Today: 18 May 2026

MongoDB stock price slides in premarket as outlook disappoints after earnings beat

MongoDB stock price slides in premarket as outlook disappoints after earnings beat

MongoDB shares plunged 27% to $235.87 in premarket trading Tuesday after the company forecast weaker-than-expected first-quarter revenue and profit. The company projected Q1 revenue of $659 million to $664 million and adjusted EPS of $1.15 to $1.19. MongoDB also announced a sales leadership shakeup, with Cedric Pech set to depart as president of field operations in April.
Glencore share price slides 3% as war-driven oil shock hits London miners — what’s next for GLEN stock

Glencore share price slides 3% as war-driven oil shock hits London miners — what’s next for GLEN stock

Glencore shares fell 3.2% to 517.1 pence in early London trading Tuesday, reversing from a 12-month high. Rio Tinto, BHP, and Anglo American also declined as European stocks dropped on renewed Middle East tensions and rising oil prices. The STOXX 600 slipped 1.3% after Iran said the Strait of Hormuz was closed to marine traffic. Investors are watching inflation signals and Glencore’s April 30 production update.
BAE Systems and Babcock shares jump as Iran war jolts markets and lifts defence spending bets

BAE Systems and Babcock shares jump as Iran war jolts markets and lifts defence spending bets

BAE Systems shares jumped 6.1% and Babcock International rose 1.7% Monday, bucking a 1.2% drop in the FTSE 100, as investors responded to escalating conflict involving Iran. Oil prices surged and defence stocks rallied after Iranian attacks disrupted shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The White House signaled plans to boost the U.S. defence budget to $1.5 trillion by 2027.
3 March 2026
LSEG share price drops again in London — war fears, rate bets and what’s next

LSEG share price drops again in London — war fears, rate bets and what’s next

London Stock Exchange Group shares dropped 0.7% to 8,716 pence in early Tuesday trading as European stocks fell on renewed Middle East war and inflation fears. The STOXX 600 index was down 1.3% by 0804 GMT. LSEG reported 505,332,519 total voting rights at February’s end and FTSE Russell set April 30 as “Rank Day” for the 2026 Russell US indexes reconstitution. The Bank of England’s next rate decision is due March 19.
3 March 2026
Rio Tinto stock drops 2% in London as war jitters bite; investors eye what’s next

Rio Tinto stock drops 2% in London as war jitters bite; investors eye what’s next

Rio Tinto shares dropped 2.1% to 7,181 pence in early London trading Tuesday, tracking losses across European miners as Middle East tensions drive up energy costs. The company approved a $473 million restart of its Richards Bay mineral sands project in South Africa and secured C$18.95 million in Canadian government support for a gallium pilot plant. Oil shipping costs surged as traffic through the Strait of Hormuz slowed.
Zurich’s $11 billion Beazley takeover: the 1,335p offer, the financing, and what could derail it

Zurich’s $11 billion Beazley takeover: the 1,335p offer, the financing, and what could derail it

Zurich Insurance Group agreed to acquire Beazley for £8.1 billion ($10.8 billion) in cash. Beazley shareholders will receive 1,335 pence per share, including a 25 pence dividend. Zurich raised CHF 3.9 billion ($5.0 billion) through a new share placement to help fund the deal. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026, pending approvals.
HSBC share price drops again as oil shock hits banks — what investors watch next

HSBC share price drops again as oil shock hits banks — what investors watch next

HSBC shares fell 2.5% to 1,299 pence in early London trading Tuesday, extending last week’s slide as Middle East conflict drove oil prices higher and clouded interest rate outlooks. Barclays and Lloyds also dropped, reflecting a wider selloff in UK banks. HSBC disclosed two senior executives sold shares in late February. Investors are watching HSBC’s March 12 ex-dividend date and the Bank of England’s March 19 decision.
Lloyds share price drops again as oil shock hits UK banks ahead of Reeves update

Lloyds share price drops again as oil shock hits UK banks ahead of Reeves update

Lloyds shares fell over 2% to 97.86 pence in early London trading Tuesday, extending losses for UK banks amid inflation and rate cut uncertainty. Oil price gains and Middle East tensions have pushed investors toward safe-haven assets. Traders now see a 52% chance of a Bank of England rate cut in March, down from 78% last week. Lloyds disclosed continued share buybacks and new share issuances for employee plans.
Sunrise Energy Metals share price slips after feasibility study update puts ASX:SRL back in play

Sunrise Energy Metals share price slips after feasibility study update puts ASX:SRL back in play

Sunrise Energy Metals shares fell 3.6% to A$7.69 after the company released a feasibility study update for its Syerston scandium project and trading resumed. The study put development capital at about US$120 million, with commercial production targeted for mid-2028. Investors await a funding package and a board decision expected in the second half of 2026. The stock is down 29% over the past week.
Rolls-Royce share price: Fresh buyback filing drops before London open — what traders watch next

