Today: 18 May 2026

Chevron stock dips even as oil sits near 14-month highs — what’s next for CVX

Chevron stock dips even as oil sits near 14-month highs — what’s next for CVX

Chevron shares fell 1.4% to $186.15 Wednesday as oil majors retreated and the S&P 500 energy sector led declines. The Strait of Hormuz remained shut for a fifth day, disrupting global oil flows and prompting Goldman Sachs and UBS to raise Brent price forecasts. U.S. crude stocks rose by 3.5 million barrels last week. Chevron’s board declared a quarterly dividend of $1.78 per share, payable March 10.
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Lam Research CFO drops $135 billion 2026 chip-tool call as AI demand hits “clean room” limits

Lam Research CFO drops $135 billion 2026 chip-tool call as AI demand hits “clean room” limits

Lam Research CFO Doug Bettinger said global wafer-fab equipment spending could reach $135 billion in 2026, up from about $110 billion last year. He cited advanced packaging and high-bandwidth memory as key drivers, but noted cleanroom capacity remains a constraint. Lam shares rose 2.3% in midday trading. China accounted for 35% of Lam’s revenue last quarter.
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AAOI stock price rises as Applied Optoelectronics director signals share sale, optics trade stays jittery

AAOI stock price rises as Applied Optoelectronics director signals share sale, optics trade stays jittery

Applied Optoelectronics shares rose 2.9% to $98.07 Wednesday on heavy volume after a late Tuesday filing showed director Elizabeth G. Loboa plans to sell up to 102,347 shares, worth about $9.8 million. The company also set up a $250 million at-the-market share sale program. CFO Stefan Murry told investors 800G shipments would ramp in Q2 after a firmware delay. An investor session is set for March 17 at the OFC conference.
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Johnson & Johnson stock price slips as FDA fast-tracks nipocalimab; what investors watch next

Johnson & Johnson stock price slips as FDA fast-tracks nipocalimab; what investors watch next

Johnson & Johnson shares fell 0.7% to $245.07 Wednesday after its lupus drug nipocalimab received FDA Fast Track status. The stock lagged a broader market rally, with the S&P 500 ETF up nearly 1%. Investors weighed pipeline progress against ongoing legal risks and recent defensive trading. Johnson & Johnson will present at the Barclays Global Healthcare Conference on March 10.
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Mastercard stock price today: MA slips as SoFiUSD stablecoin settlement tests draw attention

Mastercard stock price today: MA slips as SoFiUSD stablecoin settlement tests draw attention

Mastercard shares fell 0.5% to $521.60 Wednesday afternoon, trailing gains in Visa, American Express, and the broader market. The move followed news that Mastercard and SoFi will test stablecoin settlement using SoFiUSD across Mastercard’s network. SoFi shares rose about 1.4%. Traders are watching Friday’s U.S. jobs report and upcoming fintech conferences for further signals.
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BitMine’s $9.9 billion crypto treasury update lands as BMNR stock jumps with Ethereum

BitMine’s $9.9 billion crypto treasury update lands as BMNR stock jumps with Ethereum

BitMine Immersion Technologies reported holdings of 4.47 million ether, 195 bitcoin, $868 million in cash, and minority stakes in two firms, totaling $9.9 billion as of March 1. The company said it had staked 3.04 million ether, valued at $6 billion, generating $172 million in annualized staking revenue. BMNR shares rose 9.7% to $21.47 as ether climbed 9.9% to $2,190.61. BitMine ranks as the No. 2 global crypto treasury after Strategy Inc.
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Lithium price whipsaws again as China futures slide; Albemarle stock rises on asset sale, debt tender

Lithium price whipsaws again as China futures slide; Albemarle stock rises on asset sale, debt tender

Albemarle shares rose 3.3% to $170.23 after closing an asset sale and launching a debt tender. China’s lithium carbonate futures swung sharply, trading between 146,000 and 155,700 yuan a ton after a 13% drop Tuesday. Traders are watching for China policy signals and Albemarle’s March 12 bond redemption. Lithium prices remain volatile after surging 130% in 2025.
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U.S. gas prices jump as Hormuz disruption lifts refiners and gasoline ETF

U.S. gas prices jump as Hormuz disruption lifts refiners and gasoline ETF

U.S. average gasoline prices rose to $3.198 a gallon Wednesday, up from $3.109 the day before, AAA reported. Oil and fuel markets surged after U.S. and Israeli strikes disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz for a fifth day. Gasoline futures jumped nearly 4% Monday. UBS and Goldman Sachs raised Brent crude forecasts, citing the ongoing Middle East conflict.
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Crude Oil Prices Steady Near 2025 Highs as Strait of Hormuz Disruption Keeps Brent, WTI Volatile

Crude Oil Prices Steady Near 2025 Highs as Strait of Hormuz Disruption Keeps Brent, WTI Volatile

Oil prices eased after earlier gains, with Brent at $81.13 and U.S. crude at $74.30 by late morning Wednesday. The market reacted to possible U.S.-Iran talks and ongoing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Qatar declared force majeure on gas exports, while Russia prepared to boost crude shipments to India. U.S. crude inventories rose by 3.5 million barrels last week.
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Brent oil price today: Brent holds above $81 as Hormuz disruption keeps traders edgy

