Today: 22 June 2026

American Airlines Rejects United Merger Talk as AAL Stock Faces Its Next Big Test

American Airlines Rejects United Merger Talk as AAL Stock Faces Its Next Big Test

American Airlines said Friday it is not in merger talks with United Airlines and has no interest in a deal, following reports United’s CEO raised the idea with President Trump in February. American called a merger “negative for competition and for consumers.” Shares of both airlines rose before markets closed for the weekend. American will report first-quarter results April 23.
Tesla Terafab Hiring Push Puts Elon Musk’s AI Chip Bet on the Clock

Tesla Terafab Hiring Push Puts Elon Musk’s AI Chip Bet on the Clock

Tesla is hiring semiconductor engineers in Taiwan for its Terafab AI chip project, days before reporting first-quarter results on April 22. Job postings list nine roles tied to advanced chipmaking, including 2-nanometer-class technology. Investors remain focused on Tesla’s AI spending as vehicle deliveries fell to 358,023 in the first quarter. Tesla shares closed Friday at $400.62, up 3%.
18 April 2026
Netflix Stock Sinks After Weak Forecast as Reed Hastings Exit Raises Growth Questions

Netflix Stock Sinks After Weak Forecast as Reed Hastings Exit Raises Growth Questions

Netflix shares fell 9.8% Friday after a weak second-quarter forecast overshadowed a first-quarter profit boost and news that co-founder Reed Hastings will exit the board in 2026. The company projected Q2 revenue and earnings below analyst estimates, kept its 2026 outlook unchanged, and faces investor doubts over whether price hikes and ad revenue can offset slowing subscriber growth.
Intel Stock Hits Dot-Com-Era High. Now Comes the Earnings Test

Intel Stock Hits Dot-Com-Era High. Now Comes the Earnings Test

Intel shares hit $70.32 Friday, their highest intraday level since 2000, before closing at $68.50 ahead of first-quarter results due April 23. Investors cited new AI chip deals with Google and a planned partnership with Elon Musk’s Terafab project. Intel also agreed to buy back a 49% stake in its Irish Fab 34 for $14.2 billion. Analyst targets rose, but most ratings remain cautious.
Nvidia Stock Faces a $20 Billion AI Chip Test as Cerebras Heads for IPO

Nvidia Stock Faces a $20 Billion AI Chip Test as Cerebras Heads for IPO

Cerebras Systems filed for a U.S. IPO and reported 2025 revenue of $510 million, swinging to a profit of $1.38 per share from a loss a year earlier. Reuters cited a report that OpenAI agreed to pay Cerebras over $20 billion for servers, though this was unconfirmed. Nvidia shares closed up 1.7% at $201.68, valuing the company at about $4.53 trillion. Nvidia projected fiscal Q1 revenue of $78 billion.
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 18.04.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 18, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 18, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT Ford Motor Stock Valuation Reviewed After Recent Price Movements April 18, 2026, 11:57 PM EDT. Ford Motor (F) shares climbed about 12% over the past month but remain volatile with mixed returns over the last quarter. The stock closed at $12.87, trading roughly 32.7% above a $9.70 per share fair value estimate from Bailey's narrative, which signals overvaluation due to strategic caution over EV ambitions. Conversely, a discounted cash flow (DCF) model pegs Ford's fair value at $13.66, suggesting a mild undervaluation. The contrast highlights
18 April 2026
NVIDIA Pushes Deeper Into Robotics as TSMC, ASML Signal AI Spending Boom Isn’t Cooling

NVIDIA Pushes Deeper Into Robotics as TSMC, ASML Signal AI Spending Boom Isn’t Cooling

Nvidia expanded its robotics partnership with Cadence Design Systems, integrating AI models and simulation engines for robot training. Nvidia shares rose 1.2% to $200.79 Friday, valuing the company at $4.53 trillion. TSMC and ASML raised 2026 sales forecasts as AI chip demand remains strong. U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren questioned Nvidia’s SchedMD acquisition, citing concerns over control of supercomputing software.
QVC Bankruptcy Filing: Home-Shopping Pioneer Seeks Fast Chapter 11 to Cut More Than $5 Billion of Debt

