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May 20, 2026Connected
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Stocks

StocksBullishUpdated×12

OpenAI Could File for IPO as Early as This Friday as Listing Timeline Accelerates

Key Facts

  • •OpenAI is preparing to file for an initial public offering (IPO) very soon.
  • •The AI giant is working with bankers at Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley for the offering.
Impact:
9/10
GSMSMSFTNVDASPCX
5 months ago

Commodities

CommoditiesBullishUpdated

Saudi Oil Exports Hit Record Low Amid Hormuz Strait Crisis

Key Facts

  • •Saudi Arabia's crude oil exports plummeted to 4.974 million barrels per day in March, the lowest level on record according to JODI data.
  • •Saudi production in March fell to 6.967 million bpd from 10.882 million bpd in February.
Impact:
8/10
5 months ago

Geopolitics

GeopoliticsMixedUpdated

Xi and Putin Warn Against Iran Strikes, Demand Immediate Reopening of Hormuz

Key Facts

  • •Chinese President Xi Jinping warned against renewed US strikes on Iran, describing the Persian Gulf situation as a critical juncture between war and peace.
  • •President Xi called for a comprehensive ceasefire in the Middle East and the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz for unimpeded trade.
  • •Beijing hosted Russian President Vladimir Putin for a high-stakes summit to discuss energy cooperation and a strategic alliance against 'unilateral bullying'.
Impact:
7/10
5 months ago

Crypto

CryptoBearishUpdated

Digital Asset Funds See Record $1.07B Outflow Amid Geopolitical Tensions

Key Facts

  • •Digital asset investment products recorded $1.07 billion in outflows during the week ending May 18.
  • •These weekly outflows are the third-largest of 2026, ending a six-week positive streak.
  • •Analysts attributed the heavy sell-off to Iran-related tensions and geopolitical concerns.
Impact:
7/10
BTC
5 months ago

Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated

AvalonBay and Equity Residential Near Merger to Create Multifamily Giant

Key Facts

  • •AvalonBay Communities and Equity Residential are nearing a deal to combine, aiming to create a multifamily real-estate giant.
Impact:
7/10
AVBEQR
5 months ago

Central Banks

Central BanksMixedUpdated

Markets Eye FOMC Minutes Following Lower-Than-Expected UK Inflation

Key Facts

  • •UK CPI data for April came in lower than expected across the board, despite the overall trend remaining upward.
  • •Investors are awaiting the FOMC meeting minutes with expectations of more hawkish views and dissent regarding the easing bias.
  • •Fed's Barr, a voting member with a neutral stance, is scheduled to speak later today.
Impact:
6/10
5 months ago

Macro Economy

Macro EconomyBullishUpdated×2

UK Finalizes Historic Free Trade Agreement with GCC Bloc

Key Facts

  • •The UK announced a historic free trade deal with the Gulf Cooperation Council, a first for a G7 nation.
  • •The deal is projected to add £3.7 billion annually to the UK economy in the long run.
Impact:
6/10
5 months ago
307 stories this day
StocksBullishUpdated

Alphabet Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates Driven by Cloud and AI Surge

Key Facts

  • •Alphabet reported Q1 2026 revenue of $109.9 billion, a 22% year-over-year increase.
  • •Google Cloud growth accelerated to 63% YoY with a backlog exceeding $460 billion.
  • •The company increased its quarterly dividend to $0.22 per share following EPS of $5.11.
Impact:
8/10
GOOGL
5 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

NVIDIA Hits Record $81.6B Revenue as THOR Industries Sets Earnings Date

Key Facts

  • •NVIDIA reported record Q1 fiscal 2027 revenue of $81.6 billion, an 85% increase year-over-year.
  • •THOR Industries announced it will release its fiscal 2026 third quarter earnings on June 3, 2026, before market open.
Impact:
8/10
NVDATHO
5 months ago
StocksBearish

ZIM Reports Q1 Loss as Persian Gulf Crisis Hits Revenue and Outlook

Key Facts

  • •ZIM Integrated Shipping reported a significant Q1 loss with revenue dropping 30% to $1.40 billion, missing analyst estimates.
  • •The company warned that the ongoing Persian Gulf crisis is expected to have an even greater negative impact on its Q2 performance.
Impact:
7/10
ZIM
5 months ago
StocksBullish

GDS Holdings Beats Q1 Estimates on Surging AI Data Center Demand

Key Facts

  • •GDS Holdings reported EPS of $1.53, significantly beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.06.
  • •Company revenues rose 23.6% year-over-year to approximately $488.10 million.
  • •The growth was attributed to surging demand for data center capacity in China driven by AI workloads.
Impact:
7/10
GDS
5 months ago
StocksBullish

