Today: 15 May 2026

Khadija Saeed

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

McDonald’s Corporation Stock Slides Before Q1 Earnings as Value Menu Faces Wall Street Test

McDonald’s Corporation Stock Slides Before Q1 Earnings as Value Menu Faces Wall Street Test

McDonald’s shares dropped 2.37% Friday, closing at $286.64 and extending losses to over 16% since early March ahead of its May 7 earnings report. Analysts expect first-quarter earnings per share of $2.75 on $6.48 billion revenue. The company will launch six specialty drinks nationwide May 6, following recent U.S. value menu promotions. Trading volume exceeded the 50-day average.
2 May 2026
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Grab’s Indonesia Shock: Driver-Fee Cap Hits GRAB Stock Days Before Earnings

Grab’s Indonesia Shock: Driver-Fee Cap Hits GRAB Stock Days Before Earnings

Indonesia cut the maximum commission for ride-hailing platforms to 8% from 20%, directly affecting Grab and GoTo’s Gojek days before Grab’s earnings report. Drivers must now receive at least 92% of fares, and platforms are required to provide accident and health insurance. Grab and GoTo said they are reviewing the rule and will comply. Grab shares fell 3.9% to $3.67 after the announcement.
2 May 2026
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Intel Corporation’s SambaNova AI Bet Clears U.S. Review as INTC Stock Nears $100

Intel Corporation’s SambaNova AI Bet Clears U.S. Review as INTC Stock Nears $100

U.S. antitrust regulators cleared Intel’s investment in SambaNova Systems, granting early termination for the deal and removing a key regulatory barrier. Intel raised its stake in the AI chip startup to 8.2% with a $35 million investment in February and plans another $15 million. The FTC decision does not endorse Intel’s strategy but ends the pre-closing review. Intel shares last closed at $99.62, up 5.44% on AI demand.
2 May 2026
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US Stock Market This Week: S&P 500, Nasdaq Hit Records As Earnings Rally Faces Oil Shock Risk

US Stock Market This Week: S&P 500, Nasdaq Hit Records As Earnings Rally Faces Oil Shock Risk

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs Friday, lifted by strong corporate earnings, while the Dow slipped 0.3%. Apple shares rose 3.3% on a solid forecast; Atlassian surged 29.6%. Analysts expect S&P 500 first-quarter earnings to jump 27.8% from a year earlier, with 83% of companies beating profit estimates. Energy stocks lagged as Exxon Mobil and Chevron declined after weaker results.
2 May 2026
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Oil Prices Are High. The Bigger Shock May Still Be Ahead

Oil Prices Are High. The Bigger Shock May Still Be Ahead

Brent crude settled at $108.17 a barrel Friday, down 2%, after Iran proposed new talks with the U.S., but remained well above normal following disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. The International Energy Agency reported global oil supply fell by 10.1 million barrels per day in March. Some physical crude grades traded near $130 a barrel. Traders are pricing in a prolonged conflict and further price spikes.
2 May 2026
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Paramount Skydance Stock Jumps After Wall Street’s ‘Riskiest’ Upgrade as Warner Bros Deal Hits New Fight

Paramount Skydance Stock Jumps After Wall Street’s ‘Riskiest’ Upgrade as Warner Bros Deal Hits New Fight

Paramount Skydance shares rose 8.3% to $11.09 Friday after Morgan Stanley double-upgraded the stock, citing the pending $110 billion Warner Bros. Discovery takeover. The move comes ahead of Paramount’s May 4 earnings and follows a consumer lawsuit seeking to block the deal. The merger still faces regulatory review, litigation, and scrutiny over foreign investment.
2 May 2026
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Workday Inc. Sets May 21 Earnings Date: Why Its AI Bet Faces a Crucial Test

Workday Inc. Sets May 21 Earnings Date: Why Its AI Bet Faces a Crucial Test

Workday will report fiscal 2027 first-quarter results after markets close on May 21. The company previously forecast first-quarter subscription revenue of $2.335 billion, up 13%. Shares closed Friday at $126.96, up 3.73%, amid ongoing pressure from AI competition and investor concerns over growth. CEO Aneel Bhusri returned in February as the firm pushes new AI-driven products.
2 May 2026
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Clorox Stock Sinks After Outlook Cut: Why the Bleach Maker’s Profit Squeeze Isn’t Over

