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US Stock Market Today After Bell: S&P 500, Nasdaq Hit Fresh Records as Oil Shock Tests AI Rally

US Stock Market Today After Bell: S&P 500, Nasdaq Hit Fresh Records as Oil Shock Tests AI Rally

The S&P 500 closed at a record 7,426.44 and the Nasdaq at 26,256.13, driven by gains in chip and AI-related stocks. Brent crude settled at $104.21 a barrel, up 2.9%, after renewed U.S.-Iran tensions. The Dow slipped 2.54 points to 49,606.62. Investors await key inflation data this week as oil prices climb.
U.S. Stocks Hit Records This Week — Why the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Rally Survived the Oil Shock

U.S. Stocks Hit Records This Week — Why the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Rally Survived the Oil Shock

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs Friday, driven by AI stocks and a stronger April jobs report showing 115,000 new jobs and 4.3% unemployment. Nvidia gained 1.8%, while Micron and Sandisk surged over 15%. First-quarter S&P 500 earnings are set to rise nearly 29% year-over-year. Consumer sentiment fell to a record low as gas prices climbed.
Dow Jones Today: Blue-Chip Index Barely Rises as AI Rally Sends Nasdaq, S&P 500 to Records

Dow Jones Today: Blue-Chip Index Barely Rises as AI Rally Sends Nasdaq, S&P 500 to Records

The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed nearly flat Friday, up 0.02% to 49,609.16, while the S&P 500 rose 0.84% and the Nasdaq jumped 1.71% as tech shares outperformed. U.S. nonfarm payrolls increased by 115,000 in April and unemployment held at 4.3%. Nvidia gained 1.8%, and Micron and Sandisk surged about 12%. Consumer sentiment fell in May, with inflation expectations easing slightly.
US Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq Hit Records as Jobs Surprise Keeps Wall Street Rally Alive

US Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq Hit Records as Jobs Surprise Keeps Wall Street Rally Alive

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq reached record highs midday Friday, lifted by stronger-than-expected April jobs data and gains in Nvidia and Apple. Nonfarm payrolls rose by 115,000 last month while unemployment held at 4.3%. Brent crude traded at $101.65, and the 10-year Treasury yield stood at 4.346%. U.S. consumer sentiment fell to a record low, according to the University of Michigan.
US Stock Market Today: Dow Slips Below 50,000 as S&P 500, Nasdaq Fight to Hold Record Highs

US Stock Market Today: Dow Slips Below 50,000 as S&P 500, Nasdaq Fight to Hold Record Highs

The Dow slipped below 50,000 by midday Thursday as oil prices fell nearly 3% on hopes for a U.S.-Iran deal, dragging energy shares lower. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq hovered near record highs, with tech stocks steady. Jobless claims rose to 200,000, less than expected. Index funds SPY and DIA were down about 0.2% and 0.5%, respectively, while QQQ was flat.
Beyond Meat Stock Reclaims $1 Before BYND Earnings, But Nasdaq Pressure Remains

Beyond Meat Stock Reclaims $1 Before BYND Earnings, But Nasdaq Pressure Remains

Beyond Meat shares rose above $1 to $1.02 Wednesday ahead of first-quarter earnings, after closing below that level Tuesday. The company faces Nasdaq delisting if its bid price does not stay at or above $1 for 10 straight business days by Aug. 31. Beyond guided Q1 net revenue to $57–$59 million, down from $61.6 million in Q4. U.S. plant-based meat sales remain weak, pressuring the company’s turnaround efforts.
US Stock Market Today: S&P 500 and Nasdaq Hit Records as AMD Rally, Oil Drop Shake Wall Street

US Stock Market Today: S&P 500 and Nasdaq Hit Records as AMD Rally, Oil Drop Shake Wall Street

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit record highs Wednesday as AMD shares surged nearly 17% on a strong revenue forecast, boosting AI-linked stocks. The Dow rose 510 points, oil prices dropped nearly 7% on reports of U.S.-Iran progress, and ADP reported 109,000 private-sector jobs added in April. Brent crude fell to $102.24 a barrel.
QQQ Stock Rises Before the Open as AI Chip Rally Puts Nasdaq Records Back in Play