Keysight Shares Surge on Record Q2 Earnings and Revenue Beat

Key Facts

  • •Keysight Technologies reported EPS of $2.87, significantly exceeding the analyst consensus estimate of $2.33.
  • •Quarterly revenue reached $1.72 billion, surpassing the $1.71 billion estimate and up from $1.31 billion in the prior year.
  • •The company maintains strong financial health with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.44 and a current ratio of 1.90.
Impact:
7/10
KEYS
5 months ago
StocksBullish

TJX Posts Strong Q1 Results and Raises Full-Year 2027 Guidance

Key Facts

  • •TJX reported diluted EPS of $1.19 for the first quarter, a 29% increase compared to the previous year.
  • •Comparable sales rose 6% with a pretax profit margin of 12.0%, exceeding the company's internal plans.
  • •The company raised its full-year Fiscal 2027 guidance for sales, profit margin, EPS, and share buyback programs.
Impact:
7/10
TJX
5 months ago
StocksBearishUpdated

Hasbro Stock Slumps 8% as Stagnant Guidance Overshadows Q1 Earnings Beat

Key Facts

  • •Hasbro stock dropped approximately 8.32% to $89.09, making it the worst performer in the S&P 500 during the session.
  • •The company reported first-quarter earnings and revenue that exceeded analyst expectations.
  • •Hasbro maintained its full-year outlook rather than raising it, causing investor concern.
Impact:
7/10
HAS
5 months ago
StocksBullish

Target Q1 Sales Surge 6.7% Beating Market Expectations

Key Facts

  • •Target's first quarter net sales grew 6.7 percent over last year, significantly exceeding expectations.
  • •Topline strength was broad-based across merchandise categories, sales channels, and across the quarter.
Impact:
7/10
TGT
5 months ago
StocksBullish

Microsoft Revenue Rises 18% on Azure Cloud and AI Integration Surge

Key Facts

  • •Microsoft delivered 18% YoY revenue growth reaching approximately $83B.
  • •Azure and cloud services grew 40% with AI Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) reaching $37B.
  • •Copilot adoption exceeded 20M paid seats, reinforcing Microsoft's distribution network.
Impact:
7/10
MSFT
5 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

China to Buy 200 Boeing Jets and Seeks Extension of US Trade Truce

Key Facts

  • •The Chinese Commerce Ministry announced plans to purchase 200 Boeing jets.
  • •China is seeking an extension of the trade agreement reached with the United States in Kuala Lumpur last year.
Impact:
7/10
BA
5 months ago
StocksBullish

Reddit Prioritizes Feed Investment to Drive User Growth After Revenue Surge

Key Facts

  • •Reddit posted 69% YoY revenue growth with a 30.8% GAAP net margin.
  • •Management aims to double U.S. daily active users by investing in the feed and improving retention.
  • •ARPU increased 44% YoY, with management guiding for 45% revenue growth next quarter.
Impact:
7/10
RDDT
5 months ago
StocksBearish

Driven Brands Q4 Revenue Plummets 69% Amid Operational Headwinds

Key Facts

  • •Driven Brands reported Q4 2025 revenue of $259.6 million, a 69% year-over-year decrease.
  • •The company posted a small gross loss of $2.86 million, despite achieving positive operating profit and net income.
  • •Cash generation and liquidity declined, although total liabilities were reduced.
Impact:
7/10
DRVN
5 months ago
StocksBullish

British Land Profits Rise 5% Following Record Leasing Activity

Key Facts

  • •British Land reported underlying profit of £294 million for the year to March 31, up 5% on the prior year.
Impact:
6/10
BLND
5 months ago
StocksBearish

Experian Shares Lead FTSE 100 Declines Despite Record Results and $1B Buyback

Key Facts

  • •Experian shares fell 4.1% to 2,596p, leading the FTSE 100 fallers on Wednesday morning.
  • •The company reported record annual results and announced a new $1 billion share buyback programme.
  • •Guidance for organic sales growth of 6-8% was below the City consensus of 8%.
Impact:
6/10
EXPN
5 months ago
StocksMixed

Marks & Spencer Forecasts Profit Recovery After Cyber Attack Slump

Key Facts

  • •Marks & Spencer forecasts profit growth in its new financial year after a 24% slump in 2025/26.
  • •A cyber hack forced a seven-week suspension of online clothing orders, denting sales and margins.
Impact:
6/10
5 months ago
StocksBearish

