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.

Spirit Aviation Holdings Stock Wipeout Nears as Spirit Airlines Shutdown Turns to Asset Sale

Spirit Aviation Holdings Stock Wipeout Nears as Spirit Airlines Shutdown Turns to Asset Sale

Spirit Aviation Holdings filed to wind down operations and sell assets after Spirit Airlines halted all flights Saturday. The company told the SEC it would stop regular reporting and advised customers not to go to airports. JetBlue and Frontier moved to fill the gap, with JetBlue adding service from Fort Lauderdale. Spirit cited high fuel prices and lack of funding as reasons for collapse.
4 May 2026
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Datavault AI Stock Falls as $60 Million Share Sale Puts Its GPU Network Bet Under Pressure

Datavault AI Stock Falls as $60 Million Share Sale Puts Its GPU Network Bet Under Pressure

Datavault AI Inc. shares dropped about 20% after announcing a $60 million stock offering, adding 109.1 million shares at roughly 55 cents each. Proceeds will fund its planned GPU edge network. The company also agreed to acquire CyberCatch Holdings in an all-stock deal valued at C$136.8 million. Datavault reported 2025 revenue of $39.1 million but remains unprofitable for the year.
4 May 2026
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Why Circle Stock Is Jumping Today as Stablecoin Deal Revives U.S. Crypto Bill

Why Circle Stock Is Jumping Today as Stablecoin Deal Revives U.S. Crypto Bill

Circle Internet Group shares rose about 10% and Coinbase gained nearly 5% after Coinbase said U.S. lawmakers reached a deal on stablecoin rules in a stalled crypto bill. The compromise, finalized by Senators Tillis and Alsobrooks, would broadly bar rewards equivalent to bank interest. Circle’s USDC supply stood at $77.4 billion, with first-quarter results due May 11. The deal is not yet law.
4 May 2026
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Ouster Stock Jumps After Rev8 Lidar Launch: Why Investors Are Watching the Robotics Sensor Race

Ouster Stock Jumps After Rev8 Lidar Launch: Why Investors Are Watching the Robotics Sensor Race

Ouster Inc. shares rose 8% to $28.63 after the company launched its Rev8 OS lidar sensor family, which adds native color data and doubles range and resolution over previous models. The sensors, available to order now, will begin shipping this quarter. Ouster cited adoption plans from customers including Google, Volvo Autonomous Solutions, and Skydio. The launch comes a day before Ouster reports first-quarter earnings.
4 May 2026
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Why Skycorp Solar Stock Is Surging Today After Its $20 Million Nanjing Cesun Deal

Why Skycorp Solar Stock Is Surging Today After Its $20 Million Nanjing Cesun Deal

Skycorp Solar Group shares jumped 82% to $5.23 in U.S. premarket trading after it agreed to buy the remaining 56% of Nanjing Cesun Power for $20.2 million in stock. The deal follows Skycorp’s recent compliance with Nasdaq’s $1 minimum bid rule after a 1-for-20 reverse split. The company will also raise $3 million in a private share sale at a 30% discount. Skycorp’s share count will nearly double if the deals close.
4 May 2026
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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited Stock Jumps as TSMC’s Longtan Fab Plan Returns

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited Stock Jumps as TSMC’s Longtan Fab Plan Returns

TSMC is seeking approval to build an advanced wafer fab at Hsinchu Science Park’s Longtan campus, reviving a plan shelved in 2023 after local opposition. TSMC shares surged 6.56% to NT$2,275, pushing Taiwan’s Taiex index above 40,000 for the first time. The company reported Q1 revenue of NT$1.134 trillion, with 74% from advanced technologies. TSMC is also expanding in Arizona and faces competition from Samsung and SK Hynix.
4 May 2026
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Oracle’s Pentagon AI Deal Puts Its Cloud Bet Back in the Spotlight

Oracle’s Pentagon AI Deal Puts Its Cloud Bet Back in the Spotlight

Oracle has been selected by the U.S. War Department to deploy advanced AI on classified military networks, joining SpaceX, OpenAI, Google, Nvidia, Reflection, Microsoft, and Amazon Web Services. The deal comes as Oracle faces investor scrutiny over its AI cloud business and competition from other cloud providers for Pentagon contracts. Oracle’s classified cloud covers all security levels, including Top Secret and Special Access Programs.
4 May 2026
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Coinbase Stock Rises as Stablecoin Yield Deal Puts Crypto Bill Back in Play

