Apple Inc. (AAPL) is engaged in last-minute discussions with the European Commission in a bid to sidestep more penalties, as it works to align its App Store operations with the requirements of the Digital Markets Act (DMA). 

A Financial Times report said the company faces mounting pressure ahead of a Thursday deadline, following a previous €500 million ($570 million) fine for failing to meet the EU's regulatory standards.

Individuals with knowledge of the situation revealed that Apple is in talks with European regulators to revise its approach to app distribution and its restrictions on external payment options. These policies currently prevent users from accessing deals beyond the App Store. 

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The tech firm is anticipated to submit revised terms this week, aiming to delay regulatory action as the European Commission evaluates the proposed modifications.

The European Commission had fined Apple $570 million after a year-long probe into its compliance with the DMA. The regulatory body also ordered the company to stop certain business practices, which include lifting restrictions that prevent developers from informing users about non-App Store payment options. 

Passed in 2022, the DMA aims to create a fairer playing field for smaller tech players. Violations can lead to penalties of up to 10% of a company’s global revenue.

The European Commission had previously given Apple a two-month window to revise its policies after the penalty. If the iPhone maker fails to meet compliance by June 26, it risks additional fines that could scale up to 5% of its global daily revenue. 

These discussions represent Apple’s attempt to forestall that outcome while navigating the EU’s stringent oversight of major tech platforms.

The regulatory tension unfolds as U.S. President Donald Trump visits Europe for a NATO summit and as EU-U.S. trade talks approach a July 9 deadline, the report indicated. 

Trump has previously slammed the EU’s Big Tech regulations as unfair, equating the fines to “overseas extortion.” 

On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around Apple remained in ‘bearish’ territory amid ‘low’ levels of chatter.

Apple stock has lost over 19% in 2025 and over 35% in the last 12 months.

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Trump Media & Technology Group (DJT) on Monday announced that its board of directors authorized a $400 million stock buyback program.

Trump Media’s stock surged more than 6% in the pre-market trading session before paring some of the gains at the time of writing.

Devin Nunes, Trump Media’s CEO and chairman, said the board had taken a vote of confidence in the company and its strategic plans.

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“Since Trump Media now has approximately $3 billion on its balance sheet, we have the flexibility to take actions like this which support strong shareholder returns, as we continue exploring further strategic opportunities,” he said.

Trump Media’s stock buyback would be conducted through open-market transactions, but the timing and amount are not yet known.

The company also noted that it may, at any time, and from time to time, repurchase its outstanding convertible notes from the open market or through private placements.

Trump Media clarified that its share buyback will be funded separately from the company’s previously announced Bitcoin (BTC) treasury strategy, which was to be executed using funds raised through a private placement offering worth $2.3 billion.

At the time, Nunes called Bitcoin a “crown jewel” and an “apex instrument of financial freedom.”

“This investment will help defend our Company against harassment and discrimination by financial institutions, which plague many Americans and U.S. firms,” he said.

The company also plans to launch Trump-branded cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETF) later this year, after obtaining necessary regulatory approvals.

Trump Media’s stock is down nearly 48% year-to-date and nearly 47% over the past 12 months.

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Stellantis NV’s (STLA) new CEO, Antonio Filosa, took charge as CEO of the company on Monday and announced slight management changes on his first day.

Shares of the Jeep maker are trading 3% lower in the pre-market session.

Filosa announced on Monday that he will retain his role as head of North America and American brands, while CFO Doug Ostermann will take on additional responsibility for mergers and acquisitions and joint ventures.

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Jean-Philippe Imparato will continue to lead Stellantis' European business.

Maxime Picat, who was the chief global purchasing and supplier quality officer, has left Stellantis, the company said.

His role will now be taken over by Monica Genovese, who is appointed head of Purchasing, and Scott Thiele, who will take on a newly created role as head of Supply Chain.

Chief Planning Officer Beatrice Foucher has also left the company.

The new leadership team is effective immediately, the company said.

In addition to 12 members of the leadership team, four others will also report directly to the CEO, the company said. This includes Ralph Gilles as head of Design, Olivier François as head of Marketing, Alison Jones as lead of Parts and Services and Circular Economy, and Giorgio Fossati as General Counsel.

Filosa was selected by a Special Committee of the Board led by Executive Chairman John Elkann as CEO after considering other internal and external candidates in late May.

The new CEO has more than 25 years of experience in the automotive industry and joined the Fiat Group in 1999. Stellantis is the result of the 2021 merger of Fiat-Chrysler (FCA) and the French automotive company PSA.

Stellantis has been seeking a new CEO since December, following the departure of its previous chief executive, Carlos Tavares. The company was led in the CEO's absence by Chairman Elkann.

Massimo Baggiani, founder at Niche Asset Management in London, told Reuters that the new appointments do not offer a catalyst for short-term investors to buy, provided that they were all internal appointments.

On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around Stellantis rose from ‘neutral’ to ‘bullish’ territory over the past 24 hours while message volume stayed at ‘high’ levels.

STLA stock is down by 26% this year and by about 55% over the past 12 months.

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Shares of French semiconductor company Sequans Communications S.A.(SQNS) surged over 19% in Monday’s pre-market after the company unveiled a Bitcoin (BTC)-focused treasury strategy, complementing its role in the cellular IoT semiconductor market. 

