Finance

Dell Technologies shares surged nearly 33% on Friday after the company reported quarterly profits and revenue that exceeded expectations due to robust demand for AI computing infrastructure. This performance ignited a broader rally in the semiconductor space, with companies like Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Super Micro Computer also seeing significant stock price increases.

The cryptocurrency market remained stable at the end of May 2026, with Bitcoin trading around $73,300. While institutional ETF outflows have recently applied pressure, the total market capitalization held above $2.5 trillion as traders monitored geopolitical progress for signs of renewed risk appetite.

U.S. Treasury yields declined as reports emerged of a potential 60-day ceasefire extension and nuclear negotiations between the United States and Iran. The yield on the benchmark 10-year note eased to approximately 4.44%, falling from 16-month highs reached earlier in May as inflation fears linked to energy costs began to subside.