Today: 21 May 2026

Eli Lilly stock slides after-hours after $2.4 billion Orna deal — what to watch next for LLY

Eli Lilly stock slides after-hours after $2.4 billion Orna deal — what to watch next for LLY

Eli Lilly shares fell 1.3% to $1,044.67 in after-hours trading Monday after the company announced a deal to acquire Orna Therapeutics for up to $2.4 billion. The all-cash purchase includes milestone payments tied to clinical development. Investors are watching for updates on Orna’s cell therapy programs and regulatory decisions on Lilly’s obesity drug pipeline.
9 February 2026
Natural gas price dives as warm forecasts bite; Expand Energy stock slumps on CEO exit

Natural gas price dives as warm forecasts bite; Expand Energy stock slumps on CEO exit

U.S. natural gas futures dropped over 8% Monday to $3.141/mmBtu, hitting a three-week low as forecasts showed warmer weather likely to cut demand. Expand Energy shares fell 6.4% after CEO Domenic Dell’Osso’s exit and plans to relocate headquarters to Houston. EQT and Antero Resources also declined, while Cheniere Energy gained. Lower 48 gas output rose to 106.9 bcfd in February, with demand projected to fall sharply.
AI stocks rebound after rout as Oracle jumps nearly 10% and Nvidia climbs

AI stocks rebound after rout as Oracle jumps nearly 10% and Nvidia climbs

Oracle jumped 9.8% to $156.59 after an analyst upgrade, leading gains in AI-linked tech stocks in late trading Monday. Nvidia rose 2.4%, AMD 3.6%, Broadcom 3.3%, and Microsoft 3.1%. The S&P 500 closed up 0.47%, Nasdaq 0.88%, and Dow 0.03%. Traders await U.S. payrolls Wednesday and CPI Friday for signals on Fed policy.
Bitcoin price slips near $70,000 as CoinShares outflows ease and U.S. CPI looms

Bitcoin price slips near $70,000 as CoinShares outflows ease and U.S. CPI looms

Bitcoin fell 0.6% to $70,306 after volatile trading, with net outflows from digital-asset funds slowing to $187 million last week, according to CoinShares. South Korea’s regulator called for tougher crypto rules after Bithumb’s $40 billion bitcoin giveaway triggered a selloff. The yen strengthened after Prime Minister Takaichi’s win, pushing the dollar down 1% to 155.70 yen. Ether rose 1% to $2,118.
XRP price nudges higher after Ripple custody move — next catalyst hits Friday

XRP price nudges higher after Ripple custody move — next catalyst hits Friday

XRP rose 1.1% to $1.4466 Monday, with $3.8 billion in trading, but remains down 10.7% over the week, CoinGecko data showed. Ripple announced new custody partnerships with Securosys and Figment, adding staking support for Ethereum and Solana. Bitcoin traded near $69,994, up 1.1%. Regulatory pressure eased after Ripple settled with the SEC last August, leaving a $125 million penalty and restrictions on institutional sales.
Dow Jones closes barely higher above 50,000 as jobs and inflation data loom

Dow Jones closes barely higher above 50,000 as jobs and inflation data loom

The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed up 17 points at 50,132.79 on Monday, holding above 50,000 after hitting an intraday record. Tech stocks rebounded, with Oracle rising after an analyst upgrade. Investors await Wednesday’s U.S. jobs report and Friday’s inflation data, both delayed by a government shutdown. The S&P 500 gained 0.47% and the Nasdaq rose 0.88%.
Gold price today: Bullion jumps back above $5,000 as dollar slides and US data looms

Gold price today: Bullion jumps back above $5,000 as dollar slides and US data looms

Gold climbed 1.9% to $5,056.21 an ounce in New York after-hours Monday, holding above $5,000 as the U.S. dollar fell 0.8%. China’s central bank extended its gold-buying streak for a 15th month, lifting holdings to 74.19 million ounces. Traders awaited delayed U.S. jobs and inflation data, with the next payrolls report due Feb. 11 and CPI on Feb. 13. Silver surged 6.3% to $82.86 an ounce.
9 February 2026
BD Stock Slides After Waters Deal Closes: Why BDX’s 2026 Profit View Changed

BD Stock Slides After Waters Deal Closes: Why BDX’s 2026 Profit View Changed

Becton, Dickinson and Company shares fell 1.2% to $207.39 in after-hours trading after it cut its 2026 profit outlook following the spin-off of its Biosciences & Diagnostic Solutions unit to Waters. BD shareholders received 0.135 Waters shares per BD share. The new 2026 adjusted EPS forecast of $12.35–$12.65 is well below prior guidance and Wall Street estimates. Waters shares dropped 14%.
9 February 2026
Oracle stock jumps nearly 10% after D.A. Davidson upgrade — what ORCL traders watch next