QVC Bankruptcy Filing: Home-Shopping Pioneer Seeks Fast Chapter 11 to Cut More Than $5 Billion of Debt

QVC Group filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Texas on Thursday, aiming to cut debt to $1.3 billion from $6.6 billion while keeping QVC and HSN running. The company reported an $2.4 billion net loss in 2025 and an 8% revenue drop. U.S. operations are affected; international units are not. QVC expects to exit bankruptcy in about 90 days and warned shareholders of a total loss.
17 April 2026
Oil Prices Plunge, Dow Jones Jumps After Iran Reopens Strait of Hormuz (Reuters)

Oil Prices Plunge, Dow Jones Jumps After Iran Reopens Strait of Hormuz (Reuters)

Oil prices dropped and U.S. stocks hit new records Friday after Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping during a 10-day ceasefire. Brent crude fell to $88.90 a barrel, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq set highs. Iran said passage is open but with restrictions, and the U.S. Navy warned of lingering mine threats. Major shipping lines remained cautious about resuming transit.
Intel Stock Hits Highest Since 2000 as Turnaround Rally Faces Earnings Test

Intel Stock Hits Highest Since 2000 as Turnaround Rally Faces Earnings Test

Intel shares hit $70.32 intraday Friday, their highest since 2000, before trading near $68.75 as investors bet on an AI-driven turnaround. The stock surge follows new deals with Google and Tesla, and a $14.2 billion buyback of its Ireland plant stake. First-quarter results are due April 23. Analysts warn of weak PC demand and a $10.32 billion foundry loss in 2025.
Figma Stock Slides as Anthropic’s Claude Design Deepens Valuation Debate, Adobe Faces AI Scrutiny

Figma Stock Slides as Anthropic’s Claude Design Deepens Valuation Debate, Adobe Faces AI Scrutiny

Janet Yellen accused Donald Trump of undermining Federal Reserve independence, warning of unprecedented threats as Kevin Warsh heads into a contentious Senate confirmation. Trump vowed to fire Jerome Powell if he remains after his term ends May 15. Warsh’s nomination faces opposition from both parties, including ethics concerns over his financial disclosures. Bitcoin rose 4.5% to $77,447 amid broader market relief after Iran signaled the Strait of Hormuz would stay open.
US Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq Hit Records as Oil Slides on Hormuz Reopening

US Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq Hit Records as Oil Slides on Hormuz Reopening

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit new intraday records Friday after Iran said the Strait of Hormuz would stay open during a 10-day truce, sending oil below $90 a barrel. The Dow reached a two-month high, while Exxon and Chevron fell about 5% as crude dropped. American Airlines rose 8%. Shipping firms warned risks remain in the strait, with U.S. Navy citing unclear mine threats.
Oklo Stock Surges as White House Space Nuclear Plan and Board Overhaul Lift Reactor Shares

Oklo Stock Surges as White House Space Nuclear Plan and Board Overhaul Lift Reactor Shares

Oklo shares climbed 8.5% to $69.69 by midday Friday after the company overhauled its board and the White House called for faster space-reactor development. The board expanded to 11, adding Mark Peters and David Christian. NuScale Power and BWX Technologies also rose. Oklo’s market value hit $16.5 billion, despite no 2025 revenue and a $105.7 million net loss.
AMC Stock Jumps Nearly 20% on Super Mario Box Office Boost, but Debt Still Looms

AMC Stock Jumps Nearly 20% on Super Mario Box Office Boost, but Debt Still Looms

AMC Entertainment shares surged nearly 20% Friday after the chain reported record Easter weekend revenue, with more than 6 million visitors and strong results from “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.” By midday, AMC traded at $1.93, up $0.32. Cinemark and Marcus also posted their best-ever Easter five-day box office. Despite the rally, AMC stock remains far below its 52-week high of $4.08.
Chevron Stock Falls Despite Supreme Court Win as Oil Prices Tumble on Hormuz Reopening

Chevron Stock Falls Despite Supreme Court Win as Oil Prices Tumble on Hormuz Reopening

