Thursday, May 21, 2026 — US markets pre-market (open at 9:30 AM ET).
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Gainers
| Ticker | Price | Chg% |
|---|---|---|
| ATPC | $3.93 | +88.04% |
| AKAN | $24.86 | +71.33% |
| CODX | $3.81 | +59.21% |
| RGTX | $27.48 | +51.99% |
| AMPGR | $0.85 | +51.77% |
| NCPL | $0.68 | +49.86% |
| NIVF | $1.09 | +47.50% |
| PCLA | $2.02 | +43.92% |
| NBIG | $29.36 | +35.30% |
| NBIL | $41.75 | +34.63% |
| WHLR | $1.26 | +34.57% |
| SBFM | $0.49 | +33.62% |
Losers
| Ticker | Price | Chg% |
|---|---|---|
| DBGI | $0.45 | -55.74% |
| QBTZ | $7.05 | -53.40% |
| RGTZ | $5.85 | -52.24% |
| AMSS | $6.63 | -41.28% |
| AEHL | $1.88 | -35.40% |
| GMM | $0.94 | -34.72% |
| IONZ | $2.83 | -26.35% |
| LICN | $0.82 | -24.80% |
| YMAT | $0.49 | -22.70% |
| YYGH | $0.47 | -22.34% |
| AIIO | $3.01 | -20.37% |
| INDP | $0.98 | -19.92% |
Market Trends
S&P 500+1.08%▲: up 1.08% pre-market to 7,432.97.
Nasdaq+1.54%▲: led gains with AI and chip-related strength to 26,270.36.
Russell 2000+2.56%▲: small-cap benchmark jumped to 2,817.36, outpacing large caps.
Dow+1.31%▲: the Dow advanced to 50,009.35 on broad sector lift.
VIX+1.66%▲: at 17.73, option-implied volatility is higher versus recent session lows, reflecting firmer intraday premium.
Crypto: BTC+0.29%▲ and ETH+0.67%▲ are modestly higher, near $77k and $2,116 respectively. What's driving the market this week
Strong AI-driven earnings from the largest tech megacaps have supported the Nasdaq and helped lift overall equity benchmarks, with recent reports emphasizing AI monetization and hyperscaler demand. Regional manufacturing data showed mixed signals from the Philadelphia Fed’s business outlook, highlighting uneven factory activity in the mid‑Atlantic region and adding nuance to the macro picture. Weekly U.S. jobless claims moved lower in recent releases, indicating continued containment of layoffs and supporting demand-sensitive sectors.
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Leading Sector: Consumer Cyclical leads, up +2.17% on strong discretionary demand.
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Top S&P 500 Gainer: No single S&P 500 top gainer identified; data not available.
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Major Indices Rally: S&P, Dow, Nasdaq advance; small caps Russell outperform with +2.56%.
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Volatility Slightly Higher: VIX ticked up to 17.73, signaling slightly elevated but contained volatility.
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Yields Climb: Treasury yields rose across curve, 10yr at 4.61%, pressuring rate-sensitive assets.
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Defensive Sector Weakness: Consumer Defensive lags, down -1.25%, suggesting rotation into cyclicals.
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Global Markets
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Sydney+1.47%
Tokyo+3.14%
Hong Kong-1.03%
Shanghai-2.04%
Mumbai-0.18%
Frankfurt-0.21%
London+0.32%
Pre
New York-0.36%
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Forex & Bonds
Last
Change
Change %
EUR/USD
1.1590
-0.0036
-0.31%
USD/JPY
159.19
+0.33
+0.21%
GBP/USD
1.3402
-0.0031
-0.23%
5-Year Treasury
4.269
+0.044
+1.04%
10-Year Treasury
4.599
+0.027
+0.59%
30-Year Treasury
5.123
+0.007
+0.14%
AAP+21.02%
ENPH+13.77%
SEDG+12.68%
RL+12.52%