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Financial services stocks brace for “jobs + CPI” week after XLF jumps — here’s what traders watch

Financial services stocks brace for “jobs + CPI” week after XLF jumps — here’s what traders watch

The Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time Friday, led by a 4.3% jump in Goldman Sachs and gains in major U.S. banks. The Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund rose 1.8% and the KBW Nasdaq Bank Index climbed 2.7%. Robinhood surged 14% and Coinbase 13% as bitcoin topped $70,000. Rate-cut bets increased after January layoff data, with Fed funds futures showing a 22.7% chance of a March cut.
8 February 2026
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Financial services stocks face a Tuesday test as Trump’s 10% credit-card cap deadline nears

Financial services stocks face a Tuesday test as Trump’s 10% credit-card cap deadline nears

U.S. financial stocks rebounded Tuesday as traders reacted to President Trump’s proposal to cap credit card interest rates at 10% for one year. Banks warned the cap could restrict credit access, with JPMorgan Chase’s CFO citing risks to borrowers. The Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund closed Friday at $54.44, while the KBW Nasdaq Bank Index slipped 0.4% to 167.79. Investors remain focused on policy uncertainty and lender responses.
19 January 2026
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  • Tesla and 5 AI Stocks Near Buy Points After Market Rebound
    May 22, 2026, 6:42 PM EDT. Following a brief market pullback, Tesla and five key artificial intelligence (AI) stocks have positioned near critical buy points. The rally came after major indexes showed an orderly decline earlier this week, prompting bullish moves from market leaders. Investors are eyeing these stocks for potential entry as part of a broader recovery in technology shares. This development signals renewed confidence in the AI sector and electric vehicle market. Traders will watch whether the momentum sustains amid ongoing economic uncertainties.

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Peloton Shares Surge 10% as Index Funds Set to Buy

Peloton Shares Surge 10% as Index Funds Set to Buy

23 May 2026
Peloton shares closed up 10.23% at $5.71 after S&P Dow Jones Indices announced the company will join the S&P SmallCap 600 before May 27. Trading volume hit 34.9 million shares, more than double the 50-day average. The move follows Peloton’s recent report of $630.9 million in quarterly revenue and a 70% drop in net debt. U.S. markets will close May 25 for Memorial Day.
POET Shares Drop Again With $400M AI Optics Push Raising Dilution Concerns

POET Shares Drop Again With $400M AI Optics Push Raising Dilution Concerns

23 May 2026
POET Technologies shares fell 1.55% to $14.59 Friday on Nasdaq, despite closing a $400 million private placement with one institutional investor. The company issued 19.05 million shares and warrants, aiming to expand manufacturing capacity tenfold. Trading volume reached 33.4 million shares, down from last week’s spike. First-quarter revenue was $503,389 with a net loss of $12.3 million.
Artelo Biosciences Stock Just Whipsawed — Here’s What Traders Are Watching Now

Artelo Biosciences Stock Just Whipsawed — Here’s What Traders Are Watching Now

23 May 2026
Artelo Biosciences shares fell 10.5% to $1.19 Friday, then jumped to $2.01 in after-hours trading. The company activated a $75 million shelf registration May 19 and ended its at-the-market stock-sale agreement after raising $451,527. Artelo reported a Q1 net loss of $3 million and held $10.3 million in cash and investments as of March 31.
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