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.

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.
4 May 2026
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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.
4 May 2026
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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.
4 May 2026
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Navitas Semiconductor Stock Is Running Hot. Tuesday Will Test the AI Power Story

Navitas Semiconductor Stock Is Running Hot. Tuesday Will Test the AI Power Story

Navitas Semiconductor shares rose 5.76% to $17.45 Friday on heavy volume ahead of first-quarter results due Tuesday. The company forecast Q1 revenue of $8.0–$8.5 million after posting a $41.4 million loss last quarter. Management highlighted new high-power chips for AI data centers but warned that design wins do not guarantee near-term sales. CEO Chris Allexandre and CFO Tonya Stevens will discuss results May 5.
4 May 2026
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Eaton Stock Faces May 5 Test as AI Data Center Bets Meet Earnings Reality

Eaton Stock Faces May 5 Test as AI Data Center Bets Meet Earnings Reality

Eaton will report first-quarter results before the NYSE opens Tuesday, following its Boyd Thermal acquisition and push into AI data-center power systems. Shares closed Friday at $425.55, down 1.72%, with a market value near $166 billion. Wall Street expects adjusted earnings of $2.75 per share for the March quarter. Investors are watching for signs that AI data-center demand is driving orders and profit.
4 May 2026
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Alibaba Stock Faces a Crucial AI Test as Accio Work Hits 230,000 Businesses

Alibaba Stock Faces a Crucial AI Test as Accio Work Hits 230,000 Businesses

Alibaba said its Accio Work AI tool has been adopted by over 230,000 businesses worldwide one month after launch. The company will report March-quarter and fiscal 2026 results on May 13, with investors watching if AI and cloud growth can offset weaker e-commerce margins. Alibaba’s U.S. shares last closed at $131.50, down 0.31%. Revenue rose 1.7% last quarter, while net income fell 66.3%.
4 May 2026
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NuScale Power Stock Faces Big Week as Earnings Near and SMR Rivals Chase Big Tech

NuScale Power Stock Faces Big Week as Earnings Near and SMR Rivals Chase Big Tech

NuScale Power shares closed at $12.14 Friday, down 2.57%, ahead of its May 7 first-quarter update. The company has not delivered a commercial reactor or signed binding contracts, despite regulatory approval of its US460 design in 2025. NuScale ended 2025 with $1.3 billion in cash but saw revenue fall to $31.5 million. The firm opened a Houston operations center last week to target energy and industrial customers.
4 May 2026
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Applied Digital Stock Pulls Back After $7.5 Billion AI Data-Center Deal — What Comes Next

Applied Digital Stock Pulls Back After $7.5 Billion AI Data-Center Deal — What Comes Next

Applied Digital shares fell 2.04% to $33.55 Friday, retreating from gains after its $7.5 billion, 15-year AI data-center lease announced April 23. The deal raised total contracted lease revenue above $23 billion, but investors remain cautious over buildout costs and execution risk. Trading volume reached about 17 million shares.
3 May 2026
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Boeing Company Gets A Double Boost: Israel Clears F-15IA Plan As EgyptAir Takes First 737 MAX

Boeing Company Gets A Double Boost: Israel Clears F-15IA Plan As EgyptAir Takes First 737 MAX

Israel approved a multi-billion dollar purchase of Boeing F-15IA and Lockheed Martin F-35 jets as part of a $119 billion military expansion. EgyptAir received its first Boeing 737 MAX, marking the first delivery of the model in Egypt. Boeing’s defense backlog hit a record $86 billion, while commercial deliveries continue amid production and certification challenges.
3 May 2026
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Uber’s Robotaxi Bet Gets a Hertz Boost as Earnings Loom

Uber’s Robotaxi Bet Gets a Hertz Boost as Earnings Loom

Uber will expand its robotaxi operations in San Francisco later this year, with Hertz’s Oro Mobility managing charging, maintenance, and depot staffing for its Lucid-Nuro autonomous fleet. Uber’s CTO said the company plans to equip some human-driven cars with sensors to collect road data for self-driving development. The moves come days before Uber’s Q1 results and signal a shift toward direct fleet operations.
3 May 2026
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Trump Media CEO Shake-Up Puts DJT Stock, Truth Social Spin-Off and $6 Billion Fusion Deal on the Line

Trump Media CEO Shake-Up Puts DJT Stock, Truth Social Spin-Off and $6 Billion Fusion Deal on the Line

