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.

HP’s HyperX Launch Puts Gaming Back in Focus as HPQ Stock Tries to Recover

HP’s HyperX Launch Puts Gaming Back in Focus as HPQ Stock Tries to Recover

HP Inc. unveiled new HyperX gaming accessories Thursday, including the Clutch Talon controller ($159.99) and Cloud Stinger 3 headsets (from $49.99), alongside updated NGENUITY software. The launch comes as HP’s Personal Systems revenue rose 11% to $10.3 billion last quarter, while printing fell. Shares rose 0.3% to $20.21. Interim CEO Bruce Broussard is leading the company after Enrique Lores stepped down in February.
30 April 2026
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Lemonade Stock Falls After Q1 Beat — Why Investors Are Still Watching Profitability

Lemonade Stock Falls After Q1 Beat — Why Investors Are Still Watching Profitability

Lemonade reported first-quarter revenue up 71% to $258 million and a net loss of $35.8 million, narrower than a year ago. Shares fell 1.3% to $55.27 in early trading. The insurer raised 2026 guidance and reaffirmed its target for positive adjusted EBITDA in the fourth quarter. In-force premium rose 32% to $1.33 billion, while gross loss ratio improved to 62%.
30 April 2026
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FuelCell Energy Stock Jumps as AI Power Boom Puts FCEL Back in Play

FuelCell Energy Stock Jumps as AI Power Boom Puts FCEL Back in Play

FuelCell Energy shares jumped 37% Wednesday, trading near a one-year high at $13.64 premarket Thursday, as investors bet on fuel-cell demand for AI data centers. Rival Bloom Energy reported Q1 revenue up 130% to $751.1 million and will supply up to 2.45 GW of fuel cells to Oracle’s Project Jupiter. FuelCell’s January-quarter revenue rose 61% to $30.5 million but it posted a net loss of $26.1 million.
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America’s Credit Split Is Getting Worse: TransUnion Data Shows Who Is Being Squeezed

America’s Credit Split Is Getting Worse: TransUnion Data Shows Who Is Being Squeezed

TransUnion reported a sharper split in U.S. consumer credit, with 15 million more borrowers in the super-prime tier since 2019, while near-prime and subprime borrowers face rising debt-to-income ratios. Bankcard balances hit $1.12 trillion in Q1, and personal loan originations reached 7.6 million in Q4, both up from a year earlier. Mortgage delinquencies of 60 days or more rose to 1.57%.
30 April 2026
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PennyMac Investor Probe Deepens After 33% Stock Plunge: What PFSI Holders Need To Know

PennyMac Investor Probe Deepens After 33% Stock Plunge: What PFSI Holders Need To Know

Rosen Law Firm said it is preparing a class action for PennyMac Financial Services investors after the company’s January earnings disclosure triggered a 33.3% one-day stock drop. Schall Law Firm launched a separate investigation into possible false or misleading statements. PennyMac’s servicing segment pretax income fell to $37.3 million from $157.4 million in the prior quarter. The company reports first-quarter results May 5.
30 April 2026
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US Dollar Drops as GDP Miss and Core PCE Jump Cloud Fed Cut Bets

US Dollar Drops as GDP Miss and Core PCE Jump Cloud Fed Cut Bets

The U.S. dollar fell Thursday after first-quarter GDP growth missed forecasts and core inflation accelerated, complicating the Federal Reserve’s rate outlook. The Dollar Index dropped 0.59% to 98.33, with the dollar hitting session lows against the yen after Japanese officials hinted at intervention. The Fed held rates steady Wednesday but showed division over future cuts. U.S. GDP grew at a 2.0% annualized rate, while core PCE inflation jumped to 4.3%.
30 April 2026
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QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) Stock Jumps as AI Data-Center Bet Offsets Weak Forecast

QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) Stock Jumps as AI Data-Center Bet Offsets Weak Forecast

