Today: 13 May 2026

Marcin Frąckiewicz

CEO of TS2 Space and founder of TS2.tech. Expert in satellites, telecommunications, and emerging technologies, covering trends in space, AI, and connectivity.

SoftBank Group Profit Surges on OpenAI Stake as $64 Billion Bet Faces Cash Test

SoftBank Group Profit Surges on OpenAI Stake as $64 Billion Bet Faces Cash Test

SoftBank reported January-March net profit more than tripled to ¥1.83 trillion, driven by gains from its OpenAI stake. Full-year net income rose to ¥5.002 trillion, the highest ever by a Japanese company. SoftBank’s OpenAI investment reached $34.6 billion as of March 31, set to increase to $64.6 billion after planned 2026 tranches. The company drew $20 billion from a $40 billion bridge loan to fund additional OpenAI investments.
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Nvidia’s China Opening Turns AI Stocks Into a Policy Trade Again

Nvidia’s China Opening Turns AI Stocks Into a Policy Trade Again

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang joined President Trump’s China delegation, fueling speculation about renewed U.S. chip sales to China and lifting Nasdaq 100 futures by 0.82% premarket. Micron shares jumped 6.2%. The market moved on potential policy shifts and inflation concerns. Polymarket and Kalshi data showed traders expect no Fed rate cuts in 2026, pressuring high-valuation AI stocks.
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Oil Slips, but the Real Trade Is Still Hormuz Risk

Oil Slips, but the Real Trade Is Still Hormuz Risk

Brent crude fell 0.2% to $107.58 a barrel and WTI dropped 0.4% to $101.79 after a three-day rally, as traders weighed Middle East ceasefire talks and the Trump-Xi meeting in Beijing. The IEA reported global oil supply fell by 1.8 million barrels a day in April, outpacing a demand drop. The Strait of Hormuz remains a chokepoint, with limited alternative routes. High prices and delayed Fed rate cuts continue to pressure demand.
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 13.05.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: May 13, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: May 13, 2026, 1:05 PM EDT 3 Stocks Positioned for Strong Gains Despite Recent Rallies May 13, 2026, 1:05 PM EDT. The stock market has reached new highs since late March, yet Nvidia, Micron Technology, and a third unnamed stock remain compelling buys based on their valuations and growth prospects through 2027. Nvidia, trading near its all-time highs with a $5 trillion market cap, could see a 50% gain if forward earnings rise as expected. Micron benefits from a severe memory chip shortage, driving revenue from $13.6 billion to an anticipated
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Gasoline Price Today: RBOB Rises as Hormuz Risk Beats Pump-Price Relief Talk

Gasoline Price Today: RBOB Rises as Hormuz Risk Beats Pump-Price Relief Talk

RBOB gasoline futures rose about 2% to $3.67 a gallon early Tuesday, tracking gains in crude and heating oil as U.S.-Iran talks stalled and Strait of Hormuz flows faced disruption. U.S. gasoline inventories fell 2.5 million barrels, now 4% below the five-year average. AAA reported the national pump average at $4.504 a gallon. President Trump said he would seek to suspend the federal gasoline tax, pending congressional approval.
12 May 2026
Google Finance AI Launches Across Europe: The New Market Tools Investors Can Use Now

Google Finance AI Launches Across Europe: The New Market Tools Investors Can Use Now

Google launched its AI-powered Google Finance across Europe this week, adding local-language support and features like AI research, advanced charting, and live earnings calls. The rollout expands the service beyond the U.S., as rivals and regulators focus on AI in financial data. Google says Deep Search and other AI tools are now available to European users in multiple languages.
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Oil Price Today: Brent Climbs as Hormuz Risk Reprices the Barrel

Oil Price Today: Brent Climbs as Hormuz Risk Reprices the Barrel

Brent crude traded near $107 a barrel and WTI at $101 on Tuesday as OPEC output fell by 830,000 barrels per day in April, the lowest in over 20 years. Saudi Aramco warned the market is losing about 100 million barrels a week with only a handful of tankers crossing the Strait of Hormuz daily. Traders cited stalled U.S.-Iran talks and ongoing Hormuz disruptions as key drivers. Prediction markets see a slow return to normal traffic.
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Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Falls as Banks Drop Before Budget, Miners Rally on Copper

Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Falls as Banks Drop Before Budget, Miners Rally on Copper

