Today: 17 May 2026

Natural Gas Price Today: Henry Hub Climbs Back Above $3, but U.S. Rally Looks Fragile

Natural Gas Price Today: Henry Hub Climbs Back Above $3, but U.S. Rally Looks Fragile

Front-month Henry Hub natural gas futures rose 0.7% to $3.041 per mmBtu early Wednesday after a 3.2% drop Tuesday. The U.S. EIA cut its 2026 price forecast to $3.80, citing mild weather and high storage. U.S. LNG exports remain strong despite a global supply crunch, but domestic demand is down 6.7% from last year. NOAA forecasts colder weather in the East next week.
11 March 2026
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Oil Price Today: Brent Rebounds Above $88 as IEA Release Plan Fails to Calm Hormuz Fears

Oil Price Today: Brent Rebounds Above $88 as IEA Release Plan Fails to Calm Hormuz Fears

Brent crude rose to $88.39 a barrel and U.S. West Texas Intermediate to $84.43 after Tuesday’s 11% drop, as the IEA and G7 weighed emergency stock releases amid supply threats from the Strait of Hormuz. Oil company shares lagged the rebound, with investors expecting disruption to ease. The U.S. Navy has refused ship escorts, and Saudi Aramco warned of “catastrophic consequences” if outages continue.
11 March 2026
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 11.03.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: March 11, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: March 11, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT Oil Prices Surge Over 8% Despite Record Global Strategic Reserve Release by IEA March 11, 2026, 11:46 PM EDT. Oil prices jumped over 8% on Thursday, with Brent crude hitting $100 per barrel and West Texas Intermediate reaching $95, despite the International Energy Agency (IEA) announcing the largest emergency release of crude reserves ever-400 million barrels from 32 member countries. The U.S. plans to release 172 million barrels from its Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Traders remain skeptical that the reserve releases can offset the significant supply
11 March 2026
Nu Holdings Ltd taps ex-TikTok executive Kim Farrell as Nubank steps up U.S., global push

Nu Holdings Ltd taps ex-TikTok executive Kim Farrell as Nubank steps up U.S., global push

Nu Holdings named former TikTok and Google executive Kim Farrell as global marketing director Tuesday as Nubank expands beyond Latin America. Farrell will report to co-founder Cristina Junqueira, who leads Nu’s U.S. business. Nu recently won conditional approval to form a U.S. national bank and reported Q4 revenue up 45% to $4.86 billion, with net income rising 50% to $894.8 million.
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Denison Mines Corp starts Wheeler North drilling as Phoenix uranium mine build nears

Denison Mines Corp starts Wheeler North drilling as Phoenix uranium mine build nears

Denison Mines has begun a 2,500-metre winter drill program at the Wheeler North joint venture in Saskatchewan, with plans for 7,500 metres this year. The move follows final regulatory approval and a board greenlight for construction at the Phoenix uranium project, the first Canadian mine cleared for in-situ recovery. Denison shares rose 5.78% Tuesday. The Phoenix capital cost estimate is now about C$600 million.
11 March 2026
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UiPath secures AIUC-1 AI-agent safety certification ahead of earnings as investors await proof

UiPath secures AIUC-1 AI-agent safety certification ahead of earnings as investors await proof

UiPath said it received AIUC-1 certification for its AI agents, becoming the first enterprise automation platform to meet the new standard. Shares fell about 3% late Tuesday ahead of quarterly results due Wednesday. The certification comes as vendors emphasize security and control in AI tools. UiPath previously guided for fourth-quarter revenue of $462 million to $467 million.
11 March 2026
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Ford Motor’s Electric Explorer Gets Longer Range as Europe EV Pressure Builds

Ford Motor’s Electric Explorer Gets Longer Range as Europe EV Pressure Builds

Ford on Tuesday upgraded its all-electric Explorer in Europe, adding a lithium iron phosphate battery that lifts range to 444 km and introducing new features. The move comes as Ford struggles with weak EV demand, recent job cuts in Cologne, and a broader pivot toward hybrids and cheaper EVs. Renault and Volkswagen also announced cost-cutting and new model plans amid rising competition from Chinese automakers.
11 March 2026
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Snap Inc Faces Fresh Teen-Safety Showdown as U.S. Court Revisits Florida, Georgia Social Media Laws

Snap Inc Faces Fresh Teen-Safety Showdown as U.S. Court Revisits Florida, Georgia Social Media Laws

A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday reviewed Florida and Georgia laws restricting minors’ access to social media, with Snap Inc facing renewed scrutiny over teen safety. Judges questioned whether Florida’s ban on under-14s and Georgia’s age checks could be struck down entirely. Snap argued the rules limit teens’ speech, but the panel pushed back. No decision was reached.
11 March 2026
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Plug Power Eyes 250 MW PJM Power Bid in New AI Data Center Push

Plug Power Eyes 250 MW PJM Power Bid in New AI Data Center Push

Plug Power is seeking to sell up to 250 megawatts of power into PJM Interconnection, targeting data center operators and utilities with contracts of at least seven years, Chairman Andy Marsh told Bloomberg. Plug shares fell 3.2% to $2.12 in late trading. The company reported 2025 revenue up 12.9% to $710 million and ended the year with $368.5 million in unrestricted cash. Jose Luis Crespo became CEO on March 2.
11 March 2026
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Eddie Bauer to Close All California Stores After Bankruptcy Buyer Hunt Fails

