Today: 22 May 2026

P&G stock pops as Wall Street goes defensive — here’s what matters before Thursday’s open

P&G stock pops as Wall Street goes defensive — here’s what matters before Thursday’s open

Procter & Gamble shares closed up 1.0% at $156.87 Wednesday as investors favored defensive stocks during tech sector volatility. Executive Ma. Fatima Francisco sold 8,000 shares at $158.00 each, according to a U.S. filing. Trading volume reached about 12.2 million shares. Key U.S. jobs data was delayed by the government shutdown, with the rescheduled report now due Feb. 11.
5 February 2026
Rocket Lab (RKLB) stock slides 10% as Mars sample-return hopes fade — what investors watch next

Rocket Lab (RKLB) stock slides 10% as Mars sample-return hopes fade — what investors watch next

Rocket Lab shares fell 10% to $73.11 Wednesday, capping a volatile week after Congress cut funding for NASA’s Mars Sample Return mission. The stock hit a session low of $68.56 before recovering slightly in after-hours trading. Investors await Rocket Lab’s February 26 earnings and updates on its Neutron rocket after a recent test failure.
Teradyne stock drops nearly 5% after AI-fueled rally cools, Northland flags valuation

Teradyne stock drops nearly 5% after AI-fueled rally cools, Northland flags valuation

Teradyne shares fell 4.9% to $269.07 at Wednesday’s close, retreating after a sharp post-earnings rally. The company reported a 44% jump in Q4 revenue to $1.083 billion, driven by AI demand, and issued guidance above Wall Street estimates. Northland downgraded the stock on valuation concerns. The drop came as chip stocks slid broadly, with AMD plunging 17% and Nvidia also down.
5 February 2026
Johnson & Johnson stock holds near highs as FDA flags Impella heart-pump issue — what to watch next

Johnson & Johnson stock holds near highs as FDA flags Impella heart-pump issue — what to watch next

The FDA issued an early alert on Abiomed Impella RP heart pumps, citing a pressure sensor defect linked to 22 serious injuries but no deaths. Johnson & Johnson shares rose 0.6% to $234.47, holding steady after hours. Traders await further FDA updates and MedTech data at the AF Symposium on Feb. 6. The S&P 500 fell 0.51% while the Dow gained 0.53%.
5 February 2026
CrowdStrike stock slides again: AI jitters, insider filings and March earnings loom

CrowdStrike stock slides again: AI jitters, insider filings and March earnings loom

CrowdStrike shares fell 1.5% to $415.36 Wednesday, extending a six-day losing streak and leaving the stock 27% below its November peak. Trading volume hit 4.7 million shares. The drop followed insider sale disclosures and a broader $830 billion selloff in software stocks amid AI disruption fears. Investors now await CrowdStrike’s March 3 earnings report.
Disney stock closes higher after CEO pick, but the next date on Wall Street’s calendar is March 18

Disney stock closes higher after CEO pick, but the next date on Wall Street’s calendar is March 18

Disney shares rose 2.7% to $107.05 after naming Josh D’Amaro as next CEO, with Bob Iger staying as adviser through 2026. Quarterly revenue climbed 5% to $25.98 billion, but free cash flow fell $2.28 billion after heavy parks investment. The parks unit drove over 70% of operating profit last quarter. Disney warned of a $110 million hit from the YouTube TV carriage suspension.
5 February 2026
Analog Devices stock pops as chip dealmaking back in focus ahead of ADI earnings

Analog Devices stock pops as chip dealmaking back in focus ahead of ADI earnings

Analog Devices shares rose 3% to $320.44 Wednesday, bucking declines in major chip stocks. The move followed Texas Instruments’ $7.5 billion deal to buy Silicon Labs, drawing attention to the analog chip sector. Trading volume in ADI topped its recent average. Investors are focused on ADI’s Feb. 18 earnings for signals on demand and margins.
Pfizer stock jumps nearly 4% — what’s driving PFE after the obesity-drug data drop

Pfizer stock jumps nearly 4% — what’s driving PFE after the obesity-drug data drop

Pfizer shares rose 3.9% to $26.78 before holding steady after hours, following new data on its obesity drug PF-3944 and quarterly results. The company maintained its 2026 revenue and earnings outlook but warned of pricing pressures and upcoming patent expirations. Mid-stage trial data showed up to 12.3% weight loss at 28 weeks, with some patients dropping out due to side effects. Trading volume topped 80 million shares.
5 February 2026
AST SpaceMobile stock slides 11% after AT&T’s Amazon Leo deal shakes satellite-to-phone trade

AST SpaceMobile stock slides 11% after AT&T’s Amazon Leo deal shakes satellite-to-phone trade

AST SpaceMobile shares fell 10.6% to $103.50 after AT&T announced new agreements with Amazon’s Leo satellite project and AWS. AT&T said the Amazon deal targets fixed broadband for businesses and does not affect its partnership with AST. Investors are watching for updates at Mobile World Congress and the timing of AST’s next satellite launch. Globalstar and Iridium also declined, while AT&T gained 1.5%.
5 February 2026

Stock Market Today

  • TD Cowen Keeps Hold Rating on Atmos Energy, Raises Price Target to $196
    May 22, 2026, 9:21 AM EDT. TD Cowen maintains a Hold rating on Atmos Energy (ATO) as of October 3, 2023. The price target is raised slightly by 1.55%, from $193 to $196. This move indicates moderate confidence in ATO's near-term prospects but advises investors to hold rather than buy or sell the stock.

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Atmos Energy’s Texas Growth Story Just Ran Into a Wall Street Target Cut

Atmos Energy’s Texas Growth Story Just Ran Into a Wall Street Target Cut

22 May 2026
Morgan Stanley lowered its Atmos Energy price target to $183 from $195, maintaining an Equalweight rating. The move follows Atmos’ recent increase in its 2026 earnings outlook and annual dividend. Atmos shares closed at $177.46 on Thursday. Texas remains central to Atmos’ growth and regulatory strategy, with 65% of its rate base in the state.
Strive Stock’s Bitcoin Play Grows, Traders Eye the Open

Strive Stock’s Bitcoin Play Grows, Traders Eye the Open

22 May 2026
Strive Inc.’s Class A shares traded at $19.24 in Friday premarket, up from Thursday’s $18.53 close, after the company disclosed it bought 381.61 bitcoin last week, raising its total to 15,391 coins. Strive reported $87.3 million in cash and $49.8 million in Strategy Inc. preferred stock as of May 18. SATA preferred dividends will shift to daily payments starting June 16. U.S. equity markets close Monday for Memorial Day.
Walmart stock falls with investors eyeing the gas pump

Walmart stock falls with investors eyeing the gas pump

22 May 2026
Walmart shares fell 7.3% to $121.34 Thursday, their steepest drop since 2023, after first-quarter results showed rising revenue but warned of pressure from higher fuel costs. The company reported $177.8 billion in revenue and 4.1% comparable U.S. sales growth, but investors reacted to slowing trends and margin concerns. Walmart kept its full-year outlook unchanged.
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