The S&P/ASX 200 fell 0.36% to 8,670.7 on Tuesday, led lower by banks, tech stocks, and CSL ahead of the federal budget. ANZ and NAB dropped 2.1% each, while Life360 plunged 10.9% after a user-growth glitch despite strong revenue. DroneShield slid 9.9% after disclosing an ASIC probe. Miners rose, with BHP up 2.5% as copper hit a record high.
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India Stock Market Today: Nifty Falls as Rupee Hits Record Low

India Stock Market Today: Nifty Falls as Rupee Hits Record Low

Indian stocks fell for a fourth session Tuesday, with the Nifty 50 down 1.45% and Sensex losing 1.63% as the rupee hit a record low and Brent crude climbed above $106 a barrel. Foreign investors have pulled over $20 billion since the Iran war began. IT shares dropped sharply after OpenAI’s new AI venture, while ONGC and Oil India gained on royalty cuts. Consumer inflation data is due at 4 p.m. IST.
12 May 2026
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 12.05.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: May 12, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: May 12, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT Texas Stock Exchange Leases Space at Uptown Dallas Bank of America Tower May 12, 2026, 11:53 PM EDT. The Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE) signed a lease at the Bank of America Tower at Parkside in Dallas, aiming to establish its Texas Market Center headquarters. The lease contains conditions allowing TXSE to exit without penalties if the city denies approval of an electronic ticker on the tower. Backed by major investors including BlackRock, Goldman Sachs and Citadel Securities, TXSE secured SEC approval last fall to challenge
12 May 2026
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 11.05.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: May 11, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: May 11, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT Aisin (TSE:7259) Shares Drop 21% in 3 Months, P/E Ratio Suggests Potential Undervaluation May 11, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT. Aisin's (TSE:7259) share price fell 21.42% over three months and 24.30% year to date, despite a 27.25% return over one year and 90.43% over five years. The stock trades at ¥2,274 with a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 9.6x, below the industry average of 9.7x and well under the peer average of 26.2x, signaling potential undervaluation. A discounted cash flow (DCF) model values the stock at ¥5,156.66,
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Google Stock Week Ahead: Alphabet’s $4.9 Trillion Run Faces EU Risk and Its Next AI Test

Google Stock Week Ahead: Alphabet’s $4.9 Trillion Run Faces EU Risk and Its Next AI Test

Alphabet’s EU antitrust talks remain unresolved after regulators gave Google more time to respond to concerns. Alphabet shares closed at $400.80, up 0.7%, with a market value of $4.86 trillion, trailing Nvidia’s $5.27 trillion. The company reported first-quarter revenue of $109.9 billion, up 22%, and Google Cloud revenue up 63% to $20 billion. Google’s cloud backlog nearly doubled to over $460 billion, driven by enterprise AI demand.
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Microsoft Stock Week Ahead: MSFT Faces a Fresh AI Test After Big Investor Cut

Microsoft Stock Week Ahead: MSFT Faces a Fresh AI Test After Big Investor Cut

TCI Fund Management cut its Microsoft stake from 10% to 1%, citing AI-driven uncertainty over Microsoft’s future. Microsoft shares closed Friday at $415.12, down 1.34%, lagging the broader market. The company reported fiscal Q3 revenue of $82.9 billion, with Azure and cloud services up 40%. Microsoft expects over $40 billion in capital expenditures next quarter.
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Apple Stock Week Ahead: AAPL Rally Faces CPI, AI and Intel Chip Deal Test

Apple Stock Week Ahead: AAPL Rally Faces CPI, AI and Intel Chip Deal Test

Apple shares traded at $293.32 Monday, near record highs, valuing the company at $4.32 trillion. Investors are watching for U.S. inflation data this week and weighing reports of a preliminary Intel chip deal. Apple recently posted March-quarter revenue of $111.2 billion and raised its dividend. CEO Tim Cook cited strong iPhone 17 demand but noted supply limits and rising memory costs.
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Amazon Stock Week Ahead: AMZN Faces Fresh Test After AWS Outage, AI Rally

Amazon Stock Week Ahead: AMZN Faces Fresh Test After AWS Outage, AI Rally

Amazon shares closed Friday at $272.68, up 0.56%, as investors weighed AWS growth against rising AI spending and a North Virginia AWS outage. April inflation, producer prices, and retail sales data are due this week, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq at record highs. Amazon reported Q1 net sales up 17% to $181.5 billion and AWS sales up 28% to $37.6 billion. First-quarter capital expenditures jumped 76% to $44.2 billion.
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Nvidia Stock Week Ahead: NVDA Nears Record as AI Deals and Inflation Data Test the Rally

