Today: 18 May 2026

Salesforce stock price drops again as CRM enters March; what investors watch before Monday

Salesforce stock price drops again as CRM enters March; what investors watch before Monday

Salesforce shares closed at $194.79 Friday, down 2.35%, as U.S. software stocks broadly fell amid investor caution over AI’s impact and macro uncertainty. The company recently reported $11.2 billion in Q4 revenue and authorized a $50 billion buyback. Salesforce executives are set to speak at a Morgan Stanley conference March 3, with markets watching for updates on AI agent adoption.
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XRP price today: Ripple-linked token steadies near $1.37 after Iran-strike shock

XRP price today: Ripple-linked token steadies near $1.37 after Iran-strike shock

XRP rose 3% to $1.37 on Sunday after volatile trading driven by U.S. strikes on Iran and fears of wider conflict. The token rebounded from a low of $1.30, with traders watching if it can stay above $1.36 before U.S. markets reopen Monday. Bitcoin gained 1.8% to $66,180, while ether climbed 3.8% to $1,972. Markets face further tests with U.S. manufacturing data due Monday and jobs data Friday.
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Gold price near record after Iran strikes; what to watch when markets reopen

Gold price near record after Iran strikes; what to watch when markets reopen

Spot gold closed Friday up 1.7% at $5,277 an ounce, just below January’s record, as U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran and surging oil prices spurred haven demand. Physical bullion flows through Dubai are expected to slow due to flight cancellations. Brent crude traded near $80 a barrel in OTC weekend deals, up about 10%. Traders anticipate a volatile gold open when markets resume.
1 March 2026
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GOOG stock heads into Monday: Alphabet closes higher as Google faces Belgium ad probe, Korea Maps decision

GOOG stock heads into Monday: Alphabet closes higher as Google faces Belgium ad probe, Korea Maps decision

Alphabet Class C shares rose 1.39% to $311.43 Friday, outperforming the broader market as the S&P 500 fell 0.43%. Belgium’s competition authority opened a preliminary probe into Google’s online ad pricing, citing possible antitrust violations. South Korea approved Google’s request to export high-precision map data, paving the way for a full version of Google Maps in the country.
1 March 2026
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Meta stock heads into Monday on the back foot after report of Google AI chip rental deal

Meta stock heads into Monday on the back foot after report of Google AI chip rental deal

Meta shares closed at $648.18 Friday, down 1.34%, and slipped further after hours following a report of a multi-year, multi-billion-dollar deal to rent Google’s AI chips. Meta and Google declined to comment. Investors are watching for Meta CFO Susan Li’s appearance at a Morgan Stanley conference March 4 and fresh U.S. jobs data due March 6.
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Nvidia stock price: NVDA heads into new week after 4% fall as OpenAI funding and GTC chip talk loom

Nvidia stock price: NVDA heads into new week after 4% fall as OpenAI funding and GTC chip talk loom

Nvidia shares fell 4.2% to $177.19 Friday after a sharp post-earnings drop. Investors weighed reports of a new AI processor platform possibly debuting at GTC next month and OpenAI’s $110 billion fundraising, including $30 billion from Nvidia. Broader markets also slid after hotter-than-expected U.S. producer price data renewed rate cut uncertainty.
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Amazon stock in focus after $50 billion OpenAI partnership lands in SEC filing

Amazon stock in focus after $50 billion OpenAI partnership lands in SEC filing

Amazon disclosed a $50 billion investment and expanded partnership with OpenAI, making AWS the exclusive third-party cloud provider for OpenAI’s new enterprise platform. Amazon shares closed up 1% at $210.00 Friday, while the S&P 500 fell 0.4% and the Nasdaq dropped 0.9%. OpenAI is raising $110 billion at a reported $840 billion valuation. Traders await U.S. factory data and Friday’s jobs report.
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Dubai Real Estate Forecast After Iran Strikes: What Investors Watch as UAE Markets Reopen

Dubai Real Estate Forecast After Iran Strikes: What Investors Watch as UAE Markets Reopen

Debris from Iranian drone and missile strikes damaged Dubai International Airport, the Burj Al Arab, and Palm Jumeirah, forcing flight suspensions and disrupting travel. Dubai’s main stock index closed down 1.8% on Friday, led by a 4.1% drop in Emaar Properties, before the attacks. February property sales reached AED 60.6 billion, according to Dubai Land Department data. UAE equity markets remain closed until Monday.
1 March 2026
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Gas Prices Forecast After Iran Attack: Will U.S. Gasoline Top $3 This Week?

Gas Prices Forecast After Iran Attack: Will U.S. Gasoline Top $3 This Week?

U.S. gasoline prices are expected to climb above $3 a gallon this week after strikes on Iran disrupted oil markets and halted some shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude traded about 10% higher near $80 a barrel in off-exchange deals Sunday. Retail pump increases are likely to appear gradually, with futures reopening at 6 p.m. ET Sunday. Tanker owners and major carriers have suspended transits after Iran warned ships not to pass.
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  • Should You Buy ARM Holdings Stock Now?
    May 18, 2026, 5:54 PM EDT. ARM Holdings shares rose 2.85% on May 16, 2026, driven by growing investor interest in the semiconductor firm. ARM designs chips widely used in mobile devices and data centers, benefiting from expanding demand in AI and cloud computing. Analysts highlight ARM's strong market position but urge caution due to tech sector volatility. Investors should weigh growth prospects against market risks before buying ARM stock. Financial adviser Parkev Tatevosian, CFA, emphasizes independent analysis despite affiliations with The Motley Fool, which does not hold positions in ARM shares.

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Micron Faces Key Monday After Volatile Week

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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.
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