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.

Nokia Q1 Earnings Preview: AI Push Meets North America Test

Nokia Q1 Earnings Preview: AI Push Meets North America Test

Nokia will report first-quarter results Thursday, with analysts expecting €253 million in adjusted operating profit on €4.56 billion in sales. The company will debut a new reporting structure with expanded segment detail. Consensus sees adjusted EPS at €0.04, up from €0.03 a year ago. Recent deals with TIM Brasil, Deutsche Telekom, and Orange highlight Nokia’s push into AI-driven network infrastructure.
21 April 2026
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Plug Power Stock Slips as Court Lets Part of Investor Suit Move Ahead During Louisiana Plant Tour

Plug Power Stock Slips as Court Lets Part of Investor Suit Move Ahead During Louisiana Plant Tour

A Delaware judge allowed investors to pursue part of a securities lawsuit against Plug Power over statements on hydrogen production targets and revenue forecasts. The ruling came as Plug hosted an investor tour of its Louisiana hydrogen plant with Oppenheimer. Plug shares fell about 5% to $3.06 in early afternoon trading. The company reaffirmed its goal of positive EBITDAS in the fourth quarter of 2026.
21 April 2026
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Intel Earnings Preview: AI Server-Chip Shortages Put Turnaround to the Test

Intel Earnings Preview: AI Server-Chip Shortages Put Turnaround to the Test

Intel will report first-quarter results Thursday after earlier warning of struggles to meet AI server chip demand. Analysts expect revenue to fall 1.9% to $12.42 billion and adjusted earnings to drop nearly 90%, despite projected growth in its data center and AI segment. Intel recently bought out Apollo’s stake in its Irish fab for $14.2 billion. Lead times for some server CPUs could reach six months.
21 April 2026
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US Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Dow, Nasdaq Slip as Oil Jumps and Fed Uncertainty Caps Rally

US Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Dow, Nasdaq Slip as Oil Jumps and Fed Uncertainty Caps Rally

The S&P 500 fell 0.32% to 7,086.48 Tuesday afternoon as rising oil prices and Treasury yields erased early gains. Brent crude climbed again after a 5.6% jump Monday, following U.S.-Iran ceasefire tensions. UnitedHealth raised its full-year outlook, and Amazon pledged up to $25 billion in Anthropic. March retail sales rose 1.7%, the biggest increase in a year.
21 April 2026
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NVIDIA Corporation Shares Slip as Google’s AI Chip Push Tests Inference Lead

NVIDIA Corporation Shares Slip as Google’s AI Chip Push Tests Inference Lead

Nvidia shares dropped $1.98 to $200.08 Tuesday after reports that Google is in talks with Marvell Technology on new AI chips. The move comes ahead of Google Cloud Next and highlights ongoing efforts by major cloud providers to reduce reliance on Nvidia processors. Nvidia’s market value stood at about $4.53 trillion after the decline. Google and Marvell did not comment on the reported discussions.
21 April 2026
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AT&T and Citi Refresh Points Plus Card With New Rewards, Bill Discounts and No Foreign Fees

AT&T and Citi Refresh Points Plus Card With New Rewards, Bill Discounts and No Foreign Fees

AT&T and Citigroup updated the AT&T Points Plus World Mastercard, adding 2x ThankYou Points on AT&T purchases and waiving foreign transaction fees. The card still offers up to $240 in annual statement credits after qualifying spend, with discounts for eligible wireless and internet customers. The new perks are available to current and new cardholders. AT&T shares traded at $26.14 midday Tuesday.
21 April 2026
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Citi Wealth Turns to Advyzon for Global Unified Managed Account Rollout as Banks Push Deeper Into Alternatives

Citi Wealth Turns to Advyzon for Global Unified Managed Account Rollout as Banks Push Deeper Into Alternatives

