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Healthcare stocks hold up as Lilly’s $3.5 billion plant plan hits tape; biotech bruised

Healthcare stocks hold up as Lilly’s $3.5 billion plant plan hits tape; biotech bruised

Eli Lilly shares rose 1.3% after announcing a $3.5 billion Pennsylvania plant for obesity drugs, helping the Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund gain 0.6% as the S&P 500 fell. Biotech lagged, with Corcept Therapeutics dropping 10.6% after an FDA rejection. Thermo Fisher slid 2.3% on weak profit guidance. Stryker jumped 4.3% after raising its outlook.

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  • Chart Patterns Signal Potential Rise in Treasury Yields Amid New Interest Rate Era
    May 19, 2026, 7:15 AM EDT. A "pennant" chart pattern suggests U.S. Treasury yields could climb significantly, indicating a possible shift to a higher interest rate environment. Treasury yields, which reflect government borrowing costs and influence borrowing rates economy-wide, have remained volatile amid economic uncertainty. The pattern warns investors to brace for rising rates, which could pressure bonds and stocks. However, analysts note an alternative scenario where yields might not surge as much, adding complexity to market outlooks. This development underscores the challenges in forecasting fixed income markets and the potential for renewed volatility.

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Meiwu Technology Stock Jumps 88% Premarket After Monday Rout — What’s Moving WNW Now

Meiwu Technology Stock Jumps 88% Premarket After Monday Rout — What’s Moving WNW Now

19 May 2026
Meiwu Technology shares surged 87.99% to $4.531 in premarket trading Tuesday after a 22.76% drop Monday, which left the stock at $2.410. The company recently raised $15.65 million in a private share sale at $0.626 per share, with proceeds earmarked for an AI-driven skincare platform and related projects. Meiwu reported 2025 revenue of $7.08 million and a net loss of $18.59 million.
Standard Chartered’s Push Into AI May Cut 7,000 Jobs as Bank Looks for 18% Returns

Standard Chartered’s Push Into AI May Cut 7,000 Jobs as Bank Looks for 18% Returns

19 May 2026
Standard Chartered will cut over 7,000 jobs by 2030 and aims for an 18% return on tangible equity, focusing on AI and automation to boost efficiency. The bank reported record Q1 operating income of $5.9 billion and profit before tax of $2.5 billion. Job cuts will mainly affect corporate and support roles in hubs like Bengaluru, Tianjin, and Warsaw. The bank seeks to attract $200 billion in new wealth by 2028.

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Figma shares test rebound as AI bet delivers

Figma shares test rebound as AI bet delivers

18 May 2026
Figma traded at $23.20 Monday afternoon, valuing the company at $12.1 billion. First-quarter revenue jumped 46% to $333.4 million, and the company raised its 2026 revenue forecast to up to $1.428 billion. Paid customers rose 54% to about 690,000. Figma posted a GAAP net loss of $142.4 million but reported $56.5 million in non-GAAP net income.
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