Today: 23 May 2026

Mastercard stock price: MA slips after earnings pop as Wall Street braces for jobs report and shutdown risk

Mastercard stock price: MA slips after earnings pop as Wall Street braces for jobs report and shutdown risk

Mastercard shares fell 0.9% to $538.79 Friday, trimming gains from its recent earnings report. U.S. stocks closed lower after President Trump nominated Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve and amid renewed government shutdown concerns. American Express shares dropped 2% despite issuing a strong 2026 earnings forecast. Mastercard plans to cut about 4% of its global workforce, incurring a $200 million restructuring charge.
1 February 2026
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Samsung stock in focus as Korea chip exports double; Monday open looms

Samsung stock in focus as Korea chip exports double; Monday open looms

South Korea’s January exports jumped 33.9% to $65.85 billion, fueled by a 102.7% surge in semiconductor shipments. Samsung Electronics closed at 160,500 won, down 0.12%, despite reporting a record 20 trillion won quarterly operating profit. The company warned of ongoing memory shortages and rising costs. U.S. tariff discussions and high chip prices are adding uncertainty for tech firms.
1 February 2026
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Exxon stock steadies near 52-week high after results; oil, OPEC+ and LNG start date loom

Exxon stock steadies near 52-week high after results; oil, OPEC+ and LNG start date loom

Exxon Mobil shares closed Friday up 0.63% at $141.40 after posting Q4 2025 earnings of $6.5 billion and announcing a first-quarter dividend of $1.03 per share. CEO Darren Woods said the Golden Pass LNG project in Texas is set for first production in early March. Oil prices ended the week near multi-month highs as traders watch U.S.-Iran tensions and Sunday’s OPEC+ meeting.
1 February 2026
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Berkshire Hathaway stock price beats the market into the weekend as Warsh Fed pick, shutdown loom

Berkshire Hathaway stock price beats the market into the weekend as Warsh Fed pick, shutdown loom

Berkshire Hathaway’s Class B shares rose 0.9% to $480.53 Friday, while Class A gained 1% to $722,500, bucking broader Wall Street declines. U.S. indexes slipped as investors reacted to Trump nominating Kevin Warsh for Fed chair and a partial government shutdown after Congress missed a funding deadline. The House is set to vote on funding Monday. Key jobs data remains scheduled for Friday.
1 February 2026
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TSMC stock faces Monday test after Nvidia CEO says he needs ‘a lot of wafers’

TSMC stock faces Monday test after Nvidia CEO says he needs ‘a lot of wafers’

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, visiting Taipei, urged TSMC to ramp up wafer production to meet rising AI chip demand. TSMC’s U.S.-listed shares fell 2.7% Friday, while Taiwan shares dropped 1.7%. The company will report January sales on Feb. 10. Investors are watching for signs of shifting chip demand and capacity plans when trading resumes Monday.
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Amazon stock (AMZN) heads into earnings week as Saks ends “Saks on Amazon” deal

Amazon stock (AMZN) heads into earnings week as Saks ends “Saks on Amazon” deal

Saks Global will close its “Saks on Amazon” storefront as part of its Chapter 11 restructuring, ending a partnership tied to Amazon’s $475 million investment. Amazon shares fell 1.0% to $239.30 Friday. The move comes ahead of Amazon’s Q4 earnings report on Feb. 5 and the U.S. jobs report on Feb. 6. The S&P 500 dropped 0.4% and Nasdaq lost 0.9% after Kevin Warsh was named Fed chair and inflation data rose.
1 February 2026
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Meta stock price (META) slides into weekend — AI capex, lawsuits and a busy week ahead

Meta stock price (META) slides into weekend — AI capex, lawsuits and a busy week ahead

Meta shares fell 2.9% to $716.50 Friday after the company raised its 2026 capital spending target to as much as $135 billion and forecast higher total expenses. Investors weighed the jump in AI infrastructure costs against a 24% rise in quarterly ad revenue. A trial over teen safety on Meta platforms begins Monday in New Mexico. U.S. markets remain closed Sunday.
1 February 2026
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Saudi Aramco (Saudi Arabian Oil Co) stock falls 2.4% as Saudi shares slide on Iran risk

