Today: 25 May 2026

Redwire (RDW) stock jumps nearly 28% after landing $151 billion SHIELD defense contract slot

Redwire (RDW) stock jumps nearly 28% after landing $151 billion SHIELD defense contract slot

Redwire Corporation shares jumped nearly 28% to $14.01 Tuesday after announcing a spot on the Missile Defense Agency’s $151 billion SHIELD contract vehicle. The stock hit $14.54 intraday on heavy volume. The award is multi-vendor and does not guarantee revenue, Redwire said. Traders are watching for follow-up task orders and any impact on Redwire’s backlog or sales.
Salesforce stock flips lower after $5.6B U.S. Army deal headline — what’s next for CRM shares

Salesforce stock flips lower after $5.6B U.S. Army deal headline — what’s next for CRM shares

Salesforce shares fell 0.4% to $228.39 after news of a 10-year U.S. Army contract capped at $5.6 billion. The deal, awarded to Salesforce’s Computable Insights unit, allows the Army to order services as needed but does not guarantee the full amount will be spent. The contract includes a five-year base period with a five-year option. Salesforce will report earnings around Feb. 25.
27 January 2026
UMC stock jumps 10% toward a fresh high ahead of United Microelectronics earnings

UMC stock jumps 10% toward a fresh high ahead of United Microelectronics earnings

UMC’s U.S.-listed shares surged about 10% Tuesday, touching a 52-week high of $12.68 before settling near $12.46 in New York trading. No immediate company news explained the move, with attention turning to Wednesday’s quarterly earnings. The jump followed a broader rally in chip stocks and record highs in U.S. markets. UMC’s earnings call is scheduled for Jan. 28.
HCA Healthcare stock jumps on upbeat 2026 outlook, $10B buyback as ACA subsidy cliff looms

HCA Healthcare stock jumps on upbeat 2026 outlook, $10B buyback as ACA subsidy cliff looms

HCA Healthcare shares jumped 7.4% to $507.50 Tuesday after the company raised its 2026 profit outlook and announced a $10 billion share buyback. Fourth-quarter revenue rose 6.7% to $19.51 billion, with adjusted earnings at $8.01 per share. HCA expects 2026 revenue between $76.5 billion and $80 billion, and earnings per share of $29.10 to $31.50. The board approved a quarterly dividend of $0.78 per share, payable March 31.
27 January 2026
IonQ stock rises as $1.8 billion SkyWater deal puts dilution and quantum chip roadmap in focus

IonQ stock rises as $1.8 billion SkyWater deal puts dilution and quantum chip roadmap in focus

IonQ shares rose 3.5% to $44.87 after announcing a $1.8 billion cash-and-stock deal to acquire SkyWater Technology for $35 per share. The offer gives SkyWater holders a 38% premium and would make them owners of 4.4% to 6.7% of the combined company. The deal awaits shareholder and regulatory approvals. SkyWater shares gained 3.3% to $33.43.
Cloudflare stock jumps on viral ‘Clawdbot’ AI agent buzz as earnings loom

Cloudflare stock jumps on viral ‘Clawdbot’ AI agent buzz as earnings loom

Cloudflare shares surged 11.5% to $211.06 Tuesday amid investor excitement over the viral Clawdbot AI project using its edge network. The stock hit an intraday high of $218.10. Analysts say Cloudflare could benefit as AI-driven web traffic grows, but questions remain about how much of the buzz will translate into revenue. Investors await the company’s February 10 earnings report.
Western Digital stock price jumps as new target hikes sharpen focus ahead of earnings

Western Digital stock price jumps as new target hikes sharpen focus ahead of earnings

Western Digital shares jumped 5.5% to $254.06 Tuesday, ahead of its quarterly earnings report due after Thursday’s close. Mizuho and Cantor Fitzgerald raised price targets, citing strong AI-driven demand and higher hard drive prices. Seagate and Micron also surged over 5%. Traders tracked the launch of a new 2x leveraged ETF linked to Western Digital.
Applied Digital (APLD) stock price jumps as Nvidia-CoreWeave deal keeps AI data centers in play

Applied Digital (APLD) stock price jumps as Nvidia-CoreWeave deal keeps AI data centers in play

Applied Digital shares surged 15% to $41.49 by early afternoon Tuesday, with volume hitting 32 million. The jump followed Nvidia’s $2 billion investment in CoreWeave and news that Applied Digital broke ground on a new 430-megawatt AI campus. CoreWeave stock rose 12%. Investors are watching for major lease signings and updates on power capacity.
Coeur Mining (CDE) slides as silver ETF rush collides with New Gold deal vote

Coeur Mining (CDE) slides as silver ETF rush collides with New Gold deal vote

Coeur Mining shares fell 2.5% to $24.81 Tuesday amid heavy trading and volatility in silver prices. Retail investors bought about $171 million of iShares Silver Trust on Monday, according to Vanda Research. Coeur shareholders are voting on proposals for its planned all-stock acquisition of New Gold. Spot silver jumped 4% to $108.05 an ounce after hitting a record high Monday.
Rocket Lab stock jumps on “Hungry Hippo” Neutron fairing delivery as Feb. 26 earnings loom

Rocket Lab stock jumps on “Hungry Hippo” Neutron fairing delivery as Feb. 26 earnings loom

Rocket Lab shares rose 5.7% to $85.06 Tuesday after the company announced its “Hungry Hippo” Neutron rocket fairing arrived at Wallops Island, Virginia. The stock rebounded from a nearly 10% drop the previous day. Investors remain focused on Neutron’s first-flight timeline after a recent tank rupture during testing. Rocket Lab will report earnings after markets close on Feb. 26.
American Airlines stock slides 5% after earnings miss as Storm Fern disruption clouds outlook

