Today: 27 May 2026

AST SpaceMobile stock jumps as Blue Origin lines up late-February New Glenn launch for BlueBird 7

AST SpaceMobile stock jumps as Blue Origin lines up late-February New Glenn launch for BlueBird 7

AST SpaceMobile shares surged nearly 14% Thursday after announcing its BlueBird 7 satellite will launch in late February on Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket from Cape Canaveral. The stock hit $117.94 in afternoon trading. Investors are watching the launch schedule as AST targets commercial service by year-end. The company cautioned that weather or launcher readiness could delay the timeline.
Nebius (NBIS) stock swings as Israel AI supercomputer launch hits tape, investors eye contract deadlines

Nebius (NBIS) stock swings as Israel AI supercomputer launch hits tape, investors eye contract deadlines

Nebius Group shares fell 0.1% to $98.73 Thursday after swinging more than 5% earlier, with about 8 million shares traded. The company is supplying GPU infrastructure for Israel’s new national AI supercomputer and holds a $17.4 billion contract with Microsoft, but faces risks from a conditional $2.9 billion Meta deal and rising losses tied to rapid expansion. Next earnings are expected in February.
Bloom Energy stock slides nearly 5% after sharp swing; big-holder filings and Feb. 5 earnings loom

Bloom Energy stock slides nearly 5% after sharp swing; big-holder filings and Feb. 5 earnings loom

Bloom Energy shares fell 4.9% to $143.24 Thursday afternoon, reversing from a session high of $155.47. SEC filings showed BlackRock holds a 9.4% stake, while Kuwait’s sovereign fund owns 1.38%. The company will report quarterly results Feb. 5. Bloom recently landed a $2.65 billion fuel-cell contract with American Electric Power.
Palantir Stock Gets Fresh $208 Buy Call — But Can It Grow Fast Enough?

Palantir Stock Gets Fresh $208 Buy Call — But Can It Grow Fast Enough?

Phillip Securities began coverage of Palantir Technologies with a “Buy” rating and a $208 price target, as shares traded near $165. The move comes amid debate over Palantir’s high valuation and rapid AI-driven growth. Some analysts warn the company must sustain 30–40% annual revenue growth to justify current prices. CEO Alex Karp has dismissed valuation concerns.
22 January 2026
Charles Schwab stock climbs as record client inflows lift SCHW after earnings

Charles Schwab stock climbs as record client inflows lift SCHW after earnings

Charles Schwab shares rose 2.3% to $104.15 Thursday after reporting record quarterly client inflows and a 25% jump in net interest revenue. Net income climbed to $2.46 billion, while net revenue reached $6.34 billion, just below analyst forecasts. Margin loan balances increased 34% to $112.3 billion. Investors await next week’s Fed decision and a shareholder vote on Schwab’s proposed Forge deal.
Intuitive Surgical stock ticks up ahead of earnings after a bruising slide — what traders watch next

Intuitive Surgical stock ticks up ahead of earnings after a bruising slide — what traders watch next

Intuitive Surgical shares rose 0.9% to $528.38 Thursday ahead of fourth-quarter earnings, after a recent slide left the stock 14% below its 52-week high. Investors are focused on growth in da Vinci procedures for 2026 after last week’s cautious outlook. The company reported preliminary Q4 revenue of $2.87 billion, up 19% year over year. Results and management commentary are due after the bell.
Accenture stock price rises as Palantir-backed “sovereign AI” data-center deal grabs focus

Accenture stock price rises as Palantir-backed “sovereign AI” data-center deal grabs focus

Accenture shares rose about 1.6% to $285.18 Thursday after being selected with Palantir to build AI data centers across EMEA for UK-based Sovereign AI. Dell gained 4.1% on the news, while Nvidia and Palantir also advanced. Accenture’s annual meeting is set for Jan. 28, with its earnings call on March 19. Financial terms of the new project were not disclosed.
Spotify stock falls as it rolls out new AI “prompted playlist” tool — what traders watch next

Spotify stock falls as it rolls out new AI “prompted playlist” tool — what traders watch next

Spotify shares fell about 1.5% to $494.71 Thursday after launching an AI-powered playlist tool for Premium users in the U.S. and Canada. The drop comes as the company prepares to raise U.S. subscription prices by $1 in February. Analysts have trimmed price targets, citing concerns over possible subscriber losses. Investors are watching for Spotify’s quarterly results on Feb. 10.
Trump slaps JPMorgan and CEO Jamie Dimon with a $5 billion ‘debanking’ lawsuit

Trump slaps JPMorgan and CEO Jamie Dimon with a $5 billion ‘debanking’ lawsuit

Donald Trump filed a $5 billion lawsuit in Florida against JPMorgan Chase and CEO Jamie Dimon, alleging the bank closed his accounts in 2021 for political reasons. JPMorgan called the claims baseless and said account closures follow legal or regulatory requirements. The complaint says Trump and his businesses were given no explanation and were forced to reorganize banking arrangements.
22 January 2026
Thermo Fisher stock price today: TMO steadies near a 52-week high ahead of Jan. 29 earnings

Thermo Fisher stock price today: TMO steadies near a 52-week high ahead of Jan. 29 earnings

Thermo Fisher shares rose $2.03 to $638.33 Thursday afternoon, trading near a 52-week high after closing Wednesday at $636.30. Investors are watching for fourth-quarter and full-year results due Jan. 29. The company recently delisted its 3.200% senior notes due 2026 from the NYSE. Thermo Fisher earlier announced a collaboration with Nvidia on AI-based lab automation tools.
22 January 2026
GE Aerospace stock drops nearly 6% after earnings beat — why investors still sold

