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.

Harley-Davidson’s $6,000 Bike Gamble: New CEO Turns to Affordable Motorcycles as Profit Falls 81%

Harley-Davidson’s $6,000 Bike Gamble: New CEO Turns to Affordable Motorcycles as Profit Falls 81%

Harley-Davidson’s first-quarter net income plunged 81% to $25 million as revenue fell 12%. The company announced a new strategy centered on lower-priced bikes, including a $6,000 Sprint model and a revived Sportster, aiming to attract younger riders. Global retail motorcycle sales rose 8% despite the profit drop. CEO Artie Starrs said the plan will lean on dealers and cost cuts.
5 May 2026
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Shopify Stock Slides After $100 Billion GMV Quarter — Why Investors Still Wanted More

Shopify Stock Slides After $100 Billion GMV Quarter — Why Investors Still Wanted More

Shopify shares fell nearly 7% in premarket trading Tuesday after second-quarter guidance matched analyst expectations. First-quarter revenue rose 34% to $3.17 billion, with gross merchandise volume hitting $100.74 billion. Operating income reached $382 million, below the $420 million analysts expected. The company posted a net loss of $581 million, narrowed from $682 million a year earlier.
5 May 2026
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Coinbase Layoffs: Brian Armstrong Cuts 700 Jobs As AI Reshapes Crypto Exchange

Coinbase Layoffs: Brian Armstrong Cuts 700 Jobs As AI Reshapes Crypto Exchange

Coinbase Global will cut about 700 jobs, or 14% of its workforce, as it restructures to focus on AI-driven operations, according to a regulatory filing Tuesday. The company expects $50 million to $60 million in restructuring expenses, mostly for severance. Shares rose 6.1% in early trading. CEO Brian Armstrong said affected staff lost system access immediately and will receive at least 16 weeks’ pay.
5 May 2026
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IREN Stock Jumps After Sweetwater Power Milestone Puts Its AI Data Center Bet Back In Focus

IREN Stock Jumps After Sweetwater Power Milestone Puts Its AI Data Center Bet Back In Focus

IREN shares jumped 8.37% to $49.48 Monday after the company energized its 1.4-gigawatt Sweetwater 1 data center in Texas, connecting its substation to the ERCOT grid. The company said power delivery will ramp up as the site is built out. IREN also announced a definitive agreement to acquire Mirantis. The stock was quoted at $50.16 before Tuesday’s U.S. open.
5 May 2026
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Micron Stock’s AI Memory Run Sends It Into U.S. Market-Cap Elite

Micron Stock’s AI Memory Run Sends It Into U.S. Market-Cap Elite

Micron Technology shares traded at $576.45 premarket Tuesday, valuing the company at about $658.3 billion. Fiscal Q2 revenue reached $23.86 billion, with net income of $13.79 billion, as demand for high-bandwidth memory in AI data centers surged. DRAM and NAND sales jumped on sharp price increases, but the company warned of potential margin risks if demand slows. Micron plans to exit its consumer memory business by February 2026.
5 May 2026
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CRWV Stock Jumps Before Earnings: Why Meta’s $21 Billion AI Deal Has Wall Street Watching

CRWV Stock Jumps Before Earnings: Why Meta’s $21 Billion AI Deal Has Wall Street Watching

CoreWeave shares climbed 5.4% to $125.43 in premarket trading Tuesday after Meta committed about $21 billion for cloud capacity through 2032. Jefferies estimates recent contracts could lift CoreWeave’s backlog above $95 billion, up from $66.8 billion at year-end. The company reports first-quarter results Thursday. CoreWeave posted a $1.17 billion net loss in 2025 on $5.13 billion in revenue.
5 May 2026
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Pfizer Earnings Beat Wall Street, But The Patent Cliff Is Still The Story

