Today: 22 May 2026

Palantir stock drops again as AI jitters and valuation doubts bite after earnings whipsaw

Palantir stock drops again as AI jitters and valuation doubts bite after earnings whipsaw

Palantir shares fell 6.8% to $130.11 Thursday morning, extending a two-day slide that erased most of Tuesday’s rally. The drop follows a 12% plunge Wednesday amid concerns over AI-driven valuations and sector volatility. Director Alexander D. Moore disclosed selling 20,000 shares last week. Investors await U.S. economic data next week that could shift rate expectations for growth stocks.
Natural gas price pauses near $3.45 as EIA storage report looms; gas stocks mixed

Natural gas price pauses near $3.45 as EIA storage report looms; gas stocks mixed

U.S. natural gas futures hovered near $3.45/mmBtu Thursday as traders awaited the EIA’s weekly storage update following Monday’s 25.7% price plunge, the steepest since 1995. Analysts expect a record storage withdrawal of up to 379 Bcf for the week ending Jan. 30. March Nymex gas rose 4.65% Wednesday amid a Northeast cold snap. Antero Resources completed its $2.8 billion HG Energy II acquisition, backed by a $1.5 billion loan.
Nvidia stock price edges up as Huang calls AI disruption fears “illogical”

Nvidia stock price edges up as Huang calls AI disruption fears “illogical”

Nvidia shares rose 0.8% to $175.60 Thursday, even as the S&P 500 software and services index lost over $800 billion in value in six sessions amid AI disruption fears. Alphabet projected 2026 capital spending of up to $185 billion, rattling markets and sending the Nasdaq down 1.36% at the open. Microsoft fell 2.6%, while AMD and Broadcom gained. OpenAI launched its Frontier agent service for enterprises.
XRP price slides nearly 12% as bitcoin breaks $70,000; Ripple’s DeFi push draws fresh scrutiny

XRP price slides nearly 12% as bitcoin breaks $70,000; Ripple’s DeFi push draws fresh scrutiny

XRP fell nearly 12% in 24 hours to around $1.37, tracking a broader crypto sell-off after Donald Trump named Kevin Warsh as the next Fed chair. Bitcoin dropped below $70,000 as traders braced for tighter liquidity. Ripple announced Ripple Prime now supports Hyperliquid to expand institutional DeFi access. U.S. jobs data is due Feb. 11, with CPI to follow Feb. 13.
5 February 2026
Dow Jones drops nearly 300 points as Alphabet AI spending plan rekindles tech jitters

Dow Jones drops nearly 300 points as Alphabet AI spending plan rekindles tech jitters

The Dow fell 298 points to 49,203 Thursday morning, pulled down by Amazon and Microsoft as tech stocks slumped. Alphabet projected 2026 capital spending could double to as much as $185 billion, raising investor concerns. Qualcomm warned of missing earnings forecasts, sending shares lower. January layoffs hit 108,435, the highest for the month since 2009, with UPS and Amazon leading cuts.
Gold price today slides nearly 3% as dollar firms and traders unwind bets

Gold price today slides nearly 3% as dollar firms and traders unwind bets

Spot gold fell 2.9% to $4,818 an ounce Thursday as the dollar strengthened and traders sold off safe-haven assets. Silver plunged up to 15%, oil dropped over $1 a barrel, and gold ETFs declined. U.S.-Iran talks and delayed U.S. economic data are in focus. Barrick Mining shares rose 2% after announcing an IPO of its North American gold assets.
5 February 2026
Silver price plunges today as dollar firms and China selling hits metals — what traders watch next

Silver price plunges today as dollar firms and China selling hits metals — what traders watch next

Spot silver plunged 12.8% to $76.94 an ounce by 9:47 a.m. ET Thursday, erasing a brief rally after heavy futures selling and thin liquidity. The iShares Silver Trust ETF fell to $67.39, down from $79.18. Analysts cited profit-taking, a stronger dollar, and easing geopolitical tensions. Attention shifts to upcoming U.S. labor and inflation data after a brief government shutdown.
5 February 2026
Cardinal Health stock jumps 9% after earnings beat — what CAH investors watch next

Cardinal Health stock jumps 9% after earnings beat — what CAH investors watch next

Cardinal Health shares jumped 9% to $226.05 Thursday after the company raised its fiscal 2026 adjusted earnings forecast to $10.15-$10.35 per share. Quarterly revenue rose 19% and adjusted profit beat estimates, driven by strong specialty drug demand. CEO Jason Hollar cited double-digit profit growth across all segments. Specialty medicines, including GLP-1 drugs, contributed significantly to revenue gains.
Sandisk stock price slides again after a 16% plunge — what SNDK traders are watching

Sandisk stock price slides again after a 16% plunge — what SNDK traders are watching

Sandisk shares fell 1.4% to $576.17 Thursday after plunging nearly 16% the previous day, with 29 million shares traded. The drop followed a broader tech and chip sell-off, as the iShares Semiconductor ETF slid 4.3%. Insider sale filings and volatile price targets drew scrutiny. Sandisk’s stock, up from $45 to $665 in six months, now faces pressure from shifting sentiment and data-center demand risks.
5 February 2026
AMD stock price steadies after 17% wipeout as China AI-chip boost gets rechecked

AMD stock price steadies after 17% wipeout as China AI-chip boost gets rechecked

AMD shares rose 1.3% to $202.82 in early Thursday trading, rebounding after a 17.3% plunge the previous day. The company’s Q1 revenue forecast, factoring in lower MI308 shipments to China, signals a slight sequential decline. AMD reported $10.3 billion in Q4 revenue, boosted by $390 million in China AI-chip sales. The company also filed an amended annual report after finding a disclosure error.
5 February 2026
Tesla stock drops nearly 4% as Volkswagen takes Europe EV crown and tech selloff bites

