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Record Q1 revenue, raised 2026 guidance, and the pending SkyWater acquisition give IonQ company-specific markers to watch as federal funding headlines draw attention back to quantum computing.
New federal quantum computing funding plans propelled this quantum specialist higher, today, May 21, 2026.
By Sinéad Carew and Utkarsh Hathi May 21 (Reuters) - Wall Street's benchmark S&P 500 index closed slightly higher after Thursday's choppy session as oil prices finished lower and investors hoped for

US stocks (^DJI, ^IXIC, ^GSPC) — namely the Dow Jones Industrial Average — are gaining back some ground ahead of Thursday's close as investors continue to digest Nvidia's (NVDA) first quarter earnings. The AI chip stock's movement has largely been muted despite the company boasting record quarterly revenue ($81.62 billion). Gradient Investments senior portfolio manager Keith Gangl weighs in on how investors are viewing Nvidia's results through the broader lens of geopolitical pressures stemming from the US-Iran war. Catch up on the top moments from Nvidia's earnings call, as well as what Nvidia CFO Colette Kress told Yahoo Finance about the company's CPU sales forecasts.
Robinhood Markets, Inc. (Nasdaq: HOOD) is an e-trading platform founded by Stanford classmates Vladimir Tenev and Baiju Bhatt in April 2013. The exchange has gained immense popularity among traders over the years due to its commission-free offerings of stocks, options, and ...
Nvidia's report itself was excellent, just not up to Wall Street's lofty standards
CHCI posted a year-over-year increase in Q1 earnings per share and revenue, supported by leasing momentum, portfolio expansion and recurring fee-based income.
RVP's first-quarter 2026 sales decline as mix shifts and tariffs pressure pricing, prompting cost cuts and a push to expand domestic production.
Launched by Brian Armstrong and Fred Ehrsam in 2012, Coinbase Global (Nasdaq: COIN) is the largest crypto trading exchange in the United States. The exchange, already popular for its crypto offerings, has also made its foray into prediction markets and stablecoins. In fact, the company's stablecoin ...
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May 21 (Reuters) - Wall Street's main indexes opened lower on Thursday as oil prices surged following a Reuters report that Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei ordered the country's near
Tesla stock rose early Thursday after SpaceX filed its IPO registration statement, fueling speculation about a megamerger between the two companies as their ties and overlap deepen. Tesla stock was up 1.2% in premarket trading at $422.18, while and futures were down 0.3% and 0.2%, respectively. The move comes after the Wednesday evening release of SpaceX’s IPO filings.
Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are proving to be a bonanza for oil. But if you're like most investors you're missing the rally — unless you own the right ETFs.
For its fiscal second-quarter, Deere reported earnings per share of $6.55. Wall Street was looking for $5.70.
U. S. equity futures traded slightly lower on Thursday as investors absorbed another set of blockbuster earnings from artificial intelligence chip leader Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) while continuing to monitor developments surrounding the conflict between the United States and Iran.
Stocks were on track to rise Thursday as investors digested strong results from artificial intelligence chip maker Nvidia and hoped for progress in the peace talks between the U.S. and Iran. The three major indexes snapped a three-session losing streak on Wednesday after President Donald Trump said the U.S. was in the final stage of negotiations with Iran to end the war in the Middle East. Moves early Thursday suggest that the market has concluded that Nvidia’s first-quarter earnings were good, but not good enough to keep the AI rally going.
Since May 2021, the S&P 500 has delivered a total return of 79.9%. But one standout stock has more than doubled the market - over the past five years, BNY has surged 169% to $136.58 per share. Its momentum hasn’t stopped as it’s also gained 27% in the last six months thanks to its solid quarterly results, beating the S&P by 15.5%.
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Meanwhile, OpenAI has been working with bankers to prepare its own IPO filing in the coming days or weeks, the Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday. Stocks moved higher and the global bond selloff took a breather as investors latched onto hopeful signs from the Iran talks. Benchmark U.S. crude oil prices declined 5.7%.
By Gregor Stuart Hunter SINGAPORE, May 21 (Reuters) - Stocks rose on Thursday as some vessels resumed passage through the Strait of Hormuz, while forecast-beating results at Nvidia and a suspended
With inflation rising and uncertainty looming large, investors may think keeping their money in cash is the best place to hide out. But a better tactic may be to stay invested. "During volatile times many go to cash, but it...
NVIDIA's earnings grew +140% year over year, +85% on revenues. An $80B share repurchase was also announced.
Nvidia stock fell late despite strong earnings. Elon Musk's SpaceX released its filing for a mammoth IP. Stocks rallied Wednesday as oil prices dived on Iran hopes.
The U.S. stock market bounced back after pressure eased on Wall Street from the bond market and oil prices gave back some of their big gains. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 1.3%, and the Nasdaq composite rallied 1.5%. The Nasdaq composite rose 399.65 points, or 1.5%, to 26,270.36.