Today: 24 May 2026

Bradesco stock dips in Sao Paulo as Brazil rate-cut talk builds, earnings next week in focus

Bradesco stock dips in Sao Paulo as Brazil rate-cut talk builds, earnings next week in focus

Bradesco’s preferred shares (BBDC4) fell 0.4% to 21.35 reais Friday, mirroring a 0.9% drop in the Ibovespa index. Bradesco ADRs slid 1.9% to $4.07 in New York. Investors await Bradesco’s Q4 earnings on Feb. 5, focusing on loan demand and credit provisions. Brazil’s central bank held the Selic rate at 15%, signaling possible cuts in March but stressing caution.
30 January 2026
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ServiceNow stock steadies near $117 after 11% slide as buyback plan meets AI-fueled software jitters

ServiceNow stock steadies near $117 after 11% slide as buyback plan meets AI-fueled software jitters

ServiceNow shares traded flat near $116.74 Friday after plunging 11% Thursday, despite the company’s 2026 subscription revenue forecast topping analyst estimates. Fourth-quarter subscription revenue rose 21% to $3.466 billion. The board approved an additional $5 billion for share buybacks. Broader software stocks remained under pressure amid concerns over AI costs and slowing cloud growth.
30 January 2026
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Palo Alto Networks (PANW) stock ticks up after Chronosphere deal closes as traders eye next earnings

Palo Alto Networks (PANW) stock ticks up after Chronosphere deal closes as traders eye next earnings

Palo Alto Networks shares rose about 0.5% to $177.15 Friday after the company finalized its acquisition of Chronosphere. Financial terms were not disclosed, though a previous agreement valued the deal at $3.35 billion. Investors await Palo Alto’s earnings report for details on integration costs and future guidance. The stock had dropped 4.1% in the prior session.
30 January 2026
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CrowdStrike stock steadies near $445 after software selloff rattles investors

CrowdStrike stock steadies near $445 after software selloff rattles investors

CrowdStrike shares edged up 0.1% to $444.90 Friday after dropping 5.2% the previous session. Software stocks remained volatile following SAP’s cautious outlook and ServiceNow’s post-earnings slide. CrowdStrike highlighted a new Gartner customer award and recent $740 million acquisition of identity security startup SGNL. Investors await the company’s March 3 earnings report.
30 January 2026
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Robert Half stock jumps 26% as staffing firm flags early-January momentum, lifts focus to Q1 outlook

Robert Half stock jumps 26% as staffing firm flags early-January momentum, lifts focus to Q1 outlook

Robert Half shares jumped 26% Friday after the company reported sequential growth in its latest quarter, despite a year-on-year drop in revenue and profit. The stock closed at $34.13, up $7.04. Executives projected first-quarter revenue between $1.26 billion and $1.36 billion but warned against overinterpreting short-term trends. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs data for further signals.
30 January 2026
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GE Vernova stock price rises as GEV lifts 2026 outlook, but wind delays keep traders wary

GE Vernova stock price rises as GEV lifts 2026 outlook, but wind delays keep traders wary

GE Vernova shares rose 0.9% to $723.87 Friday after the company raised its 2026 revenue and cash flow forecasts, citing strong turbine and grid demand. The company warned delays at its Vineyard Wind project could cut 2026 revenue by $250 million and deepen losses if more turbines remain uninstalled. Fourth-quarter results showed $11 billion in revenue and $1.8 billion in free cash flow.
30 January 2026
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Applied Materials stock slides as chip-tool selloff deepens; KLA tumble sets the tone

Applied Materials stock slides as chip-tool selloff deepens; KLA tumble sets the tone

KLA shares plunged 12.8% Friday after reporting earnings, dragging Applied Materials down 3.1% to $330.76 and Lam Research 2.3% lower. The sell-off hit chip-equipment stocks broadly, with the VanEck Semiconductor ETF and iShares Semiconductor ETF both falling over 2%. Investors are watching upcoming earnings for signs on 2026 wafer-fab spending. ASML, meanwhile, reported record orders but announced job cuts.
30 January 2026
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Meta stock slips after earnings pop as $135 billion AI spending plan sinks in

