--- title: "U.S. stock market midday update: Meridian's stock price fell by 12.06%, with significant volatility in the short term; market sentiment needs to be cautious!" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/285252842.md" description: "Meridian fell 12.06%; Roblox fell 8.24%, with a transaction volume of $527 million; Take-Two Interactive Software fell 0.33%, with a transaction volume of $170 million; Electronic Arts fell 0.03%, with a transaction volume of $167 million; NetEase fell 0.80%, with a market value of $73 billion" datetime: "2026-05-05T19:22:45.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/285252842.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/285252842.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/285252842.md) --- # U.S. stock market midday update: Meridian's stock price fell by 12.06%, with significant volatility in the short term; market sentiment needs to be cautious! **U.S. Stock Market Midday Update** Meridian, down 12.06%, has seen a 10-day increase of 86.16%, with no significant news recently. Trading is active, and capital flows are evident. Considering sector and industry trends, the stock shows significant volatility, and the specific reasons need further observation. **Stocks with High Trading Volume in the Industry** Roblox is down 8.24%. Based on recent key news: 1. On May 3, Roblox lowered its booking guidance, leading to a sharp decline in stock price. The company expects full-year booking growth of only 8% to 12% for 2026, a significant downgrade from the previous quarter, and the market reacted negatively, causing the stock price to drop. 2. On May 4, analysts lowered Roblox's target price. Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, and Macquarie all reduced their target prices to $65, $70, and $80, respectively, reflecting market concerns about the company's future profitability. 3. On May 5, the market reacted to the overall poor performance of the gaming industry. Other gaming companies such as NetEase and Nintendo also saw declines in stock prices, indicating that the industry as a whole is under pressure, further impacting Roblox's stock price. Increased competition in the gaming industry and rising macroeconomic uncertainty are contributing factors. Take-Two is down 0.33%, with increased trading volume. Based on recent key news: 1. On May 5, "Grand Theft Auto VI" is expected to be released on November 19, generating high market anticipation. Analysts predict first-day sales could exceed 25 million copies, and investors are focused on whether the game can meet expectations, affecting stock price volatility. Source: Bloomberg News 2. On May 6, analysts raised the target price for TTWO to $320, indicating a potential stock price increase of 43.53%. Analysts reiterated a buy rating, and market anticipation for the release of "Grand Theft Auto VI" is influencing stock price. Source: Analyst Report 3. On May 5, the CEO stated that the console exclusivity period is unrelated to the agreement with Sony, which may affect the initial audience size. The console-first strategy may limit initial sales, but the release of the PC version could provide a second growth opportunity. Source: Bloomberg News. The gaming industry is eagerly anticipating the release of "Grand Theft Auto VI," leading to noticeable market fluctuations. Electronic Arts is down 0.03%. Based on recent news: 1. On May 4, Electronic Arts entered into a multi-year global strategic partnership with Visa, focusing on the EA SPORTS series. This collaboration will introduce in-game rewards aimed at enhancing player engagement and gaming experience. However, the market reacted lukewarmly, resulting in a slight decline of 0.03% in stock price. 2. On May 5, Electronic Arts is set to announce its fourth-quarter financial report, with analysts predicting earnings per share will rise from $0.98 last year to $1.30, with revenue expected to reach $1.99 billion. Despite positive expectations, investors are remaining cautious ahead of the earnings report, leading to slight stock price fluctuations. 3. On May 5, Electronic Arts announced that its UFC 6 game will be released on June 19, bringing deeper combat personality and game depth Despite the positive impact of this news on the company's future development, it has not significantly boosted the stock price in the short term. The market reacted lukewarmly to the collaboration between Electronic Arts and Visa, remaining cautious ahead of the earnings report. **Stocks ranked among the top in industry market capitalization** NetEase fell 0.80%, with increased trading volume. Based on recent key news: 1. On May 5th, a Nomura analyst report indicated that NetEase's first-quarter performance might slightly exceed market expectations. Although there are fewer new game releases, the demand for classic games remains resilient, with an expected overall revenue growth of 4% and a 7% decline in earnings per share, better than market expectations. The analyst maintained a buy rating with a target price of $155. 2. On May 5th, Nomura further pointed out that NetEase confirmed its transition from a secondary listing to a primary listing in Hong Kong, which may pave the way for NetEase's H shares to be included in the Stock Connect, serving as a catalyst for the stock price. 3. On May 5th, market expectations for NetEase's new game "Sea of Oblivion" increased, with anticipated game revenue growth accelerating to 10% in the second half of the year. 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