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US close: Dow hits record high as oil prices fall, but gains limited

Thu 21 May 2026 22:33

(Sharecast News) - US stocks saw moderate gains on Thursday, but that was enough to send the Dow Jones Industrial Average to its highest-ever closing level, as oil prices retreated on the back of tentative hopes of a possible peace deal between Washington

London close: FTSE nudges up as utilities rally

Thu 21 May 2026 15:12

(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended a mostly negative session a touch higher on Thursday despite a rise in oil prices, with utilities lending a hand, as investors continued to mull developments in the Middle East.

Europe close: Markets mixed on higher oil prices, weak economic data

Thu 21 May 2026 15:02

(Sharecast News) - European shares closed mixed on Thursday as higher oil prices and weak economic data linked to the Iran war weighed on sentiment, despite record earnings from Nvidia overnight.

US open: Stocks slip on lukewarm reaction to Nvidia earnings

Thu 21 May 2026 14:29

(Sharecast News) - An underwhelming market reaction to Nvidia's blockbuster earnings report resulted in a subdued start for the wider US stock market on Thursday, with indices pulling back slightly after strong gains the previous session.

London midday: Stocks stay down as Autotrader, Convatec slump on results

Thu 21 May 2026 11:24

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still weaker by midday on Thursday as oil prices resumed their march higher, with Autotrader, Convatec and BT all proving to be a drag after disappointing results.

Europe midday: Shares slide as EU cuts growth forecasts on inflation worries

Thu 21 May 2026 11:06

(Sharecast News) - European shares were lower and oil prices started heading northwards again on Thursday as even record earnings from Wall Street darling Nvidia failed to lift sentiment, with gloomy economic data caused by the Iran war weighing on invest

Asia report: Markets mixed on renewed optimism for US-Iran deal

Thu 21 May 2026 10:25

(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets mostly rose on Thursday, tracking gains on Wall Street, as optimism over a potential Middle East peace deal lifted sentiment despite continued disruption around the Strait of Hormuz.

London open: FTSE dips amid raft of corporate releases

Thu 21 May 2026 08:15

(Sharecast News) - London stocks dipped in early trade on Thursday following strong gains in the previous session, as investors mulled the latest results from US chip giant Nvidia and waded through a raft of UK corporate releases.

Europe open: Shares down as Nvidia Q1 fails to lift mood

Thu 21 May 2026 08:04

(Sharecast News) - European shares opened lower on Thursday as even record earnings from Wall Street darling Nvidia failed to lift sentiment.

London pre-open: Stocks to dip amid slew of corporate news; Nvidia in focus

Thu 21 May 2026 07:33

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to dip at the open on Thursday following strong gains in the previous session, as investors mulled the latest results from US chip giant Nvidia and a slew of UK corporate releases.