AMD (AMD.O) rose 3.5%; Raymond James upgraded the stock from OUTPERFORM to STRONG BUY.

Market sources say Waymo plans to launch a driverless robotaxi service in Germany by the end of 2027.

Rice prices have risen more than 47% since the Iran conflict began, Hedgeye analysis shows. Disruptions to fuel, fertilizer and shipping are the primary drivers; analysts say global rice supply remains broadly ample but higher costs are concentrated in freight, fertilizer and premium varieties such as basmati. The rice rally is spilling into broader commodity markets and, amid rising geopolitical tensions, could put upside pressure on crude oil prices.