Today: 22 May 2026

Ondas (ONDS) stock slides again after J Capital report; Rotron deal and Singapore Airshow in focus

Ondas (ONDS) stock slides again after J Capital report; Rotron deal and Singapore Airshow in focus

Ondas shares fell about 9% to $8.77 in afternoon trading Thursday, extending losses after a critical report from J Capital Research. The drop followed recent announcements of an Asia-Pacific defense contract and a deal to acquire UK-based Rotron Aero. Trading volume reached roughly 76 million shares. The J Capital note accused Ondas of risky acquisitions and heavy share dilution.
5 February 2026
Chevron stock slips as oil drops ahead of U.S.-Iran talks and Chevron reshuffles top jobs

Chevron stock slips as oil drops ahead of U.S.-Iran talks and Chevron reshuffles top jobs

Chevron shares fell 1.2% to $179.12 as oil prices dropped and traders eyed upcoming U.S.-Iran talks. The company announced senior leadership changes, with several executives retiring and new appointments set for March and April. Chevron also signed exploration agreements in Syria and Qatar, and reaffirmed its commitment to the Yoyo-Yolanda gas project in Africa.
5 February 2026
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Cartels go crypto: DOJ targets money brokers moving drug cash to Mexico

Cartels go crypto: DOJ targets money brokers moving drug cash to Mexico

Four men extradited from Mexico face money-laundering conspiracy charges in a Kentucky federal court, accused of moving cartel drug profits through cryptocurrency. U.S. prosecutors say the crackdown targets cartel money brokers to disrupt cash flows. The defendants could face up to 20 years in prison. Mexican authorities have transferred over 90 cartel-linked suspects since 2025, sparking legal disputes over extradition procedures.
5 February 2026
Merck stock rises 2% in New York as MRK traders size up outlook and a fresh RSV approval

Merck stock rises 2% in New York as MRK traders size up outlook and a fresh RSV approval

Merck shares rose about 2% to $120.72 Thursday after forecasting 2026 sales and profits below Wall Street estimates, citing patent expiries on older drugs. The company reported Q4 global sales of $16.4 billion and non-GAAP EPS of $2.04, and expects 2026 sales of $65.5–$67.0 billion. Health Canada approved ENFLONSIA for RSV prevention in infants. FDA review of WINREVAIR is set for September 21, 2026.
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JNJ stock rises as Johnson & Johnson takes talc shareholder fight to U.S. Supreme Court

JNJ stock rises as Johnson & Johnson takes talc shareholder fight to U.S. Supreme Court

Johnson & Johnson shares rose 1.3% to $237.59 after the company asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review a shareholder lawsuit over talc safety claims. The petition challenges a Third Circuit ruling on class certification standards. The case is separate from ongoing talc injury suits. Investors are also watching for new data on J&J’s atrial fibrillation devices at a cardiology event this week.
5 February 2026
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Coupang stock sinks nearly 10% as fresh data leak, U.S. subpoena rattle CPNG shares

Coupang stock sinks nearly 10% as fresh data leak, U.S. subpoena rattle CPNG shares

Coupang shares fell 9.7% to $17.57 Thursday after the company disclosed data from another 165,000 users was exposed in a November breach. The U.S. House Judiciary Committee subpoenaed Coupang as part of a probe into alleged discrimination against American firms. Bernstein began coverage with an Underperform rating. Coupang said no payment or login data was compromised.
5 February 2026
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IonQ stock tumbles again as short-seller report hangs over quantum trade

IonQ stock tumbles again as short-seller report hangs over quantum trade

IonQ shares fell about 11% to $31.49 Thursday after Wolfpack Research released a short report questioning the company’s reliance on U.S. defense funding. IonQ denied the claims, calling them “false, misleading, and unsubstantiated.” Other quantum computing stocks, including Rigetti and D-Wave, also dropped sharply. Investors await IonQ’s February 25 earnings for further details.
5 February 2026
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Natural gas price today: Henry Hub steadies after huge EIA draw as Cheniere stock slips

Natural gas price today: Henry Hub steadies after huge EIA draw as Cheniere stock slips

U.S. natural gas futures rose about 1% to $3.51/mmBtu Thursday after the EIA reported a 360 bcf storage withdrawal, below analyst forecasts. Storage stood at 2,463 bcf, 27 bcf under the five-year average. Cheniere Energy filed to expand its Corpus Christi LNG facility, while gas-linked stocks traded mixed in afternoon action. March contract volatility hit new highs following sharp swings last week.
5 February 2026
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C3.ai AI stock price sinks again as insider sale and software rout keep pressure on NYSE:AI