Sequans disclosed that it has secured commitments to raise approximately $384 million through a dual-tranche private placement of equity and convertible debt instruments. 

The firm plans to allocate a substantial amount of capital to Bitcoin, framing it as a long-term strategic asset.

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The initiative will be supported through a partnership with Swan Bitcoin, a U.S.-based Bitcoin infrastructure and advisory firm.

Sequans plans to raise capital through a combination of approximately $195 million from the issuance of ordinary shares and warrants, along with $189 million in secured convertible notes. 

Leading the private placement effort are Northland Capital Markets and B. Riley Securities, serving as co-lead placement agents, with Yorkville Securities contributing as an additional agent. 

The offering is slated to close by July 1, pending shareholder approval during meetings scheduled for June 30. 

Completion of the debt component depends on the closure of the equity portion, which must reach at least $195 million in gross proceeds. Warrants from both placements become exercisable within 90 days of the closing date.

“We believe Bitcoin’s unique characteristics will enhance our financial resilience and deliver significant value to our shareholders,” said CEO Georges Karam.

Sequans has joined a growing list of companies, such as Rumble (RUM), Strategy (MSTR), and Marathon Digital Holdings (MARA), that are at the forefront of incorporating cryptocurrency into their financial planning.

Bitcoin’s price dipped as much as 1.4% to around $101,300 in Monday’s pre-market.

On Stocktwits, retail sentiment towards Sequans Communications improved to ‘extremely bullish’ from ‘neutral’ the previous day, with ‘extremely high’ message volume.

Sequans Communications' stock has lost over 44% year-to-date and has gained over 54% in the last 12 months.

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Crude oil prices rose Monday morning after Iran warned that U.S. attacks on its nuclear facilities have broadened its scope of retaliation and called President Donald Trump a ‘gambler’ for taking up the risk of aligning the U.S. with Israel.

U.S. crude futures jumped to $75.19 per barrel overnight, their highest level since January, before paring gains.

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude was trading at $74.55 per barrel early Monday morning, up 0.9%. The United States Oil Fund (USO) gained 1% in pre-market trade. The USO ETF has gained 21% over the past month. The Invesco DB Oil Fund (DBO) rose 0.5%, bringing its monthly gain to around 15%.

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Exxon Mobil Corp. (XOM) and Occidental Petroleum Corp. (OXY) also surged pre-market. XOM's stock gained as much as 1.7%, while OXY's stock jumped 2.3% 

“Mr. Trump, the gambler, you may start this war, but we will be the ones to end it,” said Ebrahim Zolfaqari, the spokesperson for Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya military headquarters, on Monday, as cited by Reuters.

Iran’s Defence Minister, Amir Hatami, said the U.S. would soon receive a “decisive response,” stating that “this time would be no different.”

The statements followed Sunday’s U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the attacks caused “monumental damage” and described the strikes as a “bullseye” on deep-underground bunkers. Iran has responded with a new wave of missile strikes on Israel, but has yet to target U.S. bases or oil infrastructure in the Gulf.

Iran’s parliament has reportedly approved a measure to close the Strait of Hormuz, though the final decision rests with the country’s national security council. The move could disrupt a key energy corridor that handles about 20% of global oil shipments.

The United Nations Security Council convened on Sunday to address the crisis. China condemned the U.S. strike, warning that the situation “may go out of control.” China’s U.N. ambassador, Fu Cong, said U.S. credibility had been damaged and called for an immediate ceasefire.

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U.S. stocks appear set to open on a weak note on Monday as Iran’s Parliament voted to block the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation for the United States entering the ongoing conflict with Israel by bombing Iran’s nuclear facilities over the weekend.

Iran also issued a warning on Monday, saying that the attack on its nuclear sites by the Trump administration widens the scope of legitimate targets for the country.

“Mr Trump, the gambler, you may start this war, but we will be the ones to end it,” said Ebrahim Zolfaqari, Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya central military headquarters spokesperson, according to a Reuters report.

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While Dow Jones futures declined by 0.01% at the time of writing, the S&P 500 futures were up 0.07%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100’s futures gained 0.05%. Futures of the Russell 2000 index fell 0.20%.

Meanwhile, the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) gained 0.09%, while Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) was up 0.06% on Monday morning.

Bitcoin (BTC) fell 0.94% in the past 24 hours.

Asian markets ended Monday’s trading session on a largely negative note, with the TWSE Capitalization Weighted Stock index declining the most at 1.44%, followed by the KOSPI at 0.24% decline, and the Nikkei 225 with a 0.13% fall.

The Hang Seng index rose 0.67%, while the Shanghai Composite gained 0.64%.

Stocks To Watch

• Exxon Mobil Corp. (XOM), Chevron Corp. (CVX), Occidental Petroleum Corp. (OXY): Oil stocks surged in Monday’s pre-market trading session as Iran’s threats to block the Strait of Hormuz led to an increase in crude oil prices. U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures were up more than 1% at the time of writing.
• Tesla Inc. (TSLA): The Elon Musk-led EV giant kicked off its robotaxi services over the weekend. Tesla stock was up more than 1% in the pre-market trading session at the time of writing.
• Novo Nordisk (NVO): The trial data for Novo Nordisk’s experimental obesity shot CagriSema showed a lack of clear advantage over Eli Lilly’s Tirzepatide (Zepbound).

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