Today: 14 May 2026

Gas Prices This Week: Why $4.53 Gas May Not Fall Fast Before Summer

Gas Prices This Week: Why $4.53 Gas May Not Fall Fast Before Summer

U.S. gasoline prices edged down to $4.530 a gallon Saturday, AAA said, after a week of sharp increases. National inventories fell by 2.5 million barrels, 4% below the five-year average, according to the Energy Information Administration. Diesel averaged $5.650. The University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment index dropped to a record low of 48.2 in early May.
9 May 2026
Natural Gas Price Forecast: Storage Surprise Keeps Henry Hub Near $2.80 Before Summer Demand Test

Natural Gas Price Forecast: Storage Surprise Keeps Henry Hub Near $2.80 Before Summer Demand Test

U.S. natural gas prices closed the week near $2.80 per million British thermal units, supported by a smaller-than-expected storage build of 63 bcf, according to the EIA. Stocks remain 75 bcf above last year and 139 bcf over the five-year average. The EIA projects Henry Hub to average $3.10/MMBtu in Q2 and Q3, with 2026 LNG exports forecast at 17.0 bcf/d.
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Gold Price Forecast: This Week’s Rally Puts $4,800 Back in Play, But Iran and Fed Risks Loom

Gold Price Forecast: This Week’s Rally Puts $4,800 Back in Play, But Iran and Fed Risks Loom

Gold rose 2.3% for the week, ending at $4,719.68 an ounce on Friday, as hopes for a U.S.-Iran deal eased inflation fears and weakened the dollar. U.S. gold futures settled at $4,730.70. Traders are watching if bullion can hold above $4,700 and break resistance near $4,780-$4,900. U.S. payrolls grew by 115,000 in April, above forecasts, keeping the Fed cautious on rate cuts.
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XRP Price Faces a Critical Test as U.S. Crypto Bill Moves and Network Activity Slumps

XRP Price Faces a Critical Test as U.S. Crypto Bill Moves and Network Activity Slumps

The U.S. Senate Banking Committee will consider the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act on May 14, a bill that could affect XRP and other major tokens. New XRP addresses have dropped 85% since December 2024, according to Glassnode. XRP traded near $1.42 with a market value around $88 billion. Ripple recently completed a pilot with J.P. Morgan and Mastercard for tokenized U.S. Treasuries using the XRP Ledger.
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FTSE 100’s Third Weekly Loss: Why UK Stocks Are Back on Edge

FTSE 100’s Third Weekly Loss: Why UK Stocks Are Back on Edge

Britain’s FTSE 100 closed down 0.4% at 10,233.07 on Friday, falling 1.4% for the week as Gulf clashes and Labour’s local-election losses weighed on sentiment. Brent crude jumped to $101.49 a barrel after renewed fighting in the Strait of Hormuz. British Airways owner IAG dropped 2.8% after warning of higher fuel costs and lower profit. The pound strengthened, pressuring UK multinationals.
9 May 2026
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India Stock Market This Week: Nifty’s Second Weekly Gain Came With One Big Warning

India Stock Market This Week: Nifty’s Second Weekly Gain Came With One Big Warning

Indian stocks fell Friday, with the Nifty 50 down 0.62% and the Sensex off 0.66%, but both indexes posted weekly gains. Brent crude rose above $100 on renewed U.S.-Iran tensions, pressuring the rupee and stoking inflation concerns. State Bank of India dropped after missing profit estimates. Foreign investors sold 41.11 billion rupees in shares Friday, while domestic funds bought 67.48 billion.
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ASX 200 Weekly Report: Australia Stocks Barely Rise After Oil Shock Turns Friday Into a $50 Billion Rout

ASX 200 Weekly Report: Australia Stocks Barely Rise After Oil Shock Turns Friday Into a $50 Billion Rout

Australian shares lost nearly A$50 billion in value Friday as the S&P/ASX 200 fell 1.51% to 8,744.4, its biggest one-day drop in seven weeks. The Reserve Bank of Australia raised rates to 4.35% Tuesday, citing rising fuel prices and Middle East risks. Financials led declines, with Westpac down 4.8%. Macquarie Group posted a record A$4.85 billion profit but closed lower.
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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 09.05.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: May 9, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: May 9, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT Trump Highlights Booming Jobs and Record Stock Market Highs Amid Economic Momentum May 9, 2026, 11:51 PM EDT. President Donald Trump touted the U.S. stock market reaching an all-time high alongside strong job growth and rising 401(k) retirement accounts. On Wednesday, major indexes including the S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, and Dow Jones Industrial Average surged, fueled by robust AI sector earnings and easing oil prices amid potential U.S.-Iran diplomatic progress. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported March nonfarm payrolls increased by 178,000, with unemployment
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Humana Stock Jumps 11% as Medicare Advantage Hopes Put HUM Shares Back in Play

Humana Stock Jumps 11% as Medicare Advantage Hopes Put HUM Shares Back in Play

Humana shares surged 11.27% to $274.96 on Friday, following CVS’s raised 2026 profit outlook tied to improved medical-cost control. Humana’s own 2026 forecast remains under pressure from lower Medicare Star Ratings and limited funding. First-quarter revenue rose to $39.65 billion, but adjusted earnings fell to $10.31 per share. The company maintained its full-year adjusted earnings forecast at at least $9 a share.
9 May 2026
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UnitedHealth Stock Is Climbing Again: The Medical-Cost Bet Driving UNH Shares

