Today: 21 June 2026

nVent Stock Jumps After Data-Center Demand Triggers a 2026 Forecast Reset

nVent Stock Jumps After Data-Center Demand Triggers a 2026 Forecast Reset

nVent Electric raised its 2026 sales and profit forecasts after first-quarter net sales jumped 53% to $1.24 billion and adjusted EPS climbed 63% to $1.09. Organic orders rose about 40% and backlog hit $2.6 billion, driven by data-center demand for liquid cooling and power equipment. Shares surged 13.3% to $161.94, pushing market value to $26.5 billion. The company now expects full-year sales growth of up to 28%.
1 May 2026
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SoundHound AI Stock Jumps Before May 7 Earnings As Investors Test The AI Growth Story

SoundHound AI Stock Jumps Before May 7 Earnings As Investors Test The AI Growth Story

SoundHound AI shares rose about 17% to $9.31 in Friday afternoon trading ahead of its May 7 first-quarter earnings report. Investors are watching for signs that recent deals, including the planned $43 million acquisition of LivePerson and an expanded rollout with Casey’s General Stores, can drive growth. SoundHound posted 2025 revenue of $168.9 million but reported a full-year GAAP net loss of $14 million.
1 May 2026
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Why iSpecimen Stock Whipsawed After Its 1-for-40 Reverse Split

Why iSpecimen Stock Whipsawed After Its 1-for-40 Reverse Split

iSpecimen Inc. shares fell 8.2% to $4.80 Friday after volatile trading, following a 1-for-40 reverse stock split aimed at meeting Nasdaq’s minimum bid price. The split reduced outstanding shares from 52.6 million to about 1.3 million. Nasdaq has given the company until May 18 to regain compliance. The annual meeting is set for May 8 after previous adjournments due to lack of quorum.
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Esperion Stock Surges On ARCHIMED’s $1.1 Billion Buyout — What Shareholders Get Next

Esperion Stock Surges On ARCHIMED’s $1.1 Billion Buyout — What Shareholders Get Next

ARCHIMED will acquire Esperion Therapeutics for $3.16 per share in cash plus a contingent value right tied to future sales, valuing the deal at up to $1.1 billion. Esperion shares surged 56% to near the cash offer after the announcement. The CVR could pay up to $100 million if sales targets are met. The deal follows Esperion’s recent expansion beyond cholesterol drugs.
1 May 2026
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Dow Jones Today: Why the Blue-Chip Rally Stalled as Apple, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Pushed Higher

Dow Jones Today: Why the Blue-Chip Rally Stalled as Apple, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Pushed Higher

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 78.72 points to 49,573.42 by midday Friday, reversing an early rally as tariff concerns weighed on gains from Apple and other strong earnings reports. President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on EU-made cars and trucks starting next week. Apple reported quarterly revenue of $111.2 billion, up 17% year over year. Oil prices dropped after Iran sent a new negotiation proposal.
1 May 2026
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US Stock Market Today: Why the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Are Hitting Fresh Highs

US Stock Market Today: Why the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Are Hitting Fresh Highs

The S&P 500 rose 0.48% and the Nasdaq 0.96% to record highs Friday, while the Dow slipped 0.11%. Apple shares climbed after reporting its strongest quarterly sales growth in over four years. Atlassian and other software stocks rallied on strong cloud demand. Exxon and Chevron beat profit estimates but cited pressure from Middle East conflict and volatile oil prices.
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Recursion Pharmaceuticals Stock: Founder Chris Gibson to Leave Board as RXRX Nears Q1 Earnings

Recursion Pharmaceuticals Stock: Founder Chris Gibson to Leave Board as RXRX Nears Q1 Earnings

Recursion Pharmaceuticals said founder and board chair Chris Gibson will not seek re-election at the June 17 annual meeting, months after stepping down as CEO. The company reports first-quarter results May 6, with investors watching for updates on cash, clinical progress, and its AI drug platform. Recursion last reported $753.9 million in cash and narrowed its quarterly net loss. Gibson will remain chair until his term ends.
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Blackstone Inc. Creates N1 AI Unit Around OpenAI, Anthropic Bets as Credit Fund Faces Pressure

Blackstone Inc. Creates N1 AI Unit Around OpenAI, Anthropic Bets as Credit Fund Faces Pressure

Blackstone Inc. will launch Blackstone N1, a San Francisco-based unit consolidating its AI and high-growth tech investments, including stakes in OpenAI and Anthropic. Jas Khaira will lead the group and relocate from New York. The move comes as Blackstone’s $80 billion private credit fund saw first-quarter inflows slow and redemption requests rise. Blackstone shares rose 1.6% to $127.65 midday Friday.
1 May 2026
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Colgate-Palmolive Stock Rises After Earnings Beat. A $300 Million Cost Hit Still Looms

Colgate-Palmolive Stock Rises After Earnings Beat. A $300 Million Cost Hit Still Looms

Colgate-Palmolive beat first-quarter sales and profit estimates, driven by international growth, while North America volumes fell 3.2%. The company warned of about $300 million in extra raw-material and logistics costs this year due to Middle East conflict. Net sales rose 8.4% to $5.32 billion; shares climbed 3.1%. Colgate lowered its gross profit margin outlook and expanded its cost-cutting program.
1 May 2026
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Roku Stock Rises After Bigger 2026 Revenue Bet, With One Cost Risk in View

