Today: 25 May 2026

ASML stock rises ahead of Q4 earnings — here’s what investors are watching

ASML stock rises ahead of Q4 earnings — here’s what investors are watching

ASML shares climbed 1.1% to near 1,190 euros in Amsterdam Tuesday, ahead of its Q4 and full-year earnings due Wednesday. Evercore ISI reaffirmed its buy rating with a 1,300-euro target; Barclays kept a hold at 1,200 euros. Investors are watching for any upgrade to ASML’s 2026 sales outlook amid strong AI chip demand. CEO Christophe Fouquet will address the media at 1100 CET after results.
Nvidia stock today: NVDA ticks up premarket on $2 billion CoreWeave stake as Microsoft chip push lands

Nvidia stock today: NVDA ticks up premarket on $2 billion CoreWeave stake as Microsoft chip push lands

Nvidia shares rose 0.4% to $187.22 in premarket trading Tuesday after the company announced a $2 billion investment in AI cloud firm CoreWeave, nearly doubling its stake. The deal involves about 23 million shares at $87.20 each. Microsoft, a major Nvidia customer, unveiled its Maia 200 AI chip and new software suite, intensifying competition. Investors await earnings from Microsoft and Meta on Wednesday for signals on AI spending.
Cisco stock edges up premarket after Evercore upgrade; what traders watch next

Cisco stock edges up premarket after Evercore upgrade; what traders watch next

Cisco shares rose 0.3% in premarket trading Tuesday, following a 3.24% gain Monday, after Evercore ISI upgraded the stock to “Outperform” and raised its price target to $100. The firm cited strong AI and campus networking demand but warned of risks in security and collaboration. Investors await Cisco’s earnings for signs of AI-driven revenue growth. The stock traded near $77.30 ahead of the open.
27 January 2026
USA Rare Earth stock: what to know before the bell after $1.6B U.S. backing and a $1.5B PIPE

USA Rare Earth stock: what to know before the bell after $1.6B U.S. backing and a $1.5B PIPE

USA Rare Earth fell 2.7% to $26.01 in premarket trading Tuesday after announcing a $1.6 billion U.S. government-backed funding plan and a $1.5 billion private placement at $21.50 per share. The Commerce Department proposal includes $277 million in CHIPS Act awards and a $1.3 billion loan. The deals require raising $500 million from private investors and securing customer agreements before closing.
27 January 2026
Hyperscale Data (GPUS) stock lifts in premarket after it flags $48.5 million bitcoin stash

Hyperscale Data (GPUS) stock lifts in premarket after it flags $48.5 million bitcoin stash

Hyperscale Data shares rose about 4% in premarket trading Tuesday after the company disclosed its bitcoin holdings are valued at $48.5 million as of Jan. 25. The company reported holding 560 bitcoin, mostly through its Sentinum unit, and aims to reach $100 million in bitcoin on its balance sheet. Bitcoin hovered near $87,956, while major U.S.-listed crypto miners fell 5% to 6% early. Next earnings report is set for Feb. 19.
Heating oil price slips after cold snap surge as traders take profit; inventories in focus

Heating oil price slips after cold snap surge as traders take profit; inventories in focus

NY Harbor ULSD March futures fell 0.9% to $2.3283 a gallon Tuesday as winter storm disruptions unsettled distillate trading. U.S. crude output dropped by up to 2 million barrels per day over the weekend, but production and refinery operations are recovering. Traders await outage updates and Wednesday’s U.S. inventory report.
US gas prices tick higher again as winter storm rattles supply — what drivers watch next

US gas prices tick higher again as winter storm rattles supply — what drivers watch next

U.S. average gasoline prices rose to $2.888 a gallon Tuesday, up 0.7 cent from Monday and 6.6 cents from last week, AAA reported. NYMEX RBOB gasoline futures fell 1.67% to $1.8417 per gallon. Crude prices climbed as a winter storm disrupted U.S. output and Gulf Coast refineries, with Brent at $65.82 and WTI at $60.92. Markets await the EIA’s weekly petroleum report on January 28.
27 January 2026
Oil prices rise as U.S. winter storm cuts output; Brent, WTI steady on Kazakhstan supply return

Oil prices rise as U.S. winter storm cuts output; Brent, WTI steady on Kazakhstan supply return