Oracle stock jumps nearly 10% after D.A. Davidson upgrade — what ORCL traders watch next

Oracle shares jumped 9.6% to $156.59 in heavy after-hours trading Monday after D.A. Davidson upgraded the stock to buy. Melius cut its rating to hold, citing concerns over cash flow as Oracle pursues a $45–50 billion cloud expansion. The stock remains about 55% below its 52-week high. Investors are watching U.S. jobs and inflation data for signals affecting tech stocks.
9 February 2026
Broadcom stock jumps after-hours as AI spending focus returns to chipmakers

Broadcom stock jumps after-hours as AI spending focus returns to chipmakers

Broadcom shares rose 3.3% to $343.83 in after-hours trading Monday, following a volatile session. The move tracked gains across chip stocks as investors rotated back into AI hardware names. Broadcom is set to report fiscal first-quarter results on March 4 after the market close. Traders are also watching upcoming U.S. jobs data for further market direction.
Microsoft stock jumps 3% as AI jitters ease — here’s what’s next for MSFT this week

Microsoft stock jumps 3% as AI jitters ease — here’s what’s next for MSFT this week

Microsoft shares climbed 3.1% to $413.68 Monday, valuing the company at about $3.59 trillion. The stock rebounded as software names rallied after last week’s selloff, despite concerns over rising capital spending and tight Azure capacity. Jefferies kept a Buy rating, but Stifel downgraded Microsoft, citing AI competition and supply constraints. OpenAI reportedly saw ChatGPT growth exceed 10% monthly, according to CNBC.
Meta stock climbs after EU targets WhatsApp AI lockout as traders eye jobs, CPI

Meta stock climbs after EU targets WhatsApp AI lockout as traders eye jobs, CPI

Meta shares rose 2.4% to $677.23 in after-hours trading Monday after EU regulators escalated a probe into WhatsApp’s limits on rival AI assistants. Brussels is considering interim measures that could force Meta to allow competing AI on WhatsApp. The move follows a January policy letting only Meta’s own assistant on the platform. Broader tech stocks also rebounded ahead of key U.S. economic data this week.

Stock Market Today

  • Analyst Revises MongoDB Outlook After Sharp 22% Stock Decline
    May 20, 2026, 11:08 PM EDT. An analyst shifted to a more favorable view on MongoDB (NASDAQ: MDB) after its stock plunged 22% on March 3, 2026, despite better-than-expected fiscal Q4 results. The company reported $695 million revenue, up 27% year-over-year, with Atlas cloud revenue hitting a $2 billion annual run rate. However, cautious fiscal 2027 guidance projecting 16-18% revenue growth-below expectations-triggered the drop and a Baird price target cut from $500 to $260. The analyst now highlights MongoDB's strong business fundamentals, including a 23% adjusted operating margin and leading position in document databases, which support cloud-native applications. The initial high valuation and AI premium correction have shifted risk perceptions, revealing a steadier business amid recent market volatility.

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SPAC ETF Up as SpaceX Heads for SPCX Ticker

SPAC ETF Up as SpaceX Heads for SPCX Ticker

21 May 2026
The SPAC and New Issue ETF, now trading as SPCK, closed up 0.64% at $22.09 on Wednesday after SpaceX filed for a $75 billion IPO under the fund’s old ticker. The fund reported $7.14 million in net assets and 41 holdings as of May 19. New listings included a $75 million IPO from Research Alliance III and filings from FutureCorp Space Acquisition 1 and JAB Acquisition I. The SEC proposed easing share issuance rules for public companies.
EnerSys Stock Flips After Earnings as Guidance Tops Trader Hopes

EnerSys Stock Flips After Earnings as Guidance Tops Trader Hopes

21 May 2026
EnerSys shares rose in after-hours trading after the company posted fourth-quarter adjusted earnings of $3.19 per share on $988 million in revenue, both above analyst estimates. The stock closed regular hours down 1.3% at $214.56, then quoted up 5.8% to $227. First-quarter profit guidance also topped forecasts. Management cited strong data center and defense demand, but noted continued weakness in motive-power and transportation.
Silexion Soars After Cancer Study, Liquidity and Nasdaq Issues Linger for SLXN

Silexion Soars After Cancer Study, Liquidity and Nasdaq Issues Linger for SLXN

21 May 2026
Silexion Therapeutics shares surged 97% to $0.5298 on Wednesday with over 325 million shares traded, then fell 9.5% after hours. The move followed news that Israel approved a Phase 2/3 trial of its lead pancreatic cancer drug, SIL204. Silexion reported a Q1 net loss of $2.7 million and $2.4 million in cash. The company plans a 1-for-10 reverse share split by early June.
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