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.

Micron Faces Key Monday After Volatile Week

Micron Faces Key Monday After Volatile Week

Micron Technology shares closed at $724.66 on Friday, down 6.6% after a record-setting week, but remain up nearly 154% for the year. The drop followed a broader market selloff, with the S&P 500 down 1.2% and the Nasdaq off 1.5% as Treasury yields rose. Micron recently began sampling 256GB DDR5 server memory modules to partners. Samsung faces a possible strike May 21, potentially affecting memory chip supply.
IREN Shares Slide 9% Friday as AI Bet Hits $3 Billion Mark

IREN Shares Slide 9% Friday as AI Bet Hits $3 Billion Mark

IREN shares fell 9.35% to $52.94 Friday after closing a $3.0 billion convertible-note sale tied to its Nvidia-backed AI infrastructure expansion. The stock ended the week down about 13.5% from May 8. IREN’s new partnership gives Nvidia rights to buy up to 30 million shares at $70 each. The Nasdaq Composite dropped 1.5% Friday as tech stocks retreated.
17 May 2026
SOFI heads into key week after tough session

SOFI heads into key week after tough session

SoFi Technologies shares closed at $15.61 on Friday, down 2.56% for the day and 0.9% for the week. Trading volume reached about 50.1 million shares. The company maintained its 2026 outlook despite reporting record first-quarter results. Investors await SoFi’s May 19 presentation at J.P. Morgan’s technology conference.
17 May 2026
Microsoft Stock Moves on Weekend; Bigger Wall Street Test Ahead

Microsoft Stock Moves on Weekend; Bigger Wall Street Test Ahead

Microsoft shares rose 3.05% to $421.92 Friday after Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square disclosed a new stake, bucking a 1.5% drop in the Nasdaq Composite. Ackman began building the position in February as Microsoft shares fell on concerns about cloud growth and AI spending. Microsoft reported 18% revenue growth in its fiscal third quarter, with cloud demand still outpacing supply. U.S. markets will remain closed Sunday.
Tesla Stock Gets a Weekend Shock as Model Y Prices Rise After Friday Slide

Tesla Stock Gets a Weekend Shock as Model Y Prices Rise After Friday Slide

Tesla raised U.S. prices on key Model Y versions over the weekend, increasing some models by $1,000 and others by $500, according to its website. The move followed a 4.75% drop in Tesla shares Friday to $422.24, outpacing declines at General Motors but less severe than Ford’s. Tesla did not give a reason for the price hike, its first for the Model Y in two years.
Redwire Stock Just Jumped 27% — The $498 Million Number Traders Can’t Ignore

Redwire Stock Just Jumped 27% — The $498 Million Number Traders Can’t Ignore

Redwire shares jumped 27% over five sessions, closing Friday at $14.06 after a surge in orders and defense-drone interest, despite a $76.5 million quarterly loss. The company reported first-quarter revenue of $97 million and a record $498.1 million backlog. Redwire will showcase new uncrewed aircraft systems at SOF Week in Tampa starting Monday. A new share-sale program could raise up to $350 million.
Figma Shares Jump 13%, Next Up: AI Revenue Numbers Monday

Figma Shares Jump 13%, Next Up: AI Revenue Numbers Monday

Figma shares jumped 13.24% Friday to $22.92 after the company raised its 2026 sales outlook and reported first-quarter revenue up 46% to $333.4 million. The company credited AI features for boosting paid user conversions and said net dollar retention hit 139%. After-hours trading saw the stock slip 1.57%. Figma now expects full-year revenue between $1.422 billion and $1.428 billion.
Apple Breaks $300 Line; Investors Watch What’s Next Beyond the iPhone

Apple Breaks $300 Line; Investors Watch What’s Next Beyond the iPhone

Apple shares closed Friday at $300.23, up 2.4% for the week, while major U.S. indexes fell sharply. The company reported a 17% rise in quarterly revenue to $111.2 billion and record services revenue. Analysts at Wedbush and Evercore ISI raised price targets, citing growth in services and potential AI gains. U.S. iPhone sales rose 1.3% last quarter as overall smartphone sales declined.
Plug Power Shares Surge 21% as Cash Questions Wait

Plug Power Shares Surge 21% as Cash Questions Wait

Plug Power shares rose 21% last week, closing at $3.78 after reporting a 22% jump in first-quarter revenue and improved gross margin. Trading was volatile, with Friday’s session ending down 0.26% on heavy volume. Analysts remained split, with price targets ranging from $1.20 to $7. Plug ended the quarter with more cash than expected and plans to cut inventory by at least $100 million this year.
Nokia’s AI stock rally set for Monday showdown after turbulent holiday week

Nokia’s AI stock rally set for Monday showdown after turbulent holiday week

Nokia shares closed Friday at 11.905 euros in Helsinki, up 8.8% from May 8 after a four-day trading week. The stock’s rally follows strong first-quarter results, with AI and cloud sales up 49% and a raised 2026 growth target. Nokia named Emma Falck as Mobile Infrastructure president, effective September 1. The OMX Helsinki 25 ended Friday at 6,272.91, up 0.5% from the previous week.
Ford Stock’s Rally Pauses as Orders Take Focus

