News 21 May 2026

Sera Prognostics Moves Up 15% Just Ahead of Holiday
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Sera Prognostics Moves Up 15% Just Ahead of Holiday

Sera Prognostics shares jumped 15% to $2.07 Friday, trading over 530,000 shares—21 times the previous day’s volume—despite no new company disclosures. The move outpaced peers and came as Sera reported $14,000 in Q1 revenue, a net loss of $8.4 million, and $86.8 million in cash. Executives said 2026 revenue may stay “modest and uneven” as reimbursement and awareness efforts continue.
May 23, 2026
Critical Metals Stock Reacts as Tanbreez Deals Stir Up Rare-Earth Work and China Supply Risk
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Critical Metals Stock Reacts as Tanbreez Deals Stir Up Rare-Earth Work and China Supply Risk

Critical Metals Corp shares held steady at $10.75 in early U.S. premarket trading Thursday after closing up 9.69% the previous day. The move followed news of a 15-year offtake deal with REalloys Inc. for 15% of Tanbreez’s Phase 1 output and an amended SEC filing raising Critical Metals’ Tanbreez stake to 92.5%. Regular Nasdaq trading had not opened at the time.
May 21, 2026
GrowHub at 33 Cents Faces Nasdaq Deadline Pressure
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GrowHub at 33 Cents Faces Nasdaq Deadline Pressure

GrowHub Limited’s Nasdaq-listed shares traded at $0.325 before Thursday’s open, far below the $1 minimum bid required to maintain its listing, with a compliance deadline set for June 1. The Singapore-based company’s stock has fallen about 92% since its August 2025 IPO. GrowHub reported a 65% drop in 2025 revenue and a net loss of S$17.2 million.
May 21, 2026
ARKR Investors Wait on $24 Million Bryant Park Renewal
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ARKR Investors Wait on $24 Million Bryant Park Renewal

Ark Restaurants shares closed at $6.68, valuing the company at $24.1 million, as investors weighed a 7.6% drop in same-store sales and ongoing lease litigation over its Bryant Park locations. The company posted a net loss of $1.8 million for the quarter ended March 28. Lease uncertainty and weak traffic hit results across all regions. A court hearing on the Bryant Park dispute is set for June 16.
May 21, 2026
XPEL Shares Climb on $110 Million Supply Move, Focus on San Antonio and China Margins
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XPEL Shares Climb on $110 Million Supply Move, Focus on San Antonio and China Margins

XPEL shares closed up 4.5% at $45.21 Wednesday after the company announced a $110 million investment in manufacturing and supply chain, including a $60.4 million San Antonio property purchase and a new China facility. Financing includes a $44.8 million PNC loan and a Wells Fargo credit amendment. XPEL plans to consolidate operations at the new San Antonio site over the next two years.
May 21, 2026
AREC Stock Jumps as American Resources’ Rare-Earth Pivot Gets a 10-K Test
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AREC Stock Jumps as American Resources’ Rare-Earth Pivot Gets a 10-K Test

American Resources Corp filed its delayed 2025 annual report on May 20, showing no revenue for the year and a $17.8 million loss from continuing operations, offset by $73.2 million of income from discontinued operations. Shares last traded flat at $2.14 in Thursday premarket after a 10.3% gain Wednesday. The company reported $31.7 million in cash and a swing to $93.2 million in equity. Disclosure controls remain ineffective due to accounting staff shortages.
May 21, 2026
CEVA Stock Is Near a Breakout: The AI Licensing Signal Traders Are Watching
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CEVA Stock Is Near a Breakout: The AI Licensing Signal Traders Are Watching

CEVA, Inc. shares hovered near a 52-week high in pre-market trading Thursday, last indicated at $37.98 after closing at $38.03. The chip-licensing firm reported first-quarter revenue up 11% to $27 million, but posted a net loss of $4.5 million. CEVA recently announced a Bluetooth licensing deal with a major U.S. chipmaker and said AI accounted for over 20% of its licensing revenue.
May 21, 2026
Flexsteel Faces Key Session After 3.5% Stock Gain
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Flexsteel Faces Key Session After 3.5% Stock Gain

Flexsteel Industries shares rose 3.5% to close at $55.24 Wednesday ahead of a scheduled investor presentation at Sidoti’s Micro-Cap Virtual Investor Conference on Thursday. The company recently bought back 1,279,870 shares for $60.2 million, reducing its share count by about 24%. Net income for the March quarter was $6.4 million, reversing a year-earlier loss. CEO Derek Schmidt and CFO Mike Ressler will address investors.
May 21, 2026
First Advantage Stock Pops Again — But Investors Are Still Testing the Earnings Story
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First Advantage Stock Pops Again — But Investors Are Still Testing the Earnings Story

First Advantage shares closed Wednesday up 2.55% at $15.28 after reporting first-quarter revenue of $385.2 million, an 8.6% increase from a year earlier. Net income reached $2.2 million, reversing a $41.2 million loss. The company maintained its 2026 outlook and repurchased $19.5 million in stock during the quarter. Analyst consensus remains Buy, with an average 12-month target of $18.14.
May 21, 2026
Braze Shares Move Ahead of Results as Traders Watch AI Drive and CFO Departure
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Braze Shares Move Ahead of Results as Traders Watch AI Drive and CFO Departure

