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May 20, 2026Connected

411 storiesLast updated: 4:15:38 AMPage 3 of 7

Stocks

StocksBearish

Lowe's Shares Drop 4% as Cautious Guidance Overshadows Q1 Earnings Beat

Key Facts

•Lowe's shares fell approximately 4% after reaffirming a full-year outlook that was slightly below Wall Street estimates.
•The company expects total sales between $92 billion and $94 billion for the full year, compared to analyst expectations of $93.07 billion.
•Lowe's first-quarter earnings and revenue topped analyst estimates despite the cautious forward-looking guidance.

Impact:

5/10

LOW

2 months ago

Crypto

CryptoBullish

Morgan Stanley Refiles Solana and Ethereum ETFs with Staking Feature

Key Facts

•Morgan Stanley resubmitted amended S-1 registration statements to the U.S. SEC for its proposed Ethereum and Solana ETFs.
•The new Solana ETF application includes a staking component and will trade under the ticker MSOLsec.

Impact:

5/10

SOL ETH

2 months ago

Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullish

Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Completes $41.2M Acquisition of Kezar Life Sciences

Key Facts

•Aurinia Pharmaceuticals completed its tender offer for Kezar Life Sciences after 80.24% of outstanding shares were tendered.
•The transaction is valued at approximately $41.2 million, with stockholders receiving $6.955 in cash per share plus a contingent value right.

Impact:

5/10

AUPH

2 months ago

Commodities

CommoditiesBearishUpdated

US Gas Prices Hit $4 per Gallon Milestone Across All 50 States

Key Facts

•Average gasoline prices have reached $4 per gallon in all 50 U.S. states just as the summer driving season commences.
•Projections suggest prices could surge above $5 per gallon by the end of summer if the war continues unabated.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

Geopolitics

GeopoliticsBullish

White House Confirms Imminent US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Announcement

Key Facts

•White House crypto adviser Patrick Witt confirmed an imminent official announcement regarding the U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.

Impact:

5/10

BTC

2 months ago

Forex

ForexNeutralUpdated

PBOC Sets Yuan Midpoint at 6.8397 Against US Dollar

Key Facts

•The People's Bank of China set the USD/CNY reference rate at 6.8397, compared to the previous fix of 6.8375.

Impact:

4/10

CNY

2 months ago

May 20, 2026Connected

411 storiesLast updated: 4:15:38 AMPage 3 of 7

Stocks

StocksBearish

Lowe's Shares Drop 4% as Cautious Guidance Overshadows Q1 Earnings Beat

Key Facts

•Lowe's shares fell approximately 4% after reaffirming a full-year outlook that was slightly below Wall Street estimates.
•The company expects total sales between $92 billion and $94 billion for the full year, compared to analyst expectations of $93.07 billion.
•Lowe's first-quarter earnings and revenue topped analyst estimates despite the cautious forward-looking guidance.

Impact:

5/10

LOW

2 months ago

Crypto

CryptoBullish

Morgan Stanley Refiles Solana and Ethereum ETFs with Staking Feature

Key Facts

•Morgan Stanley resubmitted amended S-1 registration statements to the U.S. SEC for its proposed Ethereum and Solana ETFs.
•The new Solana ETF application includes a staking component and will trade under the ticker MSOLsec.

Impact:

5/10

SOL ETH

2 months ago

Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullish

Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Completes $41.2M Acquisition of Kezar Life Sciences

Key Facts

•Aurinia Pharmaceuticals completed its tender offer for Kezar Life Sciences after 80.24% of outstanding shares were tendered.
•The transaction is valued at approximately $41.2 million, with stockholders receiving $6.955 in cash per share plus a contingent value right.

Impact:

5/10

AUPH

2 months ago

Commodities

CommoditiesBearishUpdated

US Gas Prices Hit $4 per Gallon Milestone Across All 50 States

Key Facts

•Average gasoline prices have reached $4 per gallon in all 50 U.S. states just as the summer driving season commences.
•Projections suggest prices could surge above $5 per gallon by the end of summer if the war continues unabated.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

Geopolitics

GeopoliticsBullish

White House Confirms Imminent US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Announcement

Key Facts

•White House crypto adviser Patrick Witt confirmed an imminent official announcement regarding the U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.