Energean Cuts 2026 Gas Production Forecast Amid Middle East Conflict

Key Facts

  • •Energean lowered its 2026 production forecast after the shutdown of its production vessel serving multiple Israeli fields impacted operations.
Impact:
6/10
5 months ago
StocksBearish

Indonesia Names Musim Mas as Criminal Suspect in Environmental Breach Case

Key Facts

  • •Indonesian police in Riau province named Singapore-based Musim Mas as a criminal corporate suspect over alleged environmental violations.
Impact:
6/10
5 months ago
StocksBullish

Institutional Investors Boost Vistra Corp Stakes Following Earnings Beat and Dividend Hike

Key Facts

  • •GSA Capital Partners LLP increased its stake in Vistra Corp by 256.9% during the fourth quarter.
  • •Vistra Corp reported strong Q4 earnings exceeding analyst estimates and announced an increased quarterly dividend.
Impact:
6/10
VST
5 months ago
StocksBullish

US Stocks Near Records as US-Iran Deal Enters Final Stages

Key Facts

  • •President Trump revealed that the U.S.-Iran deal is in its final stages.
  • •The Dow Jones, Nasdaq, and S&P 500 indices are surging toward new record highs.
Impact:
6/10
5 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated×2

Europe EV Sales Surge as Iran War Drives Fuel Prices Higher

Key Facts

  • •Exclusive data shared with Reuters shows a surge in new and second-hand EV sales in Europe driven by high fuel prices linked to the Iran war.
Impact:
6/10
5 months ago
StocksBullish

BioMarin Shares Surge 5% on Successful Rare Growth Disorder Drug Trial

Key Facts

  • •BioMarin Pharmaceutical announced its treatment for a rare condition causing short stature met the primary goal of a late-stage study.
  • •Company shares rose nearly 5% in extended trading following the positive trial results.
Impact:
6/10
BMRN
5 months ago
StocksMixedUpdated×4

Zuckerberg Warns Success Not Guaranteed as Meta Cuts 10% of Workforce

Key Facts

  • •Meta is laying off approximately 8,000 employees globally, with engineering and product teams expected to be the most affected.
  • •Reports indicate employee devices are being tracked to train AI models, aiming to replace human labor with automated systems.
Impact:
6/10
META
5 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated×4

Target Shares Surge on Q1 Earnings Beat and Raised Full-Year Guidance

Key Facts

  • •Target exceeded earnings expectations in its latest report as its turnaround strategy begins to yield results.
  • •The company raised its financial outlook following recent strong performance.
Impact:
6/10
TGT
5 months ago
StocksBullish

RLX Technology Reports Massive 96.2% Revenue Surge in Q1 2026

Key Facts

  • •RLX Technology achieved net revenues of RMB1,585.8 million (US$229.9 million) in the first quarter of 2026.
  • •The company's revenues increased by 96.2% compared to RMB808.3 million in the same period of 2025.
Impact:
6/10
RLX
5 months ago
StocksBullish

South Korea's Kospi Triples in 18 Months Amid AI Semiconductor Surge

Key Facts

  • •South Korea’s Kospi tripled in 18 months, outpacing the gains seen by the Nasdaq during the dotcom era.
Impact:
6/10
KOSPI
5 months ago
StocksMixedUpdated

Samsung Talks Fail as 47,000 Workers Set to Strike, Threatening Global Chip Supply

Key Facts

  • •Samsung Electronics management and its labor union resumed talks on Wednesday with only one day remaining before a threatened major strike.
Impact:
6/10
005930
5 months ago
StocksBullish

US NRC Accepts NANO Nuclear KRONOS MMR Construction Permit Application

Key Facts

  • •The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) formally accepted the Construction Permit Application for NANO Nuclear's KRONOS MMR system for review.
Impact:
6/10
NNE
5 months ago
StocksBearishUpdated×3

Target Shares Fall as Strong Q1 Earnings Beat Overshadowed by Cost Pressures

Key Facts

  • •Target reported earnings per share of $1.71, exceeding analyst expectations of $1.46.
  • •First-quarter revenue reached $25.44 billion against expectations of $24.66 billion.
  • •The company cautioned that cost pressures would weigh more heavily in the near term despite strong sales growth.
Impact:
6/10
TGT
5 months ago
StocksBullish

Personalis Breast Cancer Test Gains Expanded Medicare Coverage in US

Key Facts

  • •Personalis Inc received a favorable reimbursement decision broadening the coverage of its cancer test.
Impact:
6/10
PSNL
5 months ago
StocksBullish

