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Futures Edge Higher as AI Names Lead Gains Ahead of Holiday

Futures Edge Higher as AI Names Lead Gains Ahead of Holiday

U.S. stock futures climbed early Friday, with Dow e-minis up 151 points and Nasdaq 100 e-minis rising 148 points as lower Treasury yields boosted tech shares. Oil prices rose, with Brent crude at $104.96 a barrel amid concerns over the Strait of Hormuz. Nvidia projected stronger-than-expected revenue, while Workday surged nearly 12% premarket after beating estimates. Markets remain open Friday, with an early bond close ahead of Memorial Day.
22 May 2026
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 21.05.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: May 21, 2026, 4:00 AM EDTUpdated: May 22, 2026, 3:59 AM EDT Goldwin Updates 2027 Earnings Guidance and Dividend; Investor Reactions May 22, 2026, 3:57 AM EDT. Goldwin Inc (TSE:8111) issued updated earnings guidance for FY2027, projecting consolidated net sales of ¥145.4 billion and a year-end dividend of ¥35 per share. The guidance reflects a moderate growth strategy focused on stable profitability rather than rapid expansion. A three-for-one stock split in 2025 caused an apparent dividend cut for FY2026, which may mislead income-focused investors. Despite a recent share price pullback, Goldwin’s shares still trade roughly 34% above
21 May 2026
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 20.05.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: May 20, 2026, 4:00 AM EDTUpdated: May 21, 2026, 3:59 AM EDT Algebris UK Ltd. Increases Stake in Citigroup Amid Strong Earnings May 21, 2026, 3:59 AM EDT. Institutional investor Algebris UK Ltd. raised its stake in Citigroup Inc. by 13.3% in Q4, now holding 264,738 shares valued at about $30.9 million. Citigroup represents 1.5% of Algebris’s portfolio, ranking as its 17th largest holding. Other smaller investors also added shares recently. Citigroup reported Q1 earnings of $3.06 per share, surpassing estimates by $0.43, with revenues up 14.1% year-on-year to $24.63 billion. The bank’s market capitalization stands at
20 May 2026
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 19.05.2026

Warner Bros. Discovery shares traded at $27.10 on May 19, about 10% below some intrinsic value estimates but above a cited fair value of $18.17. The company reported $37.2 billion in annual revenue and a $1.7 billion loss. Analysts remain split on valuation amid merger talks with Paramount and ongoing regulatory uncertainty. Discounted cash flow models value the stock at $30.04.
19 May 2026
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USA Rare Earth Drops After Rare-Earth Stocks Stall

USA Rare Earth Drops After Rare-Earth Stocks Stall

USA Rare Earth shares fell 12.8% to $21.28 Monday, trading nearly 18 million shares as investors pulled back from the volatile rare-earth sector. The drop followed news that defense firms are urging a delay to a ban on Chinese rare-earth magnets in U.S. military contracts. The company reported $5.7 million in first-quarter revenue and received a $14.18 million Texas grant for its Round Top Mountain project.
18 May 2026
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 18.05.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: May 18, 2026, 4:00 AM EDTUpdated: May 19, 2026, 3:59 AM EDT Nippon Steel Seen 11.9% Undervalued Following Share Price Pullback May 19, 2026, 3:59 AM EDT. Nippon Steel’s shares have declined 15.6% year-to-date, yet Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis indicates the stock trades at an 11.9% discount to intrinsic value, suggesting it may be undervalued. Despite a 2.2% drop over the past week and lagging peer returns, the company’s long-term gains remain robust with 9.3% over three years and 71.5% over five years. The share price dip appears driven by sector sentiment and recalibrated investor expectations
18 May 2026
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 17.05.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: May 17, 2026, 4:00 AM EDTUpdated: May 18, 2026, 3:59 AM EDT Cupid Healthcare Stock Rises 3.4% on Strong Q4 FY26 Results and Growth Outlook May 18, 2026, 3:52 AM EDT. Cupid’s share price rose 3.4% on May 18 following a strong Q4 FY26 earnings report. The healthcare firm’s total consolidated income increased by 26% year-on-year to ₹132.04 crore, with operating income up 28% to ₹119.96 crore. EBITDA grew 9% to ₹37.52 crore, and net profit increased 10% to ₹36.26 crore. Cupid outlined an aggressive growth plan targeting ₹600 crore revenue in FY27 and aims to scale
17 May 2026
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 16.05.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: May 16, 2026, 4:00 AM EDTUpdated: May 17, 2026, 3:59 AM EDT Treasurer Jim Chalmers Defends Budget's Impact on Young Investors Amid Tax Changes May 17, 2026, 3:58 AM EDT. Treasurer Jim Chalmers defended the federal budget’s tax changes targeting Capital Gains Tax (CGT) and negative gearing, measures aimed at addressing intergenerational inequality. The government plans to reduce the CGT discount and restrict negative gearing to new home purchases, affecting young investors who use the share market and rentvesting-a strategy of renting while owning property elsewhere-to save for housing deposits. Critics say these changes limit key wealth-building
16 May 2026
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 15.05.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: May 15, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: May 16, 2026, 3:59 AM EDT Xanadu Quantum Reports Fourfold Revenue Growth but Stock Declines May 16, 2026, 3:59 AM EDT. Xanadu Quantum’s recent earnings revealed a fourfold increase in revenue, underscoring growth in quantum computing technology. Despite this surge, the company’s stock price fell, reflecting investor caution in a market where quantum advancements often involve long-term bets. Xanadu’s results highlight the sector’s high-stakes dynamic, blending promising technology with volatility as investors weigh near-term profitability against future potential. Xanadu Quantum Revenue Increases Fourfold. Why the Stock Is Falling. General Mills (GIS)
15 May 2026
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United States Antimony Stock Falls After $11.3 Million Loss as Defense Contract Ramp Awaits

