Markets Flat on FOMC Announcement, OpenAI/META Talent Tiff, IBM Soars, Crypto Movers

Equities closed near the flat line after the FOMC kept rates unchanged. The Federal Reserve's latest "dot plot" indicated the possibility of 2 rate cuts in the year ahead. OpenAI and Meta Platforms (META) are vying for A.I. talent, with Sam Altman's staff reportedly turning down $100M bonuses from Mark Zuckerberg's recruiting efforts. IBM Corp. (IBM) shares hit a new all-time high. And, stablecoin stocks popped after the "GENIUS" Act passed in the U.S. Senate. J.D. Durkin breaks down Wednesday's market action.

18 Jun 2025

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