C3.ai AI stock price sinks again as insider sale and software rout keep pressure on NYSE:AI

C3.ai shares fell 7% to $10.33 Thursday after a regulatory filing showed Executive Chairman Thomas Siebel sold 27,605 shares at $10.81 each. The broader S&P 500 software and services index dropped 2.8%, erasing over $950 billion in value since January 28. Investors are watching for signals from C3.ai’s March conference amid sector-wide concerns over AI’s impact.
5 February 2026
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XRP price tumbles nearly 19% as bitcoin slide and Fed chair pick weigh on crypto

XRP price tumbles nearly 19% as bitcoin slide and Fed chair pick weigh on crypto

XRP plunged 19% to $1.22 in 24 hours as crypto markets sold off, with $52 million in XRP futures liquidated, CoinGlass reported. Bitcoin fell to $66,675, its lowest since October 2024, while ether dropped over 7%. Senate Democrats urged a delay in hearings for Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh amid ongoing investigations. Ripple said it integrated Hyperliquid into its institutional brokerage service.
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Alphabet stock (GOOGL) slides as Google’s AI capex bill grows — what Wall Street watches next

Alphabet stock (GOOGL) slides as Google’s AI capex bill grows — what Wall Street watches next

Alphabet shares fell 2.4% Thursday, closing at $324.95 after the company announced 2026 capital spending of up to $185 billion, nearly double its 2025 budget. The stock earlier dropped as much as 8%. Alphabet reported Q4 revenue of $113.8 billion and net income of $34.5 billion. Investors are watching for Amazon’s earnings after the bell.
5 February 2026
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Silver price dives about 15% as selloff resumes — what traders watch next for XAG/USD

Silver price dives about 15% as selloff resumes — what traders watch next for XAG/USD

Spot silver plunged nearly 15% to around $75 an ounce Thursday, after swinging between $72 and $90 in volatile trading. The dollar hit a two-week high and U.S. stocks fell, as investors faced margin calls and trimmed leveraged positions. Silver funds dropped sharply, with SLV down almost 12%. The U.S. payrolls report was postponed to Feb. 11 after a brief government shutdown.
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Stock Market Today

  • Target Stock Falls After Cautious Outlook Despite Strong Q1 Earnings
    May 21, 2026, 11:21 PM EDT. Target's shares dropped following a cautious forecast for the remainder of 2026 despite robust first-quarter earnings. The retailer reported a 6.7% sales increase to $25.4 billion, with comparable store sales up 4.7% and digital sales rising 8.9%, driven by a 27% surge in same-day delivery. Gross margin improved to 29%, while adjusted operating income rose 29% to $1.1 billion. Adjusted earnings per share jumped 32% to $1.71. Target raised its full-year sales growth forecast to 4%, up from 2%, with profit guidance at the high end of $7.50 to $8.50 per share. However, CFO Jim Lee cautioned about weakening consumer sentiment amid inflation and geopolitical tensions, prompting investors to lock in gains after a 46% six-month rally.

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22 May 2026
OpenAI is preparing to confidentially file for a U.S. IPO, aiming to go public as early as September, sources told Reuters. The move follows a court win against Elon Musk, removing a key legal obstacle. Private-market share prices for OpenAI ranged from $658.94 to $732.38 this month, but no official public price exists. Ordinary investors still cannot buy OpenAI stock on public exchanges.
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22 May 2026
Estée Lauder and Spain’s Puig ended merger talks that would have created a $40 billion beauty group. Estée Lauder shares rose about 10% in after-hours trading, closing the regular session at $78.91. The company said it will focus on its turnaround plan and continue reviewing possible acquisitions or divestitures.
WhiteFiber Stock Rips 22% on $160 Million AI Deal. The Test Comes in July

WhiteFiber Stock Rips 22% on $160 Million AI Deal. The Test Comes in July

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WhiteFiber shares jumped 22.2% to $29.55 after announcing a five-year AI compute contract worth over $160 million for a Paris-region deployment using NVIDIA GPU systems. Google Finance showed the stock rising further after hours. The project is backed by planned financing and 12 months of customer prepayments, but funding and execution remain pending. Service is expected to start in July, subject to equipment delivery and acceptance.
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