Clorox Stock Sinks After Outlook Cut: Why the Bleach Maker’s Profit Squeeze Isn’t Over

Clorox lowered its fiscal 2026 adjusted earnings forecast to $5.45–$5.65 per share, down from $5.95–$6.30, citing higher costs and slower recovery in some categories. Shares dropped 9.7% to $87.11 Friday. Net sales for the third quarter were $1.67 billion, nearly flat year-over-year. The GOJO acquisition is expected to dilute adjusted earnings by 2 to 4 cents per share.
2 May 2026
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monday.com Stock Jumps Before May 11 Double Test: Earnings, Lawsuit Deadline

monday.com Stock Jumps Before May 11 Double Test: Earnings, Lawsuit Deadline

monday.com shares jumped about 10% Friday to $72.74, valuing the company at $3.56 billion, ahead of its May 11 earnings report and a key class-action lawsuit deadline. The lawsuit alleges monday.com misled investors on revenue outlook between September 2025 and February 2026. The company’s February guidance cut forecast 2026 growth at 18–19%, down from 27% in 2025. Larger customers drove growth, but small-business demand remained weak.
2 May 2026
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Amkor Technology’s $1 Billion Zero-Interest Debt Deal Puts Its AI Chip Packaging Push in Focus

Amkor Technology’s $1 Billion Zero-Interest Debt Deal Puts Its AI Chip Packaging Push in Focus

Amkor Technology priced $1 billion in 0.00% convertible senior notes due 2031, aiming to fund advanced semiconductor packaging expansion and capital spending. The notes, convertible at a 52.5% premium to recent share prices, are set to settle May 5. Amkor expects net proceeds of $981.7 million, or up to $1.13 billion if an option is exercised. The company’s Peoria, Arizona, campus could reach $7 billion in total investment.
2 May 2026
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American International Group Stock Jumps: Why AIG’s Profit Surge and Private-Credit Pullback Matter Now

American International Group Stock Jumps: Why AIG’s Profit Surge and Private-Credit Pullback Matter Now

AIG shares rose 5.3% to $78.77 after reporting quarterly adjusted after-tax income of $1.15 billion, up from $702 million a year earlier. The insurer slowed private-credit deployment, with direct lending exposure at $1.2 billion. General Insurance underwriting income more than tripled to $774 million, and the board raised the dividend 11% to 50 cents a share. Eric Andersen will become CEO on June 1.
2 May 2026
Frontier Group Holdings, Inc. Seizes Spirit Airlines Fallout With Rescue Fares Ahead of Earnings

Frontier Group Holdings, Inc. Seizes Spirit Airlines Fallout With Rescue Fares Ahead of Earnings

Frontier Airlines is offering up to 50% off base fares and a $199 summer pass after Spirit Airlines canceled all flights and began winding down operations. Frontier shares jumped 10% Friday as the carrier announced plans to add routes in former Spirit markets. Spirit told customers not to go to airports and promised automatic refunds. United and Southwest also rolled out limited fare caps for stranded Spirit travelers.
2 May 2026
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Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square IPO Is Back Above Water After Rocky NYSE Debut

Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square IPO Is Back Above Water After Rocky NYSE Debut

Pershing Square Inc. shares rose to $37.99 Friday, lifting the combined IPO package for Pershing Square USA buyers above the $50 offer price after a volatile debut. The $5 billion closed-end fund and its companion stock began trading April 29 on the NYSE. Ackman attributed the rocky start to retail investor selling, later clarifying his remarks. He reported buying both securities in the open market.
2 May 2026
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Zscaler Stock Jumps 7%: Why ZS Is Rallying While AI-Security Doubts Linger

Zscaler Stock Jumps 7%: Why ZS Is Rallying While AI-Security Doubts Linger

Zscaler shares rose 6.99% to $139.81 on May 1, with trading volume near 2.9 million, as technology stocks rallied and the Nasdaq Composite closed above 25,000 for the first time. The gain followed stronger earnings and forecasts from software peers like Atlassian. Zscaler’s market value stood at $22.5 billion, well below its 52-week high of $336.99. Analysts remain mixed, with some cutting price targets despite maintaining Buy ratings.
2 May 2026
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Wolfspeed Stock Just Jumped 25% Before Earnings. The Hard Part Comes Tuesday