QQQ Stock Rises Before the Open as AI Chip Rally Puts Nasdaq Records Back in Play

The Invesco QQQ Trust ETF rose 1.3% to $681.61 in early premarket trading Wednesday, tracking gains in Nasdaq 100 futures after AMD reported a 38% jump in quarterly revenue and strong AI demand. AMD shares surged nearly 18% premarket, while other chip stocks and tech-focused ETFs also advanced. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite closed at record highs Tuesday.
US Stock Market Today After Hours: S&P 500, Nasdaq Hit Records as AMD Jumps on AI Demand

US Stock Market Today After Hours: S&P 500, Nasdaq Hit Records as AMD Jumps on AI Demand

U.S. stocks closed at record highs Tuesday, with the S&P 500 up 0.81% and the Nasdaq gaining 1.03%. AMD surged 12% after hours on a strong revenue forecast, while Intel rose 13% on reports Apple may use its chipmaking services. Super Micro Computer jumped 17% in late trading after projecting higher-than-expected revenue. The PHLX semiconductor index hit a record, up 55% this year.
Sadot Stock Doubles as Nasdaq Filing Scare Fades—but the Balance Sheet Still Looks Bruised

Sadot Stock Doubles as Nasdaq Filing Scare Fades—but the Balance Sheet Still Looks Bruised

Sadot Group shares jumped 99% Tuesday after Nasdaq closed a compliance case tied to the company’s late 2025 annual report. The filing showed a 65% drop in revenue, a $93.4 million net loss, and a “going concern” warning from auditors. Sadot reported a $54.8 million working capital deficit and said most debt is in default. The company is seeking new financing.
US Stock Market Today: Nasdaq Hits Record as Oil Retreats and Earnings Lift Wall Street

US Stock Market Today: Nasdaq Hits Record as Oil Retreats and Earnings Lift Wall Street

The S&P 500 rose 0.83% to 7,260.23 and the Nasdaq gained 1% as tech shares led a rebound, while Brent crude fell 3.31% to $110.65. LSEG data showed first-quarter S&P 500 earnings growth above 18%, with 83% of companies beating estimates. Job openings dropped but hiring surged in March. The Federal Reserve kept rates steady, citing inflation and Middle East uncertainty.
Nasdaq Rally Gets Its AI Spark Back as Intel, Micron, Alphabet and SanDisk Jump

Nasdaq Rally Gets Its AI Spark Back as Intel, Micron, Alphabet and SanDisk Jump

The Nasdaq rose 0.83% Tuesday morning as chip and tech shares rallied, with Intel jumping 14.4% after reports of Apple talks. SanDisk reported a 251% revenue surge and forecast strong fourth-quarter sales, citing datacenter demand. Oil prices fell, easing pressure on rate-sensitive tech stocks. April gains set records, with the S&P 500 up 10.4% and the SOX index up 38.4%.
Lunai Bioworks Stock: $20 Million Patent Deal Puts Nasdaq Fight in Focus

Lunai Bioworks Stock: $20 Million Patent Deal Puts Nasdaq Fight in Focus

Lunai Bioworks issued $20 million in Series B preferred stock to acquire Neurobridge IP Holdings’ CNS drug-delivery and neurotherapeutic patents, closing the deal May 1. The company said the transaction lifts its stockholders’ equity above Nasdaq’s $2.5 million listing minimum. Lunai shares traded at $0.3246 Monday, leaving its market value at $7.6 million. The acquired assets consist solely of patents, with no cash paid.
Sangamo Stock Jumps Before Nasdaq Exit: Why SGMO Investors Are Watching May 5

