Today: 19 May 2026

Amazon stock price at $210: OpenAI $50 billion deal puts AWS Trainium in focus

Amazon stock price at $210: OpenAI $50 billion deal puts AWS Trainium in focus

Amazon shares rose 1% to $210 Friday after OpenAI said Amazon will invest $50 billion in its new funding round, with AWS set as exclusive cloud provider for OpenAI Frontier. An Amazon filing detailed a $35 billion equity commitment and a separate $15 billion investment due by March 2026. OpenAI’s round values it at $840 billion. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs report.
28 February 2026
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Micron stock (MU): India chip plant goes live as S&P lifts rating — what to watch next week

Micron stock (MU): India chip plant goes live as S&P lifts rating — what to watch next week

Micron began commercial production at its semiconductor assembly and test facility in Sanand, Gujarat, delivering its first made-in-India memory modules to Dell. The company’s shares closed at $412.37 on Friday, down 1.6%. S&P Global Ratings upgraded Micron’s credit rating to BBB, citing AI-driven growth. U.S. producer prices rose 0.5% in January, fueling debate over interest rates.
28 February 2026
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Tesla stock price: California robotaxi permits become TSLA’s next big test

Tesla stock price: California robotaxi permits become TSLA’s next big test

Tesla shares fell 1.49% to $402.51 Friday and slipped further after hours, following a Reuters report that the company took no regulatory steps in 2025 to advance a driverless robotaxi service in California. Tesla has logged just 562 autonomous test miles in the state since 2016, far below requirements. Director Kathleen Wilson-Thompson sold 25,731 shares this week. Programme manager Victor Nechita has left the Cybercab project.
28 February 2026
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Apple stock slides 3% into Tim Cook’s “big week” as investors brace for March 2 launches

Apple stock slides 3% into Tim Cook’s “big week” as investors brace for March 2 launches

Apple shares fell 3.2% to $264.18 on Friday and slipped another 0.24% after hours, as hotter-than-expected U.S. wholesale inflation data rattled tech stocks. The S&P 500 dropped 0.43% and the Nasdaq lost 0.92%. Investors are watching for Apple’s product announcements starting Monday and the U.S. jobs report due Friday. Apple also moved to dismiss a shareholder lawsuit over Siri and app-store practices.
28 February 2026
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Netflix stock leaps on $2.8 billion breakup fee — here’s what matters before NFLX reopens

Netflix stock leaps on $2.8 billion breakup fee — here’s what matters before NFLX reopens

Netflix shares jumped 13.77% to $96.24 on Friday after the company exited its Warner Bros. Discovery bid and received a $2.8 billion breakup fee from Paramount. The move eased concerns over debt and deal risk. Paramount will proceed with a $110 billion Warner merger. Investors await Monday’s trading and guidance on Netflix’s use of the cash.
28 February 2026
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Why Is AI Not Perfect? Regulators Are Forcing Chatbots to Admit the Flaw

Why Is AI Not Perfect? Regulators Are Forcing Chatbots to Admit the Flaw

Italy’s competition authority has required DeepSeek, Mistral, and NOVA AI to warn users about AI “hallucination” risks, treating it as a consumer-protection issue. The move follows rapid adoption, with generative AI reaching 53% of the population and 88% of organizations in Italy, according to Stanford HAI. EU obligations for general-purpose AI models are already in force, with enforcement powers coming August 2, 2026.
28 February 2026
US Dollar Forecast After Iran Attacks: Will USD Jump When Markets Reopen?

US Dollar Forecast After Iran Attacks: Will USD Jump When Markets Reopen?

The dollar index closed Friday at 97.61, just before U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran triggered Iranian missile attacks across the Gulf. Oil prices jumped, with Brent settling at $72.48 a barrel, and Wall Street ended lower. OPEC+ meets Sunday to discuss output as markets brace for volatility. Iran targeted Gulf states hosting U.S. forces; UAE media reported one death in Abu Dhabi.
28 February 2026
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Natural gas price forecast: Iran strikes sharpen focus on Strait of Hormuz ahead of Monday open

Natural gas price forecast: Iran strikes sharpen focus on Strait of Hormuz ahead of Monday open

U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran over the weekend heightened concerns about LNG tanker routes through the Strait of Hormuz, prompting Greece to warn its ships away from the area. EU gas storage stood at just 30.09% full on Feb. 27. European TTF gas closed Friday at €32.43/MWh, up 1.69%, while U.S. Henry Hub settled at $2.859/mmBtu, up 1.06%. Traders expect renewed risk premiums when markets reopen Monday.
28 February 2026
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Cancelled Middle East flights after Iran strikes: Is air traffic back to normal?

Cancelled Middle East flights after Iran strikes: Is air traffic back to normal?

