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.

Stellantis’ Four-Brand Bet: Jeep, Ram, Peugeot and Fiat Move to the Front of Filosa’s Turnaround

Stellantis’ Four-Brand Bet: Jeep, Ram, Peugeot and Fiat Move to the Front of Filosa’s Turnaround

Stellantis plans to focus future investment on Jeep, Ram, Peugeot, and Fiat, sources told Reuters ahead of a strategy announcement set for May 21 in Detroit. Other brands like Citroën, Opel, and Alfa Romeo are expected to shift to regional roles. Chrysler was not named among the core brands. Stellantis reports first-quarter results on April 30, after shipments rose 12% to 1.361 million units.
27 April 2026
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Broadcom’s $2 Trillion AI Bet Is Getting Harder to Ignore as Google Chips Put AVGO in Focus

Broadcom’s $2 Trillion AI Bet Is Getting Harder to Ignore as Google Chips Put AVGO in Focus

Broadcom entered Monday with a $2.05 trillion valuation, driven by demand for custom AI chips and a key supply deal with Google for future Tensor Processing Units. Shares traded at $422.76 before the U.S. open. Fiscal first-quarter revenue rose 29% to $19.31 billion, with AI semiconductor revenue up 106% to $8.4 billion. Broadcom is now a top holding in several Vanguard ETFs following recent fund splits.
27 April 2026
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Palantir Stock Faces a May 4 Earnings Test as Wall Street Sees Upside but Political Heat Builds

Palantir Stock Faces a May 4 Earnings Test as Wall Street Sees Upside but Political Heat Builds

Palantir will report first-quarter earnings after U.S. markets close on May 4, with Wall Street expecting revenue of about $1.54 billion, up roughly 74% year over year. Shares traded at $143.09 before Monday’s open, up 1.06%. Analysts remain divided over Palantir’s AI-driven growth versus political risks and valuation. Super Micro Computer, another AI stock, rose 8.65% to $29.08.
27 April 2026
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FOX 4’s New Irving Studio Just Won a Dallas Real Estate Award—Here’s Why It Matters

FOX 4’s New Irving Studio Just Won a Dallas Real Estate Award—Here’s Why It Matters

FOX 4’s new Irving broadcast studio has won a Dallas Business Journal Best Real Estate Deals award, contractor Adolfson & Peterson Construction said. The two-story, 60,000-square-foot building at 2203 W. Royal Lane has topped out, with move-in expected in December 2026. The project will relocate 170 staff from downtown Dallas to Las Colinas. A Texas filing lists completion for July 2026.
27 April 2026
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Jim Cramer Says “Take the Gain” on IREN as AI Data Center Stock Rally Faces Big Tech Earnings Test

Jim Cramer Says “Take the Gain” on IREN as AI Data Center Stock Rally Faces Big Tech Earnings Test

Jim Cramer urged investors to trim gains in data-center stocks after a sharp rally, calling IREN speculative but not issuing a sell call. IREN shares fell 2.7% to $50.64 early Monday, valuing the company at $15.1 billion. The company’s next earnings report is set for May 7, as investors await updates on its AI cloud expansion and financial targets.
27 April 2026
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US Stock Futures Today: Oil Spike Tests Wall Street Rally Before Fed and Big Tech Earnings

US Stock Futures Today: Oil Spike Tests Wall Street Rally Before Fed and Big Tech Earnings

U.S. stock futures slipped early Monday as oil prices jumped nearly 3% following stalled U.S.-Iran talks, with Brent crude hitting $108.5 a barrel. Dow E-minis fell 0.13%, S&P 500 E-minis dropped 0.08%, and Nasdaq 100 E-minis edged down 0.05%. Investors await major tech earnings and a Federal Reserve rate decision this week. 81.3% of S&P 500 firms reporting so far have beaten profit estimates.
27 April 2026
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Kratos Defense Stock Slides Again as Drone Maker’s $1 Billion Growth Bet Faces Test

Kratos Defense Stock Slides Again as Drone Maker’s $1 Billion Growth Bet Faces Test

Kratos Defense shares dropped 6.5% to $61.26, cutting its market value to $10.6 billion as investors questioned the pace of profit from new contracts. The company recently completed the first flight of its Mk1 Firejet drone and won a Space Force contract worth up to $446.8 million. AeroVironment, L3Harris, and Northrop Grumman also declined. Kratos raised $1.17 billion in a February share offering.
26 April 2026
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Robinhood’s Earnings Week Now Has a Prediction-Market Problem