Brent oil price today: Brent holds above $81 as Hormuz disruption keeps traders edgy

Brent crude rose 0.4% to $81.69 a barrel in London after sharp swings, as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remained heavily disrupted for a fifth day. Tanker traffic through the strait dropped to four vessels on March 1, down from an average of 24. U.S. crude stocks climbed by 3.5 million barrels last week. Banks raised oil price forecasts, with UBS warning Brent could top $90 if disruptions persist.
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Oil prices today: Brent steadies near $81 as Hormuz disruption drags on and banks flag $100 risk

Oil prices today: Brent steadies near $81 as Hormuz disruption drags on and banks flag $100 risk

Brent crude slipped 24 cents to $81.13 a barrel by late morning Wednesday, erasing earlier gains after reports of possible Iran–U.S. intelligence contacts. The Strait of Hormuz remained blocked for a fifth day after a U.S. strike hit an Iranian warship, forcing Iraq to cut output by 1.5 million bpd. Saudi Aramco diverted some crude loadings to Yanbu as tanker rates surged. Goldman Sachs raised its Brent forecast, citing risks from prolonged Hormuz disruptions.
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GE Vernova stock edges higher after Italy wind order and $30 million grid plant expansion

GE Vernova stock edges higher after Italy wind order and $30 million grid plant expansion

GE Vernova shares rose 0.8% to $848.76 after announcing new wind and grid equipment deals in Italy, including 17 turbines for IVPC Group’s Fortore wind farm. The company will invest $30 million to expand its Milan-area plant, adding 50 jobs. GE Vernova also closed the $600 million sale of its Proficy software unit to TPG. Equipment shortages and labor constraints continue to affect project timelines.
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India stock market today: Nifty sinks below 24,500 as oil spike hits Sensex; rupee tumbles to record

India stock market today: Nifty sinks below 24,500 as oil spike hits Sensex; rupee tumbles to record

Indian shares fell sharply Wednesday, with the Nifty 50 down 1.55% and Sensex losing 1.40%, as surging Brent crude prices and Middle East tensions rattled markets. The rupee weakened past 92 per dollar for the first time, and 10-year bond yields rose to 6.717%. Airline stocks dropped after reports of flight cancellations. Domestic services PMI showed slowing growth and rising input costs.
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Circle Internet Group stock rises as oil-driven rate worries linger; insider sale notices filed

Circle Internet Group stock rises as oil-driven rate worries linger; insider sale notices filed

Circle shares rose 3.1% to $102.69 Wednesday, extending a rally as oil prices and Fed rate-cut odds shifted. Two insiders, CFO Jeremy Fox-Geen and officer Hossein Razzaghi, filed to sell a combined 47,357 shares under SEC Rule 144. Trading volume topped 12 million shares. Investors await Friday’s U.S. jobs data and the Fed’s March meeting for further rate signals.
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Stock Market Today

  • Investors Watch Nvidia Earnings, Rising Bond Yields, and Commodity Supercycle This Week
    May 18, 2026, 5:37 AM EDT. Investors remain cautious as key U.S. stock indexes closed last week slightly lower amid geopolitical tensions and rising bond yields, with the 10-year Treasury yield nearing 4.6%. The spotlight this week is on Nvidia's earnings report on Wednesday, following its recent market value surge beyond $5.7 trillion. Nvidia's results are seen as a barometer for the semiconductor sector and AI-related tech. Market participants also anticipate earnings from Target, Walmart, Ryanair, and Booz Allen Hamilton, alongside economic data such as the University of Michigan's inflation expectations and sentiment readings. Outcome of Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's China visit and trade discussions will be closely monitored for potential market impact.

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ServiceNow Draws Attention Ahead of Monday Opening

ServiceNow Draws Attention Ahead of Monday Opening

18 May 2026
ServiceNow shares closed at $95.07 Friday after a 5.05% jump, outpacing major indexes but still trading 55% below last July’s high. Trading volume reached 34.2 million shares, well above average. Investors are weighing new AI product launches and raised 2026 subscription revenue guidance against ongoing concerns about margins and software market disruption.
Riot Platforms’ AI spending puts pressure on Bitcoin investors

Riot Platforms’ AI spending puts pressure on Bitcoin investors

18 May 2026
Riot Platforms shares last traded at $23.49, valuing the company at $8.2 billion, as it shifts from bitcoin mining to AI data-center leasing. AMD expanded its lease at Riot’s Rockdale, Texas site to 50 megawatts, with contract value potentially reaching $1 billion. Riot and Terrestrial Energy signed an MOU to explore data centers powered by small modular nuclear reactors. Jefferies rated Riot at hold with a $24 price target.
Ryanair Cautions on Summer Fares, Puts Focus on Low-Cost Flights in Europe

Ryanair Cautions on Summer Fares, Puts Focus on Low-Cost Flights in Europe

18 May 2026
Ryanair warned peak summer fares will be flat, reversing earlier expectations of a rise, citing late bookings and fuel costs. Shares fell over 3% despite record annual profit of 2.26 billion euros. The airline hedged 80% of its jet-fuel needs but declined to issue a 2027 profit forecast, citing ongoing volatility. Revenue rose 11% to 15.54 billion euros, with passenger traffic up 4%.
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