Pfizer Earnings Beat Wall Street, But The Patent Cliff Is Still The Story

Pfizer posted first-quarter adjusted earnings of 75 cents per share on $14.45 billion in revenue, beating Wall Street forecasts. Sales of Eliquis and Padcev rose, offsetting steep declines in COVID products. The company maintained its 2026 revenue and profit outlook. Research and development expenses increased 12% as Pfizer invested in oncology and obesity drugs.
5 May 2026
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Dow Drops 557 Points as Oil Shock Hits US Stocks; Palantir Slides After Hours

Dow Drops 557 Points as Oil Shock Hits US Stocks; Palantir Slides After Hours

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1.13%, dropping over 550 points, as a surge in oil prices linked to Iranian attacks in the Strait of Hormuz rattled markets. Brent crude jumped 5.8% to $114.44 a barrel. Ten of 11 S&P 500 sectors declined, with energy the exception. Palantir shares slipped 2.69% after hours despite raising its 2026 revenue forecast and posting strong quarterly results.
5 May 2026
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Powell Industries’ $400 Million Data Center Order Puts Its AI Power Boom to the Test

Powell Industries’ $400 Million Data Center Order Puts Its AI Power Boom to the Test

Powell Industries reported fiscal Q2 new orders surged 97% to $490 million, lifting backlog to a record $1.8 billion. Profit slipped 1% to $45.9 million, missing analyst forecasts along with revenue. The company disclosed a post-quarter data center order exceeding $400 million, its largest ever. Shares fell nearly 2% before recovering slightly after hours.
5 May 2026
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Firefly Aerospace Stock Jumps After Q1 Revenue Beat and Golden Dome Defense Deal

Firefly Aerospace Stock Jumps After Q1 Revenue Beat and Golden Dome Defense Deal

Firefly Aerospace shares jumped 10% in after-hours trading Monday after reporting record first-quarter revenue of $80.9 million, up 40% from the prior quarter. The company kept its 2026 revenue outlook and said its SciTec unit won a U.S. Space Force contract for the Space-Based Interceptor program. Firefly’s net loss widened to $96.7 million, but its adjusted loss beat analyst estimates.
5 May 2026
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Sterling Infrastructure Stock Jumps as Data-Center Work Drives Q1 Beat, 2026 Outlook Raise

Sterling Infrastructure Stock Jumps as Data-Center Work Drives Q1 Beat, 2026 Outlook Raise

Sterling Infrastructure shares jumped 19% in late trading Monday after first-quarter profit and revenue beat estimates and the company raised its 2026 outlook. Net income was $96 million on revenue of $825.7 million, with E-Infrastructure revenue up 174% to $597.7 million. Backlog reached $3.80 billion, up 78% from a year ago. Building Solutions adjusted operating income fell 42% amid continued housing market weakness.
5 May 2026
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Stock Market Today: Dow Sinks 557 Points as Oil Shock Tests Wall Street’s Record Run

Stock Market Today: Dow Sinks 557 Points as Oil Shock Tests Wall Street’s Record Run

U.S. stocks fell Monday, with the S&P 500 down 0.4% and the Dow losing 557 points, after oil prices surged and fighting resumed near the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude jumped 5.8% to $114.44 a barrel after the UAE reported an Iranian attack. The U.S. military said it sank six boats targeting civilian ships in the area. FedEx and UPS shares dropped over 9% after Amazon announced new supply chain services.
5 May 2026
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Pinterest Stock Surges After Q1 Earnings Beat as AI Ad Push Lifts Revenue Outlook

Pinterest Stock Surges After Q1 Earnings Beat as AI Ad Push Lifts Revenue Outlook

Pinterest shares jumped 15% to $24.06 in after-hours trading after first-quarter revenue beat estimates and the company issued a strong second-quarter outlook. Revenue rose 18% to $1.008 billion, with global monthly active users up 11% to 631 million. The quarter saw a net loss of $73.6 million, but adjusted earnings reached 27 cents per share, topping forecasts. Pinterest cited ongoing economic and regulatory risks in its outlook.
4 May 2026
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Gloo Closes Workday Partner Deal as AI Services Push Hits a Key Test

