Today: 20 May 2026

Why Barrett Business Services (BBSI) stock is sliding today as HR outsourcing names sink

Why Barrett Business Services (BBSI) stock is sliding today as HR outsourcing names sink

Barrett Business Services shares fell 7.6% to $32.77 Wednesday afternoon, hitting a session low amid a sector-wide selloff in HR outsourcing stocks. Insperity dropped 12.1% after posting a quarterly net loss and higher benefits costs. No company-specific news drove BBSI’s decline. Investors cited mixed U.S. jobs data and concerns over benefit expenses ahead of Friday’s inflation report.
11 February 2026
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Flex stock rises as AI data-center trade returns; eyes on May 13 Investor Day

Flex stock rises as AI data-center trade returns; eyes on May 13 Investor Day

Flex Ltd shares rose about 1% to $64.95 in early afternoon New York trading Wednesday, as chip and AI-linked stocks rallied. The stock traded between $63.58 and $66.24. Investors are watching for Flex’s next update on data-center power and cooling growth, with its Investor Day set for May 13 in Austin. Flex last reported quarterly net sales of $7.1 billion and repaid $597 million in notes due February 2026.
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UK stock market today: FTSE 100 hits record close as miners climb; St James’s Place sinks on AI fears

UK stock market today: FTSE 100 hits record close as miners climb; St James’s Place sinks on AI fears

London’s FTSE 100 closed at a record 10,472.11, up 1.1%, led by miners and banks, while wealth managers fell sharply on AI disruption fears. St. James’s Place dropped 13.4% on heavy volume. The FTSE 250 slipped 0.2%. Investors await UK GDP data Thursday for signals on Bank of England policy.
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AI stocks split on Wall Street: Nvidia rises as Microsoft slides on disruption fears

AI stocks split on Wall Street: Nvidia rises as Microsoft slides on disruption fears

Microsoft fell 2.6% and Palantir dropped 4.1% midday Wednesday, while Nvidia gained 1.5% and the semiconductor ETF SMH rose 2.2%. Alphabet slipped 2%. Investors shifted away from software-heavy AI stocks and into chipmakers ahead of U.S. inflation data and major tech earnings. Freshworks shares tumbled over 6% after a weak profit forecast.
11 February 2026
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Boeing stock slips as new 737 MAX line plan slows the next production step

Boeing stock slips as new 737 MAX line plan slows the next production step

Boeing shares fell 1.3% to $239.44 after the company outlined a slower ramp-up for 737 MAX production, targeting 47 jets a month by 2027. January deliveries and orders topped Airbus, but the new schedule disappointed some suppliers. Boeing also won a U.S. Air Force contract to modernize C-17A flight decks. The FAA proposed a new safety directive for certain Boeing 757 jets over fatigue damage concerns.
11 February 2026
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Google stock price today: Alphabet’s GOOG slides as EU moves and AI funding jitters collide

Google stock price today: Alphabet’s GOOG slides as EU moves and AI funding jitters collide

Alphabet Class C shares fell 2.1% to $312.08 by late morning Wednesday, following a $20 billion bond sale and renewed regulatory scrutiny. The EU cleared Google’s $32 billion Wiz acquisition, but publishers filed an antitrust complaint over AI Overviews. Microsoft and Amazon also traded lower. Investors awaited Friday’s U.S. CPI report.
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Microsoft stock sinks 2% in New York trade as AI capex doubts linger for MSFT

Microsoft stock sinks 2% in New York trade as AI capex doubts linger for MSFT

Microsoft shares fell 2.3% to $403.74 in late-morning New York trade Wednesday after UBS downgraded the U.S. tech sector, citing uncertainty around software demand and heavy AI data-center spending. The stock reversed an early gain and touched $402.91 at its low. Traders are watching Friday’s U.S. inflation data for rate signals.
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Stock Market Today

  • OpenAI to File for IPO Amid Strong Silicon Valley Market
    May 20, 2026, 2:12 PM EDT. OpenAI is preparing to file for an initial public offering (IPO) in the coming weeks, marking one of the most anticipated listings. The move comes as Silicon Valley expects a surge in IPO activity this year, reflecting strong investor interest in tech firms. OpenAI's public debut could draw significant attention due to its leading position in artificial intelligence development. The IPO will provide investors direct access to a company at the forefront of AI innovation.

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BlackBerry’s U.S.-listed shares rose 0.5% to $6.24 after its AtHoc platform renewed a high-level U.S. government cloud-security certification. Trading volume topped 27 million shares, with prices ranging from $6.10 to $6.37. The company’s QNX business reported 20% revenue growth last quarter. Executives are scheduled to speak at a Toronto tech conference Thursday.
Archer Aviation Swings as New SEC Filings Put Spotlight Back on Cash Burn

Archer Aviation Swings as New SEC Filings Put Spotlight Back on Cash Burn

20 May 2026
Archer Aviation shares were flat near $5.94 Wednesday afternoon as SEC filings showed executives sold stock to cover tax withholding on vested shares. The company registered over 3.2 million shares for resale and plans to issue up to $8 million in stock to vendors. Archer reported a $217.7 million net loss in Q1 and ended the quarter with $1.8 billion in liquidity.
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