Today: 18 May 2026
Super Micro Shares Slip, Eyes on Monday for SMCI
18 May 2026

Super Micro Shares Slip, Eyes on Monday for SMCI

Super Micro Computer shares closed at $31.04 Friday, down 6% on the day and 12.2% since May 8, as the Nasdaq fell 1.54%. The company reports $10.24 billion in March-quarter sales, missing analyst estimates and down from $12.7 billion the prior quarter, with a 9.9% gross margin and $6.6 billion in operating cash outflow. Management will address investors Monday at a J.P. Morgan conference.
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Exxon to Be Watched Monday After Oil Rally and Court Ruling

Exxon to Be Watched Monday After Oil Rally and Court Ruling

18 May 2026
Exxon Mobil closed Friday at $157.92, up 3.4%, after a surge in crude prices lifted energy stocks. Brent crude settled at $109.26 a barrel and WTI at $105.42, both jumping on concerns over shipping near the Strait of Hormuz. A Texas jury found Exxon not liable in a long-running investor lawsuit. Trading resumes Monday; U.S. markets are closed for the weekend.
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Archer Aviation Stock Faces a Monday Test After Friday’s Slide and a New Share Filing

Archer Aviation Stock Faces a Monday Test After Friday’s Slide and a New Share Filing

Archer Aviation shares fell 5.6% Friday to $6.05, with volume near 46 million. A May 14 SEC filing registered 3.27 million resale shares and up to $8 million in new stock for vendors, expected around May 19. Archer ended Q1 with $1.78 billion in cash and reported a net loss of $217.7 million. The company is scheduled to appear at Deutsche Bank’s auto industry conference Tuesday.
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Micron Faces Key Monday After Volatile Week

Micron Faces Key Monday After Volatile Week

Micron Technology shares closed at $724.66 on Friday, down 6.6% after a record-setting week, but remain up nearly 154% for the year. The drop followed a broader market selloff, with the S&P 500 down 1.2% and the Nasdaq off 1.5% as Treasury yields rose. Micron recently began sampling 256GB DDR5 server memory modules to partners. Samsung faces a possible strike May 21, potentially affecting memory chip supply.
17 May 2026
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IREN Shares Slide 9% Friday as AI Bet Hits $3 Billion Mark

IREN Shares Slide 9% Friday as AI Bet Hits $3 Billion Mark

IREN shares fell 9.35% to $52.94 Friday after closing a $3.0 billion convertible-note sale tied to its Nvidia-backed AI infrastructure expansion. The stock ended the week down about 13.5% from May 8. IREN’s new partnership gives Nvidia rights to buy up to 30 million shares at $70 each. The Nasdaq Composite dropped 1.5% Friday as tech stocks retreated.
17 May 2026
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SOFI heads into key week after tough session

SOFI heads into key week after tough session

SoFi Technologies shares closed at $15.61 on Friday, down 2.56% for the day and 0.9% for the week. Trading volume reached about 50.1 million shares. The company maintained its 2026 outlook despite reporting record first-quarter results. Investors await SoFi’s May 19 presentation at J.P. Morgan’s technology conference.
17 May 2026
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Tesla Stock Gets a Weekend Shock as Model Y Prices Rise After Friday Slide

Tesla Stock Gets a Weekend Shock as Model Y Prices Rise After Friday Slide

Tesla raised U.S. prices on key Model Y versions over the weekend, increasing some models by $1,000 and others by $500, according to its website. The move followed a 4.75% drop in Tesla shares Friday to $422.24, outpacing declines at General Motors but less severe than Ford’s. Tesla did not give a reason for the price hike, its first for the Model Y in two years.
17 May 2026
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Redwire Stock Just Jumped 27% — The $498 Million Number Traders Can’t Ignore

Redwire Stock Just Jumped 27% — The $498 Million Number Traders Can’t Ignore

Redwire shares jumped 27% over five sessions, closing Friday at $14.06 after a surge in orders and defense-drone interest, despite a $76.5 million quarterly loss. The company reported first-quarter revenue of $97 million and a record $498.1 million backlog. Redwire will showcase new uncrewed aircraft systems at SOF Week in Tampa starting Monday. A new share-sale program could raise up to $350 million.
17 May 2026
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Nokia’s AI stock rally set for Monday showdown after turbulent holiday week

Nokia’s AI stock rally set for Monday showdown after turbulent holiday week

Nokia shares closed Friday at 11.905 euros in Helsinki, up 8.8% from May 8 after a four-day trading week. The stock’s rally follows strong first-quarter results, with AI and cloud sales up 49% and a raised 2026 growth target. Nokia named Emma Falck as Mobile Infrastructure president, effective September 1. The OMX Helsinki 25 ended Friday at 6,272.91, up 0.5% from the previous week.
17 May 2026
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Intel’s AI Stock Surge Stalls Out