Impact:

5/10

BTC

2 months ago

Forex

ForexNeutralUpdated

PBOC Sets Yuan Midpoint at 6.8397 Against US Dollar

Key Facts

•The People's Bank of China set the USD/CNY reference rate at 6.8397, compared to the previous fix of 6.8375.

Impact:

4/10

CNY

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Lowe's Reports Strong Q1 2026 Earnings and Reaffirms Full-Year Guidance

Key Facts

•Lowe's reported net earnings of $1.6 billion with adjusted diluted EPS of $3.03 for the first quarter.
•Comparable sales increased by 0.6%, driven by strong online performance and growth in Pro services and appliances.
•The company affirmed its full-year 2026 outlook with total sales projected between $92.0 and $94.0 billion.

Impact:

5/10

LOW

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Comfort Systems USA Hits Record $12.45B Backlog in Q1 2026

Key Facts

•Comfort Systems USA ended Q1 2026 with a record-high backlog of $12.45 billion.
•The company's backlog increased 80.8% year-over-year from $6.89 billion.

Impact:

5/10

FIX

2 months ago

StocksNeutral

Lowe’s Beats Q1 Earnings Estimates as New Store Openings Drive Revenue

Key Facts

•Lowe’s reported Q1 2026 adjusted diluted earnings of $3.03 per share, exceeding consensus estimates.
•Revenue increased 10.2% year-over-year to $23.08 billion, primarily driven by new store additions.
•Management projected FY 2026 adjusted EPS between $12.25 and $12.75.

Impact:

5/10

LOW

2 months ago

StocksNeutral

Wendy's Names Robert Wright as CEO to Lead Strategic Transition

Key Facts

•Wendy's has appointed Robert Wright as the company's new Chief Executive Officer.
•Wright previously served as CEO of Potbelly and oversaw its $566 million sale to RaceTrac.

Impact:

5/10

WEN

2 months ago

StocksMixed

Mixed US Earnings: Disney Beats Q2 Estimates While Mosaic Misses on Fertilizer Volatility

Key Facts

•The Walt Disney Company exceeded Q2 expectations with a 6.5% revenue increase and maintained its FY 2026 EPS guidance.
•Mosaic Company reported weaker-than-expected Q1 2026 earnings of $0.05 per share, missing the $0.20 estimate.

Impact:

5/10

DIS MOS

2 months ago

StocksMixed

Walmart Raises Outlook on Strong Q1 Results as Match Group Faces Strategic Scrutiny

Key Facts

•Walmart reported strong first fiscal quarter 2026 results and raised its full-year guidance.
•Walmart is focusing on e-commerce growth, advertising services, and subscriptions to bolster its price leadership.
•Match Group is under investor scrutiny following its Q1 2026 earnings update and strategic changes at Tinder and Hinge.

Impact:

5/10

WMT MTCH

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Analog Devices Beats Q2 Estimates on Strong Industrial and Communications Demand

Key Facts

•Analog Devices reported an EPS of $3.09, significantly exceeding the average analyst estimate of $2.89.
•The company announced revenue of $3.62 billion, surpassing the forecast of $3.51 billion.
•Growth was primarily driven by strong demand in the Industrial and Communications business segments.

Impact:

5/10

ADI

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Anheuser-Busch InBev Beats Q1 2026 Estimates on Premium Brand Strength

Key Facts

•Anheuser-Busch InBev reported Q1 2026 earnings and revenue that exceeded market expectations.
•Growth was driven by solid performance in premium brands and disciplined pricing strategies.
•The company continues its strategic focus on deleveraging debt incurred from past acquisitions.