Citi Wealth will partner with Advyzon to launch a global unified managed account program, starting in late 2026 for select private banking clients. The platform will combine ETFs, mutual funds, separately managed accounts, and alternatives in a single structure, integrating BlackRock’s portfolio solutions. Citi’s wealth unit reported $3.1 billion in Q1 revenue, up 11% from last year, but net new investment assets fell 11%.
21 April 2026
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This Little-Known AI Power Stock Is Surging. Its Next Test Comes May 5

This Little-Known AI Power Stock Is Surging. Its Next Test Comes May 5

Navitas shares surged nearly 20% Tuesday morning, trading around $15.82 with volume over 53 million, as investors focused on its AI data-center power role. The company, which designs GaN and SiC power semiconductors, will report first-quarter results May 5. Full-year 2025 revenue dropped to $45.92 million from $83.3 million in 2024 after shifting away from mobile chargers.
21 April 2026
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Vanguard Just Split Five ETFs — What Changed for VGT, VUG, MGK, VOOG and VO Today

Vanguard Just Split Five ETFs — What Changed for VGT, VUG, MGK, VOOG and VO Today

Vanguard’s five equity index ETFs began trading at split-adjusted prices Tuesday, lowering share prices without changing investors’ stakes. VGT opened at $101.45, VUG at $81.95, MGK at $82.78, VOOG at $76.61, and VO at $76.92. The splits, ranging from 4-for-1 to 8-for-1, applied to holders as of April 20 and have no tax impact, according to Vanguard.
21 April 2026
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Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500 And Nasdaq Turn Lower As Apple CEO Change, Warsh Hearing And Iran Talks Hit Wall Street

Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500 And Nasdaq Turn Lower As Apple CEO Change, Warsh Hearing And Iran Talks Hit Wall Street

Apple shares fell after the company named John Ternus to succeed Tim Cook as CEO, while U.S. stocks turned negative amid uncertainty over the Federal Reserve leadership and U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks. UnitedHealth’s strong results helped limit losses. Brent crude traded in the mid-$90s ahead of Wednesday’s scheduled expiration of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreement.
21 April 2026
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Eli Lilly to Buy Kelonia for Up to $7 Billion as In Vivo CAR-T Gains Ground

Eli Lilly to Buy Kelonia for Up to $7 Billion as In Vivo CAR-T Gains Ground

Eli Lilly will acquire Boston-based Kelonia Therapeutics for up to $7 billion in cash, including $3.25 billion upfront, to expand into in vivo CAR-T cancer therapies. Kelonia’s KLN-1010, in Phase 1 for multiple myeloma, generates engineered T-cells inside the patient. The deal marks Lilly’s third Massachusetts biotech purchase in 2026. Kelonia had 62 employees and nearly ran out of cash before the offer.
21 April 2026
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POET Technologies Stock Soars Again as PFIC Tax Clarity Eases Short-Seller Fears

POET Technologies Stock Soars Again as PFIC Tax Clarity Eases Short-Seller Fears

POET Technologies shares surged 20% Tuesday, following an 18% gain Monday, after the company addressed U.S. shareholder tax concerns and announced plans to redomicile. Nearly 32.9 million shares traded by 10:21 a.m. ET, with the stock reaching $11.07 before settling at $10.34. Wolfpack Research disclosed a short position last week, sparking volatility. CFO Thomas Mika said POET expects not to qualify as a PFIC in 2026.
21 April 2026
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Why Rocket Lab Stock Is Rising Again as Analysts Lift Targets and Golden Dome Spending Comes Into Focus

Why Rocket Lab Stock Is Rising Again as Analysts Lift Targets and Golden Dome Spending Comes Into Focus

Rocket Lab shares rose 2% to $91.12 Tuesday after analysts raised price targets and the Pentagon detailed new space defense spending in its 2027 budget request. The company closed its $155 million Mynaric acquisition last week and reported a $190 million Pentagon launch contract in March, bringing its backlog above $2 billion. Rocket Lab now expects to launch its Neutron rocket in late 2026 after a test setback.
21 April 2026
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May 2026 Social Security Payment Schedule: Why Some Recipients Will Wait Longer for Their Money

May 2026 Social Security Payment Schedule: Why Some Recipients Will Wait Longer for Their Money