Eddie Bauer to Close All California Stores After Bankruptcy Buyer Hunt Fails

Eddie Bauer will close all 13 California stores after failing to secure a buyer in bankruptcy, canceling a planned auction and triggering clearance sales. Gift cards and loyalty credits will not be accepted after March 12, and all sales are final. The closures affect locations including Corte Madera, Milpitas, and Vacaville. The bankruptcy covers only the store operator; the brand’s e-commerce and wholesale business continues under Outdoor 5.
11 March 2026
Tesla Finance VP Leaves After 17 Years, Extending Executive Turnover as Robotaxi Push Builds

Tesla Finance VP Leaves After 17 Years, Extending Executive Turnover as Robotaxi Push Builds

Tesla vice president of finance Sendil Palani announced his departure after 17 years, as the company faces senior staff turnover and shifts focus to self-driving and robotics. Tesla’s 2025 revenue fell 3%, its first annual drop, while rivals like BYD gained ground in Europe. U.S. regulators scrutinized robotaxi safety as Tesla lags Waymo in driverless test miles. Tesla shares rose 0.1% to $399.24 in late trading Tuesday.
11 March 2026
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SoFi Stock Slides Despite CEO Buy, Record Q4 and Mastercard Stablecoin Deal

SoFi Stock Slides Despite CEO Buy, Record Q4 and Mastercard Stablecoin Deal

SoFi Technologies shares fell 2.6% to $18.29 in late U.S. trading Tuesday, following recent insider buying and a new Mastercard partnership for its SoFiUSD stablecoin. CEO Anthony Noto bought 56,000 shares on March 2, raising his stake to 11.68 million shares. SoFi reported record Q4 adjusted net revenue of $1 billion and ended 2025 with 13.7 million members. Affirm and PayPal also declined on Tuesday.
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VIX Retreats as Bitcoin Reclaims $70,000 After Iran Shock Whipsaws Wall Street

VIX Retreats as Bitcoin Reclaims $70,000 After Iran Shock Whipsaws Wall Street

The Cboe Volatility Index fell to 24.93 Tuesday after spiking to 35.3 on Monday, its highest since April 2025, as oil prices plunged over 11% and bitcoin climbed above $70,000. The S&P 500 slipped 0.21%, the Dow lost 0.07%, and the Nasdaq rose 0.01%. Tech stocks gained while energy shares dropped. The U.S. Navy told shippers it could not provide escorts through the Strait of Hormuz due to ongoing attack risks.
11 March 2026
Intel Corporation launches Core Series 2 edge AI chips as turnaround pressure builds

Intel Corporation launches Core Series 2 edge AI chips as turnaround pressure builds

Intel launched its Core Series 2 processors for industrial systems and previewed a Health & Life Sciences Edge AI suite at Embedded World in Nuremberg on Monday. The new chips target factories, robotics, and patient monitoring, and are designed for predictable response times with up to 12 performance cores. Intel shares rose 2.6% to $46.78 Tuesday. CEO Lip-Bu Tan continues to restructure the company amid supply constraints and leadership changes.
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Stock Market Today

  • Chevron's Weak Earnings Mask Deeper Shareholder Challenges
    May 17, 2026, 8:37 AM EDT. Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX) reported weak earnings, with net profit down 30% over the past year and a 69% decline across three years. Despite stable stock movement, the company's 14% share dilution means earnings per share (EPS) fell 34% last year, indicating profits spread over more shares. Such dilution can undermine shareholder returns even if overall profit grows. Analysts warn that Chevron's earnings quality is under pressure, with EPS declines signaling potential challenges ahead. Investors should consider these factors and Chevron's risk profile carefully before investing, as rising net income may not translate to shareholder benefit without EPS growth.

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OpenAI Faces New Valuation Hurdle in $1 Trillion IPO Push

OpenAI Faces New Valuation Hurdle in $1 Trillion IPO Push

17 May 2026
Anthropic has agreed to a $30 billion funding round at a $900 billion valuation, surpassing OpenAI’s last reported $852 billion mark, the Financial Times reported. OpenAI closed a $122 billion round in March and announced a new deployment company with $4 billion in backing. U.S. stock markets remain closed until Monday. SoftBank reported $45 billion in cumulative gains from its OpenAI stake.
Databricks’ $134 Billion IPO Question Draws More Focus as AI Names Return

Databricks’ $134 Billion IPO Question Draws More Focus as AI Names Return

17 May 2026
Databricks remains private with a $134 billion valuation and no public IPO price or ticker. Its last funding round raised about $5 billion in equity and added $2 billion in debt capacity. Nasdaq Private Market estimates its share value at $200.82. The company reported a $5.4 billion annualized revenue run-rate in Q4.
Stripe’s secondary share price brings focus back to its paused IPO

Stripe’s secondary share price brings focus back to its paused IPO

17 May 2026
Forge marked Stripe’s private shares at $72.45 on Sunday, implying a $175.62 billion valuation, above its $159 billion February tender offer. Stripe remains private with no official ticker. The price is a private-market indicator, not an exchange quote. U.S. markets are closed for the weekend.
Anthropic’s $900 Billion Fundraising Draws Attention to IPO Timeline

Anthropic’s $900 Billion Fundraising Draws Attention to IPO Timeline

17 May 2026
Anthropic has reportedly agreed to terms for a $30 billion funding round valuing the company at about $900 billion, according to the Financial Times. The deal, if completed, would nearly triple its last confirmed valuation of $380 billion in February. The Wall Street Journal said the round is led by Greenoaks, Sequoia, Dragoneer, and Altimeter, and could exceed the $30 billion target.
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