Tech stocks today: Samsung strike talks break down, tech stocks bounce ahead of Nvidia earnings
A dispute over semiconductor workers’ bonuses in Korea could upend global technology supply chains and weigh on South Korea’s economy, as Samsung’s (016360.KS) labor union has threatened to go on strike on May 21 for 18 days. On Sunday, Samsung and the union agreed to extend negotiations after the first round of government-mediated talks failed and a South Korean court granted a partial injunction that could compel workers to show up amid a strike, » Read more about: Tech stocks today: Samsung strike talks break down, tech stocks bounce ahead of Nvidia earnings »
Read MoreUS Stock Market Today | Dow Jones | Nasdaq Live: S&P 500, Nasdaq rise as chip stocks gain ahead of Nvidia results
08:20:00 PM IST, 20 May 2026US Stock Market Today | Dow Jones | Nasdaq Live: Nvidia earnings seen as key test for chip rally amid AI boomNvidia’s upcoming results are viewed as a crucial catalyst for the semiconductor rally, with investors watching for guidance on the durability of AI-driven growth. While strong demand from Big Tech and robust earnings across chipmakers support optimism,
Read MoreBest conservative hybrid mutual funds to invest in May 2026
Many mutual fund advisors believe that 2026 is going to be the year of hybrid funds. Because of the uncertainties regarding the global economy and ever rising Indian stock market, advisors have been advising investors to move cautiously. In such a scenario they believe that investing in hybrid mutual funds – schemes that invest in equity and debt –
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Read MoreFuelCell Energy Leads Hydrogen Stocks Lower. Here’s Why
FuelCell Energy (FCEL) shares crashed yesterday, leading a broader selloff across the hydrogen sector that also saw Plug Power (PLUG) end the session down about 9%. This weakness was mostly related to a combination of overbought technical conditions, aggressive profit-taking, and broader macro headwinds rather than company-specific news. More News from Barchart Despite yesterday’s plunge,
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Read MoreUS economy now a leveraged bet on AI success, says Lazard CEO
Investing.com — The United States economy has become a leveraged bet on artificial intelligence, according to Lazard Inc. Chief Executive Officer Peter Orszag, who pointed to the technology’s impact on stock market growth and consumer spending.
Orszag said on the Bloomberg Deals television show Wednesday that AI and high-income consumers represent the primary sources of growth in the US.
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Why Buffett’s Buying This Beer Stock
In the second quarter, Warren Buffett quietly added nearly 1.4 million shares of Constellation Brands, bringing Berkshire Hathaway’s total stake to roughly just shy of $2 billion.
That’s a bold move at a time when the entire alcohol industry is facing a slump in consumption. But if history is any guide, Buffett tends to buy when sentiment is sour and value hides in plain sight.
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Nvidia’s Next Leg of Growth Could Be Massive
Over the past three years, demand for Nvidia’s GPUs has ballooned so fast that the company has entered a rare feedback loop. Every architecture upgrade sparks a new wave of orders from hyperscalers, which funds even faster improvement, which attracts even more demand. How long can this last?
If Jensen Huang is right,
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Could Peloton Stock Deliver a 3-Bagger Comeback?
Remember when Peloton (NASDAQ: PTON) was the crown jewel of lockdown-era stocks? In early 2021, shares soared above $160, but today, it’s trading below $7.
The plunge may be the death knell for most stocks but here’s what might surprise most investors, beneath the wreckage, there are signs of a quiet but serious transformation.
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