Some Social Security recipients will wait up to 35 days between April and May payments, with the first regular May distribution set for May 13. The Social Security Administration will issue May payments on May 1, May 13, May 20, and May 27, depending on benefit type and birth date. The 2026 calendar shift affects timing but not benefit amounts, which rose 2.8% this year.
21 April 2026
Spirit Airlines Bailout Talks Turn to U.S. Government Stake as Liquidation Risk Grows

Spirit Airlines Bailout Talks Turn to U.S. Government Stake as Liquidation Risk Grows

Spirit Airlines has proposed giving the U.S. government an equity stake in exchange for emergency aid as it faces possible liquidation amid surging fuel costs, according to Bloomberg and the Wall Street Journal. The carrier sought hundreds of millions in funding last week after jet fuel prices nearly doubled, pushing projected costs above its available cash, Reuters reported.
21 April 2026
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Amazon to Invest Up to $25 Billion More in Anthropic as Claude Maker Commits $100 Billion to AWS

Amazon to Invest Up to $25 Billion More in Anthropic as Claude Maker Commits $100 Billion to AWS

Amazon will invest up to $25 billion more in Anthropic, starting with $5 billion, as the AI startup commits to spend over $100 billion on AWS over the next decade. Anthropic will lock in up to 5 gigawatts of Amazon Trainium chip capacity, with nearly 1 gigawatt online by the end of 2026. The deal follows surging demand for Anthropic’s Claude models, which now generate over $30 billion in annualized revenue.
21 April 2026
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XRP Price Rally Just Hit a Wall—Why $1.46 Now Matters

XRP Price Rally Just Hit a Wall—Why $1.46 Now Matters

XRP traded near $1.43 on Monday, down from a Friday high above $1.50. XRP-linked ETFs saw $55.39 million in net inflows last week, their strongest showing of 2026. Market value stood near $88 billion, with traders watching $1.41 as support and $1.46-$1.50 as resistance. XRP outperformed bitcoin and ether last week but slipped as crypto markets pulled back.
20 April 2026
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Gold Price Today: Why Bullion Fell Even as U.S.-Iran Tensions Flared Again

Gold Price Today: Why Bullion Fell Even as U.S.-Iran Tensions Flared Again

Spain said it will join an EU plan to share jet fuel stocks and supports joint purchasing as Europe faces shortages after Gulf supply disruptions. Jet fuel prices remain near $175 a barrel and inventories at the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp hub hit a four-year low. Airlines including KLM have begun canceling flights due to rising fuel costs. The European Commission is preparing guidance to reduce reliance on Middle Eastern fuel.
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Stock Market Today

  • The Progressive Corp. Shares See Unexpected Movement at $194
    May 15, 2026, 11:42 AM EDT. The Progressive Corporation (NYSE: PGR), a leading insurance holding company, experienced unexpected price action, with shares declining by 0.89% to $194. The firm offers various insurance products including personal and commercial auto, residential and commercial property, and specialty property-casualty insurance. This movement has drawn significant attention from investors watching the insurance sector closely.

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Dow Jones Live: Dow Slides as Yield Shock Hits Wall Street’s AI Rally

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Tesla shares dropped 3.7% Friday after President Trump left Beijing without securing Chinese approval for the company’s Full Self-Driving software. U.S. executives, including Elon Musk, departed the summit with little clarity on regulatory gains. Tesla’s China-made EV sales rose 36% in April, but analysts warn delays in FSD approval and competition from local rivals could limit growth.
Rivian Stock Gets a $3.4 Billion Robotics Twist as R2 EV Test Looms

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Mind Robotics, spun out of Rivian, raised $400 million in a round led by Kleiner Perkins, valuing the company at $3.4 billion. The startup uses production data from Rivian’s factories to train industrial robots. Rivian shares traded at $13.96, down 56.5 cents, with a market value of $17.4 billion. Rivian began deliveries of its R2 SUV, targeting 62,000 to 67,000 units in 2026.
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