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Boston Scientific stock snaps a 4-day run — what to watch before Feb. 4 earnings

Boston Scientific stock snaps a 4-day run — what to watch before Feb. 4 earnings

Boston Scientific shares fell 1.6% to $92.33 Thursday, ending a four-day rally on heavy volume after the company completed its acquisition of Nalu Medical. The stock underperformed sector peers as investors awaited fourth-quarter results due Feb. 4 and looked for updates on recent deal activity, including the $14.5 billion Penumbra purchase.
Boston Scientific (BSX) stock drops after $14.5B Penumbra deal; FDA nod and earnings date ahead

Boston Scientific (BSX) stock drops after $14.5B Penumbra deal; FDA nod and earnings date ahead

Boston Scientific shares fell 4% Thursday after it announced a $14.5 billion cash-and-stock deal to buy Penumbra at $374 per share. Penumbra stock jumped 12% to $350.49. Boston Scientific warned of near-term EPS dilution and will fund about $11 billion in cash using debt and existing funds. Investors are watching for more details ahead of Boston Scientific’s earnings report on Feb. 4.

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  • Stocks Rise on Lower Bond Yields and Gains in Semiconductor Sector
    May 20, 2026, 12:21 PM EDT. U.S. stock indexes climbed Tuesday, with the S&P 500 up 0.27% and Nasdaq 100 gaining 0.55%, supported by falling 10-year Treasury yields and strength in semiconductor stocks. Nvidia rose 0.6% ahead of earnings expected to show strong AI-driven sales growth. The 10-year yield dropped 2 basis points to 4.65% as inflation expectations eased alongside a 2% fall in crude oil prices. Mortgage applications declined 2.3%, and average 30-year fixed rates increased to 6.56%. Oil markets remain volatile amid Middle East tensions. The Federal Reserve is unlikely to cut rates at its June meeting, with only a 5% chance priced in. Earnings season shows 83% of S&P 500 companies beating estimates, projecting a 12% year-on-year earnings rise for Q1.

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Plug Power Gets U.K. Hydrogen Lift, Cash Questions Remain

Plug Power Gets U.K. Hydrogen Lift, Cash Questions Remain

20 May 2026
Plug Power shares rose 1.2% to $3.35 Wednesday after the company’s 30-megawatt Barrow Green Hydrogen project in the UK reached final investment decision. The stock rebounded after four straight declines, including a 4.1% drop Tuesday. Plug will supply six electrolyzers to the project, which aims to cut natural gas use at a Kimberly-Clark plant by up to 50%. Trading volume reached about 17.9 million shares.
Nu Holdings shares rise as Nubank faces key credit test

Nu Holdings shares rise as Nubank faces key credit test

20 May 2026
Nu Holdings shares rose 2.3% to $12.58 in New York on Wednesday, recouping losses after last week’s earnings. Nubank reported first-quarter revenue above $5 billion and net income of $871 million, but credit loss allowances jumped 33% to $1.79 billion. Early-stage non-performing loans reached 5.0%. The company’s customer base topped 135 million by March.
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