UnitedHealth Stock Is Climbing Again: The Medical-Cost Bet Driving UNH Shares

UnitedHealth shares rose 2.8% to $379.98 on Friday, marking a third straight gain as investors responded to signs of easing medical-cost pressure. The company reported Q1 revenue of $111.7 billion and raised its full-year adjusted earnings outlook to over $18.25 a share. UnitedHealthcare also announced it will cut prior authorization requirements for 30% of services by the end of 2026. Humana and CVS shares also climbed sharply.
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Navitas Semiconductor Stock Jumps Again as AI Power Pivot Puts NVTS Back in Focus

Navitas Semiconductor Stock Jumps Again as AI Power Pivot Puts NVTS Back in Focus

Navitas Semiconductor shares jumped 15% Friday to $18.20 after first-quarter revenue rose 18% from the prior quarter to $8.6 million, driven by growth in AI data-center and grid markets. The company’s market value reached $4.2 billion. Needham raised its price target to $21, citing strong results and a shift toward high-power markets. Navitas ended the quarter with $221 million in cash and no debt.
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Why Western Digital Stock Jumped Again as AI Storage Demand Meets a Sandisk Cleanup

Why Western Digital Stock Jumped Again as AI Storage Demand Meets a Sandisk Cleanup

Western Digital shares climbed 3.5% to $480 late Friday after the company agreed to exchange 653,203 Sandisk shares for 1,865,801 of its own stock, continuing its exit from the flash business. WD reported fiscal Q3 revenue of $3.34 billion, up 45% year over year, and forecast Q4 revenue midpoint at $3.65 billion. Sandisk stock jumped 16.5% to $1,562.34. WD cautioned on demand volatility and supply-chain risks.
9 May 2026
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Amphenol Stock Slides 6% as Dividend, Debt Sale and AI Growth Story Collide

Amphenol Stock Slides 6% as Dividend, Debt Sale and AI Growth Story Collide

Amphenol shares fell 6% to $128.03 Friday on heavy volume, underperforming sector peers. The drop followed record Q1 sales of $7.6 billion and a new €1.1 billion senior notes offering. The company declared a 25-cent quarterly dividend and forecast Q2 sales of $8.1–$8.2 billion. Amphenol faces $290 million in China tax-related obligations this quarter.
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Destiny Tech100 Stock Jumps as SpaceX IPO Fever Puts Private-Tech Funds Back in Focus

Destiny Tech100 Stock Jumps as SpaceX IPO Fever Puts Private-Tech Funds Back in Focus

Destiny Tech100 shares jumped 21.33% to $54.60 in New York on Friday, extending a steep rally driven by demand for public exposure to private tech firms like SpaceX and OpenAI. The stock closed 173% above its last reported net asset value of $19.97. Trading volume hit 6.7 million shares. The fund’s portfolio includes sizable stakes tied to SpaceX and OpenAI.
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Stock Market Today

  • Himax Technologies Stock Jumps 122% in 30 Days Amid Semiconductor Sector Momentum
    May 14, 2026, 4:57 AM EDT. Himax Technologies (NasdaqGS:HIMX) surged 122.3% in the past 30 days, drawing investor attention to its semiconductor portfolio across display, automotive, and sensing applications. Despite the rally, valuation models suggest the stock may be overvalued with a fair value estimated at $8.54, well below the current price near $20.59. Analysts highlight Himax's technological advances in co-package optics and upcoming mass production in 2026 aimed at high-speed optical transmission for AI and high-performance computing markets. However, concerns remain over rising operating costs, trade tensions and tariff risks that could impact margins and earnings growth. Investors face a delicate balance weighing potential gains against these risks as the stock nears analyst price targets around $23.70.

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Innoviz Technologies (INVZ) Stock Gets Fresh LiDAR Deal Boost Before Q1 Earnings

Innoviz Technologies (INVZ) Stock Gets Fresh LiDAR Deal Boost Before Q1 Earnings

14 May 2026
Kela Technologies signed a framework deal to buy up to several hundred InnovizTwo LiDAR sensors from Innoviz, with potential to scale to thousands for defense uses. Innoviz also announced a separate software agreement with an unnamed autonomous-driving company. The news comes hours before Innoviz’s first-quarter 2026 results. Shares traded at $0.9165 ahead of the U.S. open, below the $1 Nasdaq compliance mark.
Alibaba Stock Jumps as Bigger AI Cloud Bet Overshadows Profit Squeeze

Alibaba Stock Jumps as Bigger AI Cloud Bet Overshadows Profit Squeeze

14 May 2026
Alibaba said it will exceed its 380 billion yuan AI investment plan after cloud revenue rose 38% to 41.63 billion yuan in the March quarter. Operating profit swung to a loss of 848 million yuan from a 28.47 billion yuan profit a year earlier. U.S.-listed shares rose as investors focused on AI growth despite the profit squeeze. AI-related products made up 30% of external cloud revenue.
NIO Stock Rises Before Onvo L80 Launch as China EV Demand Faces a Hard Test

NIO Stock Rises Before Onvo L80 Launch as China EV Demand Faces a Hard Test

14 May 2026
NIO’s Hong Kong shares rose over 4% Thursday ahead of the ONVO L80 SUV launch, with the stock last at HK$50.45. The company delivered 29,356 vehicles in April, up 22.8% year-on-year, despite a broader decline in China’s car market. NIO will report first-quarter results on May 21. Firefly, its compact EV brand, began a software update to boost motor power and add parking assist.
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