May 25, 2026
Monday US Market Close — Data from Fri May 22 close
📡 Market Context — Week of May 18
Broad market rallied. S&P 500 gained +0.95% to 7,473, NASDAQ +0.97% to 26,344, DJIA +1.80% to 50,580. VIX fell -8.14% to 16.59 — market complacency returning. 10Y yield dropped -2.34% to 4.56%, supporting growth/tech valuations. ⚡ The big story: Quantum stocks went nuclear — RGTI +59%, QBTS +54%, IONQ +29%, QUBT +27% — all on the Trump administration's $2B quantum investment announcement. ARM Holdings exploded +42%. Tech (XLK +3.46%) led sectors. Energy gave back gains.
| Ticker | Price | Day Change | Week Change | Volume | Key Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TSLA | $426.01 | +1.95% 🟢 | +3.91% | 45.9M | 🚗 FSD subscription-only in Europe · SpaceX IPO filed (S-1) |
| QUBT | $12.31 | +7.89% 🟢 | +26.71% 🔥 | 67.9M | 💻 Quantum rally lifts all · Revenue +9,000% YoY |
| QBTS | $29.40 | +14.22% 🟢 | +54.25% 🔥🔥 | 141.2M | 🌀 $2B US quantum investment · Investor Day June 1 |
| RGTI | $26.42 | +19.87% 🟢 | +58.97% 🔥🔥 | 203.3M | 🔬 Among 9 firms funded in $2B quantum program |
| RKLB | $135.76 | +8.22% 🟢 | +3.51% | 32.9M | 🛰️ SpaceX IPO S-1 filed · Space sector rallies |
| FLY | $49.50 | +15.49% 🟢 | +12.63% | 8.8M | 🚀 SpaceX IPO buzz · B. Riley Buy $60 PT |
| IONQ | $63.64 | +8.07% 🟢 | +29.06% 🔥 | 52.5M | ⚛️ Quantum fever · Record Q1 · Trump admin $2B quantum |
💻 NVIDIA Corp (NVDA) — $215.33 -3.17% from earnings
- Earnings May 20: EPS $1.87 vs $1.77 consensus — clean beat (+5.54%)
- Post-earnings sell-the-news: dropped -3.17% from earnings day close
- Forward PE ~17x with 85% revenue growth — historically cheap for NVDA
- Analyst consensus: Strong Buy (58 analysts), mean target $295 (37% upside)
- 52-week range: $132.92 — $236.54
🛡️ CrowdStrike Holdings (CRWD) — $663.46 +7.21% weekly
- Relentless cybersecurity momentum — +49% in a month from $445
- Enterprise security spend resilient regardless of macro conditions
- Trading above analyst mean target of $535 — may be extended
- 52-week high: $674.84
📱 ARM Holdings (ARM) — $306.51 +42.48% weekly 🔥🔥
- Massive week: $215 → $306. Chip design leader for AI/edge computing
- Volumes surged 2-3x normal throughout the week
- Trading above analyst mean target of $232 — momentum play
- High risk: trailing PE of 356x. Forward PE ~100x
🖥️ Super Micro Computer (SMCI) — $35.58 +15.33% weekly
- AI infrastructure rebound play. +15.33% this week
- Still ~80% below its ATH — massive recovery potential
- AI server demand remains insatiable across hyperscalers
- Volume picking up: 39.4M shares on Friday vs 26.7M avg
💡 Weekly Recommendations — May 25
1. NVDA ($215.33) — Post-earnings selloff creates compelling entry. 17x forward PE is historically cheap for the AI chip leader. 58 analysts rate Strong Buy with $295 mean target. Key economic data week (GDP, Durable Goods) could move semis. Entry zone: $210-218.
2. SMCI ($35.58) — AI infrastructure recovery play. +15.33% week with volume confirmation. Liquidity improving. Still 80% below ATH — significant upside if execution improves. Entry zone: $33-36.
3. ARM ($306.51) — Momentum trade. +42% in one week with accelerating volume. AI edge computing catalyst. High risk — use tight stops. Entry zone: $290-310. Not for the faint-hearted.
📝 Report compiled May 25, 2026 · Next update: June 1