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.

Nvidia’s Record Run Is Now a Test of How Much AI Spending the Market Still Trusts

Nvidia’s Record Run Is Now a Test of How Much AI Spending the Market Still Trusts

Nvidia shares climbed 1.2% to near $222 after a record close, as investors positioned ahead of May 20 earnings and focused on strong AI hardware demand from hyperscalers. CEO Jensen Huang was excluded from Trump’s China delegation, highlighting ongoing export risks, but the company’s outlook already assumes no China data center revenue. Nvidia guided first-quarter fiscal 2027 revenue to $78 billion, plus or minus 2%.
12 May 2026
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Hot CPI Shock Hits Nasdaq: Wall Street’s Record Run Stalls as Fed Cut Bets Fade

Hot CPI Shock Hits Nasdaq: Wall Street’s Record Run Stalls as Fed Cut Bets Fade

U.S. stocks fell Tuesday after April inflation exceeded forecasts, with the S&P 500 down 0.4% and the Nasdaq off 0.6%. The Consumer Price Index rose 0.6% in April and 3.8% year-over-year, driven by a 3.8% jump in energy costs. Treasury yields climbed, and major tech shares dropped sharply. Markets now expect the Federal Reserve to keep rates steady into 2027.
12 May 2026
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Infleqtion Rises With Quantum Peers, but This Week’s Earnings Will Decide the Next Move

Infleqtion Rises With Quantum Peers, but This Week’s Earnings Will Decide the Next Move

Infleqtion shares rose 5.6% to $12.84 in early trading Tuesday, tracking gains across quantum technology stocks after Quantum Computing Inc., Rigetti, and D-Wave posted new Q1 results. Infleqtion is set to report its own first-quarter earnings after the market closes May 14. The rally followed sector peers revealing new revenue and bookings data. No new Infleqtion filings drove the move.
12 May 2026
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Hecla Mining’s Silver Rally Has a Balance-Sheet Twist, Not Just a Metals Price Story

Hecla Mining’s Silver Rally Has a Balance-Sheet Twist, Not Just a Metals Price Story

Hecla Mining shares closed Monday at $20.67, up 11.07%, before easing to $20.44 premarket Tuesday as silver prices remained elevated. The company reported $144 million in first-quarter free cash flow and cleared its long-term debt after redeeming notes. Hecla posted a $19 million net loss due to a $192 million write-down but saw $411 million in sales and higher silver output.
12 May 2026
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McDonald’s Stock Slides as Value Push Meets a Tougher Consumer Tape

McDonald’s Stock Slides as Value Push Meets a Tougher Consumer Tape

McDonald’s shares traded at $274.60, down 0.4% Tuesday after JPMorgan cut its price target to $305. The company beat Q1 profit and revenue estimates, but April sales turned negative as high gas prices and tighter budgets hurt lower-income customers. U.S. same-store sales missed expectations. Margins at company-operated U.S. restaurants fell 25% from a year earlier.
12 May 2026
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lululemon’s stock slide is now a test of trust in the turnaround

lululemon’s stock slide is now a test of trust in the turnaround

Lululemon shares fell 3.69% to $126.34 Monday, near a 52-week low, as investors reacted to weak North America sales, lower margins, and uncertainty around a CEO transition set for September. The stock lagged the broader market, with S&P 500 and Dow both up. Lululemon forecasts flat to declining North America revenue for fiscal 2026 and lower earnings per share.
12 May 2026
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Gold’s $4,700 Test: Iran Standoff and Hot Inflation Put Bullion on the Back Foot

Gold’s $4,700 Test: Iran Standoff and Hot Inflation Put Bullion on the Back Foot

Gold dropped 0.8% to $4,696.07 an ounce in London on Tuesday, reversing earlier gains as a stronger dollar, rising oil prices, and higher-than-expected U.S. inflation weighed on demand. U.S. CPI rose 0.6% in April and 3.8% year-on-year, the largest annual increase since May 2023. Silver, platinum, and palladium also fell. President Trump said the U.S.-Iran ceasefire was on “life support.”
12 May 2026
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Yen Intervention Fades Fast as USD/JPY Snaps Back Toward 158