Hasbro Beats Q1 2026 Estimates as Digital Gaming Surge Offsets Weakness

Key Facts

  • •Hasbro's net revenues increased 13% to $1,000.2 million in the first quarter of 2026.
  • •The company reported adjusted diluted EPS of $1.47, driven by a 26% revenue increase in the Wizards and Digital Gaming segment.
  • •The company reaffirmed its full-year 2026 outlook and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.70 per share.
Impact:
6/10
HAS
5 months ago
StocksBullish

Wallbridge Mining Secures C$56M Strategic Investment to Advance Fenelon Gold Project

Key Facts

  • •Wallbridge Mining entered definitive agreements with Agnico Eagle and Waratah for a capital injection of approximately C$56 million.
  • •Agnico Eagle and Waratah will each hold a partially-diluted ownership position of approximately 19.9% in the company upon closing.
  • •The funding will be used to advance the company's Fenelon project to a Pre-Feasibility Study.
Impact:
6/10
WMWLBMF
5 months ago
StocksBullish

RS Group Shares Jump 9% on Dividend Hike and £100M Buyback Program

Key Facts

  • •RS Group shares rose approximately 9% to 655p following an increased dividend and the launch of a £100 million share buyback program.
  • •The company reported softer full-year profits due to challenging industrial markets, but strong cash generation supported the balance sheet.
Impact:
6/10
RS1
5 months ago
StocksBullish

LRCX and TJX Stocks Rally on Strategic Expansion and Robust Earnings Beats

Key Facts

  • •LRCX stock rose 3.16% driven by plans for a new chip packaging research lab in Austria and AI-driven industry optimism.
  • •TJX stock jumped 5.48% after Q1 fiscal 2027 earnings beat expectations and the company raised its full-year guidance.
Impact:
6/10
LRCXTJX
5 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated×2

GameStop Boosts eBay Stake to 6.55% Following Failed Acquisition Attempt

Key Facts

  • •GameStop revealed an increased stake in eBay to 6.55% through options providing economic exposure to approximately 29 million shares.
Impact:
6/10
EBAYGME
5 months ago
StocksBullish

Analog Devices Reports Record Q2 Results; Yext Schedules Earnings Date

Key Facts

  • •Analog Devices reported revenue of $3.62 billion for its fiscal second quarter 2026, with growth across all end markets.
  • •ADI returned $1.3 billion to shareholders via dividends and share repurchases during the second quarter.
  • •Yext announced it will report its first quarter fiscal year 2027 financial results on June 2, 2026.
Impact:
6/10
ADIYEXT
5 months ago
StocksBullish

Nordson and EnerSys Post Record Results with Strong Fiscal 2026 Outlook

Key Facts

  • •Nordson Corporation reported record second-quarter sales of $741 million with a 7% organic sales increase.
  • •Nordson Corporation increased its full-year fiscal 2026 guidance following strong second-quarter performance.
  • •EnerSys announced fourth-quarter and full-year fiscal 2026 results, achieving its second-highest quarterly revenue in history.
Impact:
6/10
NDSNENS
5 months ago
StocksBullish

Nasdaq-100 Records Historic 15.7% Monthly Surge, Best Performance in Over a Decade

Key Facts

  • •The Nasdaq-100 Index ended April with a 15.7% monthly gain, the largest monthly move in more than a decade.
Impact:
6/10
NDX
5 months ago
StocksMixedUpdated

Intuit to Lay Off 17% of Global Workforce in Major Restructuring

Key Facts

  • •Intuit plans to lay off approximately 17% of its global workforce according to an internal memo.
Impact:
6/10
INTU
5 months ago
StocksBullish

Howmet Aerospace Jumps 3.15% on Q1 Earnings Beat and Raised 2026 Guidance

Key Facts

  • •Howmet Aerospace stock increased by 3.15% on May 20, driven by Q1 earnings that exceeded expectations.
  • •The company raised its full-year guidance amid robust demand in the aerospace sector and the acquisition of Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing.
Impact:
6/10
HWM
5 months ago
StocksBullish

Urban Outfitters Hits Record Q1 Net Income on Strong Brand Performance

Key Facts

  • •Urban Outfitters reported record net income of $115.7 million for the quarter ended April 30, 2026.
  • •The company's earnings per diluted share reached $1.30 during the first fiscal quarter.
Impact:
6/10
URBN
5 months ago
StocksMixed

Mixed Results for Red Robin and 8x8: Restaurant Earnings Miss While Cloud Firm Hits Milestone

