Today: 13 May 2026

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

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.
13 May 2026
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Wolfspeed Stock Jumps 21% as Citrini Research Reprices AI Power-Chip Bet

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

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.
13 May 2026
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Ford Stock Just Jumped. Ford Energy Is Why Wall Street Is Looking Again

Ford Stock Just Jumped. Ford Energy Is Why Wall Street Is Looking Again

Ford shares jumped 8.5% to $13.01 Wednesday after Morgan Stanley highlighted the company’s CATL-licensed energy storage business as a potential earnings driver. Ford Energy, launched May 11, plans to supply battery storage systems to U.S. data centers and utilities from its Kentucky plant, with first deliveries set for late 2027. Morgan Stanley estimates the unit could generate $500–$600 million in annual EBIT at 20 GWh capacity.
13 May 2026
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Truckers Face May 14 Deadline As FMCSA’s Motus Registration System Replaces Legacy Tools

Truckers Face May 14 Deadline As FMCSA’s Motus Registration System Replaces Legacy Tools

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will retire its legacy registration systems at 8 p.m. ET on May 14, with the new Motus: USDOT Registration System set to launch after a brief transition. Registration changes will be unavailable for about four days during data migration. Companies missing the update window may face manual business and identity checks. FMCSA sent 2.2 million deadline notices to registrants.
13 May 2026
Cerebras IPO Frenzy Tests Wall Street’s $50 Billion AI Chip Bet

Cerebras IPO Frenzy Tests Wall Street’s $50 Billion AI Chip Bet

Cerebras Systems is set to price its IPO above the $150–$160 per share range, Bloomberg reported, with orders more than 20 times available shares, according to Reuters. The company will offer 30 million shares and begin trading Thursday on Nasdaq under the ticker CBRS. Morningstar estimates the revised range could value Cerebras near $50 billion. Cerebras reported over $500 million in revenue last year but remains unprofitable.
13 May 2026
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AMD’s Quiet Marvell Stake Puts AI Chip Investors on Alert

AMD’s Quiet Marvell Stake Puts AI Chip Investors on Alert

Marvell Technology shares rose nearly 10% Wednesday after a filing showed AMD held 65,516 shares at the end of March, valued at $6.49 million then and about $11.8 million at current prices. The disclosure drew attention as Marvell is a key supplier for AI data-center hardware. The Philadelphia SE Semiconductor index is up 64% since March. Analysts raised Marvell’s price targets, citing AI demand and hyperscaler investment.
13 May 2026
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Stock Market Today: Dow Drops as Hot Inflation Data Puts Fed Rate Cuts on Ice

Stock Market Today: Dow Drops as Hot Inflation Data Puts Fed Rate Cuts on Ice

The U.S. producer price index jumped 1.4% in April, its largest monthly rise since March 2022, pushing the S&P 500 down 0.10% and the Dow off 0.35% late Wednesday morning. The Nasdaq edged up 0.07% as chip stocks rebounded, with the Philadelphia semiconductor index gaining 1.7%. Traders increased bets on no Fed rate cuts this year after the inflation data.
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Nokia Oyj’s AI Turn Gets a New Boss as Shares Rally Again

Nokia Oyj’s AI Turn Gets a New Boss as Shares Rally Again

Nokia appointed Siemens executive Emma Falck to lead its Mobile Infrastructure unit starting Sept. 1 and join its group leadership team. Nokia shares rose 5.5% in Helsinki after first-quarter profit jumped 54% and sales to AI and cloud customers increased 49%. The company also launched new agentic AI tools for broadband networks. Falck previously held senior roles at Siemens, BCG, and KONE.
13 May 2026
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VNET Stock Surges as CATL-Linked Buyers Move for 38% Stake in China AI Data-Center Bet

VNET Stock Surges as CATL-Linked Buyers Move for 38% Stake in China AI Data-Center Bet

PJ Millennium entities, linked to a CATL affiliate, agreed to buy up to 650.4 million VNET Class A shares from SDHG-controlled sellers for $1.4486 each. The deal would give the buyers up to 38.1% of VNET, with closing expected in Q4 2026. VNET’s Nasdaq-listed ADRs jumped over 30% in U.S. trading. The transaction involves existing shares and does not inject new capital into VNET.
13 May 2026
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Coherent Corp Stock: BofA’s $400 Call Puts AI Optics Back in Play

Coherent Corp Stock: BofA’s $400 Call Puts AI Optics Back in Play

BofA raised its Coherent Corp. price target to $400, citing demand for high-speed optical transceivers used in AI data centers, but kept a Neutral rating. Coherent reported fiscal Q3 revenue up 21% to $1.81 billion, with Datacenter & Communications revenue jumping 41%. The stock traded near $374. China trade talks and export-control risks remain concerns for the sector.
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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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    May 13, 2026, 4:28 PM EDT. Bunzl plc (GB00B0744B38) has seen recent price gains despite stable trading volumes. The stock experienced upward movement in its share price, reflecting increased investor interest without significant changes in transaction numbers. This development highlights a positive sentiment toward Bunzl amid generally steady market conditions. Investors are closely watching how the share price performs in relation to consistent trading levels, signaling potential growth opportunities while maintaining market stability. Bunzl's steady trading and price appreciation suggest confidence in the company's prospects among market participants.

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Applied Optoelectronics Stock Surges Again as AI Data-Center Demand Outruns Supply

Applied Optoelectronics Stock Surges Again as AI Data-Center Demand Outruns Supply

13 May 2026
Applied Optoelectronics shares surged 21% Wednesday, trading at $227.05 after strong demand from AI data centers pushed first-quarter data-center revenue to $81.4 million, up from $32 million a year ago. CFO Stefan Murry said supply remains the main constraint, with demand expected to outpace output through mid-2027. AOI shipped its first volume 800G products to a hyperscale customer. The company posted a first-quarter net loss of $14.3 million.
Dow Jones Today: Why the Dow Slipped While AI Stocks Drove Wall Street Higher

Dow Jones Today: Why the Dow Slipped While AI Stocks Drove Wall Street Higher

13 May 2026
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 90.72 points to 49,669.84 on Wednesday, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq rose, lifted by gains in chip and AI stocks. Producer prices jumped 1.4% in April, the largest monthly increase since March 2022. The Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chair in a 54-45 vote. Prediction markets showed a 97% chance the Fed holds rates steady in June.
US Stocks Hit Fresh Records as Chip Rally Overpowers Hot Inflation Shock

US Stocks Hit Fresh Records as Chip Rally Overpowers Hot Inflation Shock

13 May 2026
The S&P 500 closed at 7,444.14 and the Nasdaq at 26,404.74, both record highs, while the Dow slipped 0.13% to 49,693.63. April producer prices jumped 1.4%, the largest monthly rise since March 2022, pushing back Fed rate-cut expectations. Prediction markets now see a long pause in U.S. policy easing. Tech stocks, especially AI-linked shares, led gains despite the inflation surprise.

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UnitedHealth Stock Climbs as Investors Reprice the Turnaround, Not Just the Latest Headline

UnitedHealth Stock Climbs as Investors Reprice the Turnaround, Not Just the Latest Headline

12 May 2026
UnitedHealth shares climbed 3.1% to $396.45 Tuesday after unveiling a new Optum Rx fee-based pricing model and raising 2026 profit guidance. The company reported Q1 revenue of $111.7 billion and adjusted earnings of $7.23 per share. Management said fundamentals are improving but described the turnaround as ongoing. Investors responded to both the PBM overhaul and stronger earnings outlook.
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