Today: 23 May 2026

Natural gas prices plunge 26% as warmer forecasts hit; UNG tumbles and traders eye U.S. storage data

Natural gas prices plunge 26% as warmer forecasts hit; UNG tumbles and traders eye U.S. storage data

U.S. natural gas prices plunged 25.7% Monday, the steepest drop since 1995, after warmer mid-February forecasts and a rapid supply rebound. The March Henry Hub contract settled at $3.237/mmBtu. Shares of EQT Corp and Antero Resources fell 5.2% and 7.6% in after-hours trading. Traders await Thursday’s storage report and updated weather models.
2 February 2026
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Bitcoin price today: BTC bounces near $79,000 after $2.6 billion liquidations rattle traders

Bitcoin price today: BTC bounces near $79,000 after $2.6 billion liquidations rattle traders

Bitcoin rebounded 1.9% to $78,653 in late U.S. trading Monday after dropping as low as $74,609 earlier. CoinGlass reported $2.56 billion in bitcoin positions liquidated in recent days. The U.S. January jobs report was delayed due to a partial government shutdown. Crypto-related stocks and Microsoft shares fell in after-hours trading.
2 February 2026
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DaVita stock jumps after hours on upbeat 2026 profit forecast and earnings beat

DaVita stock jumps after hours on upbeat 2026 profit forecast and earnings beat

DaVita shares rose 11.7% to $124.17 in after-hours trading after posting quarterly earnings and a 2026 profit forecast above analyst estimates. The company reported fourth-quarter adjusted profit of $3.40 per share on $3.62 billion in revenue. DaVita projected 2026 adjusted earnings of $13.60 to $15.00 per share, topping the $12.65 consensus. Investors await details on reimbursement, costs, and patient volumes.
2 February 2026
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Silver price rout isn’t done: SLV drops after-hours as margin hike and Fed jitters bite

Silver price rout isn’t done: SLV drops after-hours as margin hike and Fed jitters bite

iShares Silver Trust fell about 4% in after-hours trading Monday as spot silver dropped 9.2% to $76.81 an ounce, deepening a record two-day slide. CME Group raised margin requirements on silver futures, pressuring leveraged traders. Silver miners Pan American and First Majestic slipped late, while Wheaton Precious Metals was little changed. Traders are watching for signs that forced selling is easing.
2 February 2026
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Colgate stock pops after hours as Wall Street lifts targets — what’s next for NYSE:CL

Colgate stock pops after hours as Wall Street lifts targets — what’s next for NYSE:CL

Colgate-Palmolive shares rose 1.8% to $91.89 in after-hours trading Monday after brokerages raised price targets following the company’s quarterly update and 2026 outlook. The company projected 2026 net sales growth of 2% to 6%, with price hikes adding 2.7% to recent results while volumes stayed flat. Colgate booked a $794 million non-cash charge tied to its skin health business.
2 February 2026
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Reddit stock wobbles after the bell as RDDT traders brace for this week’s earnings

Reddit stock wobbles after the bell as RDDT traders brace for this week’s earnings

Reddit shares closed down 1.7% at $177.15 Monday, then rose 0.8% after hours as investors positioned ahead of Thursday’s earnings report. Options markets signaled expectations for a sharp move, with 30-day implied volatility at 82%. Evercore ISI maintained an “Outperform” rating and a $320 price target. Reddit will release results after the bell Thursday, followed by a conference call at 4:30 p.m. ET.
2 February 2026
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Applied Digital Corporation (APLD) stock ticks up in late trade as insider sale filings land

Applied Digital Corporation (APLD) stock ticks up in late trade as insider sale filings land

Applied Digital shares rose 2.7% to $34.80 in late Monday trading, with nearly 23 million shares changing hands. Director Chuck Hastings sold 45,987 shares at $38.57 each on Jan. 29 and filed to sell up to 100,000 shares. The company began construction on its 430-megawatt Delta Forge 1 “AI Factory” campus, targeting mid-2027 operations. Vanguard disclosed an 8.65% stake as of Dec. 31.
2 February 2026
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Carnival stock jumps 8% after the bell as oil sinks and Wave season chatter lifts cruise shares

Carnival stock jumps 8% after the bell as oil sinks and Wave season chatter lifts cruise shares

