Today: 19 May 2026

CoreWeave stock price slips as Nvidia lease-guarantee plan puts AI data-center debt in focus

CoreWeave stock price slips as Nvidia lease-guarantee plan puts AI data-center debt in focus

CoreWeave shares slipped 0.8% to $97.29 Thursday ahead of earnings due after the close. Investors are focused on data-center financing tied to Nvidia and Meta, with Bloomberg reporting an $8.5 billion loan backed by Meta contracts. Analysts expect a quarterly loss and revenue of $1.53 billion. The Nasdaq fell 1.3% and Nvidia dropped over 5% in afternoon trading.
MercadoLibre stock drifts after earnings hit; MELI traders focus on margins and credit costs

MercadoLibre stock drifts after earnings hit; MELI traders focus on margins and credit costs

MercadoLibre shares fell 0.7% to about $1,755 in Thursday afternoon trading after a sharp drop following a fourth-quarter profit miss. Net revenue rose 45% to $8.8 billion, but operating margin slipped to 10.1% as spending on shipping and credit expansion increased. Net income reached $559 million. Investors remain focused on margin stability and credit risk.
Vertiv (VRT) stock price dips from record as AI valuation worries bite again

Vertiv (VRT) stock price dips from record as AI valuation worries bite again

Vertiv shares dropped 2.9% to $254.56 in afternoon trading Thursday, following a record high of $264.86 the previous day. The decline came as the Nasdaq fell 1.3% amid concerns over tech valuations. Vertiv launched a “digital twin” platform and announced a collaboration with Hut 8 on data center projects. The company’s stock remains up about 40% over the past month.
Heating oil price today: ULSD holds near $2.54 as Iran talks and tight distillate stocks collide

Heating oil price today: ULSD holds near $2.54 as Iran talks and tight distillate stocks collide

NYMEX heating oil futures rose 0.4% to $2.5413 a gallon Thursday, with trading volume near 63,900 contracts. U.S. distillate stocks increased by 0.3 million barrels last week but remain about 5% below the five-year average, according to the EIA. New York Harbor spot prices closed at $2.58, down 1.9% on the day. Traders await the March 1 OPEC+ meeting and the next EIA inventory report on March 4.
26 February 2026
Oil prices jump as U.S.-Iran nuclear talks whip Brent and WTI

Oil prices jump as U.S.-Iran nuclear talks whip Brent and WTI

Brent crude rose $1.17 to $72.02 a barrel and U.S. WTI gained 87 cents to $66.29 Thursday as traders reacted to stalled U.S.-Iran nuclear talks in Geneva. U.S. crude inventories jumped by 16 million barrels last week, but the market largely ignored the build. OPEC+ is weighing a possible 137,000 bpd output increase for April. China may trim crude imports from April after recent price gains.
26 February 2026
Mortgage rates today drop below 6% — why housing stocks still can’t catch a break

Mortgage rates today drop below 6% — why housing stocks still can’t catch a break

Freddie Mac reported the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell to 5.98% this week, the first drop below 6% since 2022. Housing stocks slumped Wednesday, with Lennar down 4.9%, PulteGroup off 4.5%, and D.R. Horton losing 4%. The Nasdaq fell 1.5% Thursday as Nvidia shares declined. Mortgage News Daily’s daily index showed the 30-year rate steady at 6.00%.
Brent oil price jumps past $72 as U.S.-Iran nuclear talks jolt crude traders

Brent oil price jumps past $72 as U.S.-Iran nuclear talks jolt crude traders

Brent crude rose 1.7% to $70.85 a barrel after early losses, as traders watched U.S.-Iran nuclear talks in Geneva for signs of escalation or a deal. U.S. crude inventories jumped by 16 million barrels, but prices held firm on geopolitical risk. OPEC+ will meet March 1 to consider an April output increase. Saudi Arabia is preparing to boost exports if Middle East supplies are disrupted.
26 February 2026
Gold price today: Spot gold holds near $5,170 as U.S.-Iran talks keep traders cautious

Gold price today: Spot gold holds near $5,170 as U.S.-Iran talks keep traders cautious

Spot gold edged up 0.1% to $5,168.80 an ounce by 1:03 p.m. EST Thursday, trading between $5,130.30 and $5,206.40 as markets awaited U.S.-Iran nuclear talks. April gold futures on COMEX fell 0.7% to $5,190.8. Spot silver dropped 2.4% to $87.25, platinum slipped 1.5%, and palladium lost 2.1%. U.S. initial jobless claims rose by 4,000 to 212,000 for the week ended Feb. 21.
26 February 2026
Nvidia stock slides after blowout forecast as Wall Street keeps asking: where’s the cash?

Nvidia stock slides after blowout forecast as Wall Street keeps asking: where’s the cash?

