Today: 19 June 2026

Intel stock (INTC) jumps nearly 7% as chip rally kicks off 2026 — what’s next

Intel stock (INTC) jumps nearly 7% as chip rally kicks off 2026 — what’s next

Intel shares rose 6.7% to $39.38 Friday, leading gains among chipmakers as the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index climbed 4%. Trading volume for Intel reached about 95.4 million shares. The Dow and S&P 500 closed higher, while the Nasdaq was flat. Policy risk remained in focus after President Trump blocked a China-linked Emcore deal on national security grounds.
Swiss Market Index missed Europe’s record rally — what Zurich traders watch next week

Swiss Market Index missed Europe’s record rally — what Zurich traders watch next week

Swiss stocks remain closed after a holiday pause, with the Swiss Market Index last up 0.2% at 13,267.48 on Dec. 30. European shares opened 2026 at record highs, while Zurich stayed shut. The Swiss franc gained nearly 15% against the dollar in 2025 as the Swiss National Bank sharply reduced currency interventions. The SMI reopens next week amid global price moves and a firmer dollar.
3 January 2026
Broadcom stock edges up as chip shares rally to start 2026; AI valuations back in focus

Broadcom stock edges up as chip shares rally to start 2026; AI valuations back in focus

Broadcom shares rose 0.44% to $347.62 Friday, trailing a 4% jump in the Philadelphia SE Semiconductor index. Advanced Micro Devices and Nvidia outpaced Broadcom, gaining 4.35% and 1.26% respectively. The Dow climbed 0.66%, the S&P 500 added 0.19%, and the Nasdaq slipped 0.03%. Broadcom closed about 16% below its 52-week high after warning of margin pressure from AI product sales in December.
Maduro captured in U.S. strike; PDVSA oil facilities unscathed, sources say

Maduro captured in U.S. strike; PDVSA oil facilities unscathed, sources say

PDVSA kept oil production and refining running after a U.S. strike to seize President Maduro, with no damage to key facilities, two sources said. A U.S. tanker blockade and seizure of two cargoes in December cut Venezuela’s oil exports by half. The La Guaira port was badly damaged but does not handle oil shipments. Explosions hit Caracas early Saturday; the government reported deaths but gave no figures.
3 January 2026
Meta stock slips to start 2026 as rates rise; traders eye earnings timing

Meta stock slips to start 2026 as rates rise; traders eye earnings timing

Meta Platforms shares fell 1.4% to $650.41 on Friday, marking a second straight drop as Treasury yields climbed and U.S. stocks closed mixed. Trading volume was about 13.7 million shares, below the 50-day average. The 10-year Treasury yield ended near 4.19%. Investors are awaiting next week’s U.S. labor data and Meta’s earnings date.
Palantir stock tumbles 5.6% to start 2026 as pricey AI names face a reality check

Palantir stock tumbles 5.6% to start 2026 as pricey AI names face a reality check

Palantir Technologies shares fell 5.6% to $167.86 Friday, dropping below key technical levels as chipmakers rallied and the Nasdaq edged down 0.03%. The stock traded between $182.93 and $166.38 on heavy volume. Investors shifted out of high-valuation growth names ahead of next week’s U.S. jobs data. Palantir’s decline came despite recent strong revenue guidance tied to AI demand.
Tesla stock slides after Q4 deliveries report as BYD overtakes — what’s next for TSLA

Tesla stock slides after Q4 deliveries report as BYD overtakes — what’s next for TSLA

Tesla shares fell 2.6% to $438.07 Friday after reporting fourth-quarter deliveries of 418,227 vehicles, down over 8% for the year. China’s BYD overtook Tesla in 2025 with 2.26 million EV sales. Tesla deployed a record 14.2 GWh of energy storage in the quarter. Investors await the Jan. 28 earnings report for revenue, margins, and 2026 outlook.
Apple stock today slips to start 2026 as Raymond James flags valuation; what investors watch next

Apple stock today slips to start 2026 as Raymond James flags valuation; what investors watch next

Apple shares closed down 0.3% at $271.01 on Friday, underperforming the S&P 500 after Raymond James resumed coverage with a neutral rating, citing valuation concerns. The firm estimated tariffs could cut Apple’s December-quarter revenue by $1.4 billion. Apple named Ben Borders as principal accounting officer, replacing Chris Kondo. Reports said Vision Pro sales remain sluggish, with IDC estimating 45,000 units sold last quarter.
Microsoft stock slides on Brazil antitrust probe into cloud licensing — what investors watch next

Microsoft stock slides on Brazil antitrust probe into cloud licensing — what investors watch next

Microsoft shares fell 2.21% to $472.94 on Friday after Brazil’s antitrust regulator CADE opened an investigation into its corporate software and cloud practices. The probe follows a UK report alleging Microsoft’s licensing policies harm rivals like Amazon and Google. U.S. markets are closed Saturday. Investors await the Jan. 9 U.S. jobs report for macro signals.
Nvidia stock today: NVDA closes higher as chip rally kicks off 2026 — what investors watch next week

Nvidia stock today: NVDA closes higher as chip rally kicks off 2026 — what investors watch next week

Nvidia shares closed up 1.2% at $188.85 Friday, leading gains among U.S. chipmakers as the Philadelphia SE Semiconductor index rose 4%. An SEC filing showed Nvidia officer Donald Robertson filed to sell up to 80,000 shares under a prearranged plan. Investors are watching for Nvidia’s CES appearance Jan. 5 and key U.S. jobs data next week.

Stock Market Today

  • Redwire Boosts ISR Market Presence with Advanced Sensor Tech
    June 19, 2026, 11:21 AM EDT. Redwire Corporation (RDW) is enhancing its foothold in the growing Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) market with its upgraded Octopus E140 Mid-Wave Infrared (MWIR) system. This next-gen electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) payload offers superior image quality, target detection, and geolocation for defense and intelligence missions, even under adverse conditions. The lightweight design adapts to diverse airborne platforms, meeting rising global demand for real-time intelligence. RDW shares have surged 68.5% in six months, outperforming the industry. However, analyst forecasts for RDW's 2026-27 earnings have declined recently. Competitors include Lockheed Martin and RTX Corporation, both expanding ISR offerings across multiple domains.

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Ondas heads into long weekend, Cyberhawk agreement in view

Ondas heads into long weekend, Cyberhawk agreement in view

19 June 2026
Ondas surged 1.64% to $9.27 after announcing a $125 million cash-heavy deal to buy Cyberhawk, a drone-inspection software firm with 95% recurring revenue and $45 million forecast sales; investors will weigh integration risks and the value of Cyberhawk’s data business when markets reopen Monday.
Plug Power gains ahead of Juneteenth break with hydrogen names up

Plug Power gains ahead of Juneteenth break with hydrogen names up

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Plug Power surged 7.55% to $2.85 Thursday, outpacing the Nasdaq, as investors weighed its improved liquidity from a $39.2 million tax credit sale and narrowing gross margin loss, despite no new earnings and the stock still trading nearly 38% below its 52-week high.
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