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Wall Street’s Top Picks for U.S. Stocks as Yields Stay High

Wall Street’s Top Picks for U.S. Stocks as Yields Stay High

U.S. stocks fell Tuesday as the 10-year Treasury yield reached its highest point since January 2025, pressuring growth shares. Nvidia drew the most attention ahead of its earnings, with options markets pricing in a possible $355 billion swing in value. Dell highlighted new AI infrastructure partnerships, while ServiceNow received a fresh Buy rating from Bank of America.
ServiceNow Draws Attention Ahead of Monday Opening

ServiceNow Draws Attention Ahead of Monday Opening

ServiceNow shares closed at $95.07 Friday after a 5.05% jump, outpacing major indexes but still trading 55% below last July’s high. Trading volume reached 34.2 million shares, well above average. Investors are weighing new AI product launches and raised 2026 subscription revenue guidance against ongoing concerns about margins and software market disruption.
18 May 2026
ServiceNow Stock Faces Wall Street Test as AI Push Fights ‘SaaSpocalypse’ Fears

ServiceNow Stock Faces Wall Street Test as AI Push Fights ‘SaaSpocalypse’ Fears

ServiceNow shares closed down 2.6% at $91.18 Friday, despite unveiling new AI governance tools at its Knowledge 2026 event in Las Vegas. CEO Bill McDermott dismissed concerns that AI could threaten the company’s subscription model. ServiceNow also announced expanded partnerships with Accenture and Nvidia, and introduced several new data and workflow products. The S&P 500 rose 0.84% on the day.
US Stock Market This Week: S&P 500, Nasdaq Hit Records As Earnings Rally Faces Oil Shock Risk

US Stock Market This Week: S&P 500, Nasdaq Hit Records As Earnings Rally Faces Oil Shock Risk

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs Friday, lifted by strong corporate earnings, while the Dow slipped 0.3%. Apple shares rose 3.3% on a solid forecast; Atlassian surged 29.6%. Analysts expect S&P 500 first-quarter earnings to jump 27.8% from a year earlier, with 83% of companies beating profit estimates. Energy stocks lagged as Exxon Mobil and Chevron declined after weaker results.
US Stock Market Today After Hours: Nasdaq Tops 25,000 As S&P 500 Hits Record High

US Stock Market Today After Hours: Nasdaq Tops 25,000 As S&P 500 Hits Record High

Nasdaq 100 futures climbed 0.68% and S&P 500 futures edged up 0.06% in early after-hours trading Friday, while Dow futures slipped 0.48%. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs, driven by first-quarter S&P 500 profit growth of 27.8%, according to LSEG. Oil prices, inflation signals, and upcoming jobs data remain in focus. GameStop shares rose 4% after reports it was preparing an offer for eBay.
US Stock Market Today: Why the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Are Hitting Fresh Highs

US Stock Market Today: Why the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Are Hitting Fresh Highs

The S&P 500 rose 0.48% and the Nasdaq 0.96% to record highs Friday, while the Dow slipped 0.11%. Apple shares climbed after reporting its strongest quarterly sales growth in over four years. Atlassian and other software stocks rallied on strong cloud demand. Exxon and Chevron beat profit estimates but cited pressure from Middle East conflict and volatile oil prices.
US Stock Market Today: Nasdaq Futures Ride Intel Rally as Oil Shock Keeps Dow Under Pressure

US Stock Market Today: Nasdaq Futures Ride Intel Rally as Oil Shock Keeps Dow Under Pressure

Nasdaq 100 futures rose 172 points early Friday, driven by Intel’s strong forecast, while Dow futures slipped 58 points as oil prices climbed above $105 a barrel amid ongoing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. Intel shares jumped 19% after projecting second-quarter revenue above estimates. The S&P 500 software and services index fell 5.09% Thursday, its steepest drop since January. Consumer sentiment data is due at 10 a.m. ET.
IBM Earnings Beat Isn’t Enough as AI Fears Slam Software Stocks