Yen Intervention Fades Fast as USD/JPY Snaps Back Toward 158

Limerick City and County Council has approved Thanos Securities’ plan for 76 apartments at 34-41 Catherine Street, clearing a long-derelict pub and nightclub site for housing. The project includes demolitions, refurbishment of protected structures, and a new six-storey building. Approval comes as local politicians seek a government-backed Limerick city-centre task force, similar to those in Dublin and Cork.
12 May 2026
MARA’s Bitcoin Loss Meets an AI Power Bet as Traders Look Past the Miss

MARA’s Bitcoin Loss Meets an AI Power Bet as Traders Look Past the Miss

MARA Holdings shares rose 3.6% premarket Tuesday despite missing revenue estimates and posting a $1.3 billion quarterly loss. The company retired about 30% of its convertible debt and sold Bitcoin to boost liquidity, ending March with 35,303 Bitcoin. Management emphasized a shift toward energy-backed data infrastructure, highlighting its $1.5 billion Long Ridge Energy acquisition.
12 May 2026
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First Majestic Silver Pullback Tests Whether Record Q1 Cash Flow Can Outrun Costs

First Majestic Silver Pullback Tests Whether Record Q1 Cash Flow Can Outrun Costs

First Majestic Silver reported Q1 revenue up 95% to $476.7 million and net earnings of $128.1 million, but silver output fell and all-in sustaining costs rose to $29.76 per ounce. Shares, which had surged 8% to $23.60, slipped to $22.68 in extended trading as spot silver dropped 3% Tuesday morning. Free cash flow hit $223.5 million, with a record $1.13 billion in the treasury. The company raised its quarterly dividend.
12 May 2026
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Sea’s Earnings Rebound Is Real, but the Cost Fight Is Not Over

Sea’s Earnings Rebound Is Real, but the Cost Fight Is Not Over

Sea Limited’s U.S.-listed ADRs rose 13% in pre-market trading after first-quarter revenue reached $7.1 billion, beating estimates by over $600 million, though earnings per share missed by 10 cents. Shopee posted record GMV and orders, but its adjusted EBITDA fell as costs climbed. Garena had its strongest quarter since 2021. Monee’s revenue and loan book grew while credit quality held steady.
12 May 2026
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Shopify Stock Falls as Q2 Margin Guide Tests the AI Commerce Bull Case

Shopify Stock Falls as Q2 Margin Guide Tests the AI Commerce Bull Case

Shopify shares fell 7.13% Monday to $102.54 and dropped further in premarket trading Tuesday, extending losses from $127.55 before last week’s earnings. The company beat Q1 estimates with $3.17 billion in revenue and $100.74 billion GMV, but Q2 guidance showed slower growth and continued high spending. Investors reacted to lower margin expectations and a shift in revenue mix toward lower-margin merchant services.
12 May 2026
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GoPro Stock Is Now a Sale Bet as Q1 Losses Expose a Tighter Balance Sheet

GoPro Stock Is Now a Sale Bet as Q1 Losses Expose a Tighter Balance Sheet

GoPro’s board launched a strategic review after receiving unsolicited takeover interest linked to its defense and aerospace efforts. First-quarter revenue fell 26% to $99.1 million, with gross margin dropping to 4.3% and cash at $40.7 million against $99.9 million in debt. The company warned of “substantial doubt” about its ability to continue operating. Shares jumped over 27% in after-hours trading.
12 May 2026
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Target’s selloff says the turnaround rally now has to prove itself

Target’s selloff says the turnaround rally now has to prove itself

Target shares fell 5.44% to $118.44 Monday, marking their steepest one-day drop since August as investors grew cautious ahead of the May 20 earnings report. The decline followed a rally and came amid sector pressure, with 67 of 74 retail ETF components also down. Wall Street questioned whether Target’s rebound outpaced improvements in sales and store traffic. CEO Michael Fiddelke’s turnaround efforts faced renewed scrutiny.
12 May 2026
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Cisco Stock Near a Record High as AI Orders Set Up a Tough Earnings Test

