Today: 17 May 2026

Gold Price Today: Why Bullion Fell Nearly 2% Despite Fresh Middle East Escalation

Gold Price Today: Why Bullion Fell Nearly 2% Despite Fresh Middle East Escalation

Gold fell 1.8% to $4,566.26 an ounce Friday, heading for a third straight weekly loss after news the U.S. would send more troops to the Middle East pushed the dollar and Treasury yields higher. Spot silver dropped 4.6%, platinum 1.3%, and palladium 2.4%. Physical demand in Asia failed to offset declines. U.S. 2-year and 10-year yields rose to 3.928% and 4.372%, respectively.
20 March 2026
Ondas Stock Price Today: ONDS Slides After Filing Flips Q4 to Profit Ahead of March 25 Earnings

Ondas Stock Price Today: ONDS Slides After Filing Flips Q4 to Profit Ahead of March 25 Earnings

Ondas shares dropped 5% to $10.19 after the company revised its fourth-quarter outlook from a loss to a profit, citing a $102 million gain from warrant liability revaluation. Revenue guidance was unchanged at $29.1 million to $30.1 million. Final results are due March 25, following announcements of an INDO acquisition, a Heidelberg joint venture, and investment in Unusual Machines’ stock sale.
20 March 2026
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US Eyes 140 Million Barrels of Iranian Oil to Cool Prices as Hormuz Crisis Deepens

US Eyes 140 Million Barrels of Iranian Oil to Cool Prices as Hormuz Crisis Deepens

The U.S. may grant a temporary waiver allowing about 140 million barrels of Iranian oil stranded at sea to reach Asian ports within days, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Friday. Brent crude rose above $119 a barrel after Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz and an Israeli strike on a major gas field. Washington could also release more oil from its Strategic Petroleum Reserve after last week’s G7 drawdown.
20 March 2026
Nu Holdings Stock Price Today: Nubank Shares Slip After UBS Upgrade Bounce

Nu Holdings Stock Price Today: Nubank Shares Slip After UBS Upgrade Bounce

Nu Holdings shares fell 1.3% to $13.98 midday Friday, reversing part of Thursday’s gain after a UBS upgrade. UBS raised its target to $17.60, citing strong profit growth but trimming estimates on higher credit costs. Nu’s Q4 net profit jumped 50% to $894.8 million, but the stock dropped after results as analysts flagged cost concerns. Nubank recently suspended cash withdrawals at Oxxo stores in Mexico.
20 March 2026
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Denison Mines Stock Price Falls Again as Phoenix Uranium Mine Moves Into Build Phase

Denison Mines Stock Price Falls Again as Phoenix Uranium Mine Moves Into Build Phase

Denison Mines’ U.S.-listed shares fell to $3.39 Friday after the board approved construction of the Phoenix uranium mine in Saskatchewan, with Toronto shares down 4.1% by midday. Phoenix, set to use in-situ recovery, is the first Canadian uranium mine to win federal construction approval in over 20 years. Denison reported a 2025 net loss of $217.3 million and $614.4 million in debt. Uranium prices slipped to $84.65 a pound.
20 March 2026
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American Airlines Stock Falls as Upbeat Outlook Meets Oil Shock

American Airlines Stock Falls as Upbeat Outlook Meets Oil Shock

American Airlines shares fell 2.8% to $10.50 midday Friday, tracking declines across major U.S. carriers as high fuel prices offset strong booking demand. The company expects first-quarter revenue to rise over 10% year-on-year, but warned fuel costs could push losses toward the higher end of its forecast. Brent crude traded near $109.64 a barrel amid Middle East tensions.
20 March 2026
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B2Gold Stock Slides Again as Gold Rout Batters Miners and Clouds 2026 Outlook

B2Gold Stock Slides Again as Gold Rout Batters Miners and Clouds 2026 Outlook

B2Gold Corp shares dropped to $4.07 in U.S. trading Friday, extending an 8.5% fall from the previous session as gold prices slid to $4,566.26 an ounce. The company faces higher 2026 costs, guiding all-in sustaining costs up to $2,580 an ounce, well above last year’s $1,584. Toronto’s materials index and gold miners also fell sharply amid the sector-wide selloff.
20 March 2026
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Nokia Oyj Stock Price Slips Below €7 as Sell Call Clouds AI Rally

Nokia Oyj Stock Price Slips Below €7 as Sell Call Clouds AI Rally

Nokia shares fell below 7 euros in Helsinki on Friday after Inderes downgraded the stock to sell with a 5.20-euro target. Board member Thomas Dannenfeldt sold 33,500 shares on March 19 at an average price of 6.9944 euros. The stock remains up over 25% for 2026, boosted by Nvidia’s $1 billion stake last October. Nokia this week announced new software for Turkcell and expanded AI partnerships.
20 March 2026
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Tesla Stock Price Today: Why TSLA Is Slipping as FSD Probe Overshadows Europe Approval Hopes