United States Antimony Stock Falls After $11.3 Million Loss as Defense Contract Ramp Awaits

United States Antimony posted a first-quarter net loss of $11.3 million, or 8 cents a share, on $6.8 million in revenue, down from a $546,524 profit a year earlier. Shares fell about 4% to $9.57 in late trading. The company completed initial deliveries under a $245 million Defense Logistics Agency contract but did not recognize revenue from it in the quarter. Gross profit dropped to $1.1 million from $2.4 million.
15 May 2026
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US Stock Market Today: Dow Retakes 50,000 as AI Rally Sends S&P 500, Nasdaq to Records

US Stock Market Today: Dow Retakes 50,000 as AI Rally Sends S&P 500, Nasdaq to Records

The Dow Jones closed above 50,000, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hitting new highs as Cisco shares surged after raising its AI infrastructure outlook and announcing nearly 4,000 job cuts. Nvidia gained after U.S. approval for Chinese firms to buy its H200 chips. Cerebras Systems soared 89% on its IPO debut. U.S. retail sales rose 0.5% in April; jobless claims increased by 12,000.
14 May 2026
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 14.05.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: May 14, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: May 14, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT Stylam Industries Posts Strong Earnings But Cash Flow Raises Concerns May 14, 2026, 11:48 PM EDT. Stylam Industries (NSE:STYLAMIND) reported robust earnings, with a profit of ₹1.50 billion for the year ending March 2026, but free cash flow (FCF) was negative at ₹144 million. The accrual ratio, which measures how well profit converts to FCF, stood at 0.23, indicating cash conversion lagging behind accounting profits. This mismatch suggests underlying earnings quality may be weaker than statutory profits imply. The company also recorded negative free cash
14 May 2026
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 13.05.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: May 13, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: May 13, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT Commonwealth Bank Shares Plunge $30 Billion Amid Market Reset Concerns May 13, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT. Commonwealth Bank's share price dropped 10%, erasing nearly $30 billion in value after a modest 4% profit rise was overshadowed by increased bad debt provisions. Analysts warn this decline signals broader structural cracks in the Australian equities market, with previous overvaluations driven by superannuation fund inflows and ETFs. Senior analyst Filip Tortevski predicts a possible 50% share slide to $95-$100 if growth reverts to sustainable levels. The recent momentum-driven
13 May 2026
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US Stock Market Live: Hot CPI and Oil Shock Break Wall Street’s Record Run