Cisco Stock Near a Record High as AI Orders Set Up a Tough Earnings Test

Cisco shares closed at $98.72 Monday, up 2.23%, ahead of fiscal Q3 results due after the close May 13. Polymarket contracts show traders giving 94% odds Cisco beats $1.04 in adjusted EPS, and 69% odds hyperscaler AI orders top $2 billion, though volumes are thin. Options data imply a 5.8% post-earnings move. Investors are watching whether AI infrastructure demand offsets margin pressure.
12 May 2026
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D-Wave’s Bookings Spike Keeps QBTS in Play, but the Revenue Math Still Has to Catch Up

D-Wave’s Bookings Spike Keeps QBTS in Play, but the Revenue Math Still Has to Catch Up

D-Wave reported first-quarter bookings of $33.4 million, up nearly 2,000% from a year earlier, driven by a $20 million system sale to Florida Atlantic University. Revenue dropped 81% to $2.9 million, and net loss widened to $18.4 million. QBTS shares closed Monday up 6.47% at $24.03. Operating expenses more than doubled to $56.5 million, partly due to the Quantum Circuits acquisition.
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Stock Market Today

  • S&P 500 Futures Steady After Tech-Led Rally Pushes Index to New Record
    May 13, 2026, 6:14 PM EDT. S&P 500 futures held steady after a tech sector rally drove the index to record highs. The Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.3%, led by semiconductor stocks Nvidia and Micron Technology. Cisco Systems soared 14% after outpacing earnings expectations and announcing job cuts. Conversely, Doximity shares dropped 19% following weak revenue guidance. The S&P 500 gained 0.58% and Nasdaq 1.2% during regular trading, while the Dow slipped 0.14%. Investors overlooked a hotter-than-expected producer price index, signaling inflation pressures. Experts highlighted ongoing demand in chipmakers as a catalyst for growth, describing it as earnings-driven rather than speculative. Market watchers await earnings reports from Honda, Yeti, Klarna and others, alongside retail sales and jobless claims data on Thursday.

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Aeluma Stock Swings After Q3 Loss as AI Photonics Bet Faces Revenue Delay

Aeluma Stock Swings After Q3 Loss as AI Photonics Bet Faces Revenue Delay

14 May 2026
Aeluma Inc. shares fell 16.3% to $26.35 in after-hours trading Wednesday after the company narrowed its 2026 revenue outlook and posted a $1.8 million quarterly loss. Revenue for the quarter ended March 31 was $1.2 million, missing estimates. The company cited delayed contracts and government shutdowns. Cash stood at $37.8 million at quarter’s end.
Allegiant Just Bought Sun Country. Here’s What Happens to Flights, Rewards and Stock Now

Allegiant Just Bought Sun Country. Here’s What Happens to Flights, Rewards and Stock Now

14 May 2026
Allegiant Travel closed its acquisition of Sun Country Airlines on May 13, making Sun Country a wholly owned subsidiary and ending its status as a standalone public company. Each Sun Country share was converted into $4.10 in cash and 0.1557 Allegiant shares. Allegiant now operates a combined fleet of 195 aircraft serving nearly 175 cities. Sun Country asked Nasdaq to suspend trading and begin delisting.
Doximity Stock Plunges as Weak 2027 Forecast Drowns Out AI Push

Doximity Stock Plunges as Weak 2027 Forecast Drowns Out AI Push

14 May 2026
Doximity shares plunged 19% after hours to $18.94 Wednesday following a fiscal 2027 revenue forecast of $664–$676 million, well below Wall Street’s $697.6 million estimate. Fourth-quarter revenue rose 5% to $145.4 million, but adjusted earnings of 26 cents a share missed expectations. Net income fell to $19.1 million from $62.5 million a year earlier.
BTC Slides Below $80,000 as ETF Outflows Put Rally on the Line

BTC Slides Below $80,000 as ETF Outflows Put Rally on the Line

14 May 2026
Bitcoin fell below $80,000 in New York Wednesday, trading at $79,371 after U.S. inflation data and renewed outflows from spot bitcoin funds. U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw $233.2 million in net outflows on May 12, reversing a prior inflow. Producer prices rose 1.4% in April, the biggest jump since March 2022. Ether dropped 1.3% to $2,255.55; Solana fell 4.1% to $90.89.
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