Tesla stock drops nearly 4% as Volkswagen takes Europe EV crown and tech selloff bites

Tesla shares fell 3.8% to $406.01 in early New York trading Thursday after Volkswagen overtook Tesla in Europe’s battery-electric vehicle sales for 2025, according to JATO Dynamics. Tesla’s European registrations dropped 27% year-on-year, while UK January sales plunged 57%. Investors also weighed mixed signals from China and renewed U.S. regulatory scrutiny of self-driving technology.
Micron stock sinks nearly 10% as AI jitters hit chipmakers again

Micron stock sinks nearly 10% as AI jitters hit chipmakers again

Micron Technology shares fell 9.5% to $379.40 Thursday amid a broad tech selloff and investor retreat from AI-linked stocks. Goldman Sachs said hedge funds faced their toughest day in nearly a year as crowded tech bets unwound. Qualcomm warned of missed results due to a global memory shortage, while Alphabet projected 2026 capital spending could reach $185 billion to address compute bottlenecks.
5 February 2026
Nvidia stock price slides again as AI payoff worries spread; what investors watch next

Nvidia stock price slides again as AI payoff worries spread; what investors watch next

Nvidia shares fell 3.3% to $174.19 early Thursday, extending losses across AI-related chip stocks as investors questioned when heavy spending will yield profits. AMD plunged 17% after a weak revenue forecast, while the Nasdaq-tracking QQQ dropped 1.8%. Alphabet said it will double capital expenditures this year, and Amazon’s earnings are due after the close.
Microsoft stock flips higher after Stifel downgrade puts Azure, AI spend back in focus

Microsoft stock flips higher after Stifel downgrade puts Azure, AI spend back in focus

Microsoft shares rose 0.7% to $414.19 in early Thursday trading after Stifel downgraded the stock to “hold,” citing concerns over Azure growth and heavy AI investment. The move followed a premarket dip and a broader tech selloff after Alphabet signaled sharply higher 2026 capital spending. Investors are scrutinizing AI expenses and their impact on margins and cash flow.
Symbotic stock drops in premarket after Q1 outlook — $22.3B backlog and margins in focus

Symbotic stock drops in premarket after Q1 outlook — $22.3B backlog and margins in focus

Symbotic shares fell about 5% to $53.48 in premarket trading after posting $630 million in quarterly revenue and forecasting $650 million to $670 million for the next quarter. The company reported a $13 million profit, up from a $17 million loss a year ago. Needham raised its price target to $75. Investors remain cautious amid project timing swings and concentrated client exposure.
Boston Scientific stock tries to steady after an 18% earnings drop put EP business on edge

Boston Scientific stock tries to steady after an 18% earnings drop put EP business on edge

Boston Scientific shares rose about 1% in Thursday premarket trading after plunging 17.6% Wednesday on weak electrophysiology sales and a softer 2026 outlook. Q4 electrophysiology revenue missed analyst estimates, and U.S. Watchman sales fell short. The stock traded near $76.30 after closing at $75.50. CEO Michael Mahoney said Q4 results beat internal targets but warned of challenges in the first quarter.

Stock Market Today

  • UK Stock Market Update: Games Workshop Profit Rise, Genuit Faces Challenges, Arkle Resources Boosts Drilling in Namibia
    May 22, 2026, 5:43 AM EDT. The UK stock market opens with key updates: Games Workshop reports a slight profit increase with revenues rising to at least £625 million. Genuit Group faces headwinds from Middle East conflicts and economic pressures, predicting flat half-year profits while implementing cost-saving measures. Arkle Resources, a uranium explorer, shares encouraging drilling results in Namibia, accelerating project plans and promising substantial news for shareholders. Market moves come amid mixed economic data and softer UK inflation, supporting slight gains in UK equities and the AIM All Share index.

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Plug Power Shares Jump; Traders Eye AI Power Angle

Plug Power Shares Jump; Traders Eye AI Power Angle

22 May 2026
Plug Power shares rose 14.2% to $3.78 on Thursday, lifted by sector momentum after Bloom Energy announced a major AI data-center power deal. Plug separately confirmed its Barrow Green Hydrogen project in Britain reached final investment decision and will supply Kimberly-Clark. Plug posted a first-quarter net loss of $245.3 million, wider than last year, and ended March with $802 million in cash.
IonQ Shares Pop In Quantum Move; U.S. Funds Go To Rival

IonQ Shares Pop In Quantum Move; U.S. Funds Go To Rival

22 May 2026
IonQ shares closed at $58.89 Thursday, up 12.24%, as quantum-computing stocks surged after the U.S. Commerce Department announced $2.013 billion in incentives for the sector. IonQ was not among the direct recipients, with IBM and GlobalFoundries named for the largest awards. IonQ reported Q1 revenue of $64.7 million, up 755% year-over-year, and raised its full-year outlook. SkyWater shareholders approved a merger with IonQ on May 8.
Connecticut Car-Accident Claims Are Getting Harder to Settle as Costs, Evidence Fights Mount

Connecticut Car-Accident Claims Are Getting Harder to Settle as Costs, Evidence Fights Mount

22 May 2026
Mancini Law says Connecticut car-accident claims are growing more complex as medical treatment, recovery times, and insurance disputes lengthen settlements. State data show traffic deaths fell in 2025, but bicycle and pedestrian fatalities rose. Medical care and insurance costs are rising unevenly, fueling disputes over crash-related expenses. Lawyers warn early settlements may miss hidden injuries or future losses.
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