Today: 13 May 2026

Hot PPI Shock Hits Wall Street As Oil Inventory Test Looms

Hot PPI Shock Hits Wall Street As Oil Inventory Test Looms

U.S. producer prices rose 1.4% in April, the largest monthly gain since March 2022, with the Producer Price Index up 6.0% year-over-year, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said Wednesday. Energy prices surged 7.8%, gasoline 15.6%. S&P 500 futures turned negative after the data. The American Petroleum Institute reported U.S. crude inventories fell by 2.2 million barrels last week.
Sivers Semiconductors AB Stock Jumps as MSCI Add Meets Nasdaq Listing Push

Sivers Semiconductors AB Stock Jumps as MSCI Add Meets Nasdaq Listing Push

Sivers Semiconductors shares surged 31.3% to 56.65 crowns after MSCI added the company to its Sweden small-cap index. Shareholders recently approved a private placement of 8.62 million shares at 14.50 crowns each, raising about 125 million crowns. Sivers is preparing accounts to U.S. standards as it considers a dual listing on Nasdaq New York. The company delayed its 2025 annual report to May 15.
British Gas Debt Warning: Why A £7bn Energy Bill Problem Is Hitting UK Households Now

British Gas Debt Warning: Why A £7bn Energy Bill Problem Is Hitting UK Households Now

Britain’s £500 million energy debt relief scheme for low-income households remains stalled, with consumer arrears projected to top £7 billion by year-end. Ofgem says the scheme’s launch depends on new data-sharing laws, while ministers have yet to approve changes. Energy UK reports household energy debt has doubled in three years. British Gas alone saw over £1 billion in unpaid bills last year.
13 May 2026
Rocket Lab Stock Hits Record as RKLB’s Neutron Bet Gets Its Toughest Test

Rocket Lab Stock Hits Record as RKLB’s Neutron Bet Gets Its Toughest Test

Britain’s £500 million energy debt relief plan for low-income households remains stalled, as consumer arrears are projected to exceed £7 billion by year-end. Ofgem says the scheme’s launch depends on government data-sharing legislation. Energy UK reports household energy debt has more than doubled in three years. British Gas alone saw over £1 billion in unpaid bills last year.
13 May 2026
CLARITY Act Vote Faces Trump Ethics Fight as Labor, Banks Push Back

CLARITY Act Vote Faces Trump Ethics Fight as Labor, Banks Push Back

The Senate Banking Committee will vote Thursday on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, facing late opposition from labor unions, banks, and Democrats citing President Trump’s crypto ties. The latest draft would ban rewards on idle stablecoin balances but allow transaction-based rewards. The American Bankers Association says the bill leaves loopholes. The committee meets May 14 at 10:30 a.m.
13 May 2026
Copper Price Nears Record High As Supply Crunch And AI Demand Drive $14,000 Rally

Copper Price Nears Record High As Supply Crunch And AI Demand Drive $14,000 Rally

Copper prices on the London Metal Exchange rose above $14,000 a ton, nearing January’s record, as supply concerns mounted over Freeport-McMoRan’s Grasberg mine and sulfuric acid shortages. Comex copper futures in New York hit a record $6.6455 a pound. Chinese refined copper output dropped 3% in April. Freeport said Grasberg should return to full production by end-2027, despite earlier confusion over possible delays.
13 May 2026
Broadwind Stock Doubles as Wind Exit Turns Into a Power-Generation Repricing

Broadwind Stock Doubles as Wind Exit Turns Into a Power-Generation Repricing

Broadwind shares jumped 117% to $4.41 Tuesday after Q1 results showed a $0.02 per-share loss, beating forecasts, and $34.06 million in revenue. The company reported $37.4 million in new orders and highlighted a shift from wind towers to gas-turbine and power-infrastructure work. Early Wednesday premarket trading held near $4.40. Broadwind recently sold its Abilene, Texas, facility for up to $19.5 million.
Eos Energy Stock Jumps as Cerberus Deal Reframes the Cash-Burn Question