Tesla Stock Price Today: Why TSLA Is Slipping as FSD Probe Overshadows Europe Approval Hopes

Tesla shares fell 1.4% to $375.11 Friday after U.S. regulators intensified scrutiny of its Full Self-Driving software, following a 3.2% drop Thursday. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration advanced its probe, citing nine incidents, including one fatal crash. Tesla expects a European decision on FSD by April 10. Competition increased as Xiaomi undercut Tesla’s Model 3 price in China.
20 March 2026
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SoFi Technologies Stock Price Today: Shares Steady After Muddy Waters Clash, CEO Buy and Wells Fargo Rating

SoFi Technologies Stock Price Today: Shares Steady After Muddy Waters Clash, CEO Buy and Wells Fargo Rating

SoFi Technologies shares traded at $17.05 Friday morning, down 0.2%, after a week marked by Muddy Waters’ allegation of $312 million in unrecorded debt and a neutral rating from Wells Fargo. CEO Anthony Noto bought 28,900 shares March 17. SoFi denied the short seller’s claims and said it follows U.S. GAAP rules. The company reported $1 billion in Q4 net revenue and $173.5 million in GAAP net income.
20 March 2026
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Plug Power Stock Price Today: Why PLUG Is Holding Near $2.40 After Thursday’s Rally

Plug Power Stock Price Today: Why PLUG Is Holding Near $2.40 After Thursday’s Rally

Plug Power shares traded near $2.42 early Friday after closing up 3.45% at $2.40 on Thursday. The company reported 2025 revenue of $710 million and a positive fourth-quarter gross margin, and said asset monetization could raise over $275 million. CEO Jose Luis Crespo has emphasized capital efficiency and profitability as Plug explores selling up to 250 MW of hydrogen power into PJM Interconnection.
20 March 2026
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Sandisk Stock Pulls Back After Citi Raises Target as 1,200% AI Rally Meets Valuation Test

Sandisk Stock Pulls Back After Citi Raises Target as 1,200% AI Rally Meets Valuation Test

Citi raised Sandisk’s price target to $875 from $750 after Micron’s strong quarterly results, but Sandisk shares fell 4.4% to $738.50 in early Friday trading. Micron, Western Digital, and Seagate also dropped. Sandisk’s stock has surged over 1,200% in the past year, outpacing the average analyst target of $570. Micron reported record revenue and raised its capital spending outlook.
20 March 2026
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Micron Stock Today: MU Slips Again After Blowout Earnings as $25 Billion Capex Plan Rattles Investors

Micron Stock Today: MU Slips Again After Blowout Earnings as $25 Billion Capex Plan Rattles Investors

Micron Technology shares fell 0.4% to $442.65 Friday, extending a 3.8% drop from Thursday, as investors reacted to record results and a strong forecast but focused on a sharp rise in capital spending. The company expects fiscal 2026 capex to exceed $25 billion, with more increases in 2027 for projects in Taiwan and the U.S. Micron forecast third-quarter revenue of $33.5 billion, far above analyst estimates.
20 March 2026
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Rivian Stock Price Today: RIVN Slides as Wall Street Weighs Uber’s $1.25 Billion Robotaxi Bet

Rivian Stock Price Today: RIVN Slides as Wall Street Weighs Uber’s $1.25 Billion Robotaxi Bet

Rivian shares dropped 6% to $15.21 Friday after Uber announced a robotaxi partnership worth up to $1.25 billion. Uber or its partners plan to buy at least 10,000 autonomous R2 vehicles, with possible expansion to 40,000 more. Rivian said increased R&D spending means it no longer expects adjusted core profit in 2027. Only the first $300 million of Uber’s investment is guaranteed, with the rest tied to milestones.
20 March 2026
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Venture Global Stock Price in Focus After Qatar LNG Shock Drives Scramble for U.S. Supply

Venture Global Stock Price in Focus After Qatar LNG Shock Drives Scramble for U.S. Supply

Venture Global shares traded near $14.3 premarket Friday after surging 13% Thursday, following Iranian strikes that disabled about 20% of Qatar’s LNG export capacity. QatarEnergy said 12.8 million metric tons a year of LNG would be offline for three to five years. Italy, India, and Japan signaled urgent moves to secure alternative gas supplies, while U.S. LNG firms including Venture Global and Cheniere advanced on the news.
20 March 2026
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FTC Sends More Than $58 Million to Invitation Homes Renters, Credit Repair Victims

