Today: 14 May 2026

Khadija Saeed

A dedicated markets reporter, she covers stocks, macroeconomics, and major business developments with a sharp eye for detail and accuracy.

Snowflake Stock Just Jumped. Now Comes the AI Test Wall Street Won’t Ignore

Snowflake Stock Just Jumped. Now Comes the AI Test Wall Street Won’t Ignore

Snowflake shares rose about 10% Thursday to $153.21 amid a sector rally sparked by Datadog’s raised outlook. The stock remains down 35% for the year, with investors watching AI-driven demand ahead of Snowflake’s next earnings report. Datadog shares jumped 29% after reporting $1.01 billion in Q1 revenue. Snowflake last posted 30% product revenue growth and guided for 27% growth in the coming quarter.
7 May 2026
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Oklo Stock Pops After NRC Fast-Track Approval. The Nuclear Startup Still Has a Lot to Prove

Oklo Stock Pops After NRC Fast-Track Approval. The Nuclear Startup Still Has a Lot to Prove

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission approved Oklo Inc.’s Principal Design Criteria report for its Aurora nuclear powerhouse, cutting review time in half, the company said Wednesday. Oklo shares fell 2.9% in premarket trading Thursday after closing at $79.62. The approval does not allow full commercial operation; Oklo has not built any powerhouses or signed binding power purchase agreements.
7 May 2026
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Why Fluence Energy Stock Is Surging: Data-Center Deals Put $5.6 Billion Backlog in Focus

Why Fluence Energy Stock Is Surging: Data-Center Deals Put $5.6 Billion Backlog in Focus

Fluence Energy shares surged 34% in U.S. premarket trading Thursday after the company reported a record $5.6 billion backlog and new supply deals with two major hyperscalers. Fiscal second-quarter revenue rose 7.7% to $464.9 million, while net loss narrowed to $29.2 million. The company maintained its 2026 outlook and reported total liquidity of about $900 million as of March 31.
7 May 2026
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Why Lumentum’s 90% AI Sales Surge Still Sent Its Stock Lower

Why Lumentum’s 90% AI Sales Surge Still Sent Its Stock Lower

Lumentum Holdings shares dropped 5% after reporting fiscal Q3 revenue of $808.4 million, up 90% year over year, and beating profit estimates but missing revenue expectations. Nvidia’s $2 billion investment in March deepened Lumentum’s role in AI data center supply chains. CEO Michael Hurlston said demand for high-speed lasers outpaces supply by over 30%. The company guided Q4 revenue to $960 million–$1.01 billion.
7 May 2026
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Whirlpool Stock Crashes 20% After Iran War Warning, Dividend Halt and Appliance Price Hikes

Whirlpool Stock Crashes 20% After Iran War Warning, Dividend Halt and Appliance Price Hikes

Whirlpool shares fell about 20% in early trading Thursday after the company cut its 2026 profit outlook, suspended its dividend, and blamed the Iran war for a steep drop in U.S. demand. First-quarter net sales dropped 9.6% to $3.27 billion, with a net loss of $85 million. Whirlpool announced price increases of over 10% in April and 4% in July. North American appliance revenue fell 7.5%, while EBIT plunged 96%.
7 May 2026
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GM Recall Alert: 40,440 Brake-Fluid Units Flagged Over Sediment Risk

GM Recall Alert: 40,440 Brake-Fluid Units Flagged Over Sediment Risk

Charleston and Dominion Energy began cutting nearly 200 palmetto trees near power lines in the Eastside neighborhood, pledging to plant five new trees for each one removed. The work comes during South Carolina’s Hurricane Preparedness Month, as utilities rush to clear vegetation before hurricane season starts June 1. City officials say the trees cannot be pruned once they reach utility clearance zones.
7 May 2026
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Trump’s Gas Price ‘Nuclear Option’ Faces Iran-Hormuz Test as Oil Falls Below $100

Trump’s Gas Price ‘Nuclear Option’ Faces Iran-Hormuz Test as Oil Falls Below $100

Brent crude fell below $100 a barrel Thursday as the U.S. and Iran moved toward a limited war halt, but U.S. gasoline prices remained high at $4.558 a gallon, AAA said. The White House is not seriously considering limits on oil exports, according to cabinet officials. U.S. crude inventories dropped by 2.3 million barrels last week, with distillate stocks at their lowest since 2005.
7 May 2026
McDonald’s Q1 Earnings Beat Has One Catch: Value Meals Still Face a U.S. Test

McDonald’s Q1 Earnings Beat Has One Catch: Value Meals Still Face a U.S. Test

McDonald’s first-quarter revenue rose 9% to $6.517 billion, beating estimates, while global comparable sales increased 3.8%. U.S. same-store sales grew 3.9%, driven by higher average checks, but traffic was uneven. Systemwide sales reached over $34 billion, with loyalty-member sales topping $9 billion. New menu items and value offers boosted spending, though U.S. sales growth missed Wall Street’s target.
7 May 2026
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Micron Stock Gets $740 AI Call as Mizuho Lifts Western Digital, SanDisk Bets

Micron Stock Gets $740 AI Call as Mizuho Lifts Western Digital, SanDisk Bets

Mizuho Securities raised price targets for Micron Technology to $740 and Western Digital to $550, citing surging AI-driven memory demand. Micron shares rose 4.2% premarket to $666.59, Western Digital gained 3.8% to $483.15. Analyst Vijay Rakesh projected Micron HBM revenue to reach $35.7 billion by 2028. Micron began shipping a 245-terabyte SSD for AI and cloud workloads.
7 May 2026
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Fortinet Stock Surges 12% as Q1 Beat and 2026 Guidance Put AI Security Demand Back in Focus