Intel’s AI Stock Surge Stalls Out

Intel shares fell 6.2% Friday to $108.77, capping a 12.9% weekly drop as the Philadelphia semiconductor index slid 4%. Investors cut exposure to chipmakers amid concerns over AI-driven valuations and higher oil prices. UBS said Intel’s server CPU market share dropped to 54.9% in Q1, down from 64.4% a year earlier. Intel faces a test at the J.P. Morgan technology conference on May 19.
17 May 2026
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SpaceX IPO: BlackRock Talks, 5-for-1 Split Hint at $1.75 Trillion Deal

SpaceX IPO: BlackRock Talks, 5-for-1 Split Hint at $1.75 Trillion Deal

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17 May 2026
SpaceX plans to debut on Nasdaq as early as June 12 under the ticker SPCX, targeting about $75 billion in proceeds at a $1.75 trillion valuation. Shareholders approved a 5-for-1 stock split, with processing expected by May 22. BlackRock has discussed a possible $5 billion to $10 billion investment, though no agreement is final. SpaceX aims to release its prospectus as early as Wednesday.
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Infleqtion Shares Slide After Record Revenue, Market Looks to Next INFQ Catalyst

Infleqtion Shares Slide After Record Revenue, Market Looks to Next INFQ Catalyst

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17 May 2026
Infleqtion Inc. shares fell 10.95% to $12.44 Friday, capping a rough week for quantum tech stocks. The company reported a first-quarter net loss of $30.3 million on $9.5 million in revenue, with 85% from government contracts. Infleqtion launched a new RF sensing platform and raised its 2026 revenue outlook, but warned of continued operating losses.
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Fervo Stock’s Hot Debut Got Bigger. Monday Is the Real Test

Fervo Stock’s Hot Debut Got Bigger. Monday Is the Real Test

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16 May 2026
Fervo Energy raised about $2.17 billion in its IPO after selling 80.5 million shares at $27 each, according to a Friday filing. FRVO closed Friday at $41.06, up 52% from the IPO price, and joined the Nasdaq Composite Index on May 13. The company reported a $57.8 million net loss on $138,000 revenue for 2025. Fervo is developing enhanced geothermal systems and building its Cape Station project in Utah.
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Super Micro Shares Slip, Eyes on Monday for SMCI

Super Micro Shares Slip, Eyes on Monday for SMCI

Super Micro Computer shares closed at $31.04 Friday, down 6% on the day and 12.2% since May 8, as the Nasdaq fell 1.54%. The company reports $10.24 billion in March-quarter sales, missing analyst estimates and down from $12.7 billion the prior quarter, with a 9.9% gross margin and $6.6 billion in operating cash outflow. Management will address investors Monday at a J.P. Morgan conference.
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18 May
IonQ’s Volatile Week Leaves Bulls Focused on Monday Trade

IonQ’s Volatile Week Leaves Bulls Focused on Monday Trade

IonQ shares closed Friday at $51.95, down 9.6% for the day but up 5.5% from the prior week. The company reported first-quarter revenue of $64.7 million, up 755% year-over-year, and raised full-year guidance to as much as $270 million. IonQ posted a GAAP net income of $805.4 million but an adjusted EBITDA loss of $96.8 million. Investor focus remains on high spending and cash burn.
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18 May
Ambev Slides After Initial Earnings Jump; Eyes on Next Week’s Test

Ambev Slides After Initial Earnings Jump; Eyes on Next Week’s Test

Ambev shares closed Friday at 15.69 reais, down 0.51%, with a five-day loss of 3.86% but up 13.20% year-to-date. First-quarter net profit rose 2.1% to 3.89 billion reais, helped by Carnival and strong premium beer sales. The Ibovespa fell 0.61% Friday, setting a weaker backdrop for Monday’s open. Trading volume for Ambev reached about 31 million shares at the last close.
17 May
Apellis Exits Nasdaq; $41 Takeover Wraps, One Bet Left

Apellis Exits Nasdaq; $41 Takeover Wraps, One Bet Left

Biogen completed its acquisition of Apellis Pharmaceuticals last week, delisting Apellis from Nasdaq after accepting 82.4% of shares in a $41-per-share cash deal plus a contingent value right. Apellis became a Biogen subsidiary on May 14. The CVR will pay holders up to $4 if Syfovre sales meet specified targets. Biogen shares closed at $192.95 on Friday.
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17 May
Vale Shares Stand Out as Brazil Market Slips, Iron Ore Prices Stay Firm

Vale Shares Stand Out as Brazil Market Slips, Iron Ore Prices Stay Firm

Vale shares closed at R$83.50 in São Paulo on Friday, up 0.76%, while the Ibovespa fell 0.61%. Vale told U.S. regulators it expects about $1.5 billion more 2026 free cash flow from its iron ore unit, citing market conditions after the Middle East conflict. Iron ore traded near a 52-week high at $110.77 a tonne on May 15. Vale’s Q1 net profit rose 36% to $1.89 billion, missing analyst forecasts.
17 May
Navitas Semiconductor Stock Is Headed for a Make-or-Break Week After a Wild AI Rally

Navitas Semiconductor Stock Is Headed for a Make-or-Break Week After a Wild AI Rally

