Today: 19 May 2026

Shopify stock price slides 7% as tariff fog, AI jitters squeeze software names

Shopify stock price slides 7% as tariff fog, AI jitters squeeze software names

Shopify shares fell 7.1% to $117.28 on Monday, their steepest drop in weeks, as investors sold off software stocks amid U.S. tariff uncertainty and AI disruption fears. The S&P 500 software group slid 4.3%. U.S. Customs set a 10% tariff rate starting Tuesday, with a possible increase to 15% under discussion. No new Shopify announcements were made Monday.
24 February 2026
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American Express stock tumbles 7% as “AI scare trade” hits payments; what to watch before the open

American Express stock tumbles 7% as “AI scare trade” hits payments; what to watch before the open

American Express shares fell 7.2% to $321.24, among the steepest drops on the Dow, after a weekend research note warned AI could disrupt card fees and spending. The decline was not linked to company earnings but sparked broader selling in payments stocks, with Visa and Capital One also down. Investors are watching upcoming U.S. data and Federal Reserve signals for further direction.
24 February 2026
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SSE share price rises after £600m capital securities call — what investors watch next

SSE share price rises after £600m capital securities call — what investors watch next

SSE PLC shares rose 1.7% to 2,623.2 pence by 0938 GMT after the company announced plans to redeem £600 million of capital securities in full on April 14. The stock traded near a 52-week high, while other UK utilities also gained. SSE said the securities’ listing will be cancelled after settlement. The company expects lower adjusted earnings per share for the year ending March 2026.
24 February 2026
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Vodafone share price today: VOD.L edges up as buyback rolls on and bond call looms

Vodafone share price today: VOD.L edges up as buyback rolls on and bond call looms

Vodafone shares rose 0.2% to 116.75 pence in early London trading Tuesday after the company announced a notice of redemption for its 4.375% dollar notes due 2028. Vodafone also disclosed buying 1.5 million shares on Feb. 23 at an average of 116.03 pence each under its buyback program. Investors remain focused on cash use and balance-sheet moves ahead of FY26 results on May 12.
24 February 2026
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National Grid share price ticks up as Ofgem flags AI data-centre power crunch

National Grid share price ticks up as Ofgem flags AI data-centre power crunch

National Grid shares rose 0.9% to 1,371.5 pence in early London trading after Ofgem warned proposed data centres could require more power than Britain’s current peak demand. Ofgem is consulting on rule changes for grid connections, with a March 13 deadline. National Grid also reported over 39,000 U.S. customers lost power in a winter storm. Investors await the company’s full-year results on May 14.
24 February 2026
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BAT stock price today: British American Tobacco shares edge higher as buyback ticks on

BAT stock price today: British American Tobacco shares edge higher as buyback ticks on

BAT shares edged up 0.1% to 4,600 pence in early London trading after the company reported a small share buyback. Investors await a key U.S. vape import ruling in March and the next dividend, set to go ex-dividend on March 26. Analyst ratings remain mixed, with some citing slow growth in newer products. BAT reaffirmed its 2026 outlook but warned of possible job cuts from an AI-led restructuring.
24 February 2026
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BP share price rises as oil nears seven-month highs — what investors watch next

BP share price rises as oil nears seven-month highs — what investors watch next

BP shares rose 0.42% to 476.10 pence in early London trading Tuesday as Brent crude hit a six-month high of $72.44. Europe’s oil and gas index reached a record Monday, driven by firmer oil prices amid U.S.-Iran tensions. Traders are watching nuclear talks in Geneva on Thursday and BP’s earnings on April 28. BP paused $750 million in buybacks and took $4 billion in charges earlier this month.
24 February 2026
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NatWest share price slips in early London trade after fresh buyback update

NatWest share price slips in early London trade after fresh buyback update

NatWest shares fell 1.3% to 602.4 pence in early London trading Tuesday after the bank disclosed it bought back 782,352 shares on Feb. 23 at average prices above 613 pence. The repurchased shares will be cancelled. Investors are watching for volatility tied to tariffs and upcoming dividend and AGM dates. NatWest will hold nearly 218 million shares in treasury after settlement.
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  • U.S. Stock Futures Slide on Tech Selloff, War Concerns - May 19, 2026
    May 19, 2026, 8:53 AM EDT. U.S. stock futures declined Tuesday amid another drop in technology shares, dragging the S&P 500 and Nasdaq lower for the second day. Investor sentiment weakened on escalating geopolitical tensions, introducing war uncertainty that added pressure to risk assets. The tech selloff weighed heavily, reflecting ongoing concerns over sector valuations and potential earnings risks. Markets remained cautious as traders balanced these factors against broader economic indicators.

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Wellgistics Health Doubles, WGRX Heads Into Key Test

Wellgistics Health Doubles, WGRX Heads Into Key Test

19 May 2026
Wellgistics Health shares fell 21.1% to $0.14 in premarket trading Tuesday after more than doubling Monday. The company delayed its quarterly report, withdrew proxy materials, and is reviewing potential strategic transactions. First-quarter results are due after the market closes. The moves follow a non-binding $15 million acquisition proposal for WellCare Today.
Roblox Stock Moves Up Early, Safety Issues Still Linger

Roblox Stock Moves Up Early, Safety Issues Still Linger

19 May 2026
Roblox shares traded at $47.41 in early New York hours Tuesday, extending gains after third-party data showed a week-over-week rise in concurrent users. Needham maintained its Buy rating and $60 target. The stock remains pressured by a lowered 2026 bookings outlook, tied to new safety and age-check measures. Roblox reported Q1 revenue of $1.4 billion and bookings of $1.7 billion.
Amer Sports Rises Premarket on Salomon Strength

Amer Sports Rises Premarket on Salomon Strength

19 May 2026
Amer Sports raised its 2026 sales, margin, and profit outlook after first-quarter revenue jumped 32% to $1.95 billion, beating forecasts. Shares rose 4.18% in premarket trading to $34.54. Adjusted earnings reached 38 cents a share, above analysts’ estimates. Growth was led by Arc’teryx, Salomon softgoods, and Wilson Tennis 360.

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IREN Drops Again After AI Cloud Plans Get Costlier

IREN Drops Again After AI Cloud Plans Get Costlier

18 May 2026
IREN shares dropped 7.2% to $49.15 Monday after the company acquired its marketing partner Awaken, folding the agency into its operations. The decline followed IREN’s $3 billion convertible-note sale last week to fund a major data-center expansion for AI services. Quarterly revenue fell and net loss widened as the company shifts from Bitcoin mining to AI cloud infrastructure.
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