Impact:

5/10

BUD

2 months ago

StocksMixed

Keysight Shares Gap Down Despite Q2 Earnings Beat and Raised AI Guidance

Key Facts

•Keysight Technologies reported fiscal Q2 EPS and revenue that beat analyst estimates.
•Company management raised future guidance, highlighting powerful momentum in AI.
•The stock experienced a price gap down despite positive results and several analyst price target increases.

Impact:

5/10

KEYS

2 months ago

StocksNeutral

Target and TAT Technologies Report Q1 2026 Earnings Results

Key Facts

•Target Corporation released its Q1 2026 earnings report and conference call transcript.
•TAT Technologies Ltd announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2026.

Impact:

5/10

TGT TATT

2 months ago

StocksBullish

CorVel and TJX Exceed Earnings Estimates on Strong Sales and Operational Efficiency

Key Facts

•CorVel reported increased revenue and earnings for the March quarter and fiscal 2026, driven by growth in its Network Solutions business.
•TJX Companies reported Q1 fiscal 2027 results that exceeded internal expectations due to comparable sales gains and improved margins.

Impact:

5/10

CRVL TJX

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Hasbro and Toll Brothers Beat Earnings Estimates as Outlook Improves

Key Facts

•Hasbro beat Q1 EPS and revenue estimates driven by growth in Magic: The Gathering and Monopoly Go! despite entertainment weakness.
•Toll Brothers beat Q2 EPS and revenue estimates and raised full-year delivery and price targets.

Impact:

5/10

HAS TOL

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Netflix Ad Tier Hits 250M Viewers Amid Strategic Pivot to Live Sports

Key Facts

•Netflix's ad-supported tier surpassed 250 million monthly viewers globally, up from 94 million a year ago.

Impact:

5/10

NFLX

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Principal Financial Group (PFG) Hits 52-Week High on Earnings Beat

Key Facts

•Principal Financial Group (PFG) reached a new 52-week high of $103.00.
•The company reported EPS of $2.07, beating estimates, while revenue fell below forecasts.
•The company increased its quarterly dividend to $0.82 per share.

Impact:

5/10

PFG

2 months ago

StocksMixed

Securitize Reports Record Q1 Revenue as AUM Climbs to $3.4 Billion

Key Facts

•Securitize achieved record revenue of $19.5 million in Q1 2026, a 39% increase compared to the prior-year period.
•The company reported a net loss of $7.9 million, with Assets Under Management (AUM) reaching $3.4 billion as of March 31, 2026.

Impact:

5/10

CEPT

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Century Aluminum Gains from U.S. Tariffs and Geopolitical Disruptions

Key Facts

•Century Aluminum benefits from U.S. tariffs and Hormuz disruptions which support superior unit economics and domestic price premiums.

Impact:

5/10

CENX

2 months ago

StocksMixed

ZTO Express Q1 Results: Revenue Beats Estimates Amid Strong Parcel Growth

Key Facts

•ZTO Express reported Q1 revenue of $1.93 billion, surpassing the estimated $1.84 billion.
•Earnings per share came in at $0.39, missing the consensus estimate of $0.45.
•Parcel volume increased by 13.2% year-over-year to 9.7 billion, outperforming the Chinese industry average.

Impact:

5/10

ZTO

2 months ago

StocksNeutral

Toll Brothers and RLX Technology Post Quarterly Results Amid Shifting Market Dynamics

Key Facts

•Toll Brothers, Inc. released its Q2 2026 earnings report and held an investor conference call.
•RLX Technology Inc. announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2026.

Impact:

5/10

TOL RLX

2 months ago

StocksNeutral

Chinese Firms Baozun and Kanzhun Report Q1 2026 Financial Results

Key Facts

•Baozun Inc. (BZUN) released its Q1 2026 earnings report and held a conference call to discuss results.
•Kanzhun Limited (BZ) announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2026.

Impact:

5/10

BZUN BZ

2 months ago

StocksMixed

Analog Devices Stock Dips Despite Earnings Beat and $1.5B AI Acquisition

Key Facts

•Analog Devices reported adjusted earnings of $3.09 per share, exceeding analyst expectations of $2.90 per share.
•The company announced a $1.5 billion acquisition aimed at expanding its AI power management business.
•ADI stock dropped more than 4% following a 53% rally year-to-date in 2026.