Airlines cancelled and rerouted flights across the Middle East Saturday after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran led to widespread airspace closures. Major carriers including Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, and Qatar Airways suspended routes, while Russia and Japan also halted flights. Air traffic over Iran and neighboring states thinned sharply, disrupting travel between Europe and Asia and causing delays at key Gulf hubs.
28 February 2026
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Gold price forecast after Iran strikes: $5,450 level in focus as markets reopen

Gold price forecast after Iran strikes: $5,450 level in focus as markets reopen

Gold closed up 0.8% at $5,230.56 an ounce Friday as U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran escalated Middle East tensions and boosted safe-haven demand. Markets are shut for the weekend, with traders bracing for volatility when COMEX gold futures reopen Sunday. U.S. gold futures for April settled 1% higher at $5,247.90. Key U.S. economic data and Fed signals are due next week.
28 February 2026
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Airline stocks to watch after Iran strikes: United, Delta, IAG, Lufthansa hit by oil and flight disruption risk

Airline stocks to watch after Iran strikes: United, Delta, IAG, Lufthansa hit by oil and flight disruption risk

U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran Saturday triggered flight cancellations and empty airspace over Iran and Iraq, with Lufthansa and Wizz Air suspending routes until March 7. Oil prices surged Friday, with Brent up 2.45% to $72.48 a barrel. Airline shares in Europe and the U.S. fell sharply, while VLCC tanker rates from the Middle East to China topped $200,000 a day.
28 February 2026
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Iran strikes put oil, defense and tanker stocks in focus ahead of Wall Street reopen

Iran strikes put oil, defense and tanker stocks in focus ahead of Wall Street reopen

U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran Saturday, intensifying concerns over oil supply disruptions. Brent crude rose 2.45% to $72.48 a barrel Friday, while the S&P 500 fell 0.43%. Defense and energy stocks outperformed, with Lockheed Martin up 2.56% and Exxon Mobil up 2.67%. OPEC+ meets Sunday to discuss possible output increases after the Iran attack.
28 February 2026
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FTSE 100 just closed at a record — here’s what to watch on the London Stock Exchange next week

FTSE 100 just closed at a record — here’s what to watch on the London Stock Exchange next week

The FTSE 100 closed at a record 10,910.55 on Friday, up 0.6%, marking its third straight all-time high and an eighth consecutive monthly gain. Miners and defensives led the advance, while Barclays dropped 4.2% after the Market Financial Solutions fallout. Rolls-Royce posted a 40% profit jump and announced a major buyback. The Bank of England’s next rate decision is set for March 19.
28 February 2026
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Borsa Istanbul’s BIST 100 ended the week lower — here’s what matters before Monday’s open

Borsa Istanbul’s BIST 100 ended the week lower — here’s what matters before Monday’s open

BIST 100 closed down 1.17% at 13,717.81 in Istanbul on Friday, ending the week 1.6% lower after touching 14,190.09 earlier. Heavyweight stocks, including Kiler Holding and Aselsan, drove volatility as MSCI reversed an index inclusion. The lira traded at 43.9595 per dollar. Investors await Turkey’s next inflation data and the central bank’s March meeting.
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  • JinkoSolar Holding Valuation: Undervalued Amid Mixed Financials and Recent Share Price Momentum
    May 18, 2026, 9:19 PM EDT. JinkoSolar Holding (NYSE:JKS) shows a mixed stock performance with a 1-month gain of 10.96% and a 1-year total return of 32.88%, despite declines over longer periods. The China-based solar manufacturer reported annual revenue of CN¥63.9 billion with a net loss of CN¥3.6 billion and 14.79% revenue growth. Its current market cap stands near US$1.29 billion. Trading at US$23.70, shares are estimated to be 32.7% undervalued based on a fair value of US$35.23, driven by demand for high-efficiency solar products and growth potential. However, risks from trade policies and pricing pressures could challenge this outlook. Investors face mixed signals on value and growth, requiring careful assessment of the company's earnings prospects and market conditions.

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Nasdaq gives up after-hours gains as oil and yields weigh on Wall Street rally

Nasdaq gives up after-hours gains as oil and yields weigh on Wall Street rally

19 May 2026
Dominion Energy shares jumped 9.4% after agreeing to an all-stock merger with NextEra Energy, whose shares fell 4.6%. The S&P 500 slipped 0.1% and the Nasdaq dropped 0.5% as investors sold technology stocks amid rising Treasury yields and oil prices. Nvidia fell 1.4% ahead of earnings. U.S. crude settled at $107.37, and the 10-year Treasury yield reached 4.59%.
XP Shares Slip Post-Q1, Buyback Fails to Sway Investors

XP Shares Slip Post-Q1, Buyback Fails to Sway Investors

19 May 2026
XP Inc.’s U.S.-listed shares fell 3.78% in after-hours trading Monday after reporting higher Q1 profit but weaker net inflows and a lower retail take rate. Net income rose 7% to 1.32 billion reais, but net inflow dropped to 14 billion reais from 24 billion a year earlier. The company declared a $0.20 dividend and announced a new CFO, Gustavo Alejo Viviani, starting August 3.
LiveRamp Rallies 27% After Publicis $2.5 Billion Cash Bid

LiveRamp Rallies 27% After Publicis $2.5 Billion Cash Bid

19 May 2026
Publicis Groupe agreed to buy LiveRamp Holdings for $38.50 a share in cash, valuing the U.S. data-collaboration firm at $2.546 billion. LiveRamp stock jumped to $37.77 on the news, while the broader market fell. LiveRamp reported fiscal Q4 revenue of $206 million, up 9% from a year earlier. Publicis said the deal will boost its adjusted earnings per share from the first year after closing.

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GCT Semiconductor Surges 41% After 5G News

GCT Semiconductor Surges 41% After 5G News

18 May 2026
GCT Semiconductor shares jumped 40.98% to $2.58 Monday, hitting a 52-week high before slipping to $2.50 after hours. The surge came despite a 2.47% drop in the PHLX Semiconductor Index. GCT reported a 287% year-over-year revenue increase to $1.9 million and signed a reference-platform deal with a major satellite communications provider. The company posted a $9.9 million net loss and warned of going-concern risks.
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