Nvidia shares dropped 4% to $187.60 Thursday despite record quarterly revenue of $68.1 billion and a strong outlook. The decline dragged chip stocks and the Nasdaq lower as investors questioned valuations and cash returns. By late morning, the Nasdaq was down 1.5% and the S&P 500 fell 0.87%. Nvidia said it returned $41.1 billion to shareholders in fiscal 2026.
26 February 2026
Applied Materials stock slides after fresh high as Nvidia cools the AI trade

Applied Materials stock slides after fresh high as Nvidia cools the AI trade

Applied Materials shares fell 5.45% to $373.43 by midday Thursday after hitting a record high the previous session. Director Judy Bruner sold nearly $1.5 million in stock on Feb. 23. The drop followed weakness in chip and AI-related stocks after Nvidia declined. Applied recently agreed to pay $252.5 million to settle a U.S. export-controls inquiry tied to China shipments.
Nu Holdings stock slides after Nubank earnings as costs and credit risk take center stage

Nu Holdings stock slides after Nubank earnings as costs and credit risk take center stage

Nu Holdings shares fell 8% to $15.31 in New York after posting record Q4 revenue and profit. The company reported net income of $895 million and revenue of $4.9 billion, but analysts flagged higher costs and a tax-rate increase. Credit losses and expense trends drew scrutiny despite 131 million customers and a 33% return on equity. Shares dropped further in post-market trading.
Oracle stock (ORCL) slips in midday trade as Oppenheimer turns bullish; March earnings loom

Oracle stock (ORCL) slips in midday trade as Oppenheimer turns bullish; March earnings loom

Oracle shares fell 0.6% to $147.05 midday Thursday after fluctuating between $145.15 and $152.38. Oppenheimer upgraded the stock to “Outperform” with a $185 target, citing a valuation reset and projected earnings growth. Oracle extended its Formula One partnership, highlighting AI and cloud technology. Investors await fiscal Q3 earnings, expected in mid-March, amid scrutiny of Oracle’s $45–$50 billion 2026 funding plan.
Intuit stock jumps today as Anthropic AI tie-up puts earnings in focus

Intuit stock jumps today as Anthropic AI tie-up puts earnings in focus

Intuit shares jumped 4.2% to $397.21 by late morning Thursday, ahead of its fiscal Q2 earnings report after the bell. The stock extended Wednesday’s rally, trading between $387.96 and $406.46. Investors are watching for updates on AI partnerships with Anthropic and signs of tax-season demand at TurboTax. CEO Sasan Goodarzi is scheduled to speak at a Morgan Stanley conference March 2.
Intel stock slides as chip rally cools — what’s driving INTC today

Intel stock slides as chip rally cools — what’s driving INTC today

Intel shares dropped 3.3% to $45.33 in late-morning New York trading Thursday, reversing earlier gains as chip stocks slid after Nvidia’s results failed to lift sentiment. The decline followed Intel’s announcement of a multi-year AI inference partnership with SambaNova. Traders are watching for new demand signals and Intel’s next earnings report on April 23.

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  • JBS Q1 2026 Earnings Review and Valuation Amid Brazil-USA Summit
    May 19, 2026, 1:38 AM EDT. JBS reported Q1 2026 sales of $21.6 billion and net income of $220.6 million, yet its share price dropped 27.4% over 30 days, reflecting weak short-term momentum. Trading at $12.86, JBS is viewed as 35.8% undervalued versus a fair value of $20.04, driven by expectations of global protein demand growth and multi-protein platform advantages. Risks include tight U.S. cattle supply and rising input costs impacting margins and cash flow. Investors should weigh long-term growth potential against these pressures, considering JBS's mixed earnings and current market pricing in their investment decisions.

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Nasdaq gives up after-hours gains as oil and yields weigh on Wall Street rally

Nasdaq gives up after-hours gains as oil and yields weigh on Wall Street rally

19 May 2026
Dominion Energy shares jumped 9.4% after agreeing to an all-stock merger with NextEra Energy, whose shares fell 4.6%. The S&P 500 slipped 0.1% and the Nasdaq dropped 0.5% as investors sold technology stocks amid rising Treasury yields and oil prices. Nvidia fell 1.4% ahead of earnings. U.S. crude settled at $107.37, and the 10-year Treasury yield reached 4.59%.
XP Shares Slip Post-Q1, Buyback Fails to Sway Investors

XP Shares Slip Post-Q1, Buyback Fails to Sway Investors

19 May 2026
XP Inc.’s U.S.-listed shares fell 3.78% in after-hours trading Monday after reporting higher Q1 profit but weaker net inflows and a lower retail take rate. Net income rose 7% to 1.32 billion reais, but net inflow dropped to 14 billion reais from 24 billion a year earlier. The company declared a $0.20 dividend and announced a new CFO, Gustavo Alejo Viviani, starting August 3.
LiveRamp Rallies 27% After Publicis $2.5 Billion Cash Bid

LiveRamp Rallies 27% After Publicis $2.5 Billion Cash Bid

19 May 2026
Publicis Groupe agreed to buy LiveRamp Holdings for $38.50 a share in cash, valuing the U.S. data-collaboration firm at $2.546 billion. LiveRamp stock jumped to $37.77 on the news, while the broader market fell. LiveRamp reported fiscal Q4 revenue of $206 million, up 9% from a year earlier. Publicis said the deal will boost its adjusted earnings per share from the first year after closing.

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Nvidia Stock Slips Ahead of Earnings as Wall Street Eyes $5 Trillion Mark

Nvidia Stock Slips Ahead of Earnings as Wall Street Eyes $5 Trillion Mark

18 May 2026
Nvidia shares fell 2.8% to $219.05 on Monday ahead of its fiscal first-quarter results due Wednesday. AMD dropped 3.0% and Broadcom lost 2.2%, weighing on chip stocks. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index slid 3.8% as investors booked profits and Treasury yields rose. Analysts expect Nvidia to report $78.5 billion in quarterly revenue, with data center sales in focus.
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