Today: 19 May 2026

AppLovin (APP) stock swings after-hours as SEC probe stays “active” and social-platform hiring pops up

AppLovin (APP) stock swings after-hours as SEC probe stays “active” and social-platform hiring pops up

AppLovin shares rose 1.6% to $418.68 in late after-hours trading Friday after a report said the SEC investigation into the company remains active. Earlier, the stock hit $443 before retreating. A job post described work on a “next-generation social platform.” An insider filing showed director Herald Y. Chen converted 150,000 Class B shares to Class A and gifted 100,000 Class A shares.
Walmart stock price slips to $123 as cautious outlook and HSBC downgrade keep WMT on the back foot

Walmart stock price slips to $123 as cautious outlook and HSBC downgrade keep WMT on the back foot

Walmart shares fell 1.5% to $122.99 in after-hours trading Friday, extending losses after a cautious profit forecast and an HSBC downgrade to “hold.” The retailer projected fiscal 2027 adjusted EPS of $2.75–$2.85 and announced a $30 billion buyback. Fourth-quarter revenue rose 5.6% to $190.7 billion. The board approved a 5% dividend increase to $0.99 per share for fiscal 2027.
21 February 2026
Palantir (PLTR) stock ticks up after hours as DHS $1B deal report, insider sale notices hit

Palantir (PLTR) stock ticks up after hours as DHS $1B deal report, insider sale notices hit

Palantir shares rose 0.3% to $135.24 after hours Friday following news that the Department of Homeland Security signed a five-year, up-to-$1 billion blanket purchase agreement for Palantir software. Several executives, including CEO Alexander Karp, filed notices to potentially sell shares. Mizuho upgraded the stock to Outperform. Palantir and Rackspace announced a partnership to deploy AI platforms.
21 February 2026
Micron stock price rises after-hours as AI memory trade regains its footing

Micron stock price rises after-hours as AI memory trade regains its footing

Micron shares climbed 2.6% to $428.17 in late trading Friday after a volatile session, as investors shifted focus from large AI stocks to hardware suppliers. Traders cited rising prices for high-bandwidth memory chips, with Samsung planning a 20–30% price hike for its next HBM model. Wall Street closed higher after the Supreme Court struck down Trump’s global tariffs. Nvidia’s results on Feb. 25 are expected to signal further AI demand.
21 February 2026
Apple stock price today: AAPL rises after tariff ruling as lawsuit, Apple TV sports deal come into focus

Apple stock price today: AAPL rises after tariff ruling as lawsuit, Apple TV sports deal come into focus

Apple shares rose 1.6% to $264.58 in after-hours trading, adding $4 billion in market value after the Supreme Court struck down Trump-era global tariffs. The move followed a tech rally and news of Apple’s live sports deal with EverPass Media. West Virginia sued Apple over alleged iCloud misuse for child abuse material. Apple’s annual shareholder meeting is set for next week.
21 February 2026
Nvidia stock price rises after-hours on report of $30 billion OpenAI investment as earnings loom

Nvidia stock price rises after-hours on report of $30 billion OpenAI investment as earnings loom

Nvidia shares rose about 1% after hours to $189.82 following a Reuters report it is nearing a $30 billion investment in OpenAI. The company will report fiscal fourth-quarter results on Feb. 25. Investors are watching for updates on AI chip demand and Nvidia’s relationship with major customers. Options markets are pricing in a larger-than-usual stock move after earnings.
FTSE 100 today: UK stocks climb as Trump tariff ruling jolts trade bets, BoE cut in focus

FTSE 100 today: UK stocks climb as Trump tariff ruling jolts trade bets, BoE cut in focus

Britain’s FTSE 100 closed up 0.6% at 10,686.89 on Friday, lifted by a U.S. Supreme Court decision striking down Trump-era tariffs. Trump announced a new 10% import duty under a different law. UK retail sales jumped 1.8% in January, beating forecasts. Defence shares led weekly gains, while Aston Martin fell 1.4% after warning of a larger annual loss.
20 February 2026
Tesla stock barely moves after-hours as Cybertruck price cuts collide with Autopilot verdict