Impact:

5/10

ADI

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Skillsoft Divests Global Knowledge Unit to Focus on AI-Native Strategy

Key Facts

•Skillsoft entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Global Knowledge instructor-led training business to an affiliate of Enduring Ventures.

Impact:

5/10

SKIL

2 months ago

StocksBullish

NXP Semiconductors Hits All-Time High on Q1 Earnings Beat

Key Facts

•NXP Semiconductors reported Q1 earnings per share of $3.05, exceeding the estimated $2.98.
•Company revenue reached $3.18 billion, driven by strong demand in the automotive and industrial sectors.
•NXP stock hit an all-time high following the announcement of positive financial results.

Impact:

5/10

NXPI

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Lowe's Beats Q1 Earnings Estimates on Strong Digital and Pro Sales

Key Facts

•Lowe's exceeded Wall Street expectations for both earnings and revenue in the first fiscal quarter.
•Growth was driven by online sales and strength in appliances, home services, and professional sales.

Impact:

5/10

LOW

2 months ago

StocksBearish

Lowe's Stock Falls Despite Q1 Earnings Beat on Housing Market Concerns

Key Facts

•Lowe's reported first-quarter earnings that exceeded analyst expectations.
•The stock price declined after the company warned of a challenging housing market environment.

Impact:

5/10

LOW

2 months ago

StocksBullish

SoftBank-Backed SB Energy Files Confidentially for US IPO

Key Facts

•Power infrastructure firm SB Energy has filed confidentially for an initial public offering in the United States.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

StocksBullish

West Pharma Restores Operations After Cyberattack, Reaffirms 2026 Financial Outlook

Key Facts

•West Pharmaceutical Services announced it has restored operations across all sites following a cybersecurity attack earlier this month.
•The company expects the incident to have no material impact on its 2026 financial outlook.

Impact:

5/10

WST

2 months ago

StocksMixed

Analog Devices Shares Dip Despite Q2 Earnings Beat and 37% Revenue Growth

Key Facts

•Analog Devices reported Q2 earnings of $3.09 per share, exceeding the average analyst estimate of $2.89.
•Company revenue reached $3.62 billion, surpassing the forecast of $3.51 billion and rising 37% year-over-year.
•Shares fell over 5% following the results as short-term market expectations adjusted despite robust Q3 guidance.

Impact:

5/10

ADI

2 months ago

StocksBullish

VF Corporation Returns to Growth in FY26 with Margin Expansion and Debt Reduction

Key Facts

•VF Corporation reported a return to revenue growth for the full fiscal year 2026.
•The company experienced expanded margins and successfully reduced its debt levels during the fiscal year.

Impact:

5/10

VFC

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Nordson (NDSN) Beats Q2 Earnings Estimates with Strong Annual Growth

Key Facts

•Nordson reported earnings of $2.86 per share for the quarter ended April 2026, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.82.
•The company's earnings increased compared to the previous year's actual of $2.42 per share.

Impact:

5/10

NDSN

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Pfizer's Next-Gen Pneumococcal Vaccine Shows Strong Mid-Stage Trial Results

Key Facts

•Pfizer's experimental pneumococcal vaccine showed a significantly stronger immune response than its current shot in a mid-stage study.
•The new vaccine recorded up to 15-fold higher antibody levels against a key strain.

Impact:

5/10

PFE

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Centene Beats Q1 2026 Estimates with Strong Earnings and Record Revenue

Key Facts

•Centene Corp reported approximately $46.3 billion in revenue for the first quarter of 2026.
•Adjusted diluted EPS reached $2.90, significantly beating analyst consensus estimates.
•Investors are focusing on medical cost trends and margins within US government-sponsored healthcare programs.

