What’s News in Markets: Clarity Act, Chips’ Dip, Klarna’s Pivot

What’s News in Markets: Clarity Act, Chips’ Dip, Klarna’s Pivot

May 16, 2026 · 5 min

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The episode discusses the fluctuations in chip stocks and the implications of the Clarity Act for crypto traders, along with Klarna's business strategy changes.

What drove an up-and-down week for chips stocks like Intel, Nvidia, Micron and Qualcomm? And what kind of clarity did crypto traders get from the Clarity Act advancing in the Senate? Plus, how are investors liking Klarna’s pivot away from “buy now, pay later”? Host Jack Pitcher discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Organizations: Intel, Nvidia, Micron, Qualcomm, Clarity Act, Klarna

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