Palantir stock price has retreated and moved into a technical bear market after falling by 30% from its highest point last year. This retreat will be put to the test as the company publishes its financial results on Monday. Palantir stock in the spotlight ahead of earnings The PLTR stock price has crashed in the
Quantum computing is about to get its biggest reality check of 2026. IonQ reports first-quarter results on Wednesday, May 6, after the close, while D-Wave Quantum follows on Tuesday, May 12, before the open. The setup is unusually stark, as D-Wave is trading at $20.49 and IonQ at $46.63, but Wall Street’s optimism is much
Spirit Airlines is preparing to cease operations after failing to secure a last-minute financial lifeline, marking a dramatic fall for a carrier that once reshaped budget air travel in the United States. The airline had been seeking a $500 million rescue package from the administration of Donald Trump, but talks broke down amid disagreements with
Shares of Twilio Inc. surged on Friday after the company delivered stronger-than-expected first-quarter results, standing out in a software sector that has struggled for positive momentum in 2026. The stock rose about 21% to $180.79, hitting a four-year high in the session. The rally extends Twilio’s gains to roughly 30% year-to-date and more than 84%
US equities ended Friday on a mixed note, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite extending their record-setting run, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average lagged as investors weighed strong earnings against geopolitical uncertainty and easing oil prices. The S&P 500 rose 0.3% to a fresh intraday and closing high, while the Nasdaq Composite gained
Global markets are entering May 2026 under a cloud of uncertainty, with multiple macro and geopolitical triggers converging at once. From surging oil prices and the ongoing Middle East conflict to key economic data and central bank decisions, traders are facing a complex environment. A mix of risk and resilience is shaping sentiment. While equities
The Federal Reserve kept borrowing costs unchanged on Wednesday, holding the federal funds rate in the 3.50% to 3.75% range for a third straight meeting. But this was no routine pause. The vote was the most divided since 1992, with four officials dissenting, and that split sent a clear message to investors: the Fed is
US stock index futures edged modestly higher on Friday as investors absorbed a strong earnings beat from Apple and basked in the afterglow of April’s exceptional rally, which handed the S&P 500 its best monthly performance in more than five years. The gains were tempered, however, by a sharp sell-off in Roblox after a sweeping
Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD reported another monthly decline in vehicle sales, marking its longest-ever downturn as demand in its home market remains subdued. BYD’s vehicle sales fell 15.5% year-on-year in April, extending the streak to eight consecutive months of decline. The figures were based on Reuters calculations using data from a Weibo post by
Shares of Reddit surged in premarket trading on Friday after the company reported stronger-than-expected first-quarter results and issued an upbeat revenue forecast, highlighting growing returns from its artificial intelligence-driven advertising strategy. The stock rose about 12% ahead of the open, extending gains after climbing 6.3% in after-hours trading following the earnings release. Despite the rally,