Today's American Stocks Pulse
Goldman Sachs lifts S&P 500 year‑end target, dismisses bubble fears
Goldman Sachs raised its forecast for the S&P 500’s year‑end level, citing continued earnings strength, and said the market is not in a bubble. Analysts also note a potential melt‑up could push the index toward 8,000 if momentum holds.
SpaceX Files for Nasdaq IPO, Ticker SPCX, Targeting Public Markets
SpaceX submitted an IPO registration with the SEC on May 20, aiming to list on Nasdaq under the symbol SPCX. The filing disclosed a Q1 operating loss of $1.94 billion, a net loss of $4.276 billion on $4.694 billion revenue, and listed a slate of lead underwriters including Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley.
Barchart Strategist Forecasts Constructive 6.7% S&P Pullback Near 7,300
Barchart’s senior market strategist John Rowland says the S&P 500’s 19% surge over the past 45 days is likely to pause with a constructive 6.7% pullback toward the 7,060‑7,300 zone. He bases the outlook on Bollinger Bands, Fibonacci retracements and...
S&P 500 Falls 0.67% for Third Straight Day as Greed Index Stays in Optimistic Zone
The S&P 500 slipped 0.67% to 7,353.61 on Tuesday, marking a third straight day of losses. Despite the decline, the CNN Fear & Greed index remained at 60.3, still in the “greed” zone, underscoring a disconnect between price action and...
U.S. Treasury Yields Hit Multi‑Year Peaks, Dragging Down U.S. and Australian Markets
U.S. Treasury yields jumped to 4.67% on the 10‑year and 5.18% on the 30‑year, their highest levels in years, prompting sharp declines in major equity indices on both sides of the Pacific. Analysts cite stubborn inflation, Fed rate‑risk and Middle‑East...
US Stocks Today: Dow Soars 600 Pts, Nasdaq 1.5% as Chip Stocks Rally Eyeing Nvidia Results, Iran Peace Deal Hopes
Wall Street rebounded on Wednesday as the Dow jumped 600 points and the Nasdaq rose 1.5%, driven by a surge in chip and AI‑related stocks ahead of Nvidia’s earnings. The S&P 500 added 1.08% to close at 7,432.67, while the Philadelphia...
US Stocks on Pace for a Higher Open
U.S. equity futures point to a higher open, with the Nasdaq gaining roughly 200 points and the S&P 500 up about 28 points in pre‑market trade. Oil prices slipped by $2 and Treasury yields dipped 2 basis points, signaling modest...
US Market Gains as Peace Hopes Ease Rate‑Fears, Oil Slides 2%
Wall Street futures rose on Tuesday as optimism about a swift end to the Middle East conflict lifted investor sentiment and softened worries about higher interest rates. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.11% to 49,417, while the S&P 500...
Morning Market Brief
In this morning market brief, Lawrence Fuller explains that a three‑day streak of stock declines is driven by rising long‑term Treasury yields, with the 30‑year hitting 5.2%—its highest level since 2007. He argues that higher rates depress growth‑stock valuations but...
TMTB Morning Wrap
Futures surged 75 basis points this morning, driven by a 2% rally in the semiconductor sector while software lagged. Intel jumped 5% after CEO Lip Bu Tan delivered a bullish outlook at the JPMorgan TMT conference. AI‑focused chip makers such...
Stock Market Today: Dow Closes Above 50,000; Nvidia Rises Ahead Of Earnings (Live Coverage)
The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed just above the 50,000 mark, gaining 645 points (1.3%) on Wednesday, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq added 1.1% and 1.5% respectively. A reported U.S.–Iran agreement pushed West Texas Intermediate crude down 5.5% to about...
Wall Street Futures Slip as Yields Rise, Oil Hits Session Highs, Pressuring Large‑Cap Stocks
US equity futures slid Tuesday morning, with Nasdaq 100 futures down 0.8% and S&P 500 futures off 0.4% as 10‑year Treasury yields rose to 4.62% and oil prices hit session highs. The weakness points to a tentative start for large‑cap...