IBM Earnings Beat Isn’t Enough as AI Fears Slam Software Stocks

IBM shares dropped 9.5% Thursday despite first-quarter earnings beating estimates, as investors worried AI tools could threaten its software and consulting business. ServiceNow fell 17.5% and the iShares Expanded Tech-Software ETF lost 5.6%. IBM reported $15.9 billion in revenue, up 9%, but growth slowed from the prior quarter and guidance was unchanged.
ServiceNow Stock Sinks As Iran War Hits Deals And CEO Calls AI Threat ‘Parlor Tricks’

ServiceNow Stock Sinks As Iran War Hits Deals And CEO Calls AI Threat ‘Parlor Tricks’

ServiceNow shares dropped 14% in after-hours trading Wednesday after the company said Middle East conflict delayed several large deals, despite raising its annual subscription revenue forecast. First-quarter subscription revenue rose 22% to $3.67 billion. Short interest in the stock stood at 2.9%, with shares down about 35% this year before earnings. CEO Bill McDermott highlighted growing demand for AI products, raising the 2026 AI sales target to at least $1.5 billion.
Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow Futures Fall as Oil Jumps and Iran Ceasefire Wobbles

Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow Futures Fall as Oil Jumps and Iran Ceasefire Wobbles

U.S. stock futures dropped about 0.4% and Brent crude rose nearly 5% early Monday after Washington seized an Iranian cargo ship and Tehran halted new talks. Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz slowed sharply, with only three crossings in 12 hours, raising concerns over oil supply and inflation. European airline stocks fell 3–4%, while Exxon Mobil and Chevron gained about 1% in premarket trading.
Class of 2026 Faces AI Job Squeeze as ServiceNow and BlackRock CEOs Warn on Entry-Level Work

Class of 2026 Faces AI Job Squeeze as ServiceNow and BlackRock CEOs Warn on Entry-Level Work

ServiceNow CEO Bill McDermott warned graduate unemployment could hit the “mid-30s” within years as AI replaces entry-level office jobs. BlackRock’s Larry Fink said the class of 2026 may face the toughest job market in years. Recent college graduate unemployment reached 5.7% in late 2025, with underemployment at 42.5%, the highest since 2020, according to the New York Fed.
Salesforce stock price drops again as CRM enters March; what investors watch before Monday

Salesforce stock price drops again as CRM enters March; what investors watch before Monday

Salesforce shares closed at $194.79 Friday, down 2.35%, as U.S. software stocks broadly fell amid investor caution over AI’s impact and macro uncertainty. The company recently reported $11.2 billion in Q4 revenue and authorized a $50 billion buyback. Salesforce executives are set to speak at a Morgan Stanley conference March 3, with markets watching for updates on AI agent adoption.
ServiceNow stock slips after AI ‘Autonomous Workforce’ launch; what NOW investors watch next week

ServiceNow stock slips after AI ‘Autonomous Workforce’ launch; what NOW investors watch next week

ServiceNow shares fell 1.18% to $108.01 Friday, following a 5% surge the previous day, as the S&P 500 slipped 0.43%. The company announced new AI products, including EmployeeWorks and an autonomous service desk assistant, aiming to automate enterprise workflows. Analysts noted the shift from summarizing to action-taking AI but warned of slow adoption and budgeting challenges. Markets will watch for updates on pricing and uptake next week.
28 February 2026
ServiceNow stock ends at $107.08 after Friday jump — what NOW investors watch next week

ServiceNow stock ends at $107.08 after Friday jump — what NOW investors watch next week

ServiceNow shares rose 3.6% to $107.08 Friday as U.S. stocks climbed after a cooler January inflation report. Principal accounting officer Kevin Thomas McBride sold 1,400 shares under a preset plan, SEC filings show. Danielle Fontaine will become chief accounting officer Feb. 17, with McBride moving to executive vice president. U.S. markets will reopen Tuesday after the Presidents Day holiday.
15 February 2026
Cloud Computing Stocks Rebound as CPI Cools — What to Watch Before Palo Alto Earnings

Cloud Computing Stocks Rebound as CPI Cools — What to Watch Before Palo Alto Earnings