Qualcomm shares rose 10.3% premarket Thursday after CEO Cristiano Amon said the smartphone market had bottomed and highlighted progress in data-center chips. Fiscal Q2 revenue fell 3% to $10.6 billion, with handset revenue down 13% but automotive up 38%. The Q3 forecast missed Wall Street estimates. Qualcomm expects chip sales to Chinese handset makers to recover after Q3.
30 April 2026
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Eli Lilly Raises 2026 Forecast as Mounjaro, Zepbound Sales Keep Weight-Loss Boom Alive

Eli Lilly Raises 2026 Forecast as Mounjaro, Zepbound Sales Keep Weight-Loss Boom Alive

Eli Lilly raised its 2026 revenue forecast by $2 billion after first-quarter sales jumped 56% to $19.8 billion, driven by Mounjaro and Zepbound, which brought in $12.8 billion. Adjusted earnings reached $8.55 per share. The company cited strong demand but noted lower realized prices and competition from Novo Nordisk remain risks. Foundayo, Lilly’s new oral GLP-1 pill, launched in April but was not included in the quarter’s results.
30 April 2026
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Gas Prices Hit $4.30: Why America’s Oil Boom Isn’t Saving Drivers

Gas Prices Hit $4.30: Why America’s Oil Boom Isn’t Saving Drivers

U.S. gasoline prices hit $4.30 a gallon Thursday, the highest since 2022, as the Iran war and refinery issues drove up crude costs. Brent crude briefly topped $126 a barrel before settling at $121.90. U.S. crude output reached a record 13.6 million barrels per day last year, but high exports and falling inventories tightened supplies. Michigan saw prices jump to $4.58 amid regional refinery problems.
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Microsoft Corporation’s $190 Billion AI Bet Is the Number Wall Street Can’t Ignore

Microsoft Corporation’s $190 Billion AI Bet Is the Number Wall Street Can’t Ignore

Microsoft set a $190 billion budget for its 2026 AI expansion and forecast Azure growth above Wall Street expectations, but warned of sharply higher data-center costs. Fiscal third-quarter revenue rose 18% to $82.9 billion, with net income up 23% to $31.8 billion. Shares dipped 1.1% to $424.46 in premarket trading. Microsoft ended its exclusive deal to sell OpenAI models, opening the door for OpenAI to work with rivals.
30 April 2026
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Amazon Stock Rises on AWS AI Growth — Why AMZN’s Cloud Beat Matters Now

Amazon Stock Rises on AWS AI Growth — Why AMZN’s Cloud Beat Matters Now

Amazon Web Services reported 28% revenue growth to $37.6 billion, its fastest in 15 quarters, pushing Amazon shares up 1.4% early Thursday. First-quarter net sales rose 17% to $181.5 billion, with net income at $30.3 billion, boosted by gains from Anthropic. Amazon forecast second-quarter sales of $194–$199 billion. Google Cloud grew 63% to $20 billion, outpacing AWS’s growth rate.
30 April 2026
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Why Intel Stock Hit a Record: Google AI Chip Report Puts Foundry Turnaround in Focus

Why Intel Stock Hit a Record: Google AI Chip Report Puts Foundry Turnaround in Focus

Intel shares hit a record $94.75 early Thursday, up 12%, after reports that Google may use Intel’s EMIB packaging for next-generation AI chips. Intel Foundry posted $5.42 billion in Q1 revenue but lost $2.44 billion. Apple is also evaluating Intel’s 18A-P process for M-series chips, according to TrendForce. Google and Intel recently announced a multiyear partnership on AI and cloud infrastructure.
30 April 2026
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US Stock Market Today: Futures Rise Before GDP as Big Tech Earnings Split Wall Street

US Stock Market Today: Futures Rise Before GDP as Big Tech Earnings Split Wall Street

U.S. stock futures rose early Thursday, with Dow mini futures up 351 points, as strong cloud results from Alphabet and Amazon boosted sentiment. Alphabet shares jumped 6.1% premarket after reporting a 22% revenue gain and 63% Google Cloud growth; Amazon shares rose 1.9% on 28% AWS sales growth. Meta fell 8% and Microsoft dropped 1.9% as investors questioned rising AI-related spending.
30 April 2026
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Oil Price Shock Returns: Brent Hits $126 as Trump-Iran Standoff Grips Markets

