Today: 21 May 2026

Nvidia stock rises on xAI chip-leasing report as AI shares rebound; Oracle jumps 11%

Nvidia stock rises on xAI chip-leasing report as AI shares rebound; Oracle jumps 11%

Nvidia rose 3.1% after reports Apollo is nearing a $3.4 billion loan tied to leasing Nvidia AI chips to Elon Musk’s xAI. Oracle jumped 11.2% after D.A. Davidson upgraded the stock to “buy.” Advanced Micro Devices and Broadcom also gained. Investors await U.S. jobs data Feb. 11 and CPI Feb. 13 for signals on interest rates.
Silver price jumps nearly 6% as dollar weakens; what traders are watching next

Silver price jumps nearly 6% as dollar weakens; what traders are watching next

Spot silver surged 5.8% to $82.49 an ounce Monday, extending a rebound after last week’s selloff. CME Group raised margin requirements for COMEX silver futures and launched a new 100-ounce contract to address volatility. U.S. jobs and inflation data due this week could shift Federal Reserve rate expectations. Mining shares rose, but Vizsla Silver fell after reporting employee deaths in Mexico.
9 February 2026
XRP price today: Ripple’s custody push lands as traders eye Friday’s U.S. CPI

XRP price today: Ripple’s custody push lands as traders eye Friday’s U.S. CPI

XRP fell 0.3% to $1.44 Monday, down 12% over seven days, according to CoinGecko. Ripple announced partnerships with Securosys and Figment to expand its custody service for banks and staking on Ethereum and Solana. XRP-linked investment products saw $63.1 million in inflows last week, CoinShares reported, despite $187 million in overall crypto outflows. The SEC ended its lawsuit against Ripple in August with a $125 million settlement.
9 February 2026
Gold price today back above $5,000 as dollar slips; U.S. jobs and CPI are next

Gold price today back above $5,000 as dollar slips; U.S. jobs and CPI are next

Spot gold jumped 2.1% to $5,063.88 an ounce Monday as the U.S. dollar weakened and traders awaited delayed U.S. jobs and inflation data. China’s central bank extended its gold buying streak to 15 months in January, raising reserves to 74.19 million ounces. April gold futures rose 2.43% to $5,100.7 on CME. Markets are watching Friday’s U.S. CPI release for direction.
9 February 2026
PepsiCo stock slides as PEP gives back rally — what Wall Street is watching next

PepsiCo stock slides as PEP gives back rally — what Wall Street is watching next

PepsiCo shares fell 2.4% to $166.41 on Monday, underperforming consumer staples as the company faces questions over snack price cuts and margin risks. The stock had rallied 10% last week after PepsiCo announced price reductions on Lay’s and Doritos and reaffirmed its 2026 outlook. Investors remain focused on demand risks from weight-loss drugs and upcoming U.S. economic data.
9 February 2026
Monolithic Power Systems (MPWR) stock slides Monday — after a record close, traders eye dividend hike and CFO shift

Monolithic Power Systems (MPWR) stock slides Monday — after a record close, traders eye dividend hike and CFO shift

Monolithic Power Systems shares fell 1.9% to $1,206.09 Monday, pulling back after last week’s earnings beat and dividend hike. The company reported Q4 revenue up 20.8% to $751.2 million and announced CFO Bernie Blegen will retire after the 2025 annual report. Investors await the 10-K filing and March 31 dividend record date. Peers traded mixed.
9 February 2026
Cisco stock jumps near a 52-week high as Wall Street eyes earnings and a fresh JPMorgan target

Cisco stock jumps near a 52-week high as Wall Street eyes earnings and a fresh JPMorgan target

Cisco Systems shares rose 2.2% to $86.66 Monday, nearing a 52-week high ahead of its quarterly results due Wednesday. JPMorgan raised its price target to $95, citing potential for revenue growth and AI momentum. Options markets are pricing in a nearly 6% post-earnings swing. Wall Street expects $1.02 earnings per share on $14.88 billion in revenue.
CrowdStrike stock jumps as software rebounds — what to watch next for CRWD

CrowdStrike stock jumps as software rebounds — what to watch next for CRWD

CrowdStrike shares rose 2.3% to $404.67 in midday trading Monday, tracking a rebound in software stocks. The company highlighted new Gartner Peer Insights recognition for its external attack surface management tools. Investors are watching for U.S. economic data this week and CrowdStrike’s March 3 earnings report. Palo Alto Networks and Fortinet also gained, while SentinelOne fell.

Stock Market Today

  • Bitmine Immersion Technologies Uplists to NYSE, Holds 5M+ ETH as Ethereum Proxy, Launches MAVAN Staking
    May 21, 2026, 12:11 AM EDT. Bitmine Immersion Technologies (NYSE:BMNR) has become a major Ethereum proxy by accumulating over 5 million ETH, representing more than 4.3% of Ethereum's total supply. The company uplisted to the NYSE and introduced MAVAN, an institutional-grade Ethereum staking platform, shifting its focus beyond mining to include staking services. BMNR stock closed at $19.39, trading below analyst targets and experiencing recent price declines despite longer-term gains. Investors should watch Ethereum price trends, staking yields, and institutional adoption of MAVAN, while noting BMNR remains loss-making and has diluted shareholders.

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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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