Eos Energy Stock Jumps as Cerberus Deal Reframes the Cash-Burn Question

Eos Energy shares surged over 23% premarket Wednesday after Q1 revenue jumped 445% to $57 million and the company unveiled Frontier Power USA, a Cerberus-backed venture with a 2 GWh capacity reservation. Eos reported adjusted EPS of $0.12, beating forecasts for a loss. Cerberus will commit $100 million in equity, with Eos targeting $150 million via a rights offering. The company used $119.7 million in operating cash in Q1.
13 May 2026
Red Cat Stock Sinks as Discounted $225 Million Sale Tests Drone Boom Thesis

Red Cat Stock Sinks as Discounted $225 Million Sale Tests Drone Boom Thesis

Red Cat priced 23.94 million new shares at $9.40, raising about $225 million and sending RCAT down 12% in premarket trading. The new shares represent nearly 20% dilution for existing holders. Q1 revenue surged 849% to $15.5 million, but the company posted a $26.6 million net loss and used $31.9 million in operating cash. Proceeds are for general corporate purposes, not a specific project.
Nvidia’s China Opening Turns AI Stocks Into a Policy Trade Again

Nvidia’s China Opening Turns AI Stocks Into a Policy Trade Again

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang joined President Trump’s China delegation, fueling speculation about renewed U.S. chip sales to China and lifting Nasdaq 100 futures by 0.82% premarket. Micron shares jumped 6.2%. The market moved on potential policy shifts and inflation concerns. Polymarket and Kalshi data showed traders expect no Fed rate cuts in 2026, pressuring high-valuation AI stocks.
Oil Slips, but the Real Trade Is Still Hormuz Risk

Oil Slips, but the Real Trade Is Still Hormuz Risk

Brent crude fell 0.2% to $107.58 a barrel and WTI dropped 0.4% to $101.79 after a three-day rally, as traders weighed Middle East ceasefire talks and the Trump-Xi meeting in Beijing. The IEA reported global oil supply fell by 1.8 million barrels a day in April, outpacing a demand drop. The Strait of Hormuz remains a chokepoint, with limited alternative routes. High prices and delayed Fed rate cuts continue to pressure demand.
IREN Stock’s Nvidia Boost Now Faces a $2.6 Billion Reality Check

IREN Stock’s Nvidia Boost Now Faces a $2.6 Billion Reality Check

IREN raised $2.6 billion in an upsized convertible-note sale after announcing a Nvidia-backed AI infrastructure plan. Nvidia secured a five-year option to buy up to 30 million IREN shares at $70 each. The companies aim to deploy up to 5 gigawatts of AI data-center capacity, focusing on IREN’s Texas sites. IREN shares rose 2.6% premarket; Nvidia gained 0.6%.
US Stock Market Today: Nasdaq Futures Bounce, but Hot CPI Keeps the Fed Risk Alive

US Stock Market Today: Nasdaq Futures Bounce, but Hot CPI Keeps the Fed Risk Alive

Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.82% premarket as traders bought back into chip stocks ahead of Trump’s China visit, while Dow futures fell 0.3%. April CPI climbed 0.6% month over month, with energy accounting for over 40% of the increase. Oil hovered near $106 a barrel, fueling inflation concerns and reducing expectations for Fed rate cuts. Markets now see a higher chance of a December rate hike.
Intuitive Machines Stock Jumps Before Earnings as Space Force Win Reframes the LUNR Debate

Intuitive Machines Stock Jumps Before Earnings as Space Force Win Reframes the LUNR Debate

Intuitive Machines shares jumped 8.35% to $34.77 in premarket trading after the company announced selection for the U.S. Space Force’s Andromeda contract, which has a raised ceiling of over $6.2 billion. The move pushed LUNR above its 52-week high ahead of Thursday’s earnings. The Andromeda contract allows Intuitive Machines to compete for future task orders in space domain awareness.

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  • Bunzl plc shares rise on steady trading activity
    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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POET Technologies Stock Is Back in Focus After COO Hire, Marvell Fallout and Class-Action Deadline

POET Technologies Stock Is Back in Focus After COO Hire, Marvell Fallout and Class-Action Deadline

13 May 2026
POET Technologies appointed Sandeep Kumar chief operating officer on May 11 as it prepares its Malaysia plant for higher-volume production. The move comes after Marvell Semiconductor canceled all Celestial AI purchase orders and a U.S. securities lawsuit was filed against POET and two executives. POET shares rose 1.4% to $13.92 in early afternoon trading, with volume above 26 million shares.
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