Oil prices rose Tuesday as a U.S. winter storm shut in up to 2 million barrels per day of crude output, disrupting refineries. Brent settled at $65.82, up 23 cents; WTI at $60.92, up 29 cents. Gains were limited by Kazakhstan’s plans to restart output and the upcoming OPEC+ meeting on Feb. 1. Traders watched U.S. inventory data and Middle East tensions.
Today’s US Economic Calendar: Trump Speech, Consumer Confidence and Treasury Auction Set the Tone for Stocks

Today’s US Economic Calendar: Trump Speech, Consumer Confidence and Treasury Auction Set the Tone for Stocks

Health insurers fell sharply premarket after Medicare Advantage rates for 2027 came in below forecasts; UnitedHealth dropped 8%, CVS 9%, and Humana 14%. UPS rose 3.7% after projecting 2026 revenue growth. Nasdaq 100 E-mini futures gained 0.54%, while Dow E-minis slipped 0.08%. The Fed begins its two-day meeting as traders await home-price data and a $70 billion five-year Treasury auction.
27 January 2026
Tax refunds could be $1,000 bigger in 2026 as IRS filing season opens — here’s why it’s happening

Tax refunds could be $1,000 bigger in 2026 as IRS filing season opens — here’s why it’s happening

The Treasury expects average tax refunds to rise by about $1,000 per household this season, following increases in the standard deduction and new deduction rules. The IRS opened the 2026 filing season on Jan. 26, with returns due by April 15 and new paperwork required for certain deductions. Most refunds will be issued by direct deposit as paper checks are phased out.
27 January 2026
Henry Hub natural gas eases after storm spike, with Feb contract expiry in focus

Henry Hub natural gas eases after storm spike, with Feb contract expiry in focus

U.S. February natural gas futures fell nearly 5% to $6.465/mmBtu in early Tuesday trading, retreating from a 52-week high. Production dropped to a two-year low over the weekend due to freeze-offs but began recovering. The February contract expires Jan. 28, with traders watching daily output, LNG flows, and cash prices at major hubs. The March contract trades well below February, reflecting expectations of easing supply tightness.
27 January 2026
Nvidia’s $2 billion CoreWeave bet shakes up AI stocks before Microsoft earnings

Nvidia’s $2 billion CoreWeave bet shakes up AI stocks before Microsoft earnings

Nvidia announced a $2 billion investment in CoreWeave, nearly doubling its stake and sending CoreWeave shares up 5.7% in premarket trading. Alphabet faces new EU scrutiny over Google Search and Gemini AI data access. Microsoft reports earnings Wednesday, with investors watching for AI spending details. The Fed concludes its meeting the same day, with rates expected to hold steady.
Mortgage rates today near 6% as Fed meeting kicks off; housing stocks mixed

Mortgage rates today near 6% as Fed meeting kicks off; housing stocks mixed

U.S. 30-year mortgage rates hovered near 6.1% early Tuesday, with Bankrate showing an average of 6.20% and Mortgage News Daily at 6.17%. The 10-year Treasury yield closed at 4.22%. Homebuilder shares slipped, with Lennar down 1.1% and the iShares U.S. Home Construction ETF off 0.6%. Investors await the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting for signals on future borrowing costs.
XRP price dips near $1.88 after Monday bounce; Ripple’s Saudi bank pact in focus as Fed decision nears

XRP price dips near $1.88 after Monday bounce; Ripple’s Saudi bank pact in focus as Fed decision nears

XRP fell about 1% to $1.885 in premarket trading Tuesday, reversing gains from the previous day. Ripple signed a memorandum with Jeel, Riyad Bank’s tech arm, to test blockchain for cross-border payments and digital asset custody. Grayscale’s XRP ETF changed its benchmark trading venues, dropping Bitfinex. Bitcoin hovered near $87,700 as traders awaited signals from the Federal Reserve.
27 January 2026

Stock Market Today

  • Is the Stock Market Open on Memorial Day?
    May 25, 2026, 6:36 AM EDT. The U.S. stock market is closed on Memorial Day, a federal holiday honoring military personnel who died serving the country. Major exchanges including the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and NASDAQ do not conduct trading on this day. This closure affects popular exchange-traded funds (ETFs) like SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) and Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO), as well as major stocks such as Amazon (AMZN) and Meta Platforms (META). Investors should plan accordingly around this holiday to manage their portfolios and trading activities.

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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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