Amanat Acquisition Prices IPO at $10, Raising $75 Million
Amanat Acquisition Corp. (AMAN) priced its initial public offering at $10 per share, selling 7.5 million Class A ordinary shares and raising $75 million. The SPAC also secured a 45‑day over‑allotment option for an additional 1.125 million shares and will begin trading on Nasdaq...
Speculators Hold Deepest Short Positions in US Futures Since April 2023
The latest CoT data shows speculators are short equity futures across the S&P 500, Nasdaq-100 (most net short since Apr'23), S&P 400, and Russell 2000. via Bespoke
Tech and SPY Close Above 5‑Day SMA, Retest Complete
MU, AMD, INTC, SPY all got close back above the 5 SMA. Minimum retest up is complete. https://t.co/u2IFcnVK20
Jim Cramer Urges Selective Buying in Market Rotation, Flags Micron as Value Pick
On Monday, CNBC’s Jim Cramer advised investors to target the S&P 500’s biggest losers for cautious, incremental buying as the market rotated between software and hardware names. He singled out memory‑chip maker Micron, noting its sub‑12‑times earnings multiple as a...
Top S&P Decile Falls, Bottom Rises in Swift Reversal
As of mid-day, the decile of S&P 500 stocks that had done best y/y through the 5/14 market high was down 8% since then, while the decile of the worst performers y/y were up 7.1%! Saw a bit of a...
Larry McMillan Stock Market Update Video 5/18/2026
Renowned options strategist Larry McMillan posted a new Stock Market Update video on May 18, 2026. In the brief, he outlines his view of current equity market dynamics, including heightened volatility and shifting macro trends. He stresses the importance of...
Nvidia's Future Lies in AI Services, Not Chips
$NVDA is no longer a chip company. It's selling dependency. What I'm watching tomorrow after the bell: → Q2 guide vs $86B. That's the number that moves the tape, not the Q1 print → Margin holds at 75% as Rubin ramps →...
Wall St Slips as Inflation Worries Push Yields Higher
Wall Street slipped on Tuesday as the 10‑year Treasury yield rose to 4.687%, its highest level since January 2025, driven by persistent inflation worries and elevated oil prices. The Dow fell 0.15%, the S&P 500 slipped 0.19%, and the Nasdaq dropped...
Home Depot Beats Q1 2026 Estimates, Reaffirms Guidance
Home Depot reported $3.29 billion net income and $41.8 billion in sales for the quarter ended May 3, surpassing Wall Street expectations and reaffirming its full‑year guidance. The retailer credited a resilient core homeowner segment even as gas prices and consumer confidence slipped.
Dow Jones Sets Record High as Nasdaq Slides, Deepening Market Split
The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at a new record of 49,686.12, up 0.32%, as investors favored cyclical stocks. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.51% to 26,090.73, reflecting pressure on technology shares and a growing split in market performance.
Hims & Hers Shares Slide 8% After $300M Convertible Notes Offering
Hims & Hers Health, Inc. saw its shares tumble 8.06% to $23.03 after unveiling a $300 million convertible senior notes offering due 2032, plus an option for an extra $45 million. The proceeds are earmarked for international expansion, an acquisition of Eucalyptus,...
TMTB Morning Wrap
Google and private‑equity firm Blackstone announced a joint AI‑focused cloud company backed by $5 billion in equity. The venture will leverage Google’s custom AI chips and aims to bring 500 megawatts of compute capacity online by 2027, directly challenging Nvidia’s market lead....
Musk Loses in Court, Home Depot Earnings, DOJ's 'Lawfare' Fund and More in Morning Squawk
Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI was dismissed after a jury ruled it fell outside the three‑year statute of limitations, ending a high‑profile Silicon Valley clash. Seagate’s stock slumped nearly 7% as its CEO warned of factory‑build delays, pulling down other...
Fed Talks, Weak Tech, Housing Data Drive Market Caution
🚨 Morning Market Rundown – May 19, 2026 🚨 A lighter economic calendar today, but traders still have plenty to watch with Fed speakers, housing data, and tech weakness in focus 👀 📊 Economic Events: 🎤 Fed’s Waller speaks at 9AM 🏠 Pending Home...
