Racking up Retailer Results | Closing Bell

Watch on YouTube ↗  |  May 21, 2026 at 20:23  |  10:26  |  Bloomberg Markets
Speakers
Romaine Bostick — Anchor, Bloomberg

Summary

The video covers the U.S. market close, with all major indices finishing higher after a volatile session. After-hours earnings reports from Ross Stores, Workday, Zoom, Deckers, and Take-Two Interactive are highlighted. IBM surged on a quantum computing funding award. The market remains sensitive to geopolitical developments.

  • Major indices ended the day in the green after initial declines.
  • IBM shares jumped 12% after receiving $1 billion for quantum computing chip foundry.
  • Ross Stores reported above-consensus sales and raised full-year EPS guidance, stock up in after-hours.
  • Workday revenue beat estimates, stock rose 5% after-hours despite being down 60% from 2024 highs.
  • Zoom Communications boosted fiscal year revenue forecast, shares up 3.9% after-hours.
  • Take-Two Interactive issued weak guidance, shares fell in after-hours.
  • Ralph Lauren shares surged 14% on strong Asia sales and resilient high-end consumer demand.
  • Birkenstock shares jumped 19% after completing a share repurchase agreement.
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