Today: 21 June 2026

Microsoft stock dips after Swiss watchdog probes licensing fees as earnings loom

Microsoft stock dips after Swiss watchdog probes licensing fees as earnings loom

Microsoft shares fell 0.6% to $456.45 after Switzerland’s competition watchdog opened a preliminary probe into its software licensing fees. The agency cited complaints over “significant price hikes” and possible illegal competition restrictions. Microsoft said it will cooperate. Investors also weighed a new Wikipedia AI-training deal and a record carbon credit purchase.
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AST SpaceMobile shares jumped about 7% Thursday, peaking at $104.74 before closing lower amid heavy volatility. The move followed news of BlueBird 7’s arrival in Florida for launch prep and a shareholder law firm’s probe into an earlier delay. No company statements explained the spike. Rival satellite stocks fell on the day.
Oklo stock slides after insider sales disclosures as traders reassess Meta nuclear deal

Oklo stock slides after insider sales disclosures as traders reassess Meta nuclear deal

Oklo shares fell 3.8% to $92.28 Thursday after filings showed CEO Jacob DeWitte and COO Caroline Cochran sold about 45,800 shares each under prearranged Rule 10b5-1 plans. The insider sales followed Oklo’s recent deal with Meta to develop a 1.2-gigawatt nuclear campus in Ohio. Trading volume reached 8.7 million shares. Oklo lagged sector peers as investors watched for updates on licensing and funding.
Freeport-McMoRan stock near $60 as copper AI demand and Indonesia risks collide ahead of earnings

Freeport-McMoRan stock near $60 as copper AI demand and Indonesia risks collide ahead of earnings

Freeport-McMoRan shares held at $60.34 Thursday, near a 52-week high, as copper prices topped $13,000 a ton after Rio Tinto struck a supply deal with Amazon. Indonesian military rescued 18 Freeport workers after armed rebels surrounded them at the Grasberg mine. Options traders expect a 6.6% swing around next week’s earnings report. Raymond James raised its target price to $66.
IBM stock slides as Sovereign Core rollout sharpens focus on ‘digital sovereignty’ ahead of Jan. 28 earnings

IBM stock slides as Sovereign Core rollout sharpens focus on ‘digital sovereignty’ ahead of Jan. 28 earnings

IBM shares fell 2.7% to $300.56 in afternoon trading Thursday after a volatile session. The company launched “Sovereign Core,” new software aimed at enterprises and governments needing local control over cloud and AI workloads. A tech preview begins in February, with general release planned for mid-2026. Investors await IBM’s quarterly results on January 28 for further guidance.
Why D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) stock is slipping today as quantum IPO plans grab attention

Why D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) stock is slipping today as quantum IPO plans grab attention

D-Wave Quantum shares fell 0.5% to $29.99 Thursday afternoon, reversing gains from the previous session. Honeywell said Quantinuum plans to file a confidential S-1 for a potential IPO. D-Wave’s $550 million Quantum Circuits acquisition is expected to close by late January. Trading volume for D-Wave reached about 32 million shares.
Coca-Cola stock dips today as Coke taps first chief digital officer ahead of earnings

Coca-Cola stock dips today as Coke taps first chief digital officer ahead of earnings

Coca-Cola shares fell about 1% Thursday after the company announced a leadership overhaul, including its first Chief Digital Officer and shifting commercial duties away from the CFO. The changes take effect March 31, as Henrique Braun prepares to succeed James Quincey as CEO. Investors await the Feb. 10 earnings report and Feb. 17 CAGNY presentation for more details on strategy. PepsiCo shares rose 0.6%.
Circle stock (CRCL) slides as Senate stalls crypto bill, putting stablecoin rewards back in focus

Circle stock (CRCL) slides as Senate stalls crypto bill, putting stablecoin rewards back in focus

Circle shares fell 4.5% to $80.97 Thursday after a U.S. Senate panel delayed action on a crypto market-structure bill opposed by Coinbase. CEO Brian Armstrong warned the draft could end stablecoin rewards for customers. Crypto stocks broadly declined, with Coinbase down 3.2%. Investors are watching for signals ahead of the Federal Reserve’s January meeting.
Marvell (MRVL) stock rises as RBC starts coverage, cites AWS Trainium and data-center demand

Marvell (MRVL) stock rises as RBC starts coverage, cites AWS Trainium and data-center demand

Marvell shares rose about 1% to $82.04 after RBC Capital Markets initiated coverage with an Outperform rating and $105 price target. The move followed TSMC’s strong earnings, which lifted chip stocks broadly. RBC cited firm orders from Amazon Web Services’ Trainium3 program and highlighted Marvell’s advances in photonics. Investors remain focused on sustained AI chip demand and Marvell’s upcoming earnings report.
PepsiCo stock ticks up as UBS trims target and inflation keeps investors on edge

PepsiCo stock ticks up as UBS trims target and inflation keeps investors on edge

PepsiCo shares rose 0.6% to $146.80 in Thursday afternoon trading, building on Wednesday’s 1.7% gain. UBS cut its price target to $170 but kept a Buy rating, citing a tougher environment for staples. Investors are watching for early February earnings amid rising food inflation and concerns over pricing power. Siemens reported PepsiCo increased Gatorade plant throughput 20% using AI-powered digital twins.
15 January 2026

Stock Market Today

  • Donald Trump Family Discloses Major Investments in Nvidia, Trump Media, Bitcoin Stocks
    June 21, 2026, 1:14 PM EDT. Donald Trump and his family disclosed transactions totaling between $220 million and $750 million, including significant buys of Nvidia, Apple, and an S&P 500 index fund. Their direct holdings include 41% of Trump Media, 9.3% of bitcoin miner American Bitcoin by Eric Trump, and stakes in Dominari Holdings. The trades span sectors sensitive to U.S. federal policy such as semiconductors, energy, and digital assets. Market watchers note the activity resembles tax-loss harvesting, a strategy to offset gains by selling losing positions. Trump Media's stake, valued near $974 million, is the largest disclosed holding. Trading resumes Monday following Juneteenth holiday closures, with Nvidia and Apple rising in recent rallies. Independent managers reportedly handle the trades, not Trump or family members.

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Netflix trades lower after M&A rumors and market holiday pause

Netflix trades lower after M&A rumors and market holiday pause

21 June 2026
Netflix closed at $77.38 after a 3.7% weekly drop, underperforming the Nasdaq’s 2.43% gain as Fox’s $22 billion Roku deal intensified streaming competition; investors now face risks from slowing subscriber growth, pricing pressure, and ad demand ahead of Netflix’s July 16 earnings.
What Donald Trump and his family are investing in: Nvidia, Trump Media and bitcoin stocks

What Donald Trump and his family are investing in: Nvidia, Trump Media and bitcoin stocks

21 June 2026
Trump’s accounts disclosed up to $750 million in trades, including major Nvidia and Apple purchases that gained after Thursday’s chip rally, but delayed filings mean it’s unclear if those positions were held at the close; Trump Media’s stake was valued at $974 million after reporting a $405.9 million Q1 net loss, and upcoming Micron earnings plus inflation data could impact these holdings.
Pelosi family positions in AI, Big Tech grab attention after new trades

Pelosi family positions in AI, Big Tech grab attention after new trades

21 June 2026
House filings reveal Pelosi family holds $5M–$25M spouse-owned stakes in top tech stocks like Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Broadcom, Microsoft, Nvidia, Salesforce, and Visa, as semiconductor shares drive Nasdaq up 2.43% in a holiday-shortened week; portfolio remains heavily concentrated in AI and tech despite recent large sales.
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