Today: 20 May 2026

Tesla stock slips after cheaper Cybertruck launch as Autopilot legal risk returns

Tesla stock slips after cheaper Cybertruck launch as Autopilot legal risk returns

Tesla shares fell about 1% Friday after the company cut Cybertruck prices and introduced a new $59,990 model. A federal judge upheld a $243 million verdict against Tesla over a fatal Autopilot crash. The price cuts raised concerns about profit margins as traders weighed upcoming March data. Tesla stock traded at $407.67, down $4.04 in mid-morning.
Microsoft (MSFT) stock price dips as $2 million insider buy surfaces; traders eye Nvidia on Feb 25

Microsoft (MSFT) stock price dips as $2 million insider buy surfaces; traders eye Nvidia on Feb 25

Microsoft shares fell 0.3% to $397.29 Friday morning, trailing the Nasdaq 100 as investors weighed rising costs for AI and cloud growth. Director John W. Stanton bought 5,000 shares at $397.35 each on Feb. 18, according to a securities filing. The stock is down over 17% in 2026. Nvidia’s earnings report next Wednesday is seen as the next key event for tech sentiment.
20 February 2026
OXY stock price wobbles after earnings jump as debt move and dividend hike come into view

OXY stock price wobbles after earnings jump as debt move and dividend hike come into view

Occidental Petroleum shares fell 0.3% to $51.39 in early New York trading after the company issued new 2026 spending guidance and announced a $700 million debt tender offer. The oil producer reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter profit and raised its quarterly dividend by over 8%. Brent crude hovered near $71.33 a barrel on U.S.-Iran tensions. Chevron and Exxon Mobil also slipped in early trade.
Etsy stock rises again as Depop sale and outlook keep traders in the name

Etsy stock rises again as Depop sale and outlook keep traders in the name

Etsy shares rose 3.6% to $49.85 early Friday, extending gains after announcing a $1.2 billion cash sale of Depop to eBay and reporting fourth-quarter revenue of $881.6 million. The company guided first-quarter gross merchandise sales between $2.38 billion and $2.43 billion. Investors are watching demand trends and the Depop deal timeline. The sale is expected to close in the second quarter, pending regulatory approval.
Sandisk stock jumps as Western Digital unloads shares — what traders are watching next

Sandisk stock jumps as Western Digital unloads shares — what traders are watching next

Sandisk shares rose 3.3% to $641.87 Friday after Western Digital raised $3.17 billion by selling part of its Sandisk stake at $545 per share. The sale, tied to debt reduction, increased trading volatility and shifted focus to whether Western Digital will offload its remaining 1.7 million shares. Sandisk does not receive proceeds from the offering. Western Digital shares also gained 3.3%.
Medical Properties Trust stock holds near $6 after earnings pop — here’s what matters before the open

Medical Properties Trust stock holds near $6 after earnings pop — here’s what matters before the open

Medical Properties Trust shares edged up 0.1% premarket Friday after a 12.1% jump Thursday, following Q4 net income of $0.03 per share and a new 15-year lease for six California hospitals. Revenue rose to $270.3 million. The company reported $9.7 billion in net debt and said it has nearly resolved its exposure to Prospect Medical Holdings’ bankruptcy.
NICE stock price rises again premarket as $600 million buyback and AI metrics grab attention

NICE stock price rises again premarket as $600 million buyback and AI metrics grab attention

NICE Ltd shares rose 1.8% to $113.59 in premarket trading after reporting fourth-quarter profit of $150.6 million, up from $99.5 million a year earlier. Cloud revenue grew 14% in Q4, with AI annual recurring revenue up 66% to $328 million. The company forecast 2026 revenue of $3.17–$3.19 billion and announced a new $600 million share repurchase program pending its 2025 audited report.
UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) stock jumps after 2025 results, dividend hike and 2026 margin target

UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) stock jumps after 2025 results, dividend hike and 2026 margin target

UL Solutions shares surged nearly 16% to $82.64 after the company raised its dividend 11.5% and posted higher fourth-quarter revenue and margins. UL expects 2026 adjusted EBITDA margins of 26.5%–27% and signed a deal to sell its employee health and safety software unit, with closing expected in Q2. Net income fell to $71 million due to restructuring costs.
Omnicom stock wobbles premarket after a 15% surge on buyback plan — what’s next

Omnicom stock wobbles premarket after a 15% surge on buyback plan — what’s next

Omnicom shares slipped 0.3% premarket Friday after surging 15.4% on Thursday, closing at $80.94. The company reported Q4 revenue of $5.53 billion, beating estimates, but adjusted earnings of $2.59 per share missed forecasts. Omnicom announced a $5 billion buyback and flagged $1.12 billion in integration costs tied to its Interpublic acquisition. An Investor Day is set for March 12.
20 February 2026
Opendoor stock jumps 17% premarket after Q4 results — what traders watch next for OPEN

Opendoor stock jumps 17% premarket after Q4 results — what traders watch next for OPEN

Opendoor shares jumped 17% to $5.46 in premarket trading Friday after reporting a fourth-quarter net loss of $1.096 billion, including a $933 million debt charge. Revenue fell to $736 million from $1.084 billion a year earlier. The company said homes purchased rose 46% from the prior quarter. Opendoor expects first-quarter revenue to decline about 10% from Q4.

Stock Market Today

  • 3 Canadian Stocks to Buy and Hold for 2026 and Beyond
    May 19, 2026, 6:49 PM EDT. Bird Construction (TSX:BDT), MDA Space (TSX:MDA), and CES Energy stand out as resilient TSX stocks for 2026 and beyond amid geopolitical tensions and tariff uncertainties. Bird Construction benefits from Canada's infrastructure boom with an $11.1 billion backlog and nearly $1 billion in industrial maintenance contracts, supporting strong earnings visibility. MDA Space leverages growth in global space economy segments like satellite systems and robotics, backed by a $3.7 billion backlog and a $40 billion opportunity pipeline. These companies' robust fundamentals, strategic positioning, and recurring revenue streams offer investors long-term growth potential and stability in a volatile economic landscape.

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Red Robin Shares Rise After Earnings Beat

Red Robin Shares Rise After Earnings Beat

20 May 2026
Red Robin shares surged 15.6% after hours to $4.45 Tuesday, following first-quarter revenue of $378.3 million that beat Wall Street estimates despite a 0.6% drop in comparable sales and a 1.6% decline in guest traffic. Net loss was $2.2 million, or 12 cents per share. The company reaffirmed its 2026 outlook and said refranchising talks are in final stages.
8×8 Jumps on Profit Beat as Margins Stay Under Pressure

8×8 Jumps on Profit Beat as Margins Stay Under Pressure

20 May 2026
8x8 shares rose 14.1% to $2.75 in after-hours trading after reporting fourth-quarter revenue of $185.2 million, up 5%, and adjusted diluted earnings of 11 cents a share. Usage-based revenue grew over 70% year-over-year, making up 23% of service revenue. The company posted GAAP net income of $0.1 million, compared to a $5.4 million loss a year earlier. Fiscal 2027 revenue is forecast at $727 million to $747 million.
JetBlue axes 12 routes; Fort Lauderdale responds

JetBlue axes 12 routes; Fort Lauderdale responds

20 May 2026
JetBlue will end all flights at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport on July 8 and cut nine other East Coast routes, shifting capacity to Fort Lauderdale. The move follows Spirit Airlines’ shutdown and increased competition in South Florida. JetBlue said Fort Lauderdale revenue per seat mile rose 5% in the first quarter. Manchester officials expressed disappointment, noting JetBlue made up no more than 5% of airport traffic.
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