Navitas Semiconductor closed Friday at $21.32, down 4.48% but up 17.14% for the week after raising about $122 million through an at-the-market stock sale. The company sold 6.5 million shares, increasing cash and share count. Investors await Navitas’ May 19 appearance at the J.P. Morgan tech conference. The stock mirrored volatility across the semiconductor sector as the Philadelphia SE Semiconductor Index fell 4% Friday.
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17 May
Netflix Faces Quick Test Beyond Subscriber Counts

Netflix Faces Quick Test Beyond Subscriber Counts

Netflix shares closed at $87.02 Friday, up 0.09% for the day but down 0.5% from the prior week. The company told advertisers its ad-supported plan now reaches over 250 million global viewers and will expand to 15 more countries in 2027. First-quarter revenue rose 16% year-over-year to $4.0 billion in operating income. The stock remains in its post-10-for-1 split range announced last October.
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17 May
Bradesco Shares Dip Heading Into the New Week

Bradesco Shares Dip Heading Into the New Week

Bradesco preferred shares closed Friday at R$17.69, down 0.84% for the day and 4.84% over five sessions. The Ibovespa ended the week at 177,283.83, falling 0.61% Friday and 3.71% for the week. Bradesco’s first-quarter recurring net income rose 16.1% to R$6.8 billion, but credit costs increased and overdue loans reached 4.2%.
17 May
Coeur Mining Falls 9%, With Dividend Date Ahead

Coeur Mining Falls 9%, With Dividend Date Ahead

Coeur Mining shares closed Friday at $17.61, down 9.23%, with trading volume at 36.61 million. The company declared a $0.02-per-share dividend payable June 10, with a record date of May 22. First-quarter revenue reached $856 million, net income $247 million, and free cash flow $267 million. Analyst Mike Kozak at Cantor Fitzgerald downgraded the stock to Hold and lowered his price target to $19.
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17 May
Pfizer Faces Busy Week After Friday’s Drop

Pfizer Faces Busy Week After Friday’s Drop

Pfizer shares closed at $25.33 Friday, down 1.63%, underperforming the S&P 500, which fell 1.24% but still posted a weekly gain. The company reaffirmed its 2026 revenue and earnings guidance after first-quarter revenue rose 5% to $14.45 billion. Investors remain cautious, citing competitive pressure from Eli Lilly and uncertainty over Pfizer’s pipeline. U.S. markets reopen Monday.
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17 May
American Airlines Stock Faces a Fuel-Cost Test as Memorial Day Rush Nears

American Airlines Stock Faces a Fuel-Cost Test as Memorial Day Rush Nears

American Airlines shares closed at $12.31 Friday, down 3.07%, after crude oil prices surged on U.S.-Iran tensions. The carrier cut its 2026 profit outlook, citing a projected $4 billion jump in jet-fuel costs and higher bag fees. American expects over 4.2 million travelers for Memorial Day as it launches its largest summer schedule. U.S. markets also fell, with the S&P 500 down 1.2%.
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17 May
CoStar Set to Drop from Nasdaq-100 Monday: What’s Next for CSGP Holders

CoStar Set to Drop from Nasdaq-100 Monday: What’s Next for CSGP Holders

CoStar closed at $32.68 Friday, up 2.6%, with trading volume surging ahead of its removal from the Nasdaq-100. Nasdaq said Lumentum will replace CoStar in the index before Monday’s open. Index funds tracking the Nasdaq-100 may adjust holdings as a result. CoStar’s first-quarter revenue rose 23% to $897 million, but its residential segment posted a $29 million adjusted EBITDA loss.
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17 May
Snap shares claw back some losses ahead of another big test Monday

Snap shares claw back some losses ahead of another big test Monday

Snap closed Friday at $5.53, up 3.17% for the day but down about 9% from the previous week. The move followed a legal settlement involving Snap, YouTube, and TikTok over school-district claims, with terms undisclosed. Snap faces pressure from weak ad growth and ongoing cost cuts as trading resumes Monday. Friday’s trading volume reached about 37.8 million shares.
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17 May
Aurora Stock Swings as May 21 Looms After Friday Drop for AUR

Aurora Stock Swings as May 21 Looms After Friday Drop for AUR

Aurora Innovation shares closed at $7.71 Friday, down 5.75% but still about 10% above last week’s close after hitting a 52-week high midweek. The company plans to deploy over 200 driverless trucks by year-end, following new deals with Volvo and McLane in Texas. Aurora reported Q1 revenue of $1 million and a net loss of $223 million.
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17 May
Cisco shares touch record high on AI moves — what could drive CSCO now

Cisco shares touch record high on AI moves — what could drive CSCO now

Cisco shares closed at $118.21 after a 22% weekly gain, following strong earnings and an increased AI revenue outlook. The stock jumped 17% Thursday, its biggest one-day rise in over 20 years, adding about $70 billion in market value. Cisco reported $15.8 billion in Q3 revenue and announced nearly 4,000 job cuts. Arista Networks and Hewlett Packard Enterprise shares fell as Cisco surged.
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