Oil Price Shock Returns: Brent Hits $126 as Trump-Iran Standoff Grips Markets

Brent crude fell $2.05 to $115.98 after briefly topping $126 a barrel, its highest since 2022, as traders reacted to possible new U.S. military action against Iran. President Trump is weighing strike options and a potential naval operation to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, where about a quarter of global seaborne oil moves. The White House met with energy executives this week to discuss supply risks if Iranian ports remain blocked.
30 April 2026
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Alphabet Stock Jumps After Google Cloud Turns AI Spending Into a Q1 Earnings Beat

Alphabet Stock Jumps After Google Cloud Turns AI Spending Into a Q1 Earnings Beat

Alphabet Inc. shares jumped 6.1% in premarket trading after reporting record Google Cloud revenue of $20 billion, up 63% in the first quarter. Total revenue rose 22% to $109.9 billion, with net income up 81% to $62.6 billion, boosted by a $36.9 billion equity gain. Alphabet raised its 2026 capital spending forecast to as much as $190 billion and began selling its custom AI chips directly to customers.
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Stock Market Today

  • Micron Shares Poised for Nearly 45% Drop by Year-End, Despite Strong Q1 Results
    May 14, 2026, 10:16 PM EDT. Micron Technology (MU) reported a strong Q1 FY26 with $13.64 billion revenue, a 56.6% increase year over year, and non-GAAP EPS beating estimates by 21.33%. Yet, despite robust growth fueled by the AI memory supercycle and supply agreements locking in 2026, Micron's stock trades at a lofty implied P/E of 71. Analyst consensus from 24/7 Wall St. sets a $435.15 price target, implying a -45.29% downside from its current $795.33 price, signaling potential correction after an 828.56% surge over 12 months. Risks include ongoing tight supply of high-bandwidth memory (HBM) and long-term agreements with major hyperscale customers, but the recommendation remains a high-confidence sell.

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The Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time Thursday, rising 370 points as AI-driven gains lifted U.S. stocks to record highs. Cisco surged after raising its revenue outlook and announcing $9 billion in AI infrastructure orders, while Nvidia jumped 4.4% on U.S. approval to sell chips to China. Cerebras Systems soared 68% in its market debut. Not all chipmakers advanced, with Qualcomm, Intel, Sandisk, and Micron falling sharply.
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15 May 2026
Xanadu Quantum Technologies reported first-quarter revenue of $2.8 million, up from $0.7 million a year earlier, but net loss widened to $20.6 million. Shares rose 1.9% to $15.13 in late U.S. trading before falling over 3% after hours. The company ended March with $272.5 million in cash and plans a $300 million at-the-market facility. Xanadu began trading on Nasdaq and TSX under XNDU on March 27.
Sidus Space Stock Jumps After Q1 Revenue Rises 51%, But Losses Still Loom

Sidus Space Stock Jumps After Q1 Revenue Rises 51%, But Losses Still Loom

15 May 2026
Sidus Space reported first-quarter revenue of $359,000, up 51% from a year earlier, and a net loss of $5.2 million, narrowing from $6.4 million. Shares rose about 12% after results. Cash stood at $27.3 million at March 31, down from $43.2 million at year-end. The company raised $58.5 million in a direct share offering after the quarter closed.
Google Stock Just Hit a Record. Why Alphabet Shares Slipped Anyway

Google Stock Just Hit a Record. Why Alphabet Shares Slipped Anyway

15 May 2026
Alphabet Class A shares fell 0.4% to $401.07 on Thursday, pausing after a record run even as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit new highs. Investors weighed Google’s AI and cloud gains against persistent interest-rate concerns, with profit-taking outweighing news of a new robotics partnership with Fanuc. Alphabet’s market value stood near $4.86 trillion. Google Services revenue rose 16% last quarter, while Google Cloud jumped 63%.
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