Saudi Aramco (Saudi Arabian Oil Co) stock falls 2.4% as Saudi shares slide on Iran risk

Saudi Aramco shares fell 2.4% to 25.18 riyals Sunday as the Saudi benchmark index dropped 1.9%, its sharpest fall since April, amid fears of possible U.S. military action against Iran. Trading volume reached about 9.5 million shares. OPEC+ members are set to finalize output levels, while Brent crude closed just below $70 a barrel. Investors await Aramco’s full-year results on March 10 for dividend updates.
1 February 2026
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Microsoft stock price in focus after AI spending jolt: what to watch before Monday’s open

Microsoft stock price in focus after AI spending jolt: what to watch before Monday’s open

Microsoft shares closed at $430.29 on Friday, down 0.7% after a 10% plunge Thursday that wiped out nearly $360 billion in market value. The selloff followed news that Microsoft’s quarterly capital expenditures soared 66% to $37.5 billion, raising concerns about AI infrastructure costs outpacing revenue. A $750 million Azure deal with Perplexity was confirmed. U.S. economic data releases may face delays due to a partial government shutdown.
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GOOG stock price: What to watch before Alphabet’s Feb. 4 earnings after Wall Street’s Friday slide

GOOG stock price: What to watch before Alphabet’s Feb. 4 earnings after Wall Street’s Friday slide

Alphabet’s Class C shares closed at $338.53 Friday, down 11 cents after a volatile session. The company will report Q4 and full-year 2025 earnings on Feb. 4. A U.S. judge denied extra penalties in a $425 million privacy lawsuit against Google, which plans to appeal. Google also launched “Project Genie,” an AI tool for creating digital worlds, rattling videogame stocks.
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  • Kevin Warsh Faces Challenges as Federal Reserve Chair at Economic Crossroads
    May 23, 2026, 2:28 PM EDT. Kevin Warsh is set to become Federal Reserve chair amid a crucial phase for the U.S. economy. Despite his initial ambitions to be a market disruptor, current economic conditions may limit his ability to cut interest rates. The Federal Reserve's monetary policy appears constrained, signaling tough choices ahead as it balances growth and inflation concerns.

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AbbVie Shares Edge Up Ahead Of Holiday On Pipeline News

23 May 2026
AbbVie shares closed Friday at $215.70, up 0.56%, gaining 2.5% for the week. The company reported a positive European panel recommendation for MAVIRET in acute hepatitis C and released new oncology data ahead of the ASCO meeting. U.S. markets are closed Monday for Memorial Day, with trading set to resume Tuesday.
Coherent Shares Trade Close to $378, With Next Test Set for Tuesday After Volatile AI-Optics Week

Coherent Shares Trade Close to $378, With Next Test Set for Tuesday After Volatile AI-Optics Week

23 May 2026
Coherent Corp. shares closed at $377.57 Friday, down 0.1% for the day and 1.3% below last week, underperforming the S&P 500 and Nasdaq ahead of the Memorial Day market closure. The company reported fiscal Q3 revenue of $1.81 billion, up 21% year-over-year, with strong demand in datacenter and communications. Nvidia invested $2 billion in March and signed a multi-year optics agreement. Coherent trades at 179 times trailing earnings.
Intuit Slashes 3,000 Jobs as TurboTax Faces New AI Threats

Intuit Slashes 3,000 Jobs as TurboTax Faces New AI Threats

23 May 2026
Intuit will cut about 3,000 jobs, or 17% of its workforce, and close offices in Reno and Woodland Hills as it restructures to focus on artificial intelligence. The company expects $300 million to $340 million in charges, mostly in the fiscal fourth quarter. Intuit raised full-year revenue guidance but lowered its TurboTax outlook, citing pressure from low-cost AI tools. Shares last traded at $319.94 after a volatile week.
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