US Stock Market Live: Hot CPI and Oil Shock Break Wall Street’s Record Run

U.S. stocks fell Tuesday after April CPI rose 0.6%, with energy and shelter driving inflation above forecasts. The S&P 500 ETF dropped 0.7%, Nasdaq-tracking QQQ lost 1.2%, and small caps slid 1.8% by mid-morning. Treasury yields climbed, and prediction markets showed a high chance of no Fed rate cuts in 2026. Brent crude jumped 3.4% to $107.72 as Middle East tensions disrupted oil flows.
12 May 2026
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 12.05.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: May 12, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: May 12, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT Texas Stock Exchange Leases Space at Uptown Dallas Bank of America Tower May 12, 2026, 11:53 PM EDT. The Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE) signed a lease at the Bank of America Tower at Parkside in Dallas, aiming to establish its Texas Market Center headquarters. The lease contains conditions allowing TXSE to exit without penalties if the city denies approval of an electronic ticker on the tower. Backed by major investors including BlackRock, Goldman Sachs and Citadel Securities, TXSE secured SEC approval last fall to challenge
12 May 2026
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 11.05.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: May 11, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: May 11, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT Aisin (TSE:7259) Shares Drop 21% in 3 Months, P/E Ratio Suggests Potential Undervaluation May 11, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT. Aisin's (TSE:7259) share price fell 21.42% over three months and 24.30% year to date, despite a 27.25% return over one year and 90.43% over five years. The stock trades at ¥2,274 with a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 9.6x, below the industry average of 9.7x and well under the peer average of 26.2x, signaling potential undervaluation. A discounted cash flow (DCF) model values the stock at ¥5,156.66,
11 May 2026
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 10.05.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: May 10, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: May 10, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT DoubleVerify Q1 2026 Revenue Rises 10% Fueled by Social Media and AI May 10, 2026, 11:52 PM EDT. DoubleVerify reported 10% year-over-year revenue growth to $181 million in Q1 2026, driven by expanding social media and streaming TV product lines. CEO Mark Zagorski highlighted operational efficiencies from AI boosting adjusted EBITDA margin to 31%, surpassing expectations. Advertising revenue, the bulk of total revenue, grew 9%, while supply-side revenue rose 12%. The company's fastest-growing segment is social products, with social activation revenue surging 92%, led by
10 May 2026
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 09.05.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: May 9, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: May 9, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT Trump Highlights Booming Jobs and Record Stock Market Highs Amid Economic Momentum May 9, 2026, 11:51 PM EDT. President Donald Trump touted the U.S. stock market reaching an all-time high alongside strong job growth and rising 401(k) retirement accounts. On Wednesday, major indexes including the S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, and Dow Jones Industrial Average surged, fueled by robust AI sector earnings and easing oil prices amid potential U.S.-Iran diplomatic progress. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported March nonfarm payrolls increased by 178,000, with unemployment
9 May 2026
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 08.05.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: May 8, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: May 8, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT Yara International Stock Seen Overvalued Despite Strong Share Gains May 8, 2026, 11:50 PM EDT. Yara International (OB:YAR) shares have gained 16% over three months and 28.6% year-to-date but slipped 1.7% in the past month. Trading near NOK528, the stock is viewed as 37% overvalued versus a fair value estimate of NOK386, despite a low price-earnings ratio of 10.4 times compared to industry averages. Market optimism hinges on sustained demand for specialty fertilizers and growth in climate-smart farming. However, current volumes and margins show only
8 May 2026
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  • Walmart Earnings Show Strength Amid Challenging Retail Environment
    May 22, 2026, 8:31 PM EDT. Walmart shares fell after a modest guidance downgrade despite reaffirming earlier sales and earnings forecasts, mainly due to high fuel costs. The stock had significantly outperformed the market year-to-date. Walmart's report highlighted continued market share gains and growth in higher-margin businesses like e-commerce and advertising. The firm's scale signals broader consumer spending trends, with rising fuel prices adding pressure amid inflation concerns. Strong sales in Walmart's general merchandise segment and robust performance from rival Target suggest easing softness in discretionary spending. Retailers including Best Buy and Costco are set to report soon, with Walmart's results providing a cautiously optimistic outlook for the sector heading into 2026 Q1 earnings season.

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Dow Hits Record Close; All Eyes Turn to Holiday-Week Trading

Dow Hits Record Close; All Eyes Turn to Holiday-Week Trading

23 May 2026
The Dow closed at a record 50,579.70 on Friday, while the S&P 500 notched its eighth straight weekly gain. After-hours trading saw SPY, QQQ, DIA, and IWM all move lower. U.S. markets will be closed Monday for Memorial Day. Investors await Thursday’s inflation data.
IREN Stock Pauses as Nvidia Rally Cools Before Holiday

IREN Stock Pauses as Nvidia Rally Cools Before Holiday

23 May 2026
IREN shares fell 2.1% to $56.83 Friday, ending a two-day rally but closing the week up 7.4%. The stock’s moves follow a $3.4 billion AI cloud deal with Nvidia and a $3 billion convertible note offering. March-quarter revenue dropped to $144.8 million, with a net loss of $247.8 million. U.S. markets close Monday for Memorial Day; trading resumes Tuesday.
AXT stock reaches record; investors weigh risk to rally

AXT stock reaches record; investors weigh risk to rally

23 May 2026
AXT shares jumped 16.37% to $140.83 on Friday, hitting a 52-week high and trading above all recent analyst targets. The surge followed strong demand for AI-linked optical networking hardware and a sharp rise in indium phosphide orders. First-quarter revenue climbed to $26.9 million, with gross margin turning positive. Management forecast Q2 profitability and a backlog over $100 million.
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