GE Aerospace stock drops nearly 6% after earnings beat — why investors still sold

GE Aerospace shares fell 5.7% to $300.25 Thursday afternoon, erasing earlier gains after the company’s 2026 profit outlook topped estimates. The drop followed news of strong demand for maintenance and a 74% jump in fourth-quarter orders, but investors noted slowing growth and margin concerns after a sharp rally. GE forecast 2026 adjusted earnings of $7.10–$7.40 per share, above consensus.
Dow Jones today: Index rises as Trump steps back on Greenland, traders size up inflation and earnings

Dow Jones today: Index rises as Trump steps back on Greenland, traders size up inflation and earnings

The Dow Jones rose 518.63 points, or 1.05%, to 49,594.73 by midday after President Trump dropped tariff threats against eight European nations. Consumer spending increased 0.5% in November, while the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge rose 0.2% for the month. Initial jobless claims edged up to 200,000 last week. Procter & Gamble shares gained on strong earnings; Abbott fell after a weak profit outlook.
Bloom Energy stock price slips as big-holder filings land ahead of Feb. 5 earnings

Bloom Energy stock price slips as big-holder filings land ahead of Feb. 5 earnings

Bloom Energy shares fell 3.9% to $144.72 Thursday afternoon, reversing earlier gains, after filings showed BlackRock and Kuwait’s sovereign fund held sizable stakes. The drop came as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq rose. Investors are awaiting Bloom’s Feb. 5 earnings for signs of data-center demand. FuelCell Energy and Plug Power climbed sharply, while Bloom moved lower.
Shopify stock slips as partner shake-up and new finance push land mid-session

Shopify stock slips as partner shake-up and new finance push land mid-session

Shopify shares fell 0.6% to $137.66 by early afternoon Thursday, trailing gains in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100. The company is restructuring its partnerships unit and launching new merchant finance tools, including a “Capital flex account” and higher rewards caps. Shopify also promoted its AI-commerce strategy at the NRF 2026 conference, unveiling an open standard with Google.
22 January 2026
Bitcoin price steadies near $90,000 as ETF outflows and central banks keep traders cautious

Bitcoin price steadies near $90,000 as ETF outflows and central banks keep traders cautious

Bitcoin rose 1.1% to $89,350 Thursday but failed to break $90,000 as ETF outflows persisted. Global bond volatility and a selloff in Japanese government bonds unsettled risk markets. Traders are watching the Bank of Japan meeting and upcoming U.S. inflation data for direction. Corporate buyers continued accumulating bitcoin, but market sentiment stayed cautious.
22 January 2026
Wells Fargo stock pops as banks rally on tariff relief, with Fed meeting ahead

Wells Fargo stock pops as banks rally on tariff relief, with Fed meeting ahead

Wells Fargo shares rose 2.6% to $88.38 Thursday as U.S. banks rallied after President Trump eased tariff threats on Europe. The bank will move its wealth-management headquarters to West Palm Beach, relocating about 100 staff by year-end. Wells Fargo also issued $2.76 million in callable notes due 2036 at 4.85%. Investors await the Federal Reserve’s late-January rate decision.

Stock Market Today

  • Could a Recession Hit Canada? 2 Defensive TSX Stocks to Watch
    May 26, 2026, 9:50 PM EDT. Canada's economy faces slower growth with private-sector forecasts predicting 1.1% real GDP growth in 2026. Amid potential recession risks, defensive stocks on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) like Metro (TSX:MRU) and Great-West Lifeco (TSX:GWO) offer resilience. Metro benefits from steady demand for groceries and pharmacy products, showing 4.1% sales growth and an 8.8% rise in adjusted EPS in Q2 fiscal 2026, alongside a 1.8% dividend yield. Great-West Lifeco delivers recession defense via long-term insurance and retirement products, reporting double-digit earnings growth and a 19% base return on equity in Q1 2026. Both stocks provide exposure to essential consumer spending and financial planning over cyclical bets, helping investors navigate economic uncertainty.

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S&P 500, Nasdaq post record closes as AI stocks drive after-hours action

S&P 500, Nasdaq post record closes as AI stocks drive after-hours action

27 May 2026
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs Tuesday, with the S&P up 0.61% and the Nasdaq rising 1.19%, while the Dow slipped 0.23%. Micron briefly topped $1 trillion in value after UBS raised its price target. Qualcomm surged nearly 5% on a reported chip deal with ByteDance. Zscaler fell 15% after hours on weak revenue guidance.
Marvell Rises Ahead of Results as AI Hype Moves Shares

Marvell Rises Ahead of Results as AI Hype Moves Shares

27 May 2026
Marvell Technology shares jumped 6.08% to $208.26 on Tuesday before its fiscal Q1 2027 earnings release set for May 27. HSBC, Susquehanna, and Citi all raised their price targets, citing strong demand for Marvell’s AI-related chips and data-center products. Marvell reported $6.10 billion in data-center revenue for fiscal 2026, up from 40% to 74% of total revenue in two years. CEO Matt Murphy will keynote at COMPUTEX next week.
AMD Tops $500, Next Test for AI Chips Trade

AMD Tops $500, Next Test for AI Chips Trade

27 May 2026
AMD shares jumped 7.78% to $503.89 Tuesday, hitting a new 52-week high, as AI infrastructure demand drove a rally in chip stocks. The S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Philadelphia Semiconductor Index all closed at records after the holiday. AMD reported Q1 revenue of $10.3 billion, up 38% year-over-year, with data centers now its main growth driver. Investors remain cautious as AMD’s price-to-earnings ratio reached 155.8.
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