Gloo Closes Workday Partner Deal as AI Services Push Hits a Key Test

Gloo completed its acquisition of EnterpriseMarketdesk, expanding its Workday consulting and support services for nonprofits and mid-market clients. The deal includes issuing about 1.46 million Class A shares, with final terms undisclosed. Gloo shares fell 1.1% to $6.97 after the news. The company reported fiscal 2025 revenue of $94.7 million and raised 2026 guidance to $190 million.
4 May 2026
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Lunai Bioworks Stock: $20 Million Patent Deal Puts Nasdaq Fight in Focus

Lunai Bioworks Stock: $20 Million Patent Deal Puts Nasdaq Fight in Focus

Lunai Bioworks issued $20 million in Series B preferred stock to acquire Neurobridge IP Holdings’ CNS drug-delivery and neurotherapeutic patents, closing the deal May 1. The company said the transaction lifts its stockholders’ equity above Nasdaq’s $2.5 million listing minimum. Lunai shares traded at $0.3246 Monday, leaving its market value at $7.6 million. The acquired assets consist solely of patents, with no cash paid.
4 May 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Bonds Yielding 7% Challenge Stocks: When Investors Should Shift
    May 14, 2026, 2:05 PM EDT. Bond yields are nearing a critical threshold where their certainty and fixed income could rival stock market gains. As of May 2026 data, 30-year U.S. Treasury yields climb above 5%, pushing total returns on investment-grade corporate bonds toward the 6.5%-7.5% range. This is close to historical equity returns, prompting many investors to reconsider their risk exposure. Inflation-adjusted yields (TIPS) confirm real gains after accounting for inflation. Experts suggest strategies like CD laddering to manage timing risk and recommend shifting toward bonds when fixed income can reliably meet retirement targets, especially for those within 20 years of retirement. The decision ultimately depends on personal goals, risk tolerance, and the balance between guaranteed income and stock market upside.

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PureCycle Stock Jumps 25% as New Jersey Approval Opens Door to Recycled Plastic Demand

PureCycle Stock Jumps 25% as New Jersey Approval Opens Door to Recycled Plastic Demand

14 May 2026
PureCycle Technologies shares rose 24.7% to $12.72 after New Jersey regulators granted its PureFive resin a one-year conditional designation as postconsumer recycled content under state packaging law. The company reported first-quarter revenue of $4.1 million and a net loss of $33.4 million. Production at its Ohio plant doubled from a year earlier. PureCycle plans to seek permanent approval from state regulators.
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

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.
Mobix Labs Stock Jumps After Rare-Earth Deal Puts Defense Supplier in China Supply-Chain Fight

Mobix Labs Stock Jumps After Rare-Earth Deal Puts Defense Supplier in China Supply-Chain Fight

14 May 2026
Mobix Labs shares jumped 86% Thursday after announcing a non-binding letter of intent to acquire Special Project Delivery LLC, a private U.S. rare earths and critical minerals platform. The move comes as U.S. rules tighten on defense sourcing and Chinese exports of heavy rare earths remain sharply restricted. No purchase price was disclosed, and Mobix said a deal is not assured. SPD specializes in extracting rare earths from U.S. coal ash.
Lumen Stock Surges After $2.4 Billion Debt Move Puts AI Fiber Turnaround in Focus

Lumen Stock Surges After $2.4 Billion Debt Move Puts AI Fiber Turnaround in Focus

14 May 2026
Lumen Technologies shares rose 14% Thursday, trading at $10.76 after hitting $11.27, as investors reacted to its debt refinancing and AI-focused network expansion. Level 3 Financing refinanced secured loans, leaving $2.4 billion outstanding under a repriced facility. Lumen also announced a new fiber route between Seattle and Minneapolis, set for completion by end-2026. First-quarter revenue fell to $2.899 billion, with a $200 million net loss.
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