FTC Sends More Than $58 Million to Invitation Homes Renters, Credit Repair Victims

The Federal Trade Commission is distributing over $58.1 million in refunds to nearly 887,000 consumers, including $47.2 million to Invitation Homes renters and $10.9 million to Financial Education Services customers. The payouts follow settlements over hidden rental fees and illegal credit repair charges. Invitation Homes renters eligible for refunds paid at least $45 in covered fees between January 2021 and September 2024.
20 March 2026
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Miss This IRS Tax Refund Step and You Could Wait 10 Weeks for Your Money

Miss This IRS Tax Refund Step and You Could Wait 10 Weeks for Your Money

The IRS sent over 830,000 CP53E notices this tax season to filers without valid direct deposit details, delaying refunds for weeks. Taxpayers who do not update their bank information may wait more than 10 weeks for a paper check. The changes follow a Trump-era order pushing electronic payments. Lawmakers have pressed the IRS on how unbanked or offline taxpayers can access refunds faster.
20 March 2026
Nexstar-Tegna Merger Approved by FCC, DOJ as Lawsuits Threaten $6.2 Billion Local TV Deal

Nexstar-Tegna Merger Approved by FCC, DOJ as Lawsuits Threaten $6.2 Billion Local TV Deal

Nexstar Media Group completed its $6.2 billion acquisition of Tegna on Thursday, creating the largest owner of local U.S. TV stations after receiving clearance from the FCC and Justice Department. The FCC granted a waiver allowing Nexstar to reach about 80% of TV households, despite a 39% cap. California and seven other states sued to block the deal, citing antitrust concerns. Nexstar will operate 265 stations in 44 states and Washington, D.C.
20 March 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Monster Beverage (MNST) Stock Near Fair Value After Multi-Year Gains
    May 16, 2026, 9:18 PM EDT. Monster Beverage (MNST) has delivered strong returns, rising nearly 89% over five years. The stock recently traded at around $87, modestly above its estimated intrinsic value of $80.02 based on a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) model. This valuation approach projects Monster's free cash flow growing from $1.94 billion to over $3 billion by 2030. Despite impressive share price gains, the DCF suggests Monster is roughly 8.8% overvalued, indicating current prices are close to fair value rather than significantly overpriced. While the company's position in the US energy drink market supports growth prospects, its valuation score was 0 out of 6 on standard metrics, urging caution for new investors. Traders should monitor valuation shifts and market developments to time entries appropriately.

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Joby Aviation Slides Monday With Air-Taxi in Focus

Joby Aviation Slides Monday With Air-Taxi in Focus

17 May 2026
Joby Aviation shares closed Friday at $10.36, down 2.6% for the day and 4.7% for the week. CEO JoeBen Bevirt-linked trusts sold over 421,000 shares under a preset 10b5-1 plan, filings showed. The stock traded between $10.04 and $10.58 during a volatile week. Broader markets and eVTOL sector peers also declined.
ImmunityBio’s BCG Agreement Puts Monday’s Trading in Focus

ImmunityBio’s BCG Agreement Puts Monday’s Trading in Focus

17 May 2026
ImmunityBio closed at $7.97 Friday, down 2.2% after announcing exclusive U.S. rights to Japan BCG Laboratory’s Tokyo-172 strain for bladder cancer therapy. The Tokyo strain remains investigational in the U.S. and is not FDA-approved. Nasdaq was closed for the weekend; the next trading session is Monday. ImmunityBio’s Q1 product revenue rose to $44.2 million with $380.9 million in cash and securities.
Infleqtion Stock Just Took a Hit After Record Revenue — What Could Move INFQ Next

Infleqtion Stock Just Took a Hit After Record Revenue — What Could Move INFQ Next

17 May 2026
Infleqtion Inc. shares fell 10.95% to $12.44 Friday, capping a rough week for quantum tech stocks. The company reported a first-quarter net loss of $30.3 million on $9.5 million in revenue, with 85% from government contracts. Infleqtion launched a new RF sensing platform and raised its 2026 revenue outlook, but warned of continued operating losses.
Synopsys Shares Dropped for the Week, Looking to May 27 for Direction

Synopsys Shares Dropped for the Week, Looking to May 27 for Direction

17 May 2026
Synopsys shares fell 1.49% Friday to $502.42, ending the week down 2.72% amid a broad tech selloff and news that Coatue Management cut its stake by 54%. The Nasdaq Composite dropped 1.54% Friday, while the Philadelphia semiconductor index slid 4%. Synopsys will report fiscal Q2 results after the market closes on May 27. Wells Fargo and Citigroup raised their price targets for the stock earlier in the week.
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