The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the Consumer Price Index rose 4.2% year over year in May, reaching its highest level since April 2023. Core inflation also accelerated from the prior month. Meanwhile, oil prices surged and equities retreated as renewed U.S.-Iran tensions rattled global markets.
Major U.S. stock indexes closed lower on the day, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling 1.87% to 49,918.78, the S&P 500 shedding 1.62% to 7,266.99 and the Nasdaq dropping 1.98% to 25,169.50.
These are the top stocks that gained the attention of retail traders and investors through the day:
Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL)
Oracle’s stock fell 2.21% to close at $201.26, with an intraday high of $212.48 and a low of $198.18. The stock’s 52-week range is between $134.57 and $345.72. In the after-hours trading, the stock fell 10.12% to $180.89.
Oracle reported fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 results that topped expectations, with revenue rising 21% year-over-year to $19.18 billion and adjusted earnings increasing 24% to $2.11 per share. Growth was driven by strong demand for AI-related cloud services, with cloud revenue climbing 47% to $9.9 billion and cloud infrastructure revenue surging 93% to $5.8 billion.
The company reported remaining performance obligations of $638 billion, up 363% year-over-year, reflecting growing demand for AI training and inference workloads. Oracle forecast first-quarter revenue growth of 27%-29%, reaffirmed its fiscal 2027 revenue target of $90 billion, and said it expects to raise about $40 billion in fiscal 2027 through debt and equity financing.
POP Culture Group Co. Ltd. (NASDAQ:CPOP)
POP Culture Group saw a remarkable surge of 322.22%, closing at $1.52. The stock reached an intraday high of $2.55 and a low of $0.41, with a 52-week range of $0.21 to $2.60. In the after-hours session, the stock rose 50.66% to $2.29.
POP Culture Group reported strong growth for the six months ended Dec. 31, 2025, with net revenue rising 65% year-over-year to $68.9 million. The company’s digital entertainment segment was the primary growth driver, with revenue increasing 79% to $66.6 million and gross profit reaching $1.85 million.
Operating income more than doubled to $6.58 million from $2.72 million a year earlier, reflecting improved operational efficiency. The company said it will continue focusing on its pop culture and digital entertainment businesses while optimizing operations to support long-term growth.
Honeywell International Inc. (NASDAQ:HON)
Honeywell’s stock dropped 4.55% to $205.88, with a high of $214.87 and a low of $205.52. Its 52-week range is $186.76 to $248.18.
The decline followed President Donald Trump’s strong statements about Iran, which led to a surge in oil prices and increased inflation risks. Higher energy costs could keep interest rates elevated, affecting demand for industrial equipment.
Navan Inc. (NASDAQ:NAVN)
Navan’s stock rose 0.92% to close at $20.87, with an intraday high of $21.19 and a low of $19.67. The 52-week range is $8.12 to $23.53. In the after-hours trading, the shares shot up 19% to $24.88.
Navan reported first-quarter fiscal 2027 results that exceeded analyst expectations, with revenue rising 40% year-over-year to $220.2 million and earnings of 8 cents per share, compared with expectations for a loss. Growth was driven by strong demand across its travel and expense management platform.
The company said gross booking volume increased 50% to $3.1 billion, while payment volume rose 29% to $1.3 billion during the quarter. Navan also raised its fiscal 2027 revenue forecast to $907 million-$913 million, above analyst estimates.
Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT)
Caterpillar’s stock fell 6.40% to $856.16, with a high of $906 and a low of $854.73. The 52-week range is $355.7 to $946.83.
The stock decline was driven by rising oil prices following U.S. military actions in the Strait of Hormuz, which heightened supply concerns and inflation fears. This situation could keep interest rates high, impacting demand for heavy equipment.
Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings indicate Oracle stock has a Momentum score in the 74th percentile and a Value score in the 12th percentile.
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