Meta stock slips after earnings pop as $135 billion AI spending plan sinks in

Meta Platforms shares fell 2.6% to $718.78 by midday Friday, reversing much of Thursday’s 10.4% surge after strong earnings. The company projects 2026 capital expenditures of $115–$135 billion, driven by AI and data center investments. Fourth-quarter revenue rose 24% to $59.89 billion. Investors are weighing high spending against ad growth and future profitability.
30 January 2026
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Royal Caribbean stock drops nearly 8% after guidance surge — what RCL investors watch next

Royal Caribbean stock drops nearly 8% after guidance surge — what RCL investors watch next

Royal Caribbean shares fell 7.8% to around $319 by midday Friday after raising its 2026 profit forecast and reporting record-high bookings for the Wave season. The company now expects 2026 adjusted EPS of $17.70 to $18.10, above analyst estimates. Carnival and Norwegian Cruise Line stocks also declined. Traders are watching if strong pricing and onboard spending hold during peak booking.
30 January 2026
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KLA stock tumbles 13% after earnings beat — the outlook traders are fixated on

KLA stock tumbles 13% after earnings beat — the outlook traders are fixated on

KLA shares fell 12.7% to $1,471.07 in midday trading Friday after its earnings outlook disappointed investors, despite record quarterly revenue of $3.30 billion and adjusted EPS of $8.85. The drop hit other chip-equipment stocks, with Lam Research, Applied Materials, and ASML also declining. KLA warned of supply bottlenecks and possible sales restrictions to China. Wall Street analysts raised price targets even as the sector sold off.
30 January 2026
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Chevron stock price climbs after Q4 beat, dividend hike — Venezuela and OPEC+ now in focus

Chevron stock price climbs after Q4 beat, dividend hike — Venezuela and OPEC+ now in focus

Chevron shares rose 1.8% to $174.27 by midday after reporting fourth-quarter earnings of $2.8 billion and raising its dividend 4% to $1.78 per share. Adjusted earnings beat forecasts at $1.52 per share. Management highlighted Venezuela as a key growth area but warned of near-term production challenges. Oil prices hovered near six-month highs ahead of the OPEC+ meeting.
30 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group's 7x 5-Year Gain: Is It Still a Buy?
    May 24, 2026, 4:57 AM EDT. Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (TSE:8316) has surged 7-fold over five years, closing recently at ¥6,006. The stock posted a 71.7% gain over the past year, yet trails peers in growth. Its Price-to-Earnings ratio sits at 14.48x, reflecting moderate market expectations. Valuation models like Excess Returns suggest the stock is about 36.5% undervalued, based on an intrinsic value estimate near ¥9,451 per share. This indicates potential upside despite strong past performance. Analysts weigh the bank's stable return on equity against cost of equity, signaling value creation above shareholder requirements. Investors should consider these mixed signals when deciding on new positions or portfolio adjustments amid evolving risk and growth outlooks for large Japanese banks.

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LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: May 24, 2026, 4:00 AM EDTUpdated: May 24, 2026, 5:05 AM EDT Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group's 7x 5-Year Gain: Is It Still a Buy? May 24, 2026, 4:57 AM EDT. Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (TSE:8316) has surged 7-fold over five years, closing recently at ¥6,006. The stock posted a 71.7% gain over the past year, yet trails peers in growth. Its Price-to-Earnings ratio sits at 14.48x, reflecting moderate market expectations. Valuation models like Excess Returns suggest the stock is about 36.5% undervalued, based on an intrinsic value estimate near ¥9,451 per share. This indicates potential upside despite
Nifty Faces Oil Moves, Rupee and Short Week

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24 May 2026
The Nifty 50 rose 0.27% Friday to 23,719.3 and the Sensex gained 0.31% to 75,415.35, but both indexes remain down sharply since the Iran war began. The rupee hit record lows, prompting Reserve Bank intervention, and foreign investors have sold $23 billion in Indian shares this year. Markets will close Thursday for Bakri Id, leaving four trading sessions in the week.
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ASX on Watch as Inflation Test Looms After Volatile Week

24 May 2026
The ASX 200 closed up 0.41% at 8,657 on Friday, gaining 0.3% for the week after volatile trading. Investors await April inflation data due Wednesday, seen as key for Reserve Bank of Australia rate expectations after weak April jobs figures cooled rate-hike bets. The Australian dollar traded at 71.36 U.S. cents late Friday. Miners and energy stocks led gains, while consumer and telecom shares fell.
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