Coinbase Stock Rises as Stablecoin Yield Deal Puts Crypto Bill Back in Play

Coinbase shares climbed in U.S. premarket trading Monday after a Senate deal limited stablecoin rewards, unblocking the CLARITY Act. The compromise, led by Sens. Tillis and Alsobrooks, would restrict stablecoin yields that resemble bank interest but allow some platform-based rewards. The bill, stalled for months, now returns to the Senate Banking Committee. Circle, which issues USDC, also saw its shares rise nearly 10%.
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Corteva Vylor Spinoff: $9.9 Billion Seed Business Gets a Name Before 2026 Split

Corteva Vylor Spinoff: $9.9 Billion Seed Business Gets a Name Before 2026 Split

Corteva said Monday it will name its advanced seed and genetics spinoff Vylor, Inc., aiming to separate it from its crop-protection business in late 2026. Vylor generated $9.90 billion in 2025 net sales, compared to $7.50 billion for crop protection. CEO Chuck Magro will lead Vylor, while Luther Kissam will head the remaining Corteva. Shares stood at $80.85 premarket, with a $54.6 billion market value.
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Sivers Semiconductors Stock Jumps 33% as Nasdaq Listing Clock Starts Ticking

Sivers Semiconductors Stock Jumps 33% as Nasdaq Listing Clock Starts Ticking

Sivers Semiconductors AB shares jumped about 33% to SEK 50.50–50.75 in Stockholm on Monday, as investors focused on a planned SEK 125 million share issue and possible U.S. listing. Shareholders face a Tuesday deadline to register for the May 11 meeting to vote on the private placement. The company delayed its annual report to May 15, citing audit work for a potential Nasdaq New York dual listing.
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Nebius Stock Jumps After $643 Million Eigen AI Deal — What Investors Need To Know

Nebius Stock Jumps After $643 Million Eigen AI Deal — What Investors Need To Know

Nebius Group agreed to acquire U.S.-based Eigen AI in a cash-and-stock deal valued at about $643 million, according to a May 1 SEC filing. Nebius shares closed at $154.49 on Friday, up nearly 12%, and were indicated higher in U.S. premarket trading Monday. The deal is not subject to shareholder approval and will fold Eigen’s technology into Nebius’s managed inference platform.
4 May 2026
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Palantir Stock Faces 9% Earnings Move As AI Pricing Power Goes On Trial

Palantir Stock Faces 9% Earnings Move As AI Pricing Power Goes On Trial

Options pricing signals traders expect Palantir shares to swing about 9% after Monday’s first-quarter earnings. Analysts forecast revenue of $1.54 billion, up 74% from a year ago, and adjusted earnings of 28 cents per share. Palantir’s Artificial Intelligence Platform remains in focus, with recent government contracts and bullish analyst targets ahead of results.
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Oil Prices Jump Above $110 as Iran Warship Claim Shakes Dow, S&P Futures

Oil Prices Jump Above $110 as Iran Warship Claim Shakes Dow, S&P Futures

Oil prices surged and U.S. stock futures swung after Iran claimed it turned back a U.S. warship near the Strait of Hormuz, though U.S. officials denied any vessel was hit. Brent crude briefly topped $113 a barrel. U.S. Central Command announced “Project Freedom” to restore shipping through the strait, deploying destroyers, aircraft, and 15,000 personnel. European stocks and bond prices fell as markets reacted to the tensions.
4 May 2026
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eBay Stock Jumps After GameStop’s $56 Billion Bid — But Investors Aren’t Sold

eBay Stock Jumps After GameStop’s $56 Billion Bid — But Investors Aren’t Sold

GameStop offered to acquire eBay for about $55.5 billion, or $125 per share in cash and stock, triggering a takeover battle. eBay shares rose but stayed below the offer price, reflecting investor skepticism. GameStop said it would fund the deal with $9.4 billion in cash and outside financing, and that CEO Ryan Cohen would lead the combined company. eBay has not yet commented.
4 May 2026
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GameStop’s $56 Billion eBay Bid Hits Wall Street Doubt as Ryan Cohen Pushes Deal