Key Facts

  • •Red Robin reported an EPS of $0.13, missing the estimated $0.21, despite revenue surpassing consensus estimates.
  • •8x8 reported an EPS of $0.11, beating the $0.07 estimate, and achieved GAAP profitability for the first time since 2015.
Impact:
6/10
RRGBEGHT
5 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated×2

Wall Street Hits Record Highs as US-China Summit Fuels Trade Optimism

Key Facts

  • •U.S. stocks halted a three-day losing streak as oil prices sank more than 5%.
  • •Revived hopes of U.S.-Iran de-escalation eased energy-driven inflation shocks.
  • •Markets are awaiting NVIDIA Corp. earnings scheduled for release after the market close.
Impact:
6/10
NVDA
5 months ago
CommoditiesBearishUpdated×3

Brent Crude Reclaims $106 Level as Markets Reassess Iranian Supply Timeline

Key Facts

  • •Oil prices dived 5.5% following President Trump's statements that talks with Iran are in their final stages.
Impact:
7/10
5 months ago
GeopoliticsMixedUpdated

Supertankers Challenge Hormuz Blockade with 6 Million Barrels

Key Facts

  • •Three supertankers carrying 6 million barrels of crude oil are attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz bound for China and South Korea.
Impact:
7/10
5 months ago
GeopoliticsBullish

Xi and Trump Agree on New Strategic Vision for China-US Stability

Key Facts

  • •President Xi Jinping and President Donald Trump agreed on building a constructive relationship of strategic stability as a 'new positioning' in bilateral ties.
Impact:
6/10
5 months ago
GeopoliticsBullishUpdated

EU and U.S. Reach Provisional Trade Pact to Avoid Tariff Hikes

Key Facts

  • •The European Union reached a provisional agreement to implement a trade pact with the U.S. including a safeguard mechanism for European industry.
Impact:
6/10
5 months ago
GeopoliticsBullish

China Confirms 200 Boeing Jet Order, Seeks US Trade Truce Extension

Key Facts

  • •China's Commerce Ministry confirmed plans to purchase 200 Boeing jets following the Trump-Xi summit.
  • •China and the US are working towards an extension of the tariff truce agreed upon last October.
Impact:
6/10
BA
5 months ago
GeopoliticsBearish

Bolivia Paralyzed by General Strikes and Escalating Civil Unrest

Key Facts

  • •Protests and general strikes led by labor unions and supporters of former President Evo Morales have paralyzed Bolivia.
  • •Bank branches in La Paz suspended operations amid two weeks of unrest against President Rodrigo Paz's policies.
  • •The Bolivian government ordered the arrest of union leaders on terrorism charges.
Impact:
6/10
5 months ago
GeopoliticsMixedUpdated×2

Trump Admin to Launch Billions in AI Export Financing to Counter China

Key Facts

  • •U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order on AI and cybersecurity as soon as Thursday.
Impact:
6/10
5 months ago
Mergers & AcquisitionsBullish

Envirotech Vehicles Merges with AZIO AI to Expand AI Infrastructure

Key Facts

  • •AZIO AI executed a definitive merger agreement with Envirotech Vehicles (EVTV) at a $750 million valuation.
Impact:
6/10
EVTV
5 months ago
Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated

Stryker to Acquire Amplitude Vascular for $835M to Boost Vascular Tech

Key Facts

  • •Stryker announced the acquisition of Amplitude Vascular Systems for a deal valued at up to $835 million.
  • •The deal aims to integrate hydraulic intravascular lithotripsy technology into Stryker's peripheral vascular portfolio.
Impact:
6/10
SYK
5 months ago
Mergers & AcquisitionsBullish

Analog Devices to Acquire Empower Semiconductor for $1.5B to Boost AI Power Solutions

Key Facts

  • •Analog Devices agreed to acquire Empower Semiconductor for $1.5 billion in cash to expand its position in AI data center power management.
  • •The deal is expected to close in the second half of 2026 and includes integrated voltage regulator technology for 800-volt AI architectures.
Impact:
6/10
ADI
5 months ago
Macro EconomyBearishUpdated

Eurozone April Inflation Confirmed at 3.0% as Energy Costs Surge

Key Facts

  • •Euro area annual CPI was confirmed at 3.0% for April, up from 2.6% in March.
  • •Energy price inflation rose 10.8% year-on-year, a sharp increase from the 5.1% recorded in March.
  • •Core CPI slowed to 2.2% in April compared to 2.3% in the previous month.
Impact:
6/10
5 months ago