Ford Stock’s Rally Pauses as Orders Take Focus

Ford shares fell 7.46% Friday to $13.40, but still closed the week up about 9% after a surge driven by optimism over its new energy-storage business. Trading volume hit 108.27 million shares. Morgan Stanley highlighted Ford’s partnership with CATL and potential as a supplier to U.S. data centers. Ford reported Q1 net profit of $2.5 billion and raised its 2026 adjusted EBIT guidance.
Intel’s AI Stock Surge Stalls Out

Intel’s AI Stock Surge Stalls Out

Intel shares fell 6.2% Friday to $108.77, capping a 12.9% weekly drop as the Philadelphia semiconductor index slid 4%. Investors cut exposure to chipmakers amid concerns over AI-driven valuations and higher oil prices. UBS said Intel’s server CPU market share dropped to 54.9% in Q1, down from 64.4% a year earlier. Intel faces a test at the J.P. Morgan technology conference on May 19.
P&G Dividend Record Meets Wall Street Scrutiny

P&G Dividend Record Meets Wall Street Scrutiny

Procter & Gamble raised its dividend for a 70th consecutive year, with the board approving a 3% increase to $1.0885 per share. The stock last traded at $141.57, below its 52-week high, as analysts maintain a “Moderate Buy” consensus and set an average 12-month target near $161. Fiscal third-quarter net sales rose 7% to $21.2 billion, but tariffs and cost pressures remain risks.
17 May 2026
POET Stock on Watch as $400M Raise Hits and Shares Fall 22%

POET Stock on Watch as $400M Raise Hits and Shares Fall 22%

POET Technologies closed Friday at $15.97, down 22.36%, but still up 46% for the week after a volatile run. The company expects to close a $400 million direct offering on Monday, selling 19 million shares and warrants at $21 each to a single institutional investor. The deal follows a $50 million order from Lumilens and comes amid questions over order cancellations and ongoing losses.
17 May 2026
Nu Holdings Shares Sink Despite Record Revenue, Credit Trend Worries Surface

Nu Holdings Shares Sink Despite Record Revenue, Credit Trend Worries Surface

Nu Holdings shares dropped 5.7% Friday to $12.19, capping an 11.7% weekly decline after first-quarter results showed rising credit costs despite record $5 billion revenue and $871 million net income. Credit-loss allowances jumped 33% to $1.79 billion, and early loan delinquencies increased. Trading volume surged to 138 million shares, well above average. NYSE cash trading is closed for the weekend.
Ondas Stock Saw Fast Moves; Monday Still Ahead

Ondas Stock Saw Fast Moves; Monday Still Ahead

Ondas Inc. shares fell 5.26% to $10.62 Friday after a 26.52% surge Thursday, still up 17% from May 8. First-quarter revenue jumped to $50.1 million, prompting the company to raise its 2026 target to at least $390 million. Ondas also reported a $457 million order backlog and filed to register resale of 3.3 million shares from the World View deal. The company posted a $42.7 million operating loss for the quarter.
17 May 2026
Bank Of America To Pay $2.25M Over ATM Fees

Bank Of America To Pay $2.25M Over ATM Fees

Bank of America will pay $2.25 million to settle claims it charged some customers multiple out-of-network balance-inquiry fees at 7-Eleven ATMs, according to court documents. Eligible account holders must file claims by June 29. A final approval hearing is set for Aug. 21 in San Diego federal court. Payments depend on the number of valid claims and court-approved deductions.
17 May 2026
Singapore Airlines Faces Higher Costs on Air India Deal Amid Fuel Risk

Singapore Airlines Faces Higher Costs on Air India Deal Amid Fuel Risk

Singapore Airlines’ net profit dropped 57% to S$1.18 billion despite record revenue, hit by Air India losses and the absence of a S$1.1 billion gain from the prior year. The airline warned higher jet fuel costs will impact results in FY2026/27. SIA’s share of Air India’s losses reached S$945 million. Management plans to add capacity on selected routes while some rivals reduce flights.
17 May 2026
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    June 21, 2026, 6:13 AM EDT. Prosecutors in South Korea have raided three securities firms in connection with a stock manipulation investigation. This is the first case under President Lee Jae Myung's campaign to combat stock manipulation, known as the 'Stock Manipulation Ruin' initiative. Authorities are targeting a scheme allegedly involving 100 billion won ($77 million). This operation signals increased regulatory scrutiny on market practices and aims to bolster market integrity amid rising concerns about financial misconduct.

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LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: June 21, 2026, 4:00 AM EDTUpdated: June 21, 2026, 6:21 AM EDT Prosecutors Raid Three Securities Firms in South Korea Stock Manipulation Probe June 21, 2026, 6:13 AM EDT. Prosecutors in South Korea have raided three securities firms in connection with a stock manipulation investigation. This is the first case under President Lee Jae Myung’s campaign to combat stock manipulation, known as the ‘Stock Manipulation Ruin’ initiative. Authorities are targeting a scheme allegedly involving 100 billion won ($77 million). This operation signals increased regulatory scrutiny on market practices and aims to bolster market integrity amid rising concerns
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