American Airlines stock slides 5% after earnings miss as Storm Fern disruption clouds outlook

American Airlines shares fell 5.5% to $13.78 by midday Tuesday after reporting a fourth-quarter profit miss and warning of a first-quarter loss due to Winter Storm Fern. The storm is expected to cut capacity by 1.5 percentage points and reduce revenue by up to $200 million. United and Delta also declined, down 2% and 1%. American’s premium unit revenue outpaced main-cabin by seven percentage points.
Apple stock climbs as Wall Street targets shift ahead of Jan. 29 earnings

Apple stock climbs as Wall Street targets shift ahead of Jan. 29 earnings

Apple shares rose 2.2% to $260.91 Tuesday ahead of its quarterly earnings call set for Thursday. JPMorgan raised its price target to $315, citing strong iPhone revenue prospects, while Jefferies trimmed its target to $276.47, noting slowing App Store growth. UK tech firm Reincubate sued Apple in New Jersey, alleging antitrust violations and patent infringement.
CleanSpark (CLSK) stock climbs as bitcoin miners rally on AI data‑center power trade

CleanSpark (CLSK) stock climbs as bitcoin miners rally on AI data‑center power trade

CleanSpark shares rose 1.4% to $12.61 Tuesday afternoon, outpacing bitcoin’s flat performance and tracking gains among other U.S.-listed miners. Nvidia’s $2 billion investment in CoreWeave this week highlighted growing energy needs for AI data centers. CleanSpark’s earnings report is set for Feb. 5. The company recently announced a land deal in Texas for a potential 600 MW data center.
Vale S.A. stock jumps 4%, but Brazil suspends permits at two iron ore units

Vale S.A. stock jumps 4%, but Brazil suspends permits at two iron ore units

Vale S.A.’s U.S. shares rebounded 4% to $16.34 midday after halting two Minas Gerais iron ore units due to water overflows that led to permit suspensions. The overflow reached the Maranhao River, causing environmental damage and flooding a CSN site. Vale said only sediment-laden water was released, not tailings. The company reaffirmed its 2026 iron ore guidance and will report Q4 results Feb. 12.
Texas Instruments stock price nudges up ahead of earnings as guidance comes into focus

Texas Instruments stock price nudges up ahead of earnings as guidance comes into focus

Texas Instruments shares rose 0.4% to $197.44 by midday Tuesday as investors awaited quarterly results due after the bell. Analysts expect fourth-quarter revenue near $4.43 billion and adjusted EPS of $1.28. Traders are watching for management’s outlook amid weak China auto demand and soft industrial orders. The stock remains about 11% below its 52-week high from July.
BNAI stock whipsaws again: Brand Engagement Network drops as Africa AI deal stays in focus

BNAI stock whipsaws again: Brand Engagement Network drops as Africa AI deal stays in focus

Brand Engagement Network shares fell 11% to $55.23 by midday Tuesday after volatile trading, despite the Nasdaq rising 1%. The drop followed last week’s SEC filing detailing a $2.05 million Africa licensing deal and a 25% stake in a South African entity. The company’s stock had surged on heavy volume Monday, closing at $62.08. Investors await proof of follow-on revenue and the next earnings update in late March.

Stock Market Today

  • New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Faces First Market Test on June 17
    May 25, 2026, 4:46 AM EDT. Kevin Warsh, the new Federal Reserve Chair, faces his first major test on June 17 during the FOMC press conference. Rising inflation pressures from President Trump's tariffs and soaring oil prices due to the Iran conflict challenge his leadership. Despite a strong employment market, concerns about AI-driven job disruption loom. The S&P 500 remains near record highs, signaling cautious investor optimism. Market data from the Atlanta Fed shows low odds of immediate rate hikes or cuts, with investors hoping Warsh signals stability and gradual policy changes. Warsh's prior calls for 'regime change' at the Fed and views that AI helps reduce inflation add complexity. His stance could shift markets, potentially unsettling investors expecting steady policy amid current economic tensions.

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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

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25 May 2026
Barclays shares have climbed nearly 30% in the past year after reporting a 6% income rise to £8.2 billion in March and lifting its return on tangible equity target above 14% by 2028. The bank plans to return over £15 billion to shareholders from 2026 to 2028. Most analysts rate the stock as Buy or Outperform. Risks include reliance on AI-driven cost cuts and possible economic slowdowns tied to inflation and the Iran conflict.
Netflix Stock Is Paused for Memorial Day. Wall Street Is Watching Its $3 Billion Ad Bet

Netflix Stock Is Paused for Memorial Day. Wall Street Is Watching Its $3 Billion Ad Bet

25 May 2026
Netflix shares closed at $88.60 Friday, down 0.8% for the day but up 1.8% for the week, outperforming the Nasdaq Composite. The company told advertisers its ad-supported plan now reaches over 250 million monthly viewers and will expand to 15 more countries in 2027. First-quarter revenue rose 16% to $12.25 billion. The board approved an additional $25 billion in share buybacks.
ServiceNow Bounces; Investors Look to Post-Holiday Moves

ServiceNow Bounces; Investors Look to Post-Holiday Moves

25 May 2026
ServiceNow shares closed at $102.13 Friday, up 2.45% on the day and 7.4% for the week after a sharp Monday rally. Shareholders approved a 38 million-share increase to its equity incentive plan. BofA reinstated coverage with a Buy rating and a $130 price target. U.S. markets are closed Monday for Memorial Day.
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