Tesla stock barely moves after-hours as Cybertruck price cuts collide with Autopilot verdict

Tesla shares were flat in after-hours trading after the company launched a cheaper Cybertruck and cut prices on its top model. A U.S. judge upheld a $243 million verdict against Tesla over a 2019 Autopilot crash. The new Cybertruck price is $59,990, with the discount set to expire in 10 days. Investors remain focused on whether lower prices will boost demand without hurting margins.
Figma stock price today: FIG climbs as Wall Street sizes up March AI pricing shift

Figma stock price today: FIG climbs as Wall Street sizes up March AI pricing shift

Figma shares climbed 2.4% to $26.45 Friday afternoon, extending gains after the company raised its 2026 revenue forecast to as much as $1.37 billion. The company plans to enforce AI credit limits in March, steering heavy users toward paid add-ons. Stifel and RBC Capital trimmed price targets, citing margin concerns and uncertainty over paid AI adoption. Figma ended 2025 with $1.7 billion in cash and marketable securities.
Mortgage rates today: 30-year hits 6.01% low, but Rocket and homebuilder stocks wobble

Mortgage rates today: 30-year hits 6.01% low, but Rocket and homebuilder stocks wobble

U.S. 30-year fixed mortgage rates dropped to 6.01%, the lowest since September 2022, according to Freddie Mac. Mortgage lenders Rocket Companies and UWM Holdings fell in Friday trading, while homebuilder shares were steady. New home sales slipped 1.7% in December, and the median new house price rose to $414,400. Pending home sales and mortgage applications both showed little movement despite easing rates.

Stock Market Today

  • NIO Stock Rebound Seen Overvalued by 24.8% Despite Recent Gains
    May 19, 2026, 4:40 PM EDT. NIO's share price rebounded to around US$5.88, yet a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis indicates it is overvalued by approximately 24.8%, falling short of its intrinsic value estimated at US$4.71 per share. The electric vehicle maker's stock is down 3.1% last week and 13.9% over the past month, but still up 14.4% year-to-date and 45.5% over the past year. NIO scores only 2 out of 6 on valuation checks, reflecting investor concerns around capital needs, production plans, and competitive pressures. The company's free cash flow losses and cautious future projections weigh on its outlook, suggesting limited upside for value-focused investors.

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NextNRG shares double as buying spikes, but the numbers show a catch

NextNRG shares double as buying spikes, but the numbers show a catch

19 May 2026
NextNRG shares more than doubled Tuesday, closing at $0.8288 and rising to about $0.91 after hours, after reporting April revenue up 56% to $9.4 million, its highest on record. Gross margin for April reached 8.3%. Trading volume topped 344 million shares, with market value near $135 million. The company posted a first-quarter net loss of $10.8 million and had $208,048 in cash at March 31.
AST SpaceMobile Shares Whipsaw in Volatile Trading

AST SpaceMobile Shares Whipsaw in Volatile Trading

19 May 2026
AST SpaceMobile shares closed up 2.2% at $88.75 Tuesday after volatile trading between $78.68 and $90.88. Investors shifted focus from last week’s earnings miss to the company’s plan to launch 45 BlueBird satellites this year, with two already en route to Cape Canaveral. First-quarter revenue rose to $14.7 million, but net loss widened to $191 million. AST reported $3.46 billion in cash at quarter’s end.
Warby Parker Shares Slip After AI Glasses Reveal; Investors React

Warby Parker Shares Slip After AI Glasses Reveal; Investors React

19 May 2026
Warby Parker shares fell Tuesday after the company unveiled its first “Intelligent Eyewear” with Google and Samsung, but did not disclose pricing or a launch date. The stock traded at $25.51, with volume triple the average. The new AI-powered glasses are set for a fall launch and will support multiple prescriptions and lens options. First-quarter revenue rose 8.3% to $242.4 million, while gross margin slipped to 54%.
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