Broad Market Breadth Turns Negative Across All Segments
S&P 500 Equal Weight US stock market ex-SPX MidCap 400 SmallCap 600 Russell 1000 EW Russell 2000 Microcaps International Stocks International small caps All negative in the last month https://t.co/rSD4f9RSsr
Stocks Fall for Third Day as Semiconductor Shares Erase Rebound
U.S. equities slipped for a third consecutive session as bond yields rose and inflation concerns deepened. The S&P 500 fell 0.7% and the Nasdaq 100 dropped 0.6%, reflecting a broader risk‑off mood. Semiconductor stocks erased earlier gains, with Nvidia sliding ahead of...
Small‑cap Risk Gauge Slides 4.5% From Three‑year High
While there is a pullback in the major US indices, there is a more intense retreat in some of the more concentrated measures of risk appetite. The Russell 2000 - Dow ratio is down approximately -4.5% from its three-year peak...
S&P Near Low, Sector ETFs Climb, SMIDs Lag
S&P 500 near the LoD, but most sector ETFs are up... value holding up fine... but not US SMIDs & Ex-US https://t.co/XDSeIq8kX4
NextEra Energy to Acquire Dominion in $400B All-Stock Deal, Shares Jump and Slip
NextEra Energy agreed to buy Dominion Energy in an all‑stock transaction valued at roughly $400 billion, creating the largest regulated U.S. utility. Dominion stock surged 14.5% in pre‑market trading while NextEra fell about 4% after the announcement. The deal, which gives...
Tech Shares Slide as Treasury Yields Surge, Dragging S&P 500 and Nasdaq Lower
On May 19, 2026, a broad sell‑off in technology shares pushed the S&P 500 and Nasdaq lower after the 10‑year Treasury yield rose to its highest level since February 2025. Profit‑taking, rising oil prices and inflation worries amplified the decline,...
Dip Buyers Trigger Bullish Reversal Near 7,360 Zone
SPX: Dip buyers jumped in close to the 7,360 daily demand zone. The candle suggests a bullish reversal, the MACD crossover indicates the trend is switching, making further decline likely. The gap at 7,273 is a must-watch zone. #SPY.
Dow Jones Futures: Trump Iran Delay Saves Dow, But Sandisk, Bloom Energy, AI Leaders Sell Off
U.S. markets closed mixed on Monday as President Trump announced a last‑minute postponement of a planned Iranian attack, giving the Dow a modest gain while other indices slipped. Crude oil spiked above $108 per barrel before retreating, limiting broader equity...
Outlook Therapeutics Narrows Q2 Loss, Awaits FDA Decision on LYTENAVA in May 2026
Outlook Therapeutics announced a second‑quarter net loss of $4.45 million, a dramatic improvement from $46.35 million a year earlier. The biotech also signaled that the FDA will decide on its lead ophthalmic drug, LYTENAVA, in May 2026, a milestone that could reshape...
Stocks Ticking Lower. Oil Moving Higher.
U.S. equities slipped late in the session as the S&P 500 slid to an intraday low of 7,360.38, down about 0.6%, and the Nasdaq fell 1.1% to 25,925. Technical analysis shows the Nasdaq breaking below a rising‑channel trendline, turning prior...
SPY Slides to Key $735 Level, Likely to Test
$SPY just hit $735, which I had mentioned was a key level this morning. After losing support at $740, it sold off rather quickly. $735 is a pretty significant level; we can expect a few tests/chop at it, especially as...
SpaceX Accelerates IPO to June 12, Targets $75B Raise at $1.75T Valuation
Elon Musk’s SpaceX has moved its Nasdaq debut forward to June 12, with underwriters targeting a $75 billion capital raise and a $1.75 trillion valuation. The accelerated timeline, announced on May 16, intensifies debate over the company’s dual‑class share structure and the...
