Today: 19 June 2026

Rigetti Stock’s $100 Million Weekend Question: Can RGTI Hold Its Quantum Rally?

Rigetti Stock’s $100 Million Weekend Question: Can RGTI Hold Its Quantum Rally?

Rigetti Computing shares surged 19.87% Friday to $26.42, up 48% for the week, after signing a letter of intent with the U.S. Commerce Department for up to $100 million in quantum research funding. The move followed news that Washington will invest $2 billion in nine quantum firms, including Rigetti. The company reported a Q1 operating loss of $26 million on $4.4 million revenue. The Commerce deal remains subject to final agreements.
Nvidia Faces $91 Billion Moment, but Shares Still Slip

Nvidia Faces $91 Billion Moment, but Shares Still Slip

Nvidia shares closed at $215.33 Friday, down 1.9% for the day and 4.4% for the week, despite reporting record quarterly revenue of $81.6 billion, up 85% year-on-year. The company announced an $80 billion share buyback and forecast second-quarter revenue above analyst expectations. U.S. markets will be closed Monday for Memorial Day, delaying further trading until Tuesday.
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 24.05.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: May 24, 2026, 4:00 AM EDTUpdated: May 25, 2026, 3:59 AM EDT Australian Shares Hit Two-Week High on Middle East Peace Hopes May 25, 2026, 3:59 AM EDT. Australian shares rose 0.4% to 8,692, marking a two-week closing peak led by commodity stocks amid optimism over US-Iran peace talks. The S&P/ASX 200 gained for a third consecutive session as crude oil prices fell below $100 per barrel, easing inflation concerns. However, cautious investors limited risk appetite after Washington tempered expectations for a swift deal. Resources stocks rallied with BHP and Rio Tinto up 0.7% and 1.6%, while
24 May 2026
Nifty Faces Oil Moves, Rupee and Short Week

Nifty Faces Oil Moves, Rupee and Short Week

The Nifty 50 rose 0.27% Friday to 23,719.3 and the Sensex gained 0.31% to 75,415.35, but both indexes remain down sharply since the Iran war began. The rupee hit record lows, prompting Reserve Bank intervention, and foreign investors have sold $23 billion in Indian shares this year. Markets will close Thursday for Bakri Id, leaving four trading sessions in the week.
Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Stalls Near 9,000 as NAB Slides, Oil Shock Keeps Traders on Edge. (Indo Premier)

ASX on Watch as Inflation Test Looms After Volatile Week

The ASX 200 closed up 0.41% at 8,657 on Friday, gaining 0.3% for the week after volatile trading. Investors await April inflation data due Wednesday, seen as key for Reserve Bank of Australia rate expectations after weak April jobs figures cooled rate-hike bets. The Australian dollar traded at 71.36 U.S. cents late Friday. Miners and energy stocks led gains, while consumer and telecom shares fell.
FTSE 100 Today: BP Rally Lifts UK Stocks as Barclays and Taylor Wimpey Fall

UK stocks steady as rate fears ease, but FTSE 100 faces Iran, retail in coming week

The FTSE 100 rose 2.66% last week, ending a four-week losing streak as traders scaled back expectations for a near-term Bank of England rate hike. Retail sales volumes fell 1.3% in April, and the UK composite PMI dropped to 48.5 in May. The London Stock Exchange is closed Monday for the Spring Bank Holiday. Bodycote shares jumped 19% after a £1.52 billion takeover proposal from Apollo.
Asia Stocks Face Big Week as Oil, Bonds, AI Stay in Spotlight

Asia Stocks Face Big Week as Oil, Bonds, AI Stay in Spotlight

Japan’s Nikkei 225 jumped 2.68% Friday, leading gains across Asia, as chip stocks rallied despite Brent crude holding above $103 and U.S. 10-year yields at 4.558%. Nvidia and Lenovo fueled hardware optimism, but China announced a crackdown on online brokers. President Trump claimed progress on an Iran peace deal, though Iran disputed reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Exxon Mobil Corporation Wants a Texas Legal Home as Shareholder Battles Mount

