Today: 22 May 2026

SoFi stock tumbles in regular session as post-upgrade bounce fades — what to watch next

SoFi stock tumbles in regular session as post-upgrade bounce fades — what to watch next

SoFi Technologies shares fell 6.4% to $20.37 Wednesday afternoon, erasing earlier gains after a recent J.P. Morgan upgrade. The drop followed a broader selloff in tech stocks and came days after SoFi posted a strong fourth-quarter profit. Chief Risk Officer Arun Pinto entered a prepaid variable forward contract tied to 71,500 shares, netting about $1.2 million upfront. Investors await next week’s delayed U.S. jobs and inflation reports.
4 February 2026
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Amazon stock slides ahead of Q4 earnings as Wall Street warns 2026 will be an AI “swing factor”

Amazon stock slides ahead of Q4 earnings as Wall Street warns 2026 will be an AI “swing factor”

Amazon shares fell 2.5% to $232.68 Wednesday, outpacing the Nasdaq-100’s 2.1% drop ahead of Thursday’s earnings report. Analysts expect Q4 sales of $211.56 billion and EPS of $1.98, with AWS revenue forecast at $35.02 billion. Options markets indicate traders are bracing for a 7% swing after results. Raymond James cut its price target to $260, citing AI strategy as key for 2026.
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Synopsys stock slips again after Tuesday’s rout as AI disruption fears hit software

Synopsys stock slips again after Tuesday’s rout as AI disruption fears hit software

Synopsys shares fell 1.2% to $414.07 Wednesday afternoon, extending losses after an 8.5% drop Tuesday during a broad software sector selloff. Trading volume Tuesday more than doubled its 50-day average, with the stock now 36% below its July peak. Traders remain defensive, with options activity skewed toward downside bets. Synopsys reports Q1 earnings after markets close on Feb. 25.
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Johnson & Johnson stock price rises as RBC hikes target; JNJ data catalysts line up next

Johnson & Johnson stock price rises as RBC hikes target; JNJ data catalysts line up next

Johnson & Johnson shares rose 1% to $235.50 Wednesday, bucking a broader market decline. RBC raised its price target to $255, citing strong financials despite ongoing talc litigation. New data showed ERLEADA cut prostate cancer death risk by 51% versus darolutamide. Investors await updates at the AF Symposium on Feb. 6 and a TD Cowen event on March 3.
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Accenture stock price today: ACN steadies after rout as AI disruption trade bites

Accenture stock price today: ACN steadies after rout as AI disruption trade bites

Accenture shares rose 0.2% to $241.67 Wednesday after plunging 9.6% the previous day amid a broad tech selloff tied to AI disruption fears and a weak Gartner outlook. CEO Julie Sweet sold 10,696 shares at $262.22 each, according to a Form 4 filing. Investors are watching Accenture’s March 19 results for signs of stability in bookings and client demand.
4 February 2026
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AMD stock price slides nearly 17% as AI-chip outlook disappoints; Nvidia and Super Micro in focus

AMD stock price slides nearly 17% as AI-chip outlook disappoints; Nvidia and Super Micro in focus

AMD shares fell nearly 17% after forecasting a sequential revenue decline for the first quarter, despite posting record fourth-quarter sales. Super Micro Computer jumped almost 9% after raising its full-year outlook on strong AI server demand. Nvidia slipped about 4%. Traders are watching Nvidia’s Feb. 25 earnings and a delayed U.S. data release for further direction.
4 February 2026
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Gold price today slips near $4,900 as firmer dollar prompts profit-taking; jobs data in focus

Gold price today slips near $4,900 as firmer dollar prompts profit-taking; jobs data in focus

Spot gold fell 0.6% to $4,907.69 an ounce by midday Wednesday, reversing earlier gains as the dollar strengthened. ADP reported U.S. private payrolls rose by 22,000 in January, missing forecasts. The official jobs report was postponed to Feb. 11 after a government shutdown. Analysts raised 2026 gold price targets, citing central-bank buying and geopolitical risks.
4 February 2026
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Bitcoin dives below Strategy’s cost basis as ETF flows flip and liquidation pressure builds

Bitcoin dives below Strategy’s cost basis as ETF flows flip and liquidation pressure builds

Bitcoin fell to around $73,000 in early afternoon New York trading Wednesday, pushing Strategy’s bitcoin holdings below their average purchase price of $76,052 per coin. Strategy shares dropped over 8% to $122.29 after the company disclosed buying 855 more bitcoin last week, funded by $106.1 million in stock sales. U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw $562 million in inflows Feb. 2, then $272 million in outflows Feb. 3.
4 February 2026
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XRP price drops toward $1.50 as Ripple adds Hyperliquid and U.S. policy churn weighs on crypto

XRP price drops toward $1.50 as Ripple adds Hyperliquid and U.S. policy churn weighs on crypto

XRP fell 1.7% to $1.51 in 24 hours, with $4.4 billion in trading volume, as traders watch Federal Reserve leadership uncertainty and stalled stablecoin legislation. Ripple announced its Prime platform now supports Hyperliquid for on-chain derivatives. XRP is down 21% on Coinbase in a week. The SEC fined Ripple $125 million last August and barred XRP institutional sales.
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Stock Market Today

  • Companies Persist in Prediction Market Investments Despite Legal Uncertainty
    May 22, 2026, 12:07 PM EDT. Prediction market companies continue to invest amid ongoing legal disputes between states and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) over regulatory authority. Platforms like Kalshi, Polymarket, Coinbase, and Robinhood face challenges in 17 states, with some states classifying these markets as gambling driven by sports event contracts, while the CFTC claims jurisdiction under derivatives laws. Congressional scrutiny is increasing, as House Oversight Chairman James Comer seeks information on insider trading measures. Despite unresolved legal questions, executives from firms such as Flutter Entertainment and DraftKings express long-term confidence, citing growth opportunities and continued investment strategies. Rising private valuations underscore sustained investor interest in the sector, highlighting a growing but unsettled market landscape.

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Navitas Stock Up Again as Market Looks at AI Power Trade

Navitas Stock Up Again as Market Looks at AI Power Trade

22 May 2026
Navitas Semiconductor shares jumped 16.33% to $28.36 on Friday, following an 18.32% surge Wednesday ahead of its PCIM 2026 showcase. The company reported Q1 revenue of $8.6 million, up 18% from the prior quarter but down from $14 million a year ago. Navitas plans to demonstrate new high-efficiency power boards for AI data centers. Analysts say breakeven may require quarterly sales above $30 million.
Qualcomm Shares Surge 13% After Stellantis Deal Announced

Qualcomm Shares Surge 13% After Stellantis Deal Announced

22 May 2026
Qualcomm shares jumped 12.7% to $240.44 after Stellantis expanded a multi-year deal to use Snapdragon chips in cockpit, connectivity, and driver-assistance systems. The agreement includes the Ride Pilot platform for Level 2+ hands-free driving. Analysts remain divided, with price targets ranging from $150 to $300 and a broad Hold consensus. Qualcomm reported record automotive chip revenue and 20% growth in automotive and IoT segments.
Dutch Regulator Moves on Gas Bills, Fine Print Surprises Consumers

Dutch Regulator Moves on Gas Bills, Fine Print Surprises Consumers

22 May 2026
Dutch regulator ACM has barred energy suppliers from raising prices mid-term on fixed gas contracts to cover future green-gas and EU carbon costs. Budget Thuis, Delta Energie, Innova Energie, Mega, and Vattenfall had clauses allowing such increases, with potential annual extras up to €326 for some households. The EU’s ETS2 carbon market and Dutch green-gas rules take effect from 2027 and 2028.
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