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Stock Market Today: Indexes Pull Back to Begin Week as Tech Shares Fall; Treasury Yields Remain Elevated
Major US stock indexes slipped on Monday as the tech‑heavy Nasdaq fell 0.7% and the S&P 500 slipped 0.3% ahead of a busy earnings week. The decline came amid a jump in oil to about $107 a barrel and the 10‑year...
Inflation Uptick Is Starting to Send Sell Signals to Stock Bulls
Wall Street strategists say the post‑earnings rally is losing steam as inflation and higher oil prices revive rate‑hike concerns under new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh. A sharp sell‑off hit the most rate‑sensitive stocks, with the Russell 2000 down 2.4% and unprofitable...
Regeneron Shares Tumble 6% After Phase 3 Melanoma Trial Misses Statistical Significance
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals reported that its Phase 3 trial of fianlimab plus cemiplimab did not achieve statistical significance for progression‑free survival versus pembrolizumab, prompting a 6.23% drop in the stock during after‑hours trading. The high‑dose arm showed a numeric 5.1‑month PFS...
Cerebras Shares Slide 10% to $279.72 After Soaring IPO Debut
Cerebras Systems saw its stock tumble 10% to $279.72 on Friday, two days after a blockbuster debut that lifted the price to $350 and raised $6.38 billion. The pullback follows investor concerns over a 130‑times trailing‑revenue valuation and the fact that...
Indices Pull Back; Trim Positions, Protect Gains
The major indices pulled back on Friday, with the NYSE registering a distribution day. Distribution now stands at four for the NYSE versus just one for the Nasdaq Composite, not at ominous levels. Even so, the market is beginning to...
SPY Rally Falters, Defensive Positioning Needed Now
📺 MARKET TREND SHIFT? WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW We may have a potential shift in the market $SPY character after an extremely strong rally. The fast-moving bullish “active sequence” may end and turn into a more corrective phase. So, traders may...
Doximity's Q4 2026 Earnings Prompt Downgrade Wave, BofA Cuts Target to $38
Doximity (DOCS) posted Q4 2026 revenue of $145.4 million and guided FY 2027 revenue to $664‑$676 million, well below consensus. Within 24 hours, more than ten analysts downgraded the stock and BofA Securities cut its price target to $38, intensifying a sell‑off that...
SPX May Enter Short‑Term Correction Below 7397
$SPX is mixed after a big move from 6316 (March 30 low) to 7517 (last week high), so a corrective phase could last a week or two. Today we’ll see if $SPX stays below 7397 and whether we lose the...
S&P 500 Hovers Near ATH, Bearish MACD Crossing Soon
#SP500 doji Candle near ATH 7517. Support 7294, 7046, 6790. On verge MACD Bear Cross. RSI 68.5 high but not Overbought. 13/21 day EMAs Bullish. Top Bollinger Band 7515. Midpoint Line 7393. Bottom Band 7272.
S&P 500 Slides to 7,408 as Semiconductor Slump Narrows Market Leadership
The S&P 500 ended Friday at 7,408.5, down 1.24%, as semiconductor giants Intel, Micron, AMD and Nvidia led a broad sell‑off. Technical indicators show the index stretched far above key moving averages, while the gap between cap‑weighted and equal‑weight performance...
Record S&P High, Earnings Breadth Soars, Sentiment Lags
The S&P 500 just hit a record high with earnings breadth at historic levels, yet the bull/bear sentiment ratio sits below its long-term average. 🔒 Members-Only https://t.co/wBJrco1b3U
S&P 500 Breaks 6,500 on $2.6 Trillion Call Surge and Gamma Squeeze
On April 1 the S&P 500 jumped roughly 100 points to clear the 6,500 mark, propelled by a $2.6 trillion notional surge in call‑option buying that forced market makers into a textbook gamma squeeze. The swing moved dealers from short‑gamma to long‑gamma, a...
GEN Restaurant Group Stock Edges Higher After Quarterly Earnings Release
GEN Restaurant Group (NASDAQ:GENK) saw its stock climb $0.04 to $2.18 after reporting quarterly results. The company posted a market cap of $71.77 million, a negative P/E of -2.95, and mixed analyst sentiment, while major investors like Goldman Sachs increased their...