Impact:

5/10

CNC

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Red Robin Shares Surge on Revenue Beat and Reaffirmed 2026 Outlook

Key Facts

•Red Robin Gourmet Burgers shares rose significantly in after-hours trading after beating revenue estimates.
•The company reaffirmed its 2026 outlook despite a decline in first-quarter sales and traffic.
•The company is in final talks for refranchising efforts with proceeds aimed at debt reduction.

Impact:

5/10

RRGB

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Everest Group Pivots to Profitability Strategy Amid Soft Premium Volumes

Key Facts

•Everest Group's Q1 results showed strong operating income and underwriting discipline despite softer premium volumes.
•The company plans to prioritize profitability over top-line growth by trimming casualty premiums and focusing on specialty lines.
•Management expressed confidence in capital strength and cash generation with plans for accelerated share buybacks.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

StocksNeutralUpdated

Woodside Energy Considers Preempting PetroChina's Stake in Browse Gas Field

Key Facts

•Woodside Energy is assessing its right of preemption regarding Inpex's purchase of PetroChina's stake in the Browse gas fields.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

StocksNeutral

Argosy Property Limited Holds Q4 2026 Earnings Call to Review Performance

Key Facts

•Argosy Property Limited held its Q4 2026 earnings call to discuss financial results.

Impact:

4/10

IGPYF

2 months ago

StocksNeutral

Intercontinental Exchange to Launch First GPU Compute Futures

Key Facts

•Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) plans to launch GPU compute futures in partnership with Ornn.
•ICE shares are currently trading below analyst targets with weak short-term momentum.

Impact:

4/10

ICE

2 months ago

StocksBearish

Crestview Entities File to Sell 124 Million WTTR Shares

Key Facts

•Crestview entities filed a Form 144 notice for the proposed sale of 124,353,951 shares of WTTR Class A Common Stock.

Impact:

4/10

WTTR

2 months ago

StocksNeutralUpdated

Equity Residential and FedEx Earnings Provide Key Insights into REITs and Logistics

Key Facts

•Equity Residential released its quarterly results and updated guidance, providing insights into multifamily operating trends in coastal US markets.
•FedEx Corp. released its fiscal third-quarter 2024 results, focusing on network management and costs across its Express, Ground, and Freight segments.

Impact:

4/10

EQR FDX

2 months ago

StocksBullish

GLPI Hikes Q2 2026 Dividend by 5% to $0.82 Per Share

Key Facts

•The Board of Directors of Gaming and Leisure Properties declared a Q2 2026 cash dividend of $0.82 per share.
•The new dividend represents a 5% increase, or $0.04 per share, from the previous level.
•The dividend is payable on June 26, 2026, to shareholders of record as of June 12, 2026.

Impact:

4/10

GLPI

2 months ago

CryptoBullish

Hyperliquid ETFs Outpace Bitcoin ETFs in Debut Week Relative Inflows

Key Facts

•Hyperliquid spot ETFs attracted inflows outpacing Bitcoin and Ether ETFs on a market-cap-adjusted basis during their debut trading week.
•The new inflows are creating buying pressure that exceeds Hyperliquid's own native token burn mechanism.

Impact:

5/10

HYPE BTC ETH

2 months ago

CryptoBullish

MoneyGram Joins Stripe-Backed Tempo Blockchain as Anchor Validator for Remittances

Key Facts

•MoneyGram has been named an anchor remittance validator for the Tempo Layer 1 blockchain.
•MoneyGram will integrate stablecoin settlement for its global financial flows via the new blockchain.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

CryptoMixed

Goldman Sachs Trims Major Crypto Holdings, Pivots to Hyperliquid

Key Facts

•Goldman Sachs Group Inc. trimmed its positions in BTC, ETH, XRP, and SOL by more than $1 billion in Q1 2026.
•The banking giant increased its exposure to Hyperliquid (HYPE) despite exiting other digital assets.

Impact:

5/10

GS BTC ETH XRP SOL+1

2 months ago

CryptoBullish

Amundi Launches Europe's First Solana UCITS Fund to Boost Institutional Adoption

Key Facts

•Amundi, Europe's largest asset manager, has launched a Solana UCITS fund to drive institutional adoption.