Nvidia Stock Week Ahead: NVDA Nears Record as AI Deals and Inflation Data Test the Rally

Nvidia closed Friday at $215.20, just below its record, after announcing AI infrastructure deals with IREN and Corning. IREN granted Nvidia rights to buy up to $2.1 billion in shares and signed a $3.4 billion AI cloud contract. Nvidia also prepaid Corning billions to boost optical-fiber output. Investors await Nvidia’s May 20 earnings as the stock nears an all-time high.
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 10.05.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: May 10, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: May 10, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT DoubleVerify Q1 2026 Revenue Rises 10% Fueled by Social Media and AI May 10, 2026, 11:52 PM EDT. DoubleVerify reported 10% year-over-year revenue growth to $181 million in Q1 2026, driven by expanding social media and streaming TV product lines. CEO Mark Zagorski highlighted operational efficiencies from AI boosting adjusted EBITDA margin to 31%, surpassing expectations. Advertising revenue, the bulk of total revenue, grew 9%, while supply-side revenue rose 12%. The company's fastest-growing segment is social products, with social activation revenue surging 92%, led by
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Stock Market Today

  • 3 Stocks Positioned for Strong Gains Despite Recent Rallies
    May 13, 2026, 1:05 PM EDT. The stock market has reached new highs since late March, yet Nvidia, Micron Technology, and a third unnamed stock remain compelling buys based on their valuations and growth prospects through 2027. Nvidia, trading near its all-time highs with a $5 trillion market cap, could see a 50% gain if forward earnings rise as expected. Micron benefits from a severe memory chip shortage, driving revenue from $13.6 billion to an anticipated $33.5 billion next quarter. Despite its cyclical industry, Micron trades at a low 13 times forward earnings, signaling potential upside. These stocks are poised to capitalize on booming tech and data infrastructure investments over the coming years.

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UiPath Stock Drops as Its AI Agent Bet Hits a Hard Earnings Test

UiPath Stock Drops as Its AI Agent Bet Hits a Hard Earnings Test

13 May 2026
UiPath Inc. shares dropped 5.9% to $9.42 on Wednesday, with trading volume above 22 million, after the company launched a new integration for AI coding agents but investors waited for clearer demand signals ahead of its May 28 earnings call. UiPath reported fourth-quarter revenue of $481 million, up 14%, and reached full-year GAAP profitability for the first time.
Wolfspeed Stock Jumps 21% as Citrini Research Reprices AI Power-Chip Bet

Wolfspeed Stock Jumps 21% as Citrini Research Reprices AI Power-Chip Bet

13 May 2026
Wolfspeed shares surged over 21% to $65.13 Wednesday, with trading volume exceeding 18 million shares and market value reaching $2.55 billion. The rally followed Citrini Research’s endorsement, tying Wolfspeed’s silicon carbide chips to rising AI data-center demand. Wolfspeed reported a $120 million net loss last quarter and expects negative gross margins to continue. Some analysts remain cautious despite the stock’s recent gains.
LinkedIn Layoffs 2026: Why Microsoft’s Job Cuts Hit Even as Revenue Grows

LinkedIn Layoffs 2026: Why Microsoft’s Job Cuts Hit Even as Revenue Grows

13 May 2026
LinkedIn will cut about 5% of its workforce, affecting roles in marketing, engineering, and product teams, according to internal memos and sources. The move comes as LinkedIn reported a 12% revenue increase last quarter and surpassed 1.3 billion members. The company has over 17,500 employees worldwide. Microsoft shares were little changed following the news.

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IREN Stock’s Nvidia Boost Now Faces a $2.6 Billion Reality Check

IREN Stock’s Nvidia Boost Now Faces a $2.6 Billion Reality Check

13 May 2026
IREN raised $2.6 billion in an upsized convertible-note sale after announcing a Nvidia-backed AI infrastructure plan. Nvidia secured a five-year option to buy up to 30 million IREN shares at $70 each. The companies aim to deploy up to 5 gigawatts of AI data-center capacity, focusing on IREN’s Texas sites. IREN shares rose 2.6% premarket; Nvidia gained 0.6%.
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