Today: 14 May 2026

DoorDash’s $100 Million Gas Bill Shows the Price of Keeping Drivers on the Road

DoorDash’s $100 Million Gas Bill Shows the Price of Keeping Drivers on the Road

DoorDash will spend about $100 million on gas relief for drivers in the first half of 2026 as U.S. fuel prices climb, with $50 million booked in Q1 and over $50 million expected in Q2. Shares rose 11% in premarket trading after the company forecast higher second-quarter order value. First-quarter orders rose 27% to 933 million, but revenue missed analyst estimates. CFO Ravi Inukonda said some investments were delayed to fund the program.
7 May 2026
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US Stock Market Today Premarket: S&P 500, Nasdaq Futures Near Records as Oil Slide Tests AI Rally

US Stock Market Today Premarket: S&P 500, Nasdaq Futures Near Records as Oil Slide Tests AI Rally

S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures hovered near record highs early Thursday after both indexes closed at records Wednesday, boosted by chip stocks. Oil prices fell further as talks progressed on a limited U.S.-Iran deal, with Brent crude trading near $98 a barrel. Weekly U.S. jobless claims are due at 8:30 a.m. ET. Friday’s payrolls report is seen as the main test for the Federal Reserve.
7 May 2026
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Corning Stock Is Suddenly an AI Trade: Inside Nvidia’s $500 Million Fiber Bet

Corning Stock Is Suddenly an AI Trade: Inside Nvidia’s $500 Million Fiber Bet

Nvidia acquired $500 million in Corning warrant rights as part of a multiyear optical-connectivity agreement. Corning will build three U.S. plants, increase optical capacity tenfold, and add over 3,000 jobs. Corning shares jumped nearly 12% premarket, while Nvidia rose 5.7%. The deal ties Corning’s fiber business more closely to AI data-center expansion.
7 May 2026
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Publix Leadership Shake-Up: Todd Jones Retires After 46 Years But Keeps Board Seat

Publix Leadership Shake-Up: Todd Jones Retires After 46 Years But Keeps Board Seat

Publix Super Markets executive chairman Todd Jones will retire from that role May 31 after 46 years, remaining as board chairman, the company said. The announcement follows first-quarter results showing sales up 2% to $16.1 billion but net earnings down 21.5% to $794 million, partly due to federal drug-pricing changes. CEO Kevin Murphy said Jones will continue to provide leadership in his board role.
7 May 2026
Primerica Q1 Earnings Beat Wall Street, But A Life Insurance Slowdown Is Hiding In The Numbers

Primerica Q1 Earnings Beat Wall Street, But A Life Insurance Slowdown Is Hiding In The Numbers

Primerica reported first-quarter adjusted operating earnings of $5.96 per share and revenue of $872.3 million, both above Wall Street estimates. Net income rose 12% to $190.1 million. Investment and Savings Products sales hit a record $4.3 billion, up 22%, while new life insurance policies issued fell 14% to 74,054. New recruits dropped 17% to 84,217 for the quarter.
7 May 2026
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National Grid Stock Drops Before Results After JPMorgan Cuts Target

National Grid Stock Drops Before Results After JPMorgan Cuts Target

National Grid shares fell 1.56% to 1,278p in London ahead of full-year results due May 14. JPMorgan cut its price target to 1,440p, citing recent trading updates but kept an “overweight” rating. The company has warned that U.S. customer refunds and storm costs will reduce underlying EPS by about 1p. National Grid’s market value stands near £63.5 billion with a 3.66% dividend yield.
7 May 2026
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HSBC Stock Rebounds, But a $400 Million Private-Credit Hit Still Hangs Over Shares

HSBC Stock Rebounds, But a $400 Million Private-Credit Hit Still Hangs Over Shares

HSBC shares held steady in London Thursday after a $400 million fraud-related charge tied to private credit exposure. The loss followed the collapse of UK mortgage lender Market Financial Solutions and knocked nearly 6% off HSBC stock earlier in the week. First-quarter pretax profit fell to $9.4 billion, missing analyst estimates. The Financial Stability Board warned Wednesday of rising risks from bank links to private credit.
7 May 2026
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Rolls-Royce Stock Extends Rally as Buyback and Engine-Hour Outlook Lift RR.L

Rolls-Royce Stock Extends Rally as Buyback and Engine-Hour Outlook Lift RR.L

Rolls-Royce shares climbed 1.1% to 1,293.7p in London on Thursday, extending gains after the company reaffirmed its 2026 profit and cash flow targets and reported a 5% rise in large engine flying hours. The company has repurchased 50.9 million shares under its £2.3 billion buyback. Management maintained guidance despite Middle East disruption concerns. Analyst consensus for 2026 EBIT stands at £4.13 billion.
7 May 2026
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Gold Price Today: Bullion Climbs as Dollar Drops and Jobs Report Looms

Gold Price Today: Bullion Climbs as Dollar Drops and Jobs Report Looms

Spot gold rose 1% to $4,738.86 an ounce by 0728 GMT Thursday, extending a rally as the dollar weakened and U.S. Treasury yields fell. Hopes for a U.S.-Iran peace deal and lower inflation expectations supported gains. U.S. gold futures for June delivery climbed 1.2% to $4,748.50. Silver, platinum, and palladium also advanced.
7 May 2026
Oil Price Below $100 Again: Iran Deal Hopes Run Into a Fuel-Market Squeeze

Oil Price Below $100 Again: Iran Deal Hopes Run Into a Fuel-Market Squeeze

Brent crude fell to about $99.5 a barrel Thursday as traders reacted to hopes for a U.S.-Iran peace deal. U.S. crude inventories dropped by 2.3 million barrels last week, while distillate stocks hit their lowest since 2005. Asian jet fuel exports plunged to 596,000 bpd in April, down from 1.54 million bpd before the conflict. Shell reported a first-quarter profit of $6.9 billion but reduced its share buybacks.
7 May 2026
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Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Rallies as Miners Jump and Energy Shares Crack

Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Rallies as Miners Jump and Energy Shares Crack

The S&P/ASX 200 closed up 0.96% at 8,878.1, led by miners and gold stocks after oil prices fell on hopes of a U.S.-Iran deal. Energy shares dropped, with Woodside Energy down 4.2% and Santos off 3.3%. Materials gained 3.7% as metal prices rose. The government ordered LNG exporters to reserve 20% of output for the east coast market from July 2025, hitting gas-linked stocks.
7 May 2026
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India Stock Market Today: Nifty Holds Green, Sensex Slips as Auto Stocks Ride Oil Relief

India Stock Market Today: Nifty Holds Green, Sensex Slips as Auto Stocks Ride Oil Relief

The Nifty 50 edged up 0.08% to 24,349.30 while the