Impact:

5/10

SOL

2 months ago

CryptoBullishUpdated×6

Tether Acquires SoftBank's Stake in Twenty One Capital, Consolidating Bitcoin Influence

Key Facts

•Tether International has acquired SoftBank's entire stake in NYSE-listed Twenty One Capital.
•SoftBank representatives have stepped down from Twenty One Capital's board of directors following the acquisition.
•Twenty One Capital's share price jumped 5% following the acquisition news.

Impact:

5/10

XXI BTC

2 months ago

CryptoBullishUpdated×3

Vitalik Buterin Unveils Privacy Roadmap for Ethereum Network

Key Facts

•Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin shared a new roadmap aimed at bringing native privacy features to the Ethereum blockchain.
•The announcement addresses growing concerns over the lack of privacy in Ethereum transactions and wallet activity.

Impact:

5/10

ETH SOL

2 months ago

CryptoBullish

Bitwise Labels HYPE 'Undervalued' Gen 2 Crypto Token Following ETF Launch

Key Facts

•Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan argued HYPE is undervalued, claiming the market misprices Hyperliquid's business model as just another perpetual futures venue.
•Bitwise recently launched a HYPE-based ETF and announced it will use a portion of generated fees to purchase the token.

Impact:

5/10

HYPE

2 months ago

CryptoBullish

Zcash Surges 10% as SEC Concludes Investigation Without Enforcement

Key Facts

•The US SEC officially closed its investigation into the Zcash Foundation without taking enforcement action.
•Zcash (ZEC) price surged nearly 10% to approximately $580 following the announcement.

Impact:

5/10

ZEC BTC

2 months ago

CryptoBullish

Hyperliquid ETFs Outpace Bitcoin Inflows as HYPE Token Nears Record Highs

Key Facts

•Hyperliquid-based ETFs recorded higher net inflows than Bitcoin ETFs in three of their first six trading days.
•The total volume absorbed by these institutional instruments has multiplied by two since launch.

Impact:

5/10

HYPE BTC

2 months ago

CryptoBullish

Bitcoin Eyes $80,000 Milestone as Altcoins Rally Toward Range Highs

Key Facts

•Bitcoin appears to be on track for a rally targeting the $80,000 level.
•A selection of altcoins including HYPE and ZEC are pushing toward their range highs.

Impact:

4/10

BTC ETH BNB XRP SOL+5

2 months ago

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullish

Expedia Group to Acquire CarTrawler to Bolster B2B Travel Platform

Key Facts

•Expedia Group announced its plan to acquire CarTrawler, a car rental technology company.

Impact:

5/10

EXPE

2 months ago

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullish

Medtronic to Acquire SPR Therapeutics for $650 Million to Bolster Pain Management Portfolio

Key Facts

•Medtronic announced its intent to acquire privately held SPR Therapeutics for an upfront cash payment of approximately $650 million.

Impact:

5/10

MDT

2 months ago

Mergers & AcquisitionsNeutral

Skyworks Launches Bond Exchange Offers for Qorvo Acquisition

Key Facts

•Skyworks launched offers to exchange Qorvo's senior notes due 2029 and 2031 for new senior notes issued by Skyworks.

Impact:

5/10

SWKS

2 months ago

GeopoliticsBullish

Bitcoin Rallies as US Senate Moves to Limit Trump’s War Powers on Iran

Key Facts

•The US Senate advanced a joint resolution that could require President Trump to seek congressional approval to continue the Iran war.
•Bitcoin prices and US stock futures rose following these political developments.

Impact:

5/10

BTC

2 months ago

ForexBearish

AUD/USD Slides Toward 0.7150 on Weak China Data and Rising Yields

Key Facts

•The Australian Dollar weakened against the US Dollar toward the 0.7150 level after failing to sustain recent gains.
•Crédit Agricole noted that softer Chinese economic data and rising global bond yields are creating a difficult backdrop for the AUD.

Impact:

4/10

AUDUSD

2 months ago