Carnival shares surged 8.1% to $32.45 Monday, tracking gains in travel stocks after oil prices plunged more than $3 a barrel on easing Iran-U.S. tensions. Trading volume topped 30 million shares. Early Wave season bookings and pricing are running ahead of last year’s levels. Carnival’s next earnings report is scheduled for March 20.
2 February 2026
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RTX stock price hovers near $201 after BofA boosts target; Raytheon posts fresh defense updates

RTX stock price hovers near $201 after BofA boosts target; Raytheon posts fresh defense updates

RTX shares edged up 0.1% to $201.09 in after-hours trading Monday after Raytheon announced new DARPA contracts and a successful U.S. Army missile test. BofA Securities raised its price target to $230, citing strong demand. Supply-chain issues continue to affect aerospace deliveries and repairs. Investors remain alert to possible U.S. policy changes on defense contractor payouts.
2 February 2026
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Abbott (ABT) stock price steadies after Barclays trims target; Exact Sciences vote is next key date

Abbott (ABT) stock price steadies after Barclays trims target; Exact Sciences vote is next key date

Abbott Laboratories shares edged up 0.1% to $109.43 after Barclays cut its price target to $142 but kept an Overweight rating. Nutrition sales fell 8.9% last quarter, and diagnostics dropped 2.5%. Exact Sciences shareholders will vote February 20 on Abbott’s planned $23 billion takeover. The deal is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026.
2 February 2026
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Carvana stock ticks higher after-hours as traders size up short report, earnings ahead

Carvana stock ticks higher after-hours as traders size up short report, earnings ahead

Carvana shares rose 1.7% in after-hours trading Monday, closing at $407.83 after a volatile session. The move follows allegations from Gotham City Research that Carvana inflated profits through undisclosed related-party transactions, which the company denies. Analysts at JPMorgan and BTIG questioned the short seller’s claims. Investors await Carvana’s earnings report and call on Feb. 18.
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  • Queen Mary Highlights Tasmanian Biodiversity Loss on Royal Visit
    May 23, 2026, 4:39 AM EDT. Queen Mary marked Biodiversity Day by sharing photos from her childhood street in Tasmania, spotlighting the region's rich but vulnerable seaweed forests. These dense underwater forests support hundreds of species but have lost 95% coverage due to ocean warming. The University of Tasmania is actively restoring this ecosystem through innovative projects involving sea urchin management and indigenous collaboration. This local conservation effort, emphasized during Queen Mary's March visit with King Frederik, underscores the global importance of protecting unique coldwater biodiversity. Queen Mary expressed pride in her Tasmanian roots during their first official visit to the area since 2005, highlighting the critical connection between local action and broader environmental benefits.

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LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: May 23, 2026, 4:00 AM EDTUpdated: May 23, 2026, 4:40 AM EDT Queen Mary Highlights Tasmanian Biodiversity Loss on Royal Visit May 23, 2026, 4:39 AM EDT. Queen Mary marked Biodiversity Day by sharing photos from her childhood street in Tasmania, spotlighting the region’s rich but vulnerable seaweed forests. These dense underwater forests support hundreds of species but have lost 95% coverage due to ocean warming. The University of Tasmania is actively restoring this ecosystem through innovative projects involving sea urchin management and indigenous collaboration. This local conservation effort, emphasized during Queen Mary’s March visit with King
Dow Hits Record Close; All Eyes Turn to Holiday-Week Trading

Dow Hits Record Close; All Eyes Turn to Holiday-Week Trading

23 May 2026
The Dow closed at a record 50,579.70 on Friday, while the S&P 500 notched its eighth straight weekly gain. After-hours trading saw SPY, QQQ, DIA, and IWM all move lower. U.S. markets will be closed Monday for Memorial Day. Investors await Thursday’s inflation data.
IREN Stock Pauses as Nvidia Rally Cools Before Holiday

IREN Stock Pauses as Nvidia Rally Cools Before Holiday

23 May 2026
IREN shares fell 2.1% to $56.83 Friday, ending a two-day rally but closing the week up 7.4%. The stock’s moves follow a $3.4 billion AI cloud deal with Nvidia and a $3 billion convertible note offering. March-quarter revenue dropped to $144.8 million, with a net loss of $247.8 million. U.S. markets close Monday for Memorial Day; trading resumes Tuesday.
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