Robinhood’s Earnings Week Now Has a Prediction-Market Problem

Wisconsin sued Robinhood and several rivals over sports event contracts, alleging illegal sports betting through prediction markets. The lawsuit comes days before Robinhood reports first-quarter earnings on Tuesday. Robinhood shares closed at $84.71 Friday, down from $91.28 on Monday. The company said its event contracts are federally regulated and it will defend itself.
26 April 2026
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SoFi Technologies Stock Faces a Big Q1 Earnings Test as Loan Growth Comes Into Focus

SoFi Technologies Stock Faces a Big Q1 Earnings Test as Loan Growth Comes Into Focus

SoFi will report first-quarter results before markets open April 29, with management projecting about $1.04 billion in adjusted net revenue and adjusted EPS of 12 cents. Shares closed at $18.44 Friday, valuing the company at $23.8 billion. The company recently launched a digital HELOC and formed a Real Estate Advisory Council. Last quarter, loan originations rose 46% to $10.5 billion and fee-based revenue climbed 53%.
26 April 2026
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Rigetti Computing (RGTI) Stock Gets Fresh Sell Call as 108-Qubit Test Looms

Rigetti Computing (RGTI) Stock Gets Fresh Sell Call as 108-Qubit Test Looms

Rigetti Computing shares fell 1.5% to $16.61 after Wall Street Zen downgraded the stock to “sell.” The move follows the company’s proxy mailing for its June 9 annual meeting and the launch of its 108-qubit Cepheus-1-108Q system on Amazon Braket. Rigetti posted 2025 revenue of $7.1 million against a $216.2 million net loss, with 90% of sales coming from government contracts.
26 April 2026
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Blackstone Just Put $16 Billion Behind Oracle’s AI Buildout. The Hard Part Comes Next

Blackstone Just Put $16 Billion Behind Oracle’s AI Buildout. The Hard Part Comes Next

Blackstone and Related Digital secured financing for a $16 billion Oracle AI data center campus in Saline Township, Michigan. The package includes equity from Related Digital and Blackstone, plus long-term debt anchored by PIMCO-managed funds. The project faces local and regulatory pushback over electricity, water use, and transparency. The campus will feature three data center buildings with over one gigawatt of capacity.
26 April 2026
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Bloom Energy Stock Faces a Big Test as BlackRock’s 8.2% Stake Meets Oracle AI Power Bet

Bloom Energy Stock Faces a Big Test as BlackRock’s 8.2% Stake Meets Oracle AI Power Bet

BlackRock disclosed an 8.2% passive stake in Bloom Energy, holding 22.9 million Class A shares, according to an amended SEC filing signed April 24. The disclosure comes ahead of Bloom’s first-quarter results on April 28, with focus on its 2.8-gigawatt fuel-cell deal with Oracle. Bloom shares closed Friday at $231.17, down 2.7%. Analyst targets shifted after the Oracle agreement, with Jefferies, Citi, and UBS raising estimates.
26 April 2026
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AeroVironment Stock Watch: Navy Laser Test Puts AVAV Back in Drone-Defense Focus

AeroVironment Stock Watch: Navy Laser Test Puts AVAV Back in Drone-Defense Focus

AeroVironment’s LOCUST Laser Weapon System shot down multiple drones during a U.S. Navy carrier test on the USS George H.W. Bush, according to Pentagon records. The test comes as U.S. forces seek cheaper counter-drone options. AeroVironment shares fell 2.8% to $196.28 following the news. The company recently agreed to acquire BlueHalo in a $4.1 billion all-stock deal.
26 April 2026
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Why Circle Internet Group Stock Is Back Under the Microscope Before Earnings

Why Circle Internet Group Stock Is Back Under the Microscope Before Earnings

Circle shares closed at $99.66, down 0.4%, as investors await first-quarter results due May 11. The company faces a proposed class-action lawsuit over alleged negligence tied to the April 1 Drift Protocol hack, where attackers reportedly moved $230 million in USDC. USDC circulation rose 72% year-on-year to $75.3 billion in Q4. MarketBeat lists Circle’s average 12-month price target at $127.24.
26 April 2026
BMW AG’s China Fight Just Got Harder as Neue Klasse EVs Take Beijing

BMW AG’s China Fight Just Got Harder as Neue Klasse EVs Take Beijing

BMW unveiled China-specific electric models, the iX3 Long Wheelbase and i3 Long Wheelbase, at Auto China 2026 amid a 10% drop in its China sales for Q1. The new models, part of BMW’s Neue Klasse platform, offer up to 1,000 km range under China’s CLTC test. Chinese competitors Geely and Nio are intensifying pressure on German premium brands. The new 7 Series with Neue Klasse tech launches globally in July 2026.
26 April 2026
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D-Wave Quantum Stock Slides Before Q1 Earnings as Investors Look for Proof Behind the Rally

D-Wave Quantum Stock Slides Before Q1 Earnings as Investors Look for Proof Behind the Rally