Exxon Stock Moves in Holiday Week Trading

Exxon Mobil shares closed at $154.92 Friday, down 0.24% on the day and 1.9% for the week, ahead of the Memorial Day market closure. The stock retreated from a midweek high as investors weighed possible Venezuela oil deals and volatile crude prices. Exxon’s annual meeting is set for Wednesday, with a shareholder vote on moving its legal home to Texas. Brent crude settled at $103.54 a barrel, posting a weekly loss.
24 May 2026
Investors Eye May 16 After Turbulent Week for Planet Labs

Planet Labs Stock Climbs Ahead of Holiday Weekend with June Earnings in Sight

Planet Labs shares closed at $44.35 on Friday, up 4.3%, and gained 6.6% for the week ahead of the Memorial Day market holiday. The company will report fiscal first-quarter results after the June 4 close. Planet recently released images from new Pelican satellites and signed contracts in Sweden, the Czech Republic, and Greece. The NYSE will reopen Tuesday.
3M Stock Outperformed Dow Decline; Eyes on This Week’s Test

3M Shares Jump During Holiday Week. What Traders Are Watching Now

3M shares closed Friday at $152.44, up 0.6% for the day and 4.3% for the week, as the Dow hit a new intraday record before the Memorial Day break. The company declared a $0.78 quarterly dividend, payable June 12 to shareholders of record as of May 22. 3M’s first-quarter adjusted EPS rose 14% to $2.14, but executives warned of higher annual costs from oil prices and tariffs.
24 May 2026
McDonald’s Shares Gain This Week With Margin Uncertainty in Focus

McDonald’s Shares Gain This Week With Margin Uncertainty in Focus

McDonald’s shares closed Friday at $282.27, down 0.67% for the day but up 2.1% for the week. The company declared a quarterly dividend of $1.86 a share, payable June 16. Investors remain concerned about U.S. store margins despite a rebound in global and U.S. comparable sales. The New York Stock Exchange will be closed for Memorial Day on Monday.
23 May 2026
P&G Shares Edge Higher Before Market Close As Inflation Looms

P&G Shares Edge Higher Before Market Close As Inflation Looms

Procter & Gamble shares closed Friday at $144.44, up 0.73% for a 2% weekly gain, ahead of the Memorial Day market closure. The stock remains well below its 52-week high of $170.99. P&G last reported a 7% rise in net sales and warned of a $1 billion post-tax profit hit in fiscal 2027 from higher oil prices. Colgate-Palmolive Pakistan plans to acquire P&G’s Karachi facility as P&G exits direct operations there.
Disney Faces Long-Weekend Risk With Yields, Streaming, and NYSE Shutdown

Disney Faces Long-Weekend Risk With Yields, Streaming, and NYSE Shutdown

Disney shares closed Friday at $103.00, down 0.56% for the day but up 0.3% for the week, ahead of a three-day U.S. market break. The New York Stock Exchange is shut until Tuesday for Memorial Day. Investors await box-office results for “The Mandalorian and Grogu,” expected to open with $75 million to $100 million in U.S. and Canadian ticket sales. The next key U.S. inflation reading is due Thursday.
23 May 2026

Stock Market Today

  • JPMorgan European Discovery Trust Declares Final Dividend for 2026
    June 19, 2026, 3:16 AM EDT. JPMorgan European Discovery Trust plc announced a final dividend of 13.0 pence per share, pending shareholder approval at the upcoming Annual General Meeting. The dividend will be paid on August 3, 2026, to shareholders on record as of July 3, 2026, with an ex-dividend date of July 2, 2026. A dividend reinvestment plan is available, with the last election date set for July 13, 2026. The announcement was made by JPMorgan Funds Limited, the company's secretary, reflecting the trust's commitment to returning value to shareholders.

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Kardigan pops in first Nasdaq trading after $400 million IPO

Kardigan pops in first Nasdaq trading after $400 million IPO

19 June 2026
Kardigan surged 37.5% above its $16 IPO price to close at $22 after raising $400 million in an upsized Nasdaq debut, signaling renewed investor appetite for large biotech IPOs as the company advances three late-stage cardiovascular drug candidates.
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