Today: 24 May 2026

Lam Research stock climbs as upbeat outlook keeps chip-tool rally in play

Lam Research stock climbs as upbeat outlook keeps chip-tool rally in play

Lam Research shares rose 3.6% to $248.17 in after-hours trading after the company beat quarterly estimates and issued stronger-than-expected guidance. Lam projected March-quarter revenue of $5.7 billion and adjusted earnings of $1.35 per share, topping analyst forecasts. CEO Tim Archer expects industry spending on wafer fab equipment to reach $135 billion in 2026, with demand likely “second-half weighted.”
30 January 2026
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Western Digital stock price swings after earnings outlook; what WDC investors watch next

Western Digital stock price swings after earnings outlook; what WDC investors watch next

Western Digital shares closed down 0.5% at $278.41 after a volatile session, then rose about 2% in after-hours trading as its outlook beat Wall Street estimates. The company forecast third-quarter revenue near $3.2 billion and adjusted earnings of $2.30 per share, both above analyst expectations. Investors are watching pricing, supply, and next week’s Innovation Day for further direction.
30 January 2026
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UnitedHealth stock slips after-hours as PBM fee disclosure rule adds fresh pressure on UNH

UnitedHealth stock slips after-hours as PBM fee disclosure rule adds fresh pressure on UNH

UnitedHealth shares fell 0.6% to $292.29 in after-hours trading Thursday after the U.S. Labor Department proposed new disclosure rules for pharmacy benefit managers. The proposal would require PBMs to reveal fee and compensation details. Investors are also closely watching upcoming Medicare Advantage rate decisions. Related health insurer stocks showed mixed movement late Thursday.
30 January 2026
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Broadcom (AVGO) stock price slips after tech wobble — AI spending nerves are back

Broadcom (AVGO) stock price slips after tech wobble — AI spending nerves are back

Broadcom shares slipped 0.8% to $330.73 in after-hours trading Thursday, after a volatile session saw the stock dip nearly 4%. Microsoft’s disappointing cloud revenue and rising costs dragged tech stocks lower, with the Nasdaq falling 0.7%. Apple’s earnings beat expectations, briefly lifting sentiment. Broadcom’s next earnings report is set for early March.
30 January 2026
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Salesforce stock slides in software rout on AI fears — here’s what investors watch next

Salesforce stock slides in software rout on AI fears — here’s what investors watch next

Salesforce shares fell 6.1% to $214.08 in after-hours trading Thursday, deepening a sector-wide software selloff sparked by weak forecasts from SAP and ServiceNow. Investors cited fears that AI could disrupt subscription software models. Microsoft and Salesforce weighed on the Dow. Traders await Friday’s inflation data and Salesforce’s Feb. 25 earnings report.
30 January 2026
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Strategy Inc stock price sinks nearly 10% as bitcoin breaks below $85,000

Strategy Inc stock price sinks nearly 10% as bitcoin breaks below $85,000

Strategy Inc shares fell 9.7% to $143.19 in after-hours trading Thursday as bitcoin slid 5.5% to around $84,273. The company recently raised $257 million by selling shares and used the funds to buy 2,932 more bitcoin. Other crypto stocks, including Coinbase and Marathon Digital, also declined. A Senate panel advanced a bill to give the CFTC oversight of spot crypto markets.
30 January 2026
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Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) stock price holds near $252 after hours as AI spending jitters set up Feb. 3 earnings

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) stock price holds near $252 after hours as AI spending jitters set up Feb. 3 earnings

AMD shares slipped 0.2% to $252.18 in after-hours trading Thursday after a volatile session. The stock moved between $241.06 and $260.22 on volume of 31.4 million shares. Investors weighed Big Tech’s rising AI spending and concerns over immediate returns. AMD will report quarterly earnings after the close on Feb. 3.
30 January 2026
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Exxon Mobil stock jumps as oil hits five-month high on Iran fears, earnings up next