D-Wave Quantum shares fell 4.3% to $18.49 Friday ahead of its May 12 first-quarter earnings report. The company previously reported $32.8 million in early-2026 bookings, surpassing its full-year 2025 total. CEO Alan Baratz and CFO John Markovich will discuss results and outlook on a call at 8 a.m. ET. Analyst Nehal Chokshi rated D-Wave Market Perform with a $22 target.
26 April 2026
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Horizon Quantum Holdings Ltd. Stock Faces a Big Test After 53 Million-Share Resale Filing

Horizon Quantum Holdings Ltd. Stock Faces a Big Test After 53 Million-Share Resale Filing

Horizon Quantum Holdings filed to register the possible resale of nearly 53 million shares and 2.9 million warrants, equal to about 91.9% of its outstanding stock on a post-exercise basis. The move comes less than six weeks after its Nasdaq debut via a SPAC merger. Horizon’s shares last closed at $11.37, below the $11.50 warrant exercise price. First-quarter results are due May 5.
26 April 2026
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Xanadu Stock Rises After 294 Million-Share Filing: What Changes Now for XNDU

Xanadu Stock Rises After 294 Million-Share Filing: What Changes Now for XNDU

Xanadu Quantum Technologies’ U.S.-listed shares rose 7.28% to $30.95 Friday after a new registration statement signaled up to 293.7 million Class B shares could be resold by securityholders. The Toronto-based quantum computing firm, public for less than a month, reported 2025 revenue of $4.6 million and a net loss of $70.7 million. The registration statement is not yet effective.
26 April 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Bird Construction's 110% Surge: Is It Too Late to Buy TSX:BDT?
    May 15, 2026, 4:13 AM EDT. Bird Construction (TSX:BDT) has surged 110% in one year, reaching about C$51.09 per share, sparking investor debate on its valuation. The stock gained 74.7% year-to-date and 6.2% in the past month, though it slipped 4.4% last week. Despite strong price performance, Bird scores 1 out of 6 on valuation checks. A Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) model estimates its intrinsic value at around C$49.67, suggesting the current price is roughly fairly valued with a 2.8% premium. The construction sector's momentum continues amid robust order books and steady balance sheets. Investors weigh the fair value under different measures amid ongoing infrastructure and non-residential project demand in Canada.

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Bitcoin Rises as U.S. Crypto Bill Clears Key Hurdle—But the Rally Has a Catch

Bitcoin Rises as U.S. Crypto Bill Clears Key Hurdle—But the Rally Has a Catch

15 May 2026
The Senate Banking Committee advanced the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act by a 15-9 vote, sending the crypto regulation bill to the full Senate. Bitcoin traded near $80,837 after hitting $81,974, while Coinbase, Robinhood, and Strategy shares each rose about 5%. Polymarket priced a 68% chance the bill becomes law this year. All committee Republicans backed the bill, joined by two Democrats.
Why Nvidia, Cisco, Cerebras, Boeing and Biogen Are the US Stocks to Watch Today

Why Nvidia, Cisco, Cerebras, Boeing and Biogen Are the US Stocks to Watch Today

15 May 2026
Cisco will cut nearly 4,000 jobs and raised its annual revenue forecast after AI infrastructure orders hit $5.3 billion. Nvidia shares remain sensitive to U.S.-China chip policy after U.S. officials cleared Chinese firms to buy H200 processors, though no shipments have occurred. Cerebras debuted with a $5.55 billion IPO, opening at $350 per share. Boeing shares fell after China pledged to buy 200 jets, fewer than expected.
Why Europe Stock Markets Are Falling Today: Oil Shock Puts ECB Rate Hikes Back in Play

Why Europe Stock Markets Are Falling Today: Oil Shock Puts ECB Rate Hikes Back in Play

15 May 2026
European stocks fell Friday, with the STOXX 600 down 0.8% as stalled U.S.-Iran talks pushed oil prices higher and reignited inflation fears. German Bund yields rose to 3.11%, while Italian 10-year yields hit 3.87%. Economists and prediction markets expect the European Central Bank to raise rates in June. LVMH shares slipped after agreeing to sell Marc Jacobs in a deal valued up to $850 million.
Silver Price Forecast: Why Silver Just Fell Below $80 — and What Happens Next

Silver Price Forecast: Why Silver Just Fell Below $80 — and What Happens Next

15 May 2026
Spot silver fell 5.9% to $78.53 an ounce Friday, dropping below $80 as rising oil prices stoked inflation fears and boosted the dollar. U.S. rate-cut expectations faded, pressuring non-yielding metals. LBMA analysts forecast a $79.57 average for 2026, while HSBC projects $75. Brent crude rose 6.2% this week, trading above $106 a barrel.
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