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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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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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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Plug Power Shares Surge 21% as Cash Questions Wait

Plug Power Shares Surge 21% as Cash Questions Wait

Plug Power shares rose 21% last week, closing at $3.78 after reporting a 22% jump in first-quarter revenue and improved gross margin. Trading was volatile, with Friday’s session ending down 0.26% on heavy volume. Analysts remained split, with price targets ranging from $1.20 to $7. Plug ended the quarter with more cash than expected and plans to cut inventory by at least $100 million this year.
17 May 2026
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Ford Stock’s Rally Pauses as Orders Take Focus

Ford Stock’s Rally Pauses as Orders Take Focus

Ford shares fell 7.46% Friday to $13.40, but still closed the week up about 9% after a surge driven by optimism over its new energy-storage business. Trading volume hit 108.27 million shares. Morgan Stanley highlighted Ford’s partnership with CATL and potential as a supplier to U.S. data centers. Ford reported Q1 net profit of $2.5 billion and raised its 2026 adjusted EBIT guidance.
17 May 2026
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Intel’s AI Stock Surge Stalls Out

Intel’s AI Stock Surge Stalls Out

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17 May 2026
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.
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OpenAI Faces New Valuation Hurdle in $1 Trillion IPO Push

OpenAI Faces New Valuation Hurdle in $1 Trillion IPO Push

Anthropic has agreed to a $30 billion funding round at a $900 billion valuation, surpassing OpenAI’s last reported $852 billion mark, the Financial Times reported. OpenAI closed a $122 billion round in March and announced a new deployment company with $4 billion in backing. U.S. stock markets remain closed until Monday. SoftBank reported $45 billion in cumulative gains from its OpenAI stake.
17 May 2026
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GTA 6 Preorder Rumor Sends Take-Two Stock Higher. The Bigger Test Comes Next Week

GTA 6 Preorder Rumor Sends Take-Two Stock Higher. The Bigger Test Comes Next Week

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14 May 2026
Take-Two Interactive shares rose 6.5% to $241.68 on Thursday after reports of a leaked Best Buy affiliate campaign fueled speculation that Grand Theft Auto VI pre-orders could begin next week. Neither Take-Two nor Rockstar Games has confirmed a pre-order date. The company is set to report earnings after markets close on May 21. GTA VI is listed for release on Nov. 19, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
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Coterra Energy Stock Just Vanished From the NYSE. Devon’s Deal Is Now Fueling a Shale M&A Wave

Coterra Energy Stock Just Vanished From the NYSE. Devon’s Deal Is Now Fueling a Shale M&A Wave

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14 May 2026
Devon Energy has completed its all-stock merger with Coterra, ending CTRA trading on the NYSE. The $25 billion deal drove U.S. upstream oil-and-gas M&A to a two-year quarterly high, according to Enverus. Devon now faces pressure to deliver $1 billion in annual synergies and has launched an $8 billion buyback program. The combined company will operate as Devon, based in Houston.
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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
ServiceNow Stock Bucks Broader Drop Ahead of Monday Test

ServiceNow Stock Bucks Broader Drop Ahead of Monday Test

ServiceNow shares rose 5.05% to $95.07 on May 15, outperforming major indexes. The company completed a $4 billion senior notes offering to repay debt from its Armis acquisition. First-quarter subscription revenue climbed 22% to $3.67 billion. ServiceNow faces competition from Salesforce and Microsoft as it shifts focus to AI workflows.
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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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17 May
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