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Spotify Technology (NYSE:SPOT) gained on Monday after the company announced a price hike for its premium subscription in various regions.

August just kicked off and volatility wasted no time crashing the party, as Wall Street's favorite fear gauge logged its biggest daily jump in months—and it might not be done yet.

A Reddit user who began investing during the COVID-19 pandemic wanted to know what it really felt like to live through the dot-com crash and the 2008 financial crisis. “Did it feel like the end of the world?” they asked in the r/stocks subreddit recently.

Pet healthcare is witnessing a surge in demand as more households prioritize their pets’ well-being, driving companies in this sector to outperform expectations. This trend is reflected in IDEXX Laboratories Inc.‘s (NASDAQ:IDXX) recent financial results, showcasing significant growth and revised earnings guidance.

Building America's Future, a political action committee (PAC) backed by Elon Musk, has allocated over a million dollars for the promotion of recent White House victories, including a GOP policy package that Musk had previously criticized.

American defense manufacturers are reportedly grappling with China’s decision to limit the supply of critical minerals. This move has resulted in production delays and a global scramble for mineral stockpiles.

BioNTech SE (NASDAQ:BNTX) reported a second-quarter per-share loss of $1.82 (1.60 euros) on Monday, up from a loss of 3.36 euros reported a year ago, compared to beating the consensus loss of $2.42 per share.

The alarm goes off at 5:30 a.m., but Mark Lacy isn’t getting ready for work—he’s already been trading for three and a half hours. The 67-year-old retiree starts his day at 2 a.m. PT, analyzing pre-market movements and executing trades before most people have their first cup of coffee.

Palantir Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:PLTR) shares are trading higher Monday ahead of earnings scheduled after the bell. Here’s what you need to know before the report.