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Utilities stocks face a big rate test next week after XLU slips — what to watch

Utilities stocks face a big rate test next week after XLU slips — what to watch

The Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLU) closed Friday down 0.18% at $43.25, while the Utilities Select Sector Index slipped 0.21%. Investors are watching President Trump’s Fed chair pick and upcoming U.S. jobs data as interest rates regain influence. A new reliability warning highlighted concerns over grid investment after storms left 38 dead and nearly 300,000 without power.
Utilities stocks, XLU price: What changes after the holiday as yields and tariffs hit the tape

Utilities stocks, XLU price: What changes after the holiday as yields and tariffs hit the tape

U.S. utility stocks resume trading Tuesday after the MLK Jr. Day closure, with the Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLU) last closing down 0.5% at $43.39. Friday’s session saw the 10-year Treasury yield rise to 4.227% and the S&P 500 slip 0.06% to 6,940.01. XLU’s trailing dividend yield stands at 2.7%. NextEra Energy reports earnings before the NYSE opens Jan. 27.
Utilities Stocks in Focus: Fed Minutes, Treasury Yields, Winter Storm Risk—and the AI Power Boom Ahead of Monday’s Open

Utilities Stocks in Focus: Fed Minutes, Treasury Yields, Winter Storm Risk—and the AI Power Boom Ahead of Monday’s Open

Utilities stocks led sector losses Friday as winter storm warnings hit the Northeast, with the Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF closing at $42.81. All major U.S. indexes ended slightly lower in light post-holiday trading. Investors are watching Federal Reserve rate signals and storm disruptions ahead of Monday’s market open.

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  • Chewy Stock Analysis: Discounted Valuation Amid Mixed Performance and Earnings Revisions
    May 20, 2026, 12:41 PM EDT. Chewy Inc. (CHWY) trades at a trailing 12-month price-to-sales ratio of 0.59X, well below the industry average of 2.03X, signaling a valuation discount. The stock has fallen 20.4% over three months, underperforming peers like Central Garden & Pet (CENT) and the Retail-Wholesale sector. Challenges include slowing pet industry growth and weaker household formation. However, upward earnings per share (EPS) estimates and a stable customer base of 21.3 million support potential upside. Chewy's Autoship program generates over 83% of net sales, highlighting recurring revenue strength. Investors must weigh near-term sales concerns against Chewy's market share gains and resilient pet care demand for a balanced view on buying or selling.

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AAL Shares Rise as Oil Prices Fall

AAL Shares Rise as Oil Prices Fall

20 May 2026
American Airlines shares rose 6.9% to $12.89 midday Wednesday as airline stocks rallied with Brent crude down over 4% after President Trump said U.S.-Iran talks were in “final stages.” CEO Robert Isom will speak at Bernstein’s Strategic Decisions Conference on May 27. American expects to recover up to 85% of higher fuel costs by Q3. The company cut its 2026 outlook in April amid rising jet fuel prices.
Redwire draws attention after latest Army and NATO drone contracts

Redwire draws attention after latest Army and NATO drone contracts

20 May 2026
Redwire shares rose 0.6% to $13.99 after announcing a $15 million U.S. Army drone order and a multi-year NATO contract. The company’s first-quarter net loss widened to $76.5 million, despite revenue jumping 57.9% to $97 million. Redwire may sell up to $350 million in stock through an at-the-market program, according to a May 6 SEC filing.
Ondas Stock Is Moving Again After a $199 Million AI Defense Deal — What Investors Missed

Ondas Stock Is Moving Again After a $199 Million AI Defense Deal — What Investors Missed

20 May 2026
Ondas Inc. shares climbed 3.3% to $9.43 midday Wednesday after the company agreed to acquire Israeli defense software firm Omnisys for $199 million in stock, plus up to $60 million in earn-outs. The deal, expected to close in the second quarter pending approvals, would add Omnisys’ real-time defense resource software to Ondas’ portfolio. Trading volume reached 22 million shares. Peers in the defense sector also saw gains.
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