Today: 21 May 2026

Microsoft stock price today: MSFT rebounds as traders brace for jobs data and an AI-driven software shakeout

Microsoft stock price today: MSFT rebounds as traders brace for jobs data and an AI-driven software shakeout

Microsoft shares climbed 1.4% to $406.68 in early Monday trading after recent pressure on software stocks. The move followed earnings showing 17% revenue growth and a 39% jump in Azure and cloud services. U.S. indexes opened lower as investors awaited jobs and inflation data later this week. Options markets signaled continued volatility in the software sector.
Netflix stock falls on DOJ merger scrutiny; NFLX investors eye next Warner vote

Netflix stock falls on DOJ merger scrutiny; NFLX investors eye next Warner vote

Netflix shares fell 2.1% to $80.44 Monday after the U.S. Department of Justice issued a civil subpoena tied to its Warner Bros bid. The antitrust review adds uncertainty over deal timing and approval. Traders are watching for Paramount’s Feb. 20 tender-offer deadline and a possible Warner shareholder vote in March. Netflix says it is cooperating with regulators and is unaware of any probe beyond standard merger review.
Intel stock slides in regular trading as INTC lags Nvidia, AMD ahead of key U.S. data

Intel stock slides in regular trading as INTC lags Nvidia, AMD ahead of key U.S. data

Intel shares dropped 1.1% to $50.04 Monday, lagging behind Nvidia and AMD, which each gained about 3% in early trading. The decline followed a rally last week as investors tightened risk ahead of delayed U.S. jobs and inflation data. Intel headlines remained sparse, with focus on its GPU and foundry strategy. Both key economic reports were postponed after a brief U.S. government shutdown.
9 February 2026
AI stocks split: Nvidia jumps, Micron slips as “picks-and-shovels” trade returns

AI stocks split: Nvidia jumps, Micron slips as “picks-and-shovels” trade returns

Nvidia jumped 3.5% Monday, leading gains in AI chip stocks, while Micron fell 1.3% amid concerns over next-gen memory demand. AMD rose 2.5% and Broadcom added 2.4%. Samsung is set to begin shipping HBM4 memory after Lunar New Year, following Nvidia quality tests. Traders await Nvidia’s GTC event in March for further signals.
Dow Jones Industrial Average slips under 50,000 as AI shakeout bites; payrolls, CPI loom

Dow Jones Industrial Average slips under 50,000 as AI shakeout bites; payrolls, CPI loom

The Dow Jones fell 133 points to 49,983 in Monday morning trade, slipping below 50,000 after Friday’s record close. The S&P 500 dipped 0.08% and the Nasdaq was flat as investors rotated out of tech and into industrial and defensive stocks. Amgen and Merck together shaved about 79 points from the Dow. Traders await key payrolls and inflation data later this week.
Valaris stock jumps after Transocean moves to buy offshore driller

Valaris stock jumps after Transocean moves to buy offshore driller

Valaris shares surged 23% after Transocean agreed to acquire the offshore driller in a $5.8 billion all-stock deal, valuing Valaris at $82.12 per share. The combined company would control 73 rigs and an enterprise value of about $17 billion. Valaris holders will get 15.235 Transocean shares for each Valaris share. The deal requires shareholder and regulatory approval.
Bitcoin price slips under $70,000 as U.S. data week and South Korea warning keep traders edgy

Bitcoin price slips under $70,000 as U.S. data week and South Korea warning keep traders edgy

Bitcoin fell 2.8% to $69,317 on Monday, dropping below $70,000 before rebounding from a session low of $68,371. U.S.-listed spot bitcoin ETFs saw sharp swings in flows last week, with $371.1 million in net inflows on Feb. 6 after two days of heavy outflows. Ether dropped 3.4% to $2,033. South Korean regulators called for tougher crypto rules after a Bithumb error.
Silver price surges back above $80 as dollar slips; U.S. data week looms

Silver price surges back above $80 as dollar slips; U.S. data week looms

Silver jumped above $80 an ounce Monday, with spot prices hitting $81.45 by 10:12 a.m. ET, up $3.75 on the day, Kitco reported. CME Group raised margin requirements for COMEX silver futures to 18% from 15% after last week’s volatility. U.S. silver futures rose 5.9% to $81.43, while India’s March contract gained 4% at open. A weaker U.S. dollar and speculation fueled the rally.
AMD stock climbs in early trade as chip rebound holds — jobs and CPI loom this week

