domestic laws by restricting alternative Russian app stores, amidst findings of surveillance modules in state-mandated Russian apps.