GameStop’s $56 Billion eBay Bid Hits Wall Street Doubt as Ryan Cohen Pushes Deal

GameStop offered to buy eBay for $125 per share in a cash-and-stock deal valued at $55.5 billion, despite eBay’s market cap being nearly four times larger. EBay shares jumped in premarket trading but stayed well below the offer price, while GameStop shares fell 3%. GameStop holds a 5% stake in eBay and said financing would include $9.4 billion in cash and a $20 billion letter from TD Securities. EBay has not commented.
4 May 2026
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SoundHound AI Stock Jumps 20% Before Q1 Earnings as Voice AI Trade Faces Its Next Test

SoundHound AI Stock Jumps 20% Before Q1 Earnings as Voice AI Trade Faces Its Next Test

SoundHound AI shares surged 20.1% to $9.56 Friday, with volume spiking ahead of its May 7 earnings report. The rally followed Twilio’s raised 2026 revenue outlook and strong quarterly results, which lifted sector sentiment. Analysts expect SoundHound’s Q1 revenue near $43 million, with loss-per-share forecasts ranging from 5 to 10 cents. Shares traded at $9.39 premarket Monday, down from Friday’s close.
4 May 2026
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Strategy Stock Could Swing 8% This Week as Bitcoin Bet Faces Earnings Test

Strategy Stock Could Swing 8% This Week as Bitcoin Bet Faces Earnings Test

Strategy Inc. will report first-quarter results after U.S. markets close Tuesday, with options traders pricing an 8.07% move in MSTR shares. The company paused bitcoin purchases last week after acquiring 3,273 tokens for $255 million, bringing holdings to 818,334 bitcoin. Shares rose to $177.17 Monday morning. Analyst Randy Binner raised his price target to $225, citing increased capital issuance and bitcoin exposure.
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US Stock Market Today: Dow Futures Fall as Oil Shock Tests Wall Street’s Record Run

US Stock Market Today: Dow Futures Fall as Oil Shock Tests Wall Street’s Record Run

U.S. stock futures fell early Monday after unconfirmed reports of a U.S. warship hit near the Strait of Hormuz sent oil prices up 5%. Dow futures dropped 181 points. eBay rose 10% premarket after GameStop’s $56 billion bid, though shares remained below the offer price. Oil stayed above $100 a barrel, fueling inflation concerns and renewed Federal Reserve rate risks.
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Stock Market Today

  • Sensex and Nifty Rise Over 1% on Hopes of Policy Support Amid Currency Volatility
    May 14, 2026, 3:21 PM EDT. Indian markets closed higher Thursday with the Sensex up 1.06% and the Nifty 1.18%, fueled by gains in pharmaceutical, healthcare, metal, and banking stocks. The rise followed optimism around potential policy measures aimed at curbing currency volatility, including tax relief for foreign investors and restrictions on capital outflows. Pharma and healthcare sectors led gains as investors shifted to defensive stocks. Metal stocks benefited from strong global prices and improving Chinese demand outlook. Banking indices also advanced, while IT stocks fell 2% due to selling pressure. Market sentiment was boosted by positive global cues after the Trump-Xi meeting, increasing hopes for economic cooperation. The rupee showed volatility but recovered following reports of proposals to support capital inflows.

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Digi Power X Stock Slides Before Earnings as $1.1 Billion AI Deal Faces First Test

Digi Power X Stock Slides Before Earnings as $1.1 Billion AI Deal Faces First Test

14 May 2026
Digi Power X shares fell 14% to $7.28 in heavy trading Thursday ahead of its first-quarter results and operations update due May 15. Investors are focused on its $1.1 billion, 10-year AI data-center deal with Cerebras and a $19.6 million SubQ AI GPU rental contract launching Friday. The company also expanded its at-the-market share-sale program to $175 million.
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14 May 2026
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Manulife Financial Corporation Stock Slides Nearly 6% After Q1 Earnings Miss Despite Asia Jump

Manulife Financial Corporation Stock Slides Nearly 6% After Q1 Earnings Miss Despite Asia Jump

14 May 2026
Manulife reported first-quarter core earnings of C$1.84 billion, up 8% on a constant-currency basis, but U.S.-listed shares fell about 6% after core EPS missed estimates. Net income attributable to shareholders more than doubled to C$1.15 billion. Asia core earnings rose 22%, while Canada and U.S. results weakened and Global Wealth and Asset Management saw C$4.4 billion in net outflows.
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