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TradingKey - On May 20, Eastern Time, NVIDIA’s (NVDA) Q1 FY2027 earnings report, scheduled for release after the bell, has become the market focus. The options market has already reacted; according to options positioning data, the market anticipates a potential price swing of approximately 6.5% for NVIDIA on the day following the announcement.

While Goldman Sachs' sell-off has dealt a blow to the altcoin market, it does not imply that altcoins are headed toward zero. Historical experience shows that while many small-cap altcoins have indeed gone to zero during bear markets, SOL and XRP are of relatively high quality. The probability of such an extreme event occurring to them is minimal, especially considering they have successfully weathered previous bear markets.

TradingKey - Despite the recent sharp correction in the semiconductor sector and a cumulative decline of nearly 14% in Micron Technology (MU) shares over the past five trading days, Wall Street analysts remain optimistic about its outlook. In a newly released research report, Citigroup (C) analyst Atif Malik significantly raised Micron's price target from $425 to $840, nearly doubling the figure, and reaffirmed a "Buy" rating.

TradingKey - Gold (XAUUSD) closed at $4,481.89 on Tuesday (May 19). Prices confirmed a break below the $4,500 level, further opening the downside potential for gold. On Wednesday, gold extended its downward trend, hitting an intraday low of $4,460.

Cathie Wood and Duan Yongping, two investors with distinct styles, both aggressively purchased Circle shares in the first quarter, citing the company’s regulatory compliance and highly attractive business model.

TradingKey — Goldman Sachs (GS) is expected to serve as the lead underwriter for SpaceX’s IPO, ranking first on the underwriter list, according to people familiar with the matter. Morgan Stanley (MS) is also a lead underwriter for the IPO but is expected to rank behind Goldman Sachs.

Tradingkey - Since April 2026, the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index (SOX) has maintained a unilateral upward trend, reaching an intraday all-time high on May 14. As of that date, the index recorded a cumulative gain of 69.05%, approximately double the increase of the Nasdaq 100 Index ETF (QQQ) over the same period, significantly outperforming the broader technology sector. However, the index entered a rapid correction starting in mid-May. Yesterday, it fell as much as 3.6% intraday, touching a low of 10,895.75 points, a nearly two-week low. By the close, the SOX had declined 6.8% from its recent peak.

TradingKey - South Korea's National Labor Relations Commission stated that Samsung Electronics and its labor union failed to reach an agreement after nearly 15 hours of negotiations. The two sides will resume talks on Wednesday morning, just one day before the union's scheduled strike.

TradingKey - The Nikkei 225 Index opened 0.2% lower in early trading, with losses quickly widening to 2%. It has weakened for five consecutive trading days, falling below the 60,000 mark for the first time this month. South Korea's KOSPI Index opened 0.7% higher before its intraday losses expanded to 2%.

U.S. stocks retreated as surging Treasury yields and geopolitical tensions pressured markets. Meanwhile, global focus shifted to key international diplomacy, U.S.-Iran negotiations, Google's major AI announcements, and highly anticipated previews of Nvidia’s upcoming corporate earnings report.

TradingKey - NVIDIA (NVDA.US) will release its first quarter fiscal 2027 financial results after the market close on May 20, Eastern Time. Market expectations project revenue at approximately $78.9 billion, representing a year-on-year increase of about 79%, with adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of approximately $1.77.

TradingKey - In recent years, cybersecurity has rapidly climbed to be among the top themes for Wall Street, with Palo Alto Networks being one of many companies that has thrived as a result. 

TradingKey - Netflix ad tier hits 250M MAUs, Q1 revenue +16% to $12.25B, 32.3% operating margin. INKubator AI animation studio announced. NFLX at $90, channel support. Targets $92–$97.

TradingKey - NVIDIA (NVDA) will release its earnings report after the U.S. market close on Wednesday, May 20, a report that will serve as the most critical stress test for the AI trade. However, the market is not betting entirely on the stock trending higher. Recent signals from the options market indicate that while investors are placing bullish bets, they are also purchasing a significant volume of protective positions, suggesting the market is bracing for heightened volatility. Options analytics firm SpotGamma noted in a recent report that the implied move for NVIDIA's earnings has reached 6%.

TradingKey - By 2026, the saga of Amazon.com Inc. ($AMZN$) isn’t about e-tailing supremacy or getting products to customers overnight. It is the story of an IT colossus re-purposing its sprawling IT capacity to be first mover in the generative AI boom.

TradingKey — On Monday Eastern Time, U.S. President Trump announced the cancellation of a planned strike against Iran scheduled for Tuesday, after leaders from three regional powers in the Middle East requested that he “hold off on action.” As of press time, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.19%, the Nasdaq Composite declined 0.61%, and the S&P 500 dropped 0.37%.

TradingKey - In early Asian trading on Monday, spot gold prices fell below $4,500 for the first time since late March, hitting a low of $4,480.01. Currently, Wall Street investment banks are divided on gold's outlook. JPMorgan Chase maintains its year-end price forecast of $6,000 but has lowered its average annual price estimate from $5,708 to $5,243. Goldman Sachs remains bullish, reiterating its year-end target of $5,400. Can the gold bull market return in 2026?

Tradingkey - May 19: Poor performance in U.S. tech stocks yesterday weighed on Asian markets today. Amid market concerns over the impact of the Samsung strike on the AI industry and the upcoming earnings report from AI giant Nvidia, stock markets in Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan all declined. Geopolitical tensions eased as Trump announced the postponement of a military strike against Iran originally scheduled for Tuesday, May 19. Today, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister announced a draft agreement proposal to the U.S., which includes the withdrawal of U.S. forces from the surrounding region.

TradingKey - According to an internal memo, the company’s Head of HR, Janelle Gale, notified all staff on Monday that layoff notices will be issued in batches starting at 4:00 AM local time on Wednesday, May 20. This round of adjustments involves approximately 8,000 positions, representing about 10% of Meta's total global workforce of 78,000.

This article evaluates Microsoft's potential to reach a $1,000 stock price by 2030. Despite near-term pressures from heavy AI capital expenditures and OpenAI investment losses, MSFT remains backed by a $625 billion commercial backlog and a strong 39% Azure growth rate driven by enterprise AI monetiz