First Trust Cloud Computing ETF (SKYY) jumped 2.5% to $114.26 Friday, outperforming a weaker Nasdaq as U.S. inflation data came in below forecasts and Treasury yields fell. Peers CLOU and WCLD also gained over 2%. U.S. markets close Monday for Washington’s Birthday. Palo Alto Networks reports earnings Tuesday after the bell.
ServiceNow stock steadies near $100 after 5.5% slide as AI “prove-it” mood hits software

ServiceNow stock steadies near $100 after 5.5% slide as AI “prove-it” mood hits software

ServiceNow shares were little changed Thursday, trading near $100.64 after dropping 5.54% Wednesday. Kearney announced a new “agentic AI” partnership with ServiceNow. A securities filing showed Danielle Fontaine will become chief accounting officer Feb. 17, with Kevin McBride moving to executive vice president. Investors are watching Friday’s U.S. consumer price index report for signals on inflation and rates.
AI stocks today: Cisco’s new chip enters the race as Nvidia faces China guardrails

AI stocks today: Cisco’s new chip enters the race as Nvidia faces China guardrails

Cisco unveiled its Silicon One G300 chip and router for AI data centers, aiming to boost network efficiency and compete with Nvidia and Broadcom. Nvidia, Broadcom, and AMD shares fell amid renewed U.S. licensing scrutiny on China and concerns over AI capital spending. Cisco stock edged up 0.3%. Investors are watching U.S. payroll and inflation data for signals on interest rates.
ServiceNow stock rebounds nearly 4% as AI-fueled software jitters ease — for now

ServiceNow stock rebounds nearly 4% as AI-fueled software jitters ease — for now

ServiceNow shares climbed 3.6% to $107.66 Tuesday after recent sharp declines, as software stocks rebounded from last week’s selloff. Retail inflows into BlackRock’s tech-software ETF reached a record $176 million, even as the S&P 500 software index remains down 13% since late January. Broader markets were mixed following flat December U.S. retail sales data. Datadog rose after beating quarterly estimates but issued cautious full-year guidance.
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Stock Market Today

  • Wall Street Climbs as U.S. Household Sentiment Worsens
    May 22, 2026, 12:40 PM EDT. U.S. stock markets pushed higher Friday, with the S&P 500 rising 0.7%, marking an eighth consecutive week of gains. The index edged closer to its all-time high, reflecting strong investor confidence despite broader economic concerns. Meanwhile, U.S. household sentiment, a gauge of consumer confidence, continued to deteriorate, indicating growing public wariness about economic conditions. This contrast highlights a disconnect between stock market performance and the mood of average Americans. Investors remain focused on corporate earnings and Federal Reserve policies, even as consumer caution signals potential headwinds ahead.

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Ondas Stock Faces Its Next Test After $196.6 Million AI-Defense Deal

Ondas Stock Faces Its Next Test After $196.6 Million AI-Defense Deal

22 May 2026
Ondas shares rose 0.54% to $9.23 in New York Friday after closing its $196.6 million stock acquisition of Israel’s Omnisys on May 21. The company also filed to register the resale of 2.7 million shares tied to a separate Mistral deal. U.S. markets will close Monday for Memorial Day, leaving one session for investors to react. Ondas’ market value stood at $4.57 billion, well below its 52-week high.
HP Up 15% Before Earnings, Wall Street Warns on Rally

HP Up 15% Before Earnings, Wall Street Warns on Rally

22 May 2026
HP Inc. shares surged 15.5% to $25.29 by midday Friday, outpacing the S&P 500 and Nasdaq ahead of its May 27 earnings report. Dell Technologies and Hewlett Packard Enterprise also posted strong gains. Analysts remain divided, with Bank of America maintaining a Sell rating and JPMorgan raising its target to $22, still below HP’s current price. Interim CEO Bruce Broussard leads HP after Enrique Lores stepped down in February.
PicoCELA Jumps Over 100% with Nasdaq Float Draws In Traders

PicoCELA Jumps Over 100% with Nasdaq Float Draws In Traders

22 May 2026
PicoCELA’s U.S.-listed shares surged 141% to $5.43 by midday Friday, with trading volume topping 22 million shares. The spike followed a 60.7% jump Thursday and came despite no new operating news. Shareholders are set to vote May 30 on expanding a Class A preferred share allotment. The company’s float is about 1.08 million shares, according to TipRanks.
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