Trump Media interim CEO Kevin McGurn is considering spinning off Truth Social and Truth+ from the company’s crypto and fusion-energy ventures. DJT reported a 2025 net loss of $712.3 million on $3.7 million revenue, with shares last at $9.39. The spin-off plan is not final and depends on deal approvals and investor response. McGurn was named interim CEO on April 21, replacing Devin Nunes.
3 May 2026
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Oklo Inc. Insider Sale Notices Hit Before Earnings — What OKLO Stock Investors Need To Know

Oklo Inc. Insider Sale Notices Hit Before Earnings — What OKLO Stock Investors Need To Know

Oklo executive Caroline Cochran filed to sell up to 300,000 Class A shares, valued at $21.75 million, according to a late-Friday Form 144 notice. Oklo shares closed at $70.40, down 2.9%, with a market value near $10.6 billion. The company reports first-quarter results after the market close on May 12. A separate filing showed CFO Craig Bealmear proposed selling 16,216 shares worth $1.13 million.
3 May 2026
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CoreWeave Stock Faces Make-or-Break Q1 Earnings Week After $154 Million Holder Sale

CoreWeave Stock Faces Make-or-Break Q1 Earnings Week After $154 Million Holder Sale

Magnetar-linked entities sold 1.28 million CoreWeave shares for about $154 million on May 1, SEC filings show. CoreWeave, backed by Nvidia, will report first-quarter results on May 7 as investors watch for signs that AI cloud demand is translating into revenue. The stock last traded at $119.01, up 6.6% for a $59.3 billion market value. CoreWeave recently reported 2025 revenue of $5.13 billion and a net loss of $1.17 billion.
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Stock Market Today

  • Applied Materials Q2 Earnings Expected to Fuel Stock Surge on May 14
    May 14, 2026, 4:28 PM EDT. Applied Materials (AMAT) shares have soared 153% in a year, driven by growing demand for semiconductor manufacturing tools amid the AI investment boom. On May 14, the company will announce Q2 earnings, with analysts expecting revenue of $7.68-$7.7 billion and earnings per share (EPS) of $2.66-$2.68, up from last year. Management's guidance hints at even higher figures, potentially pushing market capitalization beyond $450 billion. Despite recent inflation concerns, Applied Materials' growth outlook remains robust due to sustained AI-driven spending by hyperscalers. Investors are watching closely for another earnings beat, which could propel the stock toward a $500 billion valuation amid the ongoing semiconductor equipment rally.

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Strategy Inc’s Bitcoin Machine Faces a Funding Test as MSTR Stock Jumps

Strategy Inc’s Bitcoin Machine Faces a Funding Test as MSTR Stock Jumps

14 May 2026
TYSONS CORNER, Virginia, May 14, 2026, 16:02 EDT Strategy Inc shares rose on Thursday alongside bitcoin, but a new analyst note put the focus back on the company’s bigger question: how long its preferred-stock funding engine can keep supporting its bitcoin purchases. That matters now because Strategy is asking holders to approve twice-monthly dividends on STRC, its Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Stretch Preferred Stock. The proposal would move payouts from monthly to semi-monthly while leaving the total economics unchanged, according to company proxy materials. (SEC) STRC is a perpetual preferred stock, a dividend-paying equity security with no fixed maturity.
AST SpaceMobile Stock Jumps as AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile Move to End Dead Zones

AST SpaceMobile Stock Jumps as AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile Move to End Dead Zones

14 May 2026
AST SpaceMobile shares rose 11.8% to $83.66 after AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon agreed in principle to form a joint venture for satellite-based direct-to-device service. The company said it expects to play a central role as carriers seek to extend coverage beyond cell towers. The venture still requires definitive agreements. Competition includes SpaceX, Skylo, and Amazon’s Globalstar partnership.
US Stock Market Today: Dow Retakes 50,000 as AI Rally Sends S&P 500, Nasdaq to Records

US Stock Market Today: Dow Retakes 50,000 as AI Rally Sends S&P 500, Nasdaq to Records

14 May 2026
The Dow Jones closed above 50,000, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hitting new highs as Cisco shares surged after raising its AI infrastructure outlook and announcing nearly 4,000 job cuts. Nvidia gained after U.S. approval for Chinese firms to buy its H200 chips. Cerebras Systems soared 89% on its IPO debut. U.S. retail sales rose 0.5% in April; jobless claims increased by 12,000.
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