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New Zealand Sharemarket Today: NZX 50 Slides 0.5% as Infratil Sell‑Off Caps Mainfreight Rally (13 November 2025)

New Zealand Sharemarket Today: NZX 50 Slips as Nvidia Tech Rout Ripples Across Asia – 21 November 2025

New Zealand’s S&P/NZX 50 Index closed down 20 points at 13,419.40 on Friday, tracking a global tech sell-off after Nvidia shares slumped. Turnover reached about $138 million. AFT Pharmaceuticals surged 10% on record half-year revenue, while Infratil dropped 40 cents to $11.55 as investors rotated out of data-centre stocks. Around 37 million shares changed hands.

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  • Nvidia Expands Buyback Program by $80 Billion, Evaluated by Susquehanna Analyst
    May 21, 2026, 5:33 AM EDT. Nvidia has increased its share buyback plan by $80 billion, signaling a substantial return of capital to shareholders. Susquehanna senior analyst Chris Rolland assessed the company's recent earnings report, highlighting strong financial performance and shareholder value strategies. The expanded buyback reflects Nvidia's confidence in its growth outlook amid ongoing demand in the semiconductor market.

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American Airlines Stock Rises as Oil Falls, Traders Track Fuel Prices

American Airlines Stock Rises as Oil Falls, Traders Track Fuel Prices

21 May 2026
American Airlines shares rose 7.4% to $12.95 Wednesday as falling oil prices boosted airline stocks ahead of Thursday’s U.S. market open. Trading volume hit 85.4 million shares, well above earlier in the week. Brent crude slid 3% to $108.31 a barrel, easing jet-fuel cost concerns that had led American to cut its 2026 profit outlook last month. Delta, United, and other carriers also gained sharply.
Rocket Lab Shares Slide Premarket On $3 Billion Sale Plan During SpaceX IPO Week

Rocket Lab Shares Slide Premarket On $3 Billion Sale Plan During SpaceX IPO Week

21 May 2026
Rocket Lab filed to sell up to $3 billion in common stock, sending shares down to $126.75 in premarket trading from Wednesday’s $134.28 close. The move comes as SpaceX filed for a public IPO, raising valuation pressure across the sector. Rocket Lab’s year-to-date gain stood near 92% before the late-Wednesday announcement. The company reported $200.3 million in Q1 revenue and a $2.2 billion backlog.
Snowflake Heads Toward $205 BofA Level Before Earnings Next Week

Snowflake Heads Toward $205 BofA Level Before Earnings Next Week

21 May 2026
Snowflake shares fell 1.5% to $166.97 in early Thursday trading after Bank of America raised its price target to $205 and reiterated a Buy rating ahead of fiscal Q1 results due May 27. RBC cut its target earlier this week, highlighting ongoing competition in data and AI. Snowflake previously guided for Q1 product revenue of $1.262–$1.267 billion, up 27% year-over-year.
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