Exxon Mobil stock jumps as oil hits five-month high on Iran fears, earnings up next

Exxon Mobil shares rose 2.1% to $140.51 on Thursday, hitting a new 52-week closing high as oil prices surged over 3% amid U.S.-Iran tensions. Brent crude settled at $70.71 and U.S. crude at $65.42, both five-month highs. Exxon reports quarterly earnings Friday, with investors watching for updates on spending and cash returns. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq slipped while energy stocks gained.
30 January 2026
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Google stock (GOOG) flat after hours as Alphabet heads into earnings week, new cloud security deal in focus

Google stock (GOOG) flat after hours as Alphabet heads into earnings week, new cloud security deal in focus

Alphabet’s Class C shares (GOOG) rose 0.7% Thursday, then held steady after hours at $338.66. Google agreed to a $135 million settlement over alleged unauthorized data collection, pending court approval. PwC and Google Cloud announced a $400 million, three-year AI security partnership. Alphabet reports earnings Feb. 4, with investor focus on AI spending and ad revenue.
30 January 2026
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ServiceNow stock sinks 10% after earnings as AI disruption fears batter software

ServiceNow stock sinks 10% after earnings as AI disruption fears batter software

ServiceNow shares fell nearly 10% in after-hours trading Thursday, dropping to $113.14 despite raising its 2026 subscription revenue forecast above Wall Street estimates. The sell-off followed broader declines in software stocks amid concerns that new AI tools could disrupt cloud-based subscription models. ServiceNow recently closed its $7.75 billion Armis acquisition and announced a $5 billion share buyback.
29 January 2026
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Oracle stock drops after hours as AI data-center funding fears bite again

Oracle stock drops after hours as AI data-center funding fears bite again

Oracle shares fell 2.2% to $169.01 in after-hours trading Thursday after dropping as much as 6.5% earlier, as investors focused on rising costs tied to its Michigan data-center project. Blackstone is considering a larger stake in funding the site, while Bank of America is seeking $14 billion in debt financing. Blue Owl Capital is reportedly out of final equity talks. Oracle’s market value has dropped over 50% since September.
29 January 2026
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Sandisk stock jumps after hours on blowout earnings and forecast — what traders watch next

Sandisk stock jumps after hours on blowout earnings and forecast — what traders watch next

Sandisk shares jumped 12.4% to $606 in after-hours trading Thursday after reporting a 31% revenue increase to $3.03 billion and a strong outlook for next quarter. Datacenter revenue surged 64% to $440 million, fueled by AI infrastructure demand. The company projected third-quarter revenue of $4.40–$4.80 billion and adjusted EPS of $12–$14. Traders are watching if the rally holds at Friday’s open.
29 January 2026
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AI stocks whipsaw after Microsoft sinks 10% and Meta jumps 10% on AI spending signals

AI stocks whipsaw after Microsoft sinks 10% and Meta jumps 10% on AI spending signals

Microsoft fell about 10% in after-hours trading Thursday after reporting a 66% jump in capital spending to $37.5 billion, with nearly half its $625 billion cloud backlog tied to OpenAI. Meta rose 10% on strong ad revenue and a bullish 2026 AI outlook, projecting up to $135 billion in capital expenditures. Nvidia gained 0.5% as CEO Jensen Huang said H200 chip licensing deals in China are close to finalization.
29 January 2026
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XRP price slides near $1.80 as crypto selloff blunts Ripple’s fresh court win, new Treasury push

XRP price slides near $1.80 as crypto selloff blunts Ripple’s fresh court win, new Treasury push

XRP fell about 5.6% to $1.81 Thursday, with $4.6 billion traded in 24 hours, as a broad crypto sell-off hit markets. Bitcoin dropped roughly 6%, dragging other tokens lower amid Middle East tensions and U.S. shutdown fears. A U.S. appeals court upheld summary judgment for Ripple in a securities lawsuit. Ripple also launched a new treasury management platform with GTreasury.
29 January 2026
Bitcoin price slides below $85,000 as risk-off bites, dragging crypto stocks down too

