Today: 21 June 2026

Khadija Saeed

Khadija Saeed is a financial markets reporter at TS2.tech, specializing in stocks, technology and emerging industries. She studied economics and finance at the London School of Economics and previously worked in market research before moving into financial journalism. Her coverage focuses on the companies, innovations and economic trends influencing global investors.

Bakkt Up Early After Director Buys $4.85M in Shares

Bakkt Up Early After Director Buys $4.85M in Shares

Bakkt shares jumped 14.2% to $9.96 in pre-market trading Tuesday after a filing showed director Michael Alfred’s vehicle bought $4.85 million in stock. SEC documents said Alfred acquired 585,000 shares last week via Alpine Fox LP. CEO Akshay Naheta exercised options for 33,557 shares at $10 each. Bakkt recently reported Q1 revenue of $243.6 million, down sharply from a year earlier.
19 May 2026
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Relay Therapeutics Shares Rise In Pre-Market Ahead Of Key Drug Update

Relay Therapeutics Shares Rise In Pre-Market Ahead Of Key Drug Update

Relay Therapeutics shares jumped 11.3% to $13.47 in premarket trading Tuesday after reporting a 60% volumetric response rate in 20 evaluable patients from its Phase 2 trial of zovegalisib for vascular anomalies. The company said 95% of patients saw some lesion reduction at 12 weeks. No patients discontinued due to adverse events. The regular Nasdaq session was set to open at 9:30 a.m. ET.
19 May 2026
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Rubico Shares Surge Before Market Open on Volume Spike

Rubico Shares Surge Before Market Open on Volume Spike

Rubico Inc shares jumped 127.75% to $3.94 in U.S. premarket trading Tuesday, with volume surging to 34.04 million shares versus an average of 95,000. The move followed a May 8 SEC filing for a proposed unit offering with warrants, which could price below market. No new earnings report was released. Rubico operates two Suezmax crude-oil tankers and recently completed a one-for-10 reverse stock split.
19 May 2026
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Wellgistics Health Doubles, WGRX Heads Into Key Test

Wellgistics Health Doubles, WGRX Heads Into Key Test

Wellgistics Health shares fell 21.1% to $0.14 in premarket trading Tuesday after more than doubling Monday. The company delayed its quarterly report, withdrew proxy materials, and is reviewing potential strategic transactions. First-quarter results are due after the market closes. The moves follow a non-binding $15 million acquisition proposal for WellCare Today.
19 May 2026
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Roblox Stock Moves Up Early, Safety Issues Still Linger

Roblox Stock Moves Up Early, Safety Issues Still Linger

Roblox shares traded at $47.41 in early New York hours Tuesday, extending gains after third-party data showed a week-over-week rise in concurrent users. Needham maintained its Buy rating and $60 target. The stock remains pressured by a lowered 2026 bookings outlook, tied to new safety and age-check measures. Roblox reported Q1 revenue of $1.4 billion and bookings of $1.7 billion.
19 May 2026
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Amer Sports Rises Premarket on Salomon Strength

Amer Sports Rises Premarket on Salomon Strength

Amer Sports raised its 2026 sales, margin, and profit outlook after first-quarter revenue jumped 32% to $1.95 billion, beating forecasts. Shares rose 4.18% in premarket trading to $34.54. Adjusted earnings reached 38 cents a share, above analysts’ estimates. Growth was led by Arc’teryx, Salomon softgoods, and Wilson Tennis 360.
19 May 2026
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ServiceNow AI move puts pressure on Salesforce

ServiceNow AI move puts pressure on Salesforce

ServiceNow shares jumped 8.8% to $103.44 Monday after Bank of America resumed coverage with a Buy rating and set a $130 target, citing AI as a growth driver. Salesforce rose 3.4% despite being rated Underperform with a $160 target. ServiceNow reported Q1 subscription revenue up 22% to $3.67 billion. Customers spending over $1 million annually on its AI tools grew more than 130% year over year.
19 May 2026
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Motor-oil supplies tighten, raising risk of pricier oil changes

Motor-oil supplies tighten, raising risk of pricier oil changes

Nissan has withdrawn a warning about possible U.S. motor-oil shortages but says supply could change quickly, Hearst Television reported Monday. The Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Association said Middle East disruptions are raising costs and limiting Group III base oil, used in many synthetic oils. Toyota and General Motors have also responded to supply concerns. Some suppliers and analysts report emerging shortages in certain synthetic oils.
19 May 2026
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MetaVia Stock Moves Ahead of the Open After Obesity-Drug Data Picked for ADA

MetaVia Stock Moves Ahead of the Open After Obesity-Drug Data Picked for ADA

Diploma PLC shares rose 4.75% to 6,940p after the company raised its 2026 outlook, citing strong demand and a 17% rise in first-half revenue to £851.1 million. Adjusted operating profit climbed 33% to £208.9 million, and the interim dividend increased 5% to 19.1p. The Controls division posted 26% organic growth. Diploma completed 15 acquisitions worth about £310 million in the past year.
19 May 2026
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Zeta Global Pops Again as Traders Eye OpenAI Ad Deal