AMD stock climbs in early trade as chip rebound holds — jobs and CPI loom this week

AMD shares rose 1.6% to $211.88 Monday morning, rebounding after last week’s volatility in AI chip stocks. Nvidia gained 3.4% and Broadcom 2.7%, while Intel fell 4.2%. Investors watched for signals on interest rates ahead of key U.S. economic data and Fed comments. Demand for AI data-center chips remained in focus as big tech spending plans drove market moves.
Palantir stock rises as software rout eases; what investors are watching next for PLTR

Palantir stock rises as software rout eases; what investors are watching next for PLTR

Palantir shares rose 2.8% to $139.71 Monday morning, after trading between $134.81 and $140.69. The move followed last week’s global software selloff sparked by new AI legal tools. Palantir last week forecast 2026 revenue of up to $7.2 billion, with Q4 U.S. government sales up 66% to $570 million. The IGV ETF gained 1.1%, Nvidia rose 3.1%, and Oracle jumped nearly 10%.
TeraWulf (WULF) stock jumps after Morgan Stanley’s bullish AI data-center call

TeraWulf (WULF) stock jumps after Morgan Stanley’s bullish AI data-center call

TeraWulf shares jumped 11.5% to $15.93 after Morgan Stanley initiated coverage with an Overweight rating and a $37 target, citing the company’s push into data-center hosting. Bitcoin fell 2.4% to $69,351, pressuring other miners. Cipher Mining rose 9.5%, Marathon Digital slipped 0.6%, and Riot Platforms edged up 0.2%. TeraWulf reports Q4 results Feb. 26.
XRP price today slips to $1.44 as Ripple custody news collides with fresh crypto jitters

XRP price today slips to $1.44 as Ripple custody news collides with fresh crypto jitters

XRP fell 1.5% to $1.44 in 24 hours, capping a volatile week that left it down nearly 12%. South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service flagged crypto exchange risks after Bithumb mistakenly issued over $40 billion in bitcoin. Crypto ETPs saw $187 million in outflows, but XRP-linked products attracted $63 million in inflows. Ripple announced new custody partnerships and staking features.
9 February 2026
Google’s Alphabet stock dips after $15 billion bond-sale talk — what GOOG investors are watching next

Google’s Alphabet stock dips after $15 billion bond-sale talk — what GOOG investors are watching next

Alphabet Class C shares dropped 0.5% to $321.52 after reports the company is preparing a $15 billion bond sale to fund AI infrastructure. TotalEnergies signed long-term solar power deals for Google’s Texas data centers. U.S. inflation and jobs data due Friday could affect tech sector sentiment. A California trial began over Instagram and YouTube’s alleged mental health harms.
9 February 2026
Kroger stock jumps as ex-Walmart boss Greg Foran takes the CEO job

Kroger stock jumps as ex-Walmart boss Greg Foran takes the CEO job

Kroger shares jumped 7.6% to $72.60 after the company named former Walmart U.S. chief Greg Foran as CEO, effective immediately. Foran replaces Ron Sargent, who remains board chair. The appointment ends nearly a year of interim leadership following Rodney McMullen’s resignation. Investors await Kroger’s March 5 earnings call for details on Foran’s strategy.
9 February 2026

Stock Market Today

  • Thales (ENXTPA:HO) Shares Decline but DCF Model Indicates Undervaluation
    May 21, 2026, 1:56 AM EDT. Shares of Thales (ENXTPA:HO) have fallen 12.8% over the past month and are down 9.7% year on year, despite strong long-term returns of 79.2% and 203.0% over three and five years respectively. Recent sector-specific developments in aerospace and defense, alongside broader market sentiment, contribute to price volatility. A discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis estimates Thales's intrinsic value at around €306.76 per share, suggesting the current price of €229.50 trades at a 25.2% discount and that the stock is undervalued. The P/E ratio remains a key metric but further valuation aspects need evaluation, as Thales scores 4 out of 6 on Simply Wall St's valuation checks. Investors should consider these factors when assessing the stock's potential.

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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.
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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

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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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