US IR Weekly Roundup – Dow 30 (May 18–May 22, 2026, 23 reports)

Merck（MRK）: The market reacted strongly to an “Other Events” disclosure, with the stock price increasing by 5.64%. The specifics of this announcement will likely be closely watched.

NVIDIA（NVDA）: Following its earnings announcement, the stock price rose by 1.30%, meeting market expectations. This suggests continued interest in AI-related technologies.

Intuit（INTU）: After its earnings announcement, the stock price experienced a significant decline of -3.95%. The market’s reaction appears to have been severe.

This week saw a series of earnings announcements from the retail sector, with Home Depot and Lowe’s showing positive performance, while Walmart experienced a softer outcome.

In the pharmaceuticals and healthcare sector, multiple companies including Eli Lilly, Gilead Sciences, Zoetis, and Boston Scientific released IRs, showing diverse market reactions.

Among technology-related firms, NVIDIA posted strong earnings, whereas Analog Devices and Intuit saw their stock prices decline following their respective earnings reports.

This week in the US market saw a flurry of IR announcements from major companies. Earnings reports were particularly concentrated, with individual corporate performance directly influencing stock prices. The retail sector presented a mixed bag of results, indicating that market attention to consumer trends remains high. Furthermore, in growth sectors like pharmaceuticals and technology, market evaluations for specific announcements were clearly evident. Overall, the gap between each company’s fundamentals and market expectations appears to have been a significant driver of stock price fluctuations this week.