Wolfspeed Stock Just Jumped 25% Before Earnings. The Hard Part Comes Tuesday

Wolfspeed shares surged nearly 25% Friday, closing at $36.76 after Capital Ventures International and Susquehanna disclosed a 5% stake. The company, which exited Chapter 11 last year, will report fiscal Q3 earnings May 5. Wolfspeed recently raised $475.9 million to reduce debt but continues to post losses amid weak EV demand and rising competition from larger chipmakers.
2 May 2026
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Stryker Corporation Stock Slides After Cyberattack Hits Q1 Earnings — Why the 2026 Outlook Still Holds

Stryker Corporation Stock Slides After Cyberattack Hits Q1 Earnings — Why the 2026 Outlook Still Holds

Stryker missed first-quarter profit and revenue estimates after a March cyberattack disrupted operations, reporting net sales of $6.0 billion and adjusted earnings per share of $2.60. Shares fell 6.47% to $294.73 on May 1. The company said the incident had a material impact on the quarter but kept its 2026 outlook unchanged. Some delayed sales and procedures may shift into later quarters.
2 May 2026
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Salesforce Stock Jumps as Agentforce AI Revenue Scorecard Gets a Reset

Salesforce Stock Jumps as Agentforce AI Revenue Scorecard Gets a Reset

Salesforce will split AI-era revenue into two main categories, Agentforce Apps and Data 360, starting fiscal 2027. Shares rose 4.13% to $183.82 after the announcement. Recast fiscal 2026 data shows Agentforce Apps brought in $26.7 billion, while Data 360, Platform & Other generated $12.7 billion. The company will provide recast data for fiscal 2025 and 2026 to allow year-over-year comparisons.
2 May 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Stocks Rise on Strong Tech Earnings and US-China Trade Talks
    May 14, 2026, 6:45 PM EDT. U.S. stocks climbed on Thursday with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 reaching all-time highs, driven by a 13% surge in Cisco shares after the company raised its full-year forecasts. The Dow Jones hit a three-month peak. Gains were supported by positive economic data, including April retail sales meeting expectations and weekly jobless claims near historic lows. Additionally, the US-China summit in Beijing boosted market sentiment, with talks on easing tariffs on $30 billion of goods. Despite concerns from Kansas City Fed President Jeff Schmid about inflation risks, investors remained upbeat. Oil prices edged higher amid ongoing Middle East tensions, with the International Energy Agency warning of severe supply shortages. Markets largely priced in stable interest rates ahead of the Federal Reserve meeting next week.

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Amazon Stock Falls Today: Why AMZN Slipped While Tech Hit Fresh Highs

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Amazon shares fell 1.1% to $267.22 on Thursday, underperforming record highs in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq. Investors focused on Amazon’s rising AI and cloud spending, with little expectation of relief from lower U.S. rates. First-quarter revenue rose 17% to $181.5 billion, but free cash flow dropped sharply due to higher capital spending.
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Unusual Machines Stock Jumps As Q1 Revenue Nearly Quadruples And Drone Supply Bet Widens

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Microsoft Stock Rises As AI Trade Reignites: Why MSFT Shares Moved Today

Microsoft Stock Rises As AI Trade Reignites: Why MSFT Shares Moved Today

15 May 2026
Microsoft shares rose 1.04% to $409.43 on Thursday as investors favored large tech stocks amid record highs for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq. Microsoft reported March-quarter revenue up 18% to $82.9 billion, with Azure and cloud services up 40%. The company expects $190 billion in capital expenditures this year, well above analyst estimates. Microsoft is also exploring AI startup deals as it reassesses its reliance on OpenAI.
United States Antimony Stock Falls After $11.3 Million Loss as Defense Contract Ramp Awaits

United States Antimony Stock Falls After $11.3 Million Loss as Defense Contract Ramp Awaits

15 May 2026
United States Antimony posted a first-quarter net loss of $11.3 million, or 8 cents a share, on $6.8 million in revenue, down from a $546,524 profit a year earlier. Shares fell about 4% to $9.57 in late trading. The company completed initial deliveries under a $245 million Defense Logistics Agency contract but did not recognize revenue from it in the quarter. Gross profit dropped to $1.1 million from $2.4 million.
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