Bitcoin price slides below $85,000 as risk-off bites, dragging crypto stocks down too

Bitcoin fell 5.4% to $84,280 Thursday, while ether dropped 6.6% to $2,809 as investors retreated from risk assets amid U.S.-Iran tensions and government shutdown fears. U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw over $167 million in outflows this week. Crypto stocks including Coinbase and Marathon Digital also declined sharply. The Senate advanced a crypto oversight bill, while the White House scheduled talks with industry leaders for Monday.
29 January 2026
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Natural gas pops again after big storage draw — here’s what traders watch next

Natural gas pops again after big storage draw — here’s what traders watch next

U.S. natural gas futures rose 4.1% to $3.886 per mmBtu Thursday as storms cut production by about 10%, forcing heavy inventory withdrawals and rare LNG imports. The March contract replaced February as the benchmark after a volatile roll. Storage fell by 242 Bcf to 2,823 Bcf last week, according to EIA. EQT shares closed up 0.7% but dipped after hours.
29 January 2026
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Gold price today: Bullion whipsaws after $5,595 record — what traders watch next

Gold price today: Bullion whipsaws after $5,595 record — what traders watch next

Spot gold fell 1.3% to $5,330 an ounce after hitting a record $5,594, but remains up 24% for January. Silver, platinum, and palladium also declined. Traders cited profit-taking, Iran tensions, the upcoming Fed chair announcement by Trump, and Friday’s U.S. funding deadline. Global gold demand reached a record 5,002 metric tons in 2025, driven by an 84% jump in investment.
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  • Alkami Technology SWOT Analysis Highlights Growth Challenges Amid Buyout Speculation
    May 24, 2026, 11:10 AM EDT. Alkami Technology faces growth headwinds as its stock contends with challenges identified in a recent SWOT analysis. The company is reportedly under buyout speculation, which adds volatility to its market position. Analysts highlight Alkami's strengths in digital banking platforms but point to competitive pressures and market saturation as critical weaknesses. Opportunities include expanding partnerships and product innovation, while threats stem from regulatory changes and escalating competition. Investors should monitor buyout developments closely as they could significantly impact Alkami's valuation and strategic direction.

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Quantum Computing Stock Rises Ahead of Holiday; Tuesday in Focus

Quantum Computing Stock Rises Ahead of Holiday; Tuesday in Focus

24 May 2026
Quantum Computing Inc. shares jumped 7.89% to $12.31 Friday, boosted by a sector rally after the U.S. Commerce Department announced $2.013 billion in quantum funding. QUBT was not named among the award recipients, unlike D-Wave, Rigetti, and IBM. Trading volume surged to 67.5 million shares. Nasdaq will be closed Monday for Memorial Day, with regular trading resuming Tuesday.
Plug Power Shares End Flat After Volatile Trading Ahead of Holiday

Plug Power Shares End Flat After Volatile Trading Ahead of Holiday

24 May 2026
Plug Power shares closed unchanged at $3.78 Friday, matching the prior week after volatile trading. The company announced its Barrow Green Hydrogen project in England reached final investment decision, with Plug supplying electrolyzers. U.S. markets close Monday for Memorial Day, leaving Tuesday as the next trading session. Plug’s cash use and margins remain key investor concerns.
Intel Shares Jump 10% Over Holiday Week With Eyes on Tuesday’s Session

Intel Shares Jump 10% Over Holiday Week With Eyes on Tuesday’s Session

24 May 2026
Intel shares closed at $119.84 Friday, up 1.13% and about 10% higher than a week earlier, before a long U.S. market break for Memorial Day. The stock’s rally follows upbeat revenue forecasts and strong demand for Xeon server CPUs, but Intel’s foundry unit posted a $2.44 billion loss last quarter. Wall Street targets have risen, though analysts remain cautious about Intel’s turnaround and foundry strategy.
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