--- title: "U.S. stock market midday update: Getty Images up 15.62%, trading volume increased, market sentiment is high but volatility raises concerns" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/286801729.md" description: "Getty Images rose 15.62%; Google-A rose 1.26%, with a transaction volume of USD 6.538 billion; Meta fell 0.66%, with a transaction volume of USD 4.605 billion; Google-C rose 1.26%, with a transaction volume of USD 4.249 billion; Baidu rose 2.01%, with a market value of USD 47 billion" datetime: "2026-05-18T17:07:46.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/286801729.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/286801729.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/286801729.md) --- # U.S. stock market midday update: Getty Images up 15.62%, trading volume increased, market sentiment is high but volatility raises concerns **U.S. Stock Market Midday Update** Getty Images, up 15.62%, with increased trading volume and no significant news recently. Trading is active, with clear capital flows. 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** Google-A is up 1.26%. Based on recent key news: 1. On May 16, Google's parent company Alphabet issued yen-denominated bonds for the first time, setting a record for overseas corporate bond issuance. This move demonstrates Alphabet's strategic layout in diversifying its fundraising currencies, enhancing market confidence in its financial stability, and driving the stock price up. Source: Nikkei News, Reuters 2. On May 16, Google Cloud's revenue grew 63% year-over-year, exceeding market expectations and becoming a key driver of Alphabet's growth. This performance has strengthened investor confidence in its future profitability, further boosting the stock price. Source: Benzinga 3. On May 16, Berkshire Hathaway increased its holdings in Alphabet stock, significantly raising its stake. This move reflects the market's long-term optimism towards Alphabet, further uplifting the stock price. Source: SEC filings disclose intensified competition in tech stocks, reshaping market confidence. Meta is down 0.66%, with increased trading volume. Based on recent key news: 1. On May 16, Tiger Global Management increased its stake in Meta by 12.2%, reflecting ongoing interest in the company. This move may have boosted market confidence in Meta, but it did not prevent the stock price from falling. 2. On May 18, Meta announced it would lay off about 8,000 employees, accounting for 10% of its total workforce. This news raised market concerns about the company's operating costs and future growth, leading to a decline in stock price. 3. On May 16, Third Point established a position in Meta in the first quarter, holding 90,000 shares. This indicates increased investment interest in Meta, but the market reaction remains negative. The concentration issue in tech stocks is becoming increasingly serious, and investment should be approached with caution. Google-C is up 1.26%. Based on recent key news: 1. On May 16, Google's parent company Alphabet issued yen-denominated bonds for the first time, setting a record for overseas corporate bond issuance. This aims to raise funds for AI and cloud growth, driving the stock price up. Source: Reuters 2. On May 16, Ackman sold Google stock to raise funds to increase his stake in Microsoft, despite his long-term optimism towards Alphabet. This move has drawn market attention to Google stock. Source: Wall Street Insights 3. On May 18, Google and Meta revised up their capital expenditures, reflecting rising component prices and data center expansions, driving the stock price up. Source: Zhitong Finance, competition in tech stocks is fierce, and attention should be paid to AI development **Stocks Ranked Among the Top by Market Capitalization in the Industry** Baidu rose 2.01%, with increased trading volume. Based on recent key news: 1. On May 18, Baidu announced its Q1 2026 financial report, showing total quarterly revenue of 32.075 billion yuan, exceeding market expectations of 31.49 billion yuan. Baidu's core AI business revenue was 13.6 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 49%, accounting for more than half of Baidu's general business revenue for the first time, reaching 52%. This performance drove Baidu's stock price up. 2. On May 18, Baidu's pre-market stock price surged nearly 4%, reaching $140.6. In terms of news, Baidu's quarterly revenue exceeded market expectations, with an adjusted profit per ADS of 12.06 yuan, estimated at 11.84 yuan. The adjusted operating profit was 3.81 billion yuan, estimated at 3.34 billion yuan. The significant growth in Baidu's AI business revenue further propelled the stock price increase. 3. On May 18, Baidu reported quarterly results that surpassed market expectations, benefiting from the growth of the company's core artificial intelligence business. The company's adjusted earnings per American Depositary Share were 12.06 yuan, down from the same period last year but higher than market expectations. Baidu's core AI business revenue increased by 49% year-on-year, with the AI cloud infrastructure sector recording a 79% increase. Baidu's stock price rose 4.9% in pre-market trading. 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