Sangamo Stock Jumps Before Nasdaq Exit: Why SGMO Investors Are Watching May 5

Sangamo Therapeutics shares jumped about 33% Monday as the company prepared to move from Nasdaq to the OTCQB Venture Market following a delisting notice over its sub-$1 share price. Nasdaq is set to suspend trading in SGMO on May 5. Sangamo said it will appeal but expects trading to shift regardless. The company is seeking new funding and continues talks on partnerships and its Fabry disease gene therapy.
4 May 2026
Above Food Ingredients (ABVE) Stock Jumps as Delayed 20-F Filing Keeps Investors on Edge

Above Food Ingredients (ABVE) Stock Jumps as Delayed 20-F Filing Keeps Investors on Edge

Above Food Ingredients shares surged about 22% to $0.65 in heavy Nasdaq trading Monday, with volume topping 42 million shares. The rally came as the company’s fiscal 2025 annual report remained delayed due to an ongoing audit. Above Food last reported a net loss of $53.3 million and a working-capital deficit of $85.4 million. Peer food and ingredient stocks moved little by comparison.
Sivers Semiconductors Stock Jumps 47% as Nasdaq Push and AI Optics Bet Hit Deadline Week

Sivers Semiconductors Stock Jumps 47% as Nasdaq Push and AI Optics Bet Hit Deadline Week

Sivers Semiconductors shares jumped 47.24% to SEK 55.95 in Stockholm, extending 2024 gains to over 1,200%. Shareholders face a May 5 deadline to participate in a SEK 125 million directed share issue ahead of a May 11 vote. The company delayed its 2025 annual report to May 15 to meet U.S. audit standards for a possible Nasdaq New York dual listing. Market value stood at SEK 16.59 billion.

Stock Market Today

  • Cybersecurity Stocks Outperform Semiconductors, Hit Record Highs in May
    May 22, 2026, 10:09 AM EDT. Cybersecurity stocks are leading the tech sector rally in May, with the First Trust Nasdaq Cybersecurity ETF (CIBR) surging over 20%, surpassing the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) and iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF (IGV). CIBR set six consecutive intraday records, reflecting strong investor interest despite recent market volatility. While semiconductors remain a critical component of the bull market, up nearly 75% this year, cybersecurity shows renewed leadership, blending software, cloud, AI infrastructure, and enterprise spending. Key players like CrowdStrike, Palo Alto Networks, Datadog, Fortinet, and Cisco have significantly added to their market caps. Sustaining above the $78 breakout point is crucial for continued cyber sector strength; falling below may signal a tech rally pause.

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Archer Aviation Rises as Air-Taxi Hopes Return

Archer Aviation Rises as Air-Taxi Hopes Return

22 May 2026
Archer Aviation stock traded at $6.14 in premarket Friday after jumping 5.8% Thursday on heavy volume, as investors watched FAA certification progress for its Midnight eVTOL aircraft. Archer reported a Q1 net loss of $217.7 million and ended March with $1.78 billion in cash. The company expects initial U.S. operations in 2026 under a federal pilot program. S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures were higher before the open.
UP Fintech Shares Drop in Premarket After Crackdown on Tiger Brokers in China

UP Fintech Shares Drop in Premarket After Crackdown on Tiger Brokers in China

22 May 2026
UP Fintech’s Nasdaq-listed shares fell 34.47% to $3.83 in premarket trading after China’s securities regulator said its Tiger Brokers unit, Futu, and Longbridge operated unlicensed cross-border securities businesses for mainland investors. The regulator plans to confiscate illegal gains and impose penalties. UP Fintech is set to report first-quarter results on June 2.
Akari Therapeutics Shares Jump As KRAS Cancer News Returns

Akari Therapeutics Shares Jump As KRAS Cancer News Returns

22 May 2026
Akari Therapeutics shares more than doubled in premarket trading Friday after its lead cancer drug showed positive preclinical results in KRAS-mutated pancreatic cancer models and the company announced a $5.5 million private placement. The stock was quoted at $10.15, up from Thursday’s $5.14 close. Akari plans to start Phase 1 human trials of AKTX-101 by mid-2027. The company reported $2.8 million in cash at March 31.
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