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.

JetBlue Airways Makes Its Move After Spirit Airlines Shutdown: $99 Fares, 11 Routes And A Fuel Test

JetBlue Airways Makes Its Move After Spirit Airlines Shutdown: $99 Fares, 11 Routes And A Fuel Test

JetBlue announced 11 new Fort Lauderdale routes and $99 rescue fares for stranded Spirit Airlines customers after Spirit canceled all flights and began winding down operations. JetBlue will cap some Blue Basic fares at $299 on overlapping routes. Spirit cited a spike in fuel prices for its collapse. JetBlue shares rose 4% Friday; Spirit’s fell 25%.
2 May 2026
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Warren Buffett Steps Back as Berkshire Hathaway’s $397 Billion Cash Pile Puts Greg Abel on the Spot

Warren Buffett Steps Back as Berkshire Hathaway’s $397 Billion Cash Pile Puts Greg Abel on the Spot

Greg Abel led Berkshire Hathaway’s annual meeting for the first time as CEO, with Warren Buffett moving to the audience. The company reported first-quarter operating earnings of $11.35 billion, up from $9.64 billion, and a record cash pile nearing $400 billion. Berkshire was a net seller of stocks and closed its $9.5 billion OxyChem purchase. Attendance at the Omaha meeting was notably lower than in past years.
2 May 2026
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SoundHound AI Stock Surges 20%: Why SOUN Traders Are Watching May 7

SoundHound AI Stock Surges 20%: Why SOUN Traders Are Watching May 7

SoundHound AI shares surged 20.1% to $9.56 Friday, valuing the company at $3.94 billion ahead of its May 7 earnings report. No new company news drove the move, but short-squeeze speculation intensified as 38% of the public float was sold short as of April 15. SoundHound recently expanded a partnership with Casey’s and announced a pending acquisition of LivePerson’s assets. The LivePerson deal still requires shareholder and regulatory approvals.
2 May 2026
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US Stock Market Today After Hours: Nasdaq Tops 25,000 As S&P 500 Hits Record High

US Stock Market Today After Hours: Nasdaq Tops 25,000 As S&P 500 Hits Record High

Nasdaq 100 futures climbed 0.68% and S&P 500 futures edged up 0.06% in early after-hours trading Friday, while Dow futures slipped 0.48%. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs, driven by first-quarter S&P 500 profit growth of 27.8%, according to LSEG. Oil prices, inflation signals, and upcoming jobs data remain in focus. GameStop shares rose 4% after reports it was preparing an offer for eBay.
2 May 2026
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McDonald’s Corporation Stock Slides Before Earnings as Its Big Drink Bet Comes Due

McDonald’s Corporation Stock Slides Before Earnings as Its Big Drink Bet Comes Due

McDonald’s shares fell 2.37% to $286.64 on Friday, underperforming rivals ahead of its May 7 earnings report and a U.S. launch of six new McCafé specialty drinks. The company will begin selling the drinks nationwide on May 6, adding beverage specialist roles at 14,000 restaurants. Investors are watching whether the new drinks and value offers can boost traffic without slowing service or hurting margins.
2 May 2026
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JetBlue Stock Rises as Spirit Shutdown Risk Shakes Up U.S. Airline Market

JetBlue Stock Rises as Spirit Shutdown Risk Shakes Up U.S. Airline Market

JetBlue shares rose 4.4% Friday, closing at $4.86, as investors reacted to reports Spirit Airlines may shut down after rescue talks stalled. The move followed JetBlue’s wider first-quarter net loss of $319 million and a 12% jump in fuel costs. JetBlue said it will cut capacity and raised $500 million in aircraft-backed financing to bolster liquidity. The company expects higher fuel prices to persist into the second quarter.
2 May 2026
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S&P 500 And Nasdaq Hit Records As Apple Rally Defies Oil Shock — For Now

S&P 500 And Nasdaq Hit Records As Apple Rally Defies Oil Shock — For Now

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs Friday, with the S&P 500 up 0.29% and the Nasdaq rising 0.89%, boosted by strong Apple earnings. The Dow fell 0.31%. Oil prices eased but remained above $100 a barrel, while Treasury yields stayed elevated. High-yield credit spreads neared multi-year lows as investors continued to buy risk assets despite ongoing tensions with Iran.
2 May 2026
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eBay Stock Gets a Jolt: Q1 Beat, GMV Surge and GameStop Offer Report Put Marketplace Back in Play

eBay Stock Gets a Jolt: Q1 Beat, GMV Surge and GameStop Offer Report Put Marketplace Back in Play

GameStop is preparing a possible offer for eBay, according to reports from the Wall Street Journal cited by Reuters. eBay shares jumped 9% in extended trading after the news, while GameStop rose 3%. eBay had just reported first-quarter revenue of $3.09 billion, up 19%, and adjusted earnings of $1.66 per share, both above analyst expectations.
2 May 2026
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DocuSign Stock Jumps as AI Contract Push Faces a Fresh Test After Quarter Close

DocuSign Stock Jumps as AI Contract Push Faces a Fresh Test After Quarter Close

Woodside is struggling to secure buyers for LNG from its planned Louisiana export plant, with liquefaction fees above U.S. market rates stalling talks, sources told Reuters. The company has signed only one long-term sales deal so far. Shares closed at A$33.12 in Sydney, down 1.28%. The Louisiana LNG project was 24% complete at the end of March and targets first cargo in 2029.
1 May 2026
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Xanadu Quantum Technologies Stock Gets First Big Test as Q1 Results Date Lands

Xanadu Quantum Technologies Stock Gets First Big Test as Q1 Results Date Lands

Xanadu Quantum Technologies will report first-quarter results May 14, its first earnings since going public last month. Shares closed at $36.12 Friday, up $7.05, with 4.28 million traded. The company posted a $70.7 million net loss in 2025 and raised $302 million via a SPAC merger. Investors will watch the call for updates on spending, cash runway, and funding prospects.
1 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

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

15 May 2026
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.
Unusual Machines Stock Jumps As Q1 Revenue Nearly Quadruples And Drone Supply Bet Widens

Unusual Machines Stock Jumps As Q1 Revenue Nearly Quadruples And Drone Supply Bet Widens

15 May 2026
Unusual Machines reported first-quarter revenue of $8.1 million, up 296% from a year earlier, and net income of $10.3 million driven by investment gains despite an operating loss. Shares rose 12.8% to $16.93 after the results. The company raised $150 million in equity and agreed to buy battery maker DroneNX for up to $52 million. Headcount rose to over 190 as of Thursday.
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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