Braze Inc shares rose nearly 5% to $22.82 in pre-market trading ahead of its fiscal first-quarter 2027 results, due after the close on May 27. The earnings call will mark CFO Isabelle Winkles’ last before her planned departure on May 29. Braze reaffirmed its guidance in April and has launched new AI products. The company reported $205.2 million in fourth-quarter revenue and ended January with 2,609 customers.
May 21, 2026
AMOD Stock Alert: Alpha Modus’ Android Launch Puts This Tiny Fintech Bet on the Clock
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AMOD Stock Alert: Alpha Modus’ Android Launch Puts This Tiny Fintech Bet on the Clock

Alpha Modus Holdings’ Alpha Cash app launched on Android, completing rollout across iOS and Android platforms. AMOD shares closed at $0.20 Wednesday, down 5.09%, and traded at $0.21 premarket. The company reported $35,508 in cash and no revenue as of March 31, with a $4 million Q1 net loss. Alpha Cash targets underbanked users but faces competition from larger fintech firms.
May 21, 2026
RxSight stock gains ahead of Stifel meeting, investors wait for signs of turnaround
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RxSight stock gains ahead of Stifel meeting, investors wait for signs of turnaround

RxSight shares closed at $6.16 Wednesday, up 3.53% but still down 40.88% in 2026. First-quarter sales fell 18.5% to $30.9 million, with 27,472 Light Adjustable Lens units and 20 Light Delivery Devices sold. Management will speak at the Stifel Virtual Ophthalmology Forum on May 26. The company kept its 2026 sales outlook at $120 million to $135 million.
May 21, 2026
Kingsoft Cloud Stock Drops Again in Run-Up to Earnings
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Kingsoft Cloud Stock Drops Again in Run-Up to Earnings

Kingsoft Cloud ADRs closed at $13.96 Wednesday, down 4.3%, and traded at $13.45 in early Nasdaq pre-market hours Thursday. The stock has fallen five straight sessions after a 17% rally on May 13. Market cap stood at $4.19 billion. The board will review first-quarter results and hold an earnings call on May 27.
May 21, 2026
Jaguar Health Shares Spike After 816% Revenue Jump, But Trial Results Still Key
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Jaguar Health Shares Spike After 816% Revenue Jump, But Trial Results Still Key

Jaguar Health shares rose 9.2% to $3.67 Wednesday after first-quarter revenue jumped to $20.3 million, mainly from a U.S. licensing deal for Mytesi and Canalevia-CA1. Trading volume surged to 593,152 shares. Net loss narrowed to $7.0 million from $10.5 million a year earlier. The company’s crofelemer rare-disease trial advanced with its first pediatric patient entering an extension phase.
May 21, 2026
Star Bulk Stock Gets a Dividend Jolt as SBLK Cash Returns Take Center Stage
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Star Bulk Stock Gets a Dividend Jolt as SBLK Cash Returns Take Center Stage

Star Bulk Carriers reported first-quarter net profit of $58.5 million, up from $0.5 million a year earlier, and raised its quarterly dividend to $0.50 per share. Shares closed at $26.69, up 2.34%, and held steady in pre-market trade. Voyage revenue rose to $281.2 million. The results follow Diana Shipping’s push to acquire Genco, with Star Bulk set to buy 16 Genco vessels if the deal closes.
May 21, 2026
UK & AU Stock Market Today: Live Updates 21.05.2026

UK & AU Stock Market Today: Live Updates 21.05.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: May 21, 2026, 4:00 AM EDTUpdated: May 22, 2026, 3:58 AM EDT ASX Mining Spotlight on Lightning’s Tungsten Development May 22, 2026, 3:58 AM EDT. Lightning Minerals is attracting attention on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) for its focus on advancing tungsten projects. Tungsten, a critical metal used in manufacturing and technology, is key to supply chain security amid rising global demand. Lightning’s efforts signal growing investor interest in minerals vital to industrial and defense sectors. While market speculation intensifies, investors are advised to consider professional financial guidance due to the speculative nature of mining ventures. The
May 21, 2026
Akebia Shares Bounce 12% After Volatile Session
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Akebia Shares Bounce 12% After Volatile Session

Akebia Therapeutics shares rose 12% to $1.01 in late trading Wednesday, rebounding from a two-day slide on heavy volume. The move followed first-quarter results showing Vafseo revenue climbed to $15.8 million while Auryxia sales fell to $36.2 million. Total revenue dropped to $53.5 million, with a net loss of $9.1 million. Investors weighed Vafseo’s growth against declining Auryxia sales and generic competition.
May 21, 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Image Resources (ASX:IMA) Nearing Profitability Amid Improved Mineral Sands Outlook
    May 22, 2026, 10:11 PM EDT. Image Resources (ASX:IMA), an Australian mineral sands producer, is approaching profitability as demand for mineral sands strengthens. Mineral sands, used in products like ceramics and electronics, have seen an improving market outlook driving positive momentum for the company. Image Resources is advancing project development and cost efficiencies to capitalize on the growing sector. This positions IMA as a potential beneficiary of rising mineral sands prices, reflecting broader commodity market trends. Investors are watching for the company's transition from investment phase to earnings generation on the back of these sector improvements.