Roku Stock Rises After Bigger 2026 Revenue Bet, With One Cost Risk in View

Roku raised its 2026 platform revenue forecast to nearly 21% growth, or about $5.0 billion, after first-quarter advertising and subscription sales beat expectations. Shares climbed 4.2% Friday, with the stock up 10% in after-hours trading. Platform revenue rose 28% to $1.13 billion, while devices revenue fell 16%. Rising memory costs remain the main risk for the second half.
1 May 2026
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Zeta Global (ZETA) Stock Rises as AI Push Fuels 50% Revenue Growth, Bigger 2026 Target

Zeta Global (ZETA) Stock Rises as AI Push Fuels 50% Revenue Growth, Bigger 2026 Target

Zeta Global shares rose after the company raised its 2026 revenue outlook and reported a 50% jump in first-quarter sales to $396.3 million, beating consensus. The company cited strong adoption of its Athena AI agent and growth in “super-scaled” customers. Adjusted EBITDA climbed to $66.1 million from $46.7 million. The stock traded at $19.17, up 75 cents in late-morning New York trading.
1 May 2026
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Rivian Stock Slides as Smaller Federal Loan Puts Its R2 SUV Bet Under the Microscope

Rivian Stock Slides as Smaller Federal Loan Puts Its R2 SUV Bet Under the Microscope

Rivian shares fell 5.7% to $15.47 after the company said its federal loan for a Georgia factory would be cut to $4.5 billion. First-quarter revenue rose 11% to $1.38 billion, with a net loss of $416 million. Rivian kept its 2026 delivery forecast and reported 10,236 vehicles produced in Q1. Volkswagen invested $1 billion after software milestones; Uber-linked SMB Holding agreed to invest up to $1.25 billion.
1 May 2026
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Twilio Stock Jumps 20% After AI Voice Demand: Why Investors Are Repricing TWLO

Twilio Stock Jumps 20% After AI Voice Demand: Why Investors Are Repricing TWLO

Twilio raised its 2026 revenue-growth forecast to 14%-15% after first-quarter sales and adjusted earnings topped estimates. Shares surged about 20% Friday, trading near $178.39. First-quarter revenue rose 20% to $1.407 billion, with adjusted earnings at $1.50 a share versus $1.27 expected. Voice revenue climbed 20%, driven by demand for AI-enabled products.
1 May 2026
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Spirit Airlines Shutdown Looms After $500 Million Bailout Talks Collapse

Spirit Airlines Shutdown Looms After $500 Million Bailout Talks Collapse

Spirit Airlines is preparing to shut down after failing to secure enough support for a $500 million U.S. bailout, according to The Wall Street Journal. A missed bankruptcy court hearing and stalled talks have left the carrier with dwindling cash. Liquidation would cut over 17,000 jobs and trigger billions in claims. Spirit and the White House did not respond to requests for comment.
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Tempus AI’s Big May: Why Q1 Results and First Investor Day Put TEM Stock in Focus

Tempus AI’s Big May: Why Q1 Results and First Investor Day Put TEM Stock in Focus

Tempus AI will report first-quarter results on May 5 and hold its first investor day on May 29. Merck’s CEO highlighted Tempus in remarks on the drugmaker’s AI efforts in precision oncology. Tempus shares traded near $55.44 Friday, with a market value of about $9.7 billion. The company reported 2025 revenue of $1.27 billion and forecast $1.59 billion for 2026.
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Ciena Corporation Stock Faces $416 Reality Check as AI Network Push Heads to Brazil

Ciena Corporation Stock Faces $416 Reality Check as AI Network Push Heads to Brazil

Rothschild & Co Redburn initiated Ciena with a Neutral rating and a $416 target, about 22% below Friday’s $534.43 share price, citing that much of the optical-networking upside is already priced in. Ciena reported Q1 revenue of $1.43 billion, up 33%, and raised its 2026 forecast. The company will showcase new optical products at ABRINT 2026 in São Paulo next week.
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  • Prosecutors Raid Three Securities Firms in South Korea Stock Manipulation Probe
    June 21, 2026, 6:13 AM EDT. Prosecutors in South Korea have raided three securities firms in connection with a stock manipulation investigation. This is the first case under President Lee Jae Myung's campaign to combat stock manipulation, known as the 'Stock Manipulation Ruin' initiative. Authorities are targeting a scheme allegedly involving 100 billion won ($77 million). This operation signals increased regulatory scrutiny on market practices and aims to bolster market integrity amid rising concerns about financial misconduct.

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LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: June 21, 2026, 4:00 AM EDTUpdated: June 21, 2026, 6:27 AM EDT Prosecutors Raid Three Securities Firms in South Korea Stock Manipulation Probe June 21, 2026, 6:13 AM EDT. Prosecutors in South Korea have raided three securities firms in connection with a stock manipulation investigation. This is the first case under President Lee Jae Myung’s campaign to combat stock manipulation, known as the ‘Stock Manipulation Ruin’ initiative. Authorities are targeting a scheme allegedly involving 100 billion won ($77 million). This operation signals increased regulatory scrutiny on market practices and aims to bolster market integrity amid rising concerns
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