Chevron shares fell 3.8% to $180.99 by midday Friday after Iran said the Strait of Hormuz remained open, pushing oil prices lower. The drop followed Chevron’s warning last week of a potential $2.7 billion to $3.7 billion first-quarter earnings hit from temporary accounting effects. A Supreme Court win in Louisiana litigation failed to offset the selloff. Exxon and ConocoPhillips also declined.
17 April 2026
Alphabet Stock Gets Fresh ‘Undervalued’ Calls Ahead of Google’s High-Stakes Earnings

Alphabet Stock Gets Fresh ‘Undervalued’ Calls Ahead of Google’s High-Stakes Earnings

Alphabet shares traded near $337 Friday ahead of its April 29 earnings report, rising 0.4% in late-morning New York trading. The company may boost 2026 capital spending to as much as $185 billion, with Google Cloud revenue up 48% last quarter. Broadcom recently signed a deal to supply Google’s custom AI chips through 2031. The European Commission proposed new rules requiring Google to share search data with rivals.
Broadcom stock rises as Goldman keeps $480 target after Meta AI chip deal

Broadcom stock rises as Goldman keeps $480 target after Meta AI chip deal

Broadcom shares rose 1.2% to $403.18 Friday after Goldman Sachs reiterated a buy rating and $480 price target, citing Meta’s expanded AI chip partnership. Meta extended its Broadcom deal through 2029, with an initial compute commitment over 1 gigawatt. The agreement follows recent custom chip wins with Google and Anthropic. Analysts flagged risk from Broadcom’s growing reliance on a few large customers.
XRP Price Today: XRP Climbs to $1.44 as ETF Inflows, Risk-On Mood Lift Ripple-Linked Token

XRP Price Today: XRP Climbs to $1.44 as ETF Inflows, Risk-On Mood Lift Ripple-Linked Token

XRP climbed to about $1.44 in early New York trading Friday, up 2.5% in 24 hours with turnover over $4 billion, outpacing bitcoin and ether. U.S.-listed spot XRP ETFs saw $17 million in net inflows on April 15, the highest since February. Ripple announced a partnership with Kyobo Life Insurance for Korea’s first tokenised government bond settlement project. XRP remains about 60% below its all-time high.
17 April 2026
Bitcoin Price Today Holds Above $75,000 as Iran Talk Hopes and Wall Street’s Crypto Push Steady BTC

Bitcoin Price Today Holds Above $75,000 as Iran Talk Hopes and Wall Street’s Crypto Push Steady BTC

Bitcoin traded at $75,576 early Friday, up 1.1% and holding above the $75,000 mark seen as a key test for its rebound. Ether rose 0.3% to $2,352.08. Charles Schwab announced phased spot crypto trading, and Goldman Sachs filed to launch its first bitcoin ETF. Blockchain data showed investors taking profits near $75,000, despite continued institutional demand.

Stock Market Today

  • Cettire Share Price Slumps as Regal Funds Management Cuts Stake
    June 22, 2026, 3:21 AM EDT. Regal Funds Management has reduced its stake in online luxury retailer Cettire, selling 10.6 million shares between June 12 and 17. This move lowers the hedge fund's holding from 15.3% to 11.45%, reflecting a significant loss amid Cettire's declining market value. Once part of the S&P/ASX 300 index, Cettire has seen its market capitalisation slide, prompting Regal to crystallise tens of millions of dollars in losses. The share sales highlight challenges faced by the online luxury goods sector, with investors adjusting positions in response to shifting market conditions.

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Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) Slides 10% as Nasdaq-100 Exit Nears

Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) Slides 10% as Nasdaq-100 Exit Nears

22 June 2026
Cognizant shares plunged 10.49% to $43.70, erasing $2.4 billion in equity value—more than its $2 billion 2026 buyback target—after Accenture’s narrowed growth outlook, a Berenberg downgrade, and looming Nasdaq-100 removal, even as S&P 500 and Nasdaq rallied; investors now eye Q2 guidance as the next key test.
Pentagon Could Outpace Tech Giants on Small Nuclear Projects

Pentagon Could Outpace Tech Giants on Small Nuclear Projects

22 June 2026
Valar Atomics’ Ward 250 became the first DOE-authorized advanced reactor built outside a national lab to achieve criticality, signaling a shift as U.S. defense demand accelerates small nuclear deployment, with the Army allocating over $2 billion for microreactors—moving the sector from policy to production and raising near-term demand expectations.
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