Fortinet Stock Surges 12% as Q1 Beat and 2026 Guidance Put AI Security Demand Back in Focus

Fortinet shares jumped 12.3% premarket after first-quarter earnings and revenue beat estimates, with adjusted EPS at 82 cents on $1.85 billion revenue. Billings rose 31% to $2.09 billion, and product revenue climbed 41% to $645 million. The company raised its 2026 outlook, now guiding for up to $7.87 billion in annual revenue. CEO Ken Xie cited strong demand and AI-driven security threats.
7 May 2026
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DoorDash’s $100 Million Gas Bill Shows the Price of Keeping Drivers on the Road

DoorDash’s $100 Million Gas Bill Shows the Price of Keeping Drivers on the Road

DoorDash will spend about $100 million on gas relief for drivers in the first half of 2026 as U.S. fuel prices climb, with $50 million booked in Q1 and over $50 million expected in Q2. Shares rose 11% in premarket trading after the company forecast higher second-quarter order value. First-quarter orders rose 27% to 933 million, but revenue missed analyst estimates. CFO Ravi Inukonda said some investments were delayed to fund the program.
7 May 2026
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US Stock Market Today Premarket: S&P 500, Nasdaq Futures Near Records as Oil Slide Tests AI Rally

US Stock Market Today Premarket: S&P 500, Nasdaq Futures Near Records as Oil Slide Tests AI Rally

S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures hovered near record highs early Thursday after both indexes closed at records Wednesday, boosted by chip stocks. Oil prices fell further as talks progressed on a limited U.S.-Iran deal, with Brent crude trading near $98 a barrel. Weekly U.S. jobless claims are due at 8:30 a.m. ET. Friday’s payrolls report is seen as the main test for the Federal Reserve.
7 May 2026
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Corning Stock Is Suddenly an AI Trade: Inside Nvidia’s $500 Million Fiber Bet

Corning Stock Is Suddenly an AI Trade: Inside Nvidia’s $500 Million Fiber Bet

Nvidia acquired $500 million in Corning warrant rights as part of a multiyear optical-connectivity agreement. Corning will build three U.S. plants, increase optical capacity tenfold, and add over 3,000 jobs. Corning shares jumped nearly 12% premarket, while Nvidia rose 5.7%. The deal ties Corning’s fiber business more closely to AI data-center expansion.
7 May 2026
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Publix Leadership Shake-Up: Todd Jones Retires After 46 Years But Keeps Board Seat

Publix Leadership Shake-Up: Todd Jones Retires After 46 Years But Keeps Board Seat

Publix Super Markets executive chairman Todd Jones will retire from that role May 31 after 46 years, remaining as board chairman, the company said. The announcement follows first-quarter results showing sales up 2% to $16.1 billion but net earnings down 21.5% to $794 million, partly due to federal drug-pricing changes. CEO Kevin Murphy said Jones will continue to provide leadership in his board role.
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Stock Market Today

  • Top TSX Dividend Stocks To Watch In May 2026
    May 14, 2026, 9:12 AM EDT. Canadian investors eye top TSX dividend stocks in May 2026 amid geopolitical shifts and economic changes. Notable names include Great-West Lifeco (TSX:GWO) with a 3.5% yield, backed by stable earnings and a CA$68.28 billion market cap, and Lundin Gold (TSX:LUG) with a 5.6% yield, supported by strong revenue growth from its Ecuador mining operations. High dividend coverage and consistent payouts mark these stocks as potential buffers against market volatility. Other significant dividend payers are Rogers Sugar, Power Corporation, and Firm Capital Mortgage Investment, exhibiting yields from 3.09% to 8.61%. These selections reflect investor preference for income stability amid improving labor markets and heightened geopolitical caution.

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Ondas Stock Jumps After Big Q1 Revenue Beat, With Datavault AI Earnings Next

Ondas Stock Jumps After Big Q1 Revenue Beat, With Datavault AI Earnings Next

14 May 2026
Ondas Inc. raised its 2026 revenue target to at least $390 million after first-quarter revenue jumped to $50.1 million, beating both its own and Wall Street estimates. Shares rose 14% in premarket trading. The company posted an operating loss of $42.7 million, while net income was boosted by a $389.5 million non-cash gain. Pro forma backlog reached $457 million at quarter’s end.
Apple Backs Google in EU AI Fight as iPhone Rules Loom

Apple Backs Google in EU AI Fight as iPhone Rules Loom

14 May 2026
Apple warned the European Commission that proposed EU rules forcing Google’s Android to open core features to rival AI assistants could endanger privacy, security, and device performance. The Commission’s feedback period closed Wednesday, with a final decision expected by July 27. Apple argued the measures could set a precedent for its own platforms. Google also opposes the plan, calling it an “unwarranted intervention.”
Precigen Stock Jumps as Papzimeos Sales Change the Story for PGEN Investors

Precigen Stock Jumps as Papzimeos Sales Change the Story for PGEN Investors

14 May 2026
Precigen shares jumped 14.1% in early trading after first-quarter revenue reached $23.3 million, beating estimates, and net loss narrowed to $7.9 million from $54.2 million a year earlier. Papzimeos, its new RRP therapy, generated $21.6 million in net product revenue. The company ended March with $56.7 million in cash and expects current funds and Papzimeos sales to last through 2026.
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