Rolls-Royce share price: Fresh buyback filing drops before London open — what traders watch next

Rolls-Royce bought about 1.09 million shares on Monday under its buyback programme, paying between 1,288 and 1,348 pence each, and plans to cancel them. The company has repurchased 2.91 million shares since the programme began, leaving 8.425 billion shares in issue. The stock closed unchanged at 1,354 pence, about 5% below its 52-week high. London’s FTSE 100 fell 1.2% Monday as oil prices rose.
3 March 2026
Woolworths share price steadies near 52-week high as dividend date looms and rate nerves flare

Woolworths share price steadies near 52-week high as dividend date looms and rate nerves flare

Woolworths Group shares closed at A$36.90 Tuesday, up 0.6% and at the top of their 52-week range, ahead of trading ex-dividend for A$0.45 a share on Wednesday. The S&P/ASX 200 fell 1.34% to about 9,089, with supermarkets more resilient than the broader market. Ord Minnett downgraded Woolworths to “Accumulate” from “Buy.” Oil prices rose on Middle East tensions, prompting regulator warnings on fuel price gouging.
3 March 2026
Westpac share price holds at A$41.80 as RBA flags March hike risk and GDP looms

Westpac share price holds at A$41.80 as RBA flags March hike risk and GDP looms

Westpac shares closed unchanged at A$41.80 on Tuesday after a volatile session for Australian banks. The pause followed Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock’s warning that a rate hike is possible at the March meeting, sending three-year bond yields up 13 basis points to 4.313%. Traders now await Wednesday’s GDP data and the March 17 policy decision. The broader S&P/ASX 200 fell 1.34% amid global market jitters.
Santos stock price ends higher as oil surges again; dividend FX update lands

Santos stock price ends higher as oil surges again; dividend FX update lands

Santos shares closed up 0.97% at A$7.28 Tuesday, tracking a third straight rise in oil prices as Middle East tensions fueled supply concerns. The company set currency rates for its 10.3 US-cent final dividend, payable March 25, and confirmed it will be unfranked. Director Vanessa Guthrie bought 5,500 shares at A$6.84 each, raising her indirect stake to 44,688 shares.

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POET Gets $400M Infusion But Shares Drop

POET Gets $400M Infusion But Shares Drop

18 May 2026
POET Technologies closed a US$400 million direct investment with MMCAP International, issuing 19 million shares and warrants at $21 each. Shares fell 14.2% to $13.70 in heavy Nasdaq trading after opening higher. The funding follows a $50 million Lumilens order and a first-quarter net loss of $12.3 million. TSX Venture shares did not trade due to a Canadian holiday.
Why Plug Power Stock Is Falling Today After Its Hydrogen Rally

Why Plug Power Stock Is Falling Today After Its Hydrogen Rally

18 May 2026
Plug Power shares dropped 9.8% to $3.41 in late-morning trading Monday, erasing part of last week’s post-earnings rally. The company reported first-quarter revenue of $163.5 million and improved margins, but posted a net loss of $245.3 million. Investors remain concerned about cash burn and future dilution. Other hydrogen stocks also fell sharply.
Ford’s Energy Bump Cools Off Despite EDF Tie-Up; EV Worries Still Linger

Ford’s Energy Bump Cools Off Despite EDF Tie-Up; EV Worries Still Linger

18 May 2026
Ford shares fell 1.2% to $13.24 by midday Monday after announcing a battery-storage deal with EDF and a new Europe product plan. The EDF agreement could bring up to 20 GWh of storage orders over five years, but deliveries start in 2028. Ford also plans to launch seven new models in Europe by 2029.
Nasdaq 100 Falls Below 29,000 as Wall Street Eyes Market Moves

Nasdaq 100 Falls Below 29,000 as Wall Street Eyes Market Moves

18 May 2026
The Nasdaq-100 dropped below 29,000 on Monday, closing at 28,880.80, down 0.84%. Technical analysts flagged 29,000 as key support, with chip stocks and AI shares central to the recent rally. The 10-year Treasury yield eased to 4.573%, while Brent crude fell nearly 2%. Nvidia’s earnings on Wednesday are now in focus as traders gauge the market’s next move.

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Archer Aviation Stock Faces a Monday Test After Friday’s Slide and a New Share Filing

Archer Aviation Stock Faces a Monday Test After Friday’s Slide and a New Share Filing

17 May 2026
Archer Aviation shares fell 5.6% Friday to $6.05, with volume near 46 million. A May 14 SEC filing registered 3.27 million resale shares and up to $8 million in new stock for vendors, expected around May 19. Archer ended Q1 with $1.78 billion in cash and reported a net loss of $217.7 million. The company is scheduled to appear at Deutsche Bank’s auto industry conference Tuesday.
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