Zeta Global Pops Again as Traders Eye OpenAI Ad Deal

Zeta Global shares rose 3.4% to $19.85 in premarket trading Tuesday after CEO David Steinberg announced an advertising agreement with OpenAI at a JPMorgan conference. The stock had closed up 11.6% at $19.19 on Monday, trading over 17 million shares. Bank of America reinstated coverage with a Buy rating and $24 target. Zeta recently reported first-quarter revenue up 50% year-over-year to $396 million.
19 May 2026
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Buffett heir makes first big Berkshire shake-up: Delta joins, UnitedHealth gone

Buffett heir makes first big Berkshire shake-up: Delta joins, UnitedHealth gone

Berkshire Hathaway disclosed a new $2.65 billion stake in Delta Air Lines and sharply increased its Alphabet holdings in its first-quarter filing under CEO Greg Abel. The company exited UnitedHealth, Amazon, Visa, and Mastercard. UnitedHealth shares fell over 2% Monday after Berkshire’s exit. Berkshire’s U.S.-listed equity portfolio stood at $263.1 billion as of March 31.
19 May 2026
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Meiwu Technology shares bounce 88% premarket after heavy drop

Meiwu Technology shares bounce 88% premarket after heavy drop

Meiwu Technology shares surged 87.99% to $4.531 in premarket trading Tuesday after a 22.76% drop Monday, which left the stock at $2.410. The company recently raised $15.65 million in a private share sale at $0.626 per share, with proceeds earmarked for an AI-driven skincare platform and related projects. Meiwu reported 2025 revenue of $7.08 million and a net loss of $18.59 million.
19 May 2026
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Standard Chartered’s Push Into AI May Cut 7,000 Jobs as Bank Looks for 18% Returns

Standard Chartered’s Push Into AI May Cut 7,000 Jobs as Bank Looks for 18% Returns

Standard Chartered will cut over 7,000 jobs by 2030 and aims for an 18% return on tangible equity, focusing on AI and automation to boost efficiency. The bank reported record Q1 operating income of $5.9 billion and profit before tax of $2.5 billion. Job cuts will mainly affect corporate and support roles in hubs like Bengaluru, Tianjin, and Warsaw. The bank seeks to attract $200 billion in new wealth by 2028.
19 May 2026
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AEP Stock Moves as 13F Filings Add More Questions

AEP Stock Moves as 13F Filings Add More Questions

Institutional holdings in American Electric Power fell by March 31, with Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management, Allworth Financial, and Lockheed Martin Investment Management all reporting smaller stakes than at year-end. AEP raised its five-year capital plan to $78 billion this month, citing rising demand from data centers and industry. The company priced a 23.5 million share offering at $127 each after reporting first-quarter operating earnings of $1.64 per share.
19 May 2026
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Nasdaq Futures Slip Pre-Nvidia Results

Nasdaq Futures Slip Pre-Nvidia Results

Nasdaq 100 futures dropped 0.51%, S&P 500 futures fell 0.30%, and Dow futures slipped 0.11% early Tuesday as tech shares retreated ahead of Nvidia’s earnings. Monday’s session saw the Nasdaq down 0.51%, S&P 500 off 0.07%, and the Dow up 0.32%. Brent crude traded at $110.50 a barrel. Investors watched for key earnings from Nvidia, Home Depot, and Walmart this week.
19 May 2026
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Hesai Up Premarket After Mercedes Lidar Win, Q1 Profit

Hesai Up Premarket After Mercedes Lidar Win, Q1 Profit

Hesai Group shares rose 2.68% to $22.60 in U.S. premarket trading after reporting a first-quarter profit and confirming it will supply lidar sensors for Mercedes-Benz Level 3 autonomous models. The company shipped 471,723 lidar units, up 140.9% year-on-year, and posted revenue of RMB680.6 million ($98.7 million). Net income reached RMB18.3 million, reversing a loss from a year earlier.
19 May 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Top 3 FTSE Shares for Beginner Investors to Buy in 2026
    June 21, 2026, 3:05 AM EDT. AstraZeneca, RELX, and another leading FTSE stock stand out as strong picks for beginner investors in 2026. AstraZeneca, a global pharmaceutical giant, boasts a 'best in class' drug pipeline with a raised price target of 16,500p by Bank of America, highlighting potential sales growth despite risks from clinical trial outcomes. RELX, an information analytics provider embedding AI into its platforms, is seen as a 'mis-priced AI beneficiary' with shares trading below historical multiples after a tough 2025. These companies offer durable moats and growth prospects, but investors should weigh optimisms against inherent risks like clinical failures and AI adoption speed.

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Home Depot shares finish week up as investors weigh housing numbers

Home Depot shares finish week up as investors weigh housing numbers

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Home Depot jumped 2.1% to $334.28 in a shortened week as Wall Street rallied, but weak U.S. housing starts and upcoming May new-home-sales data keep pressure on the home-improvement outlook; the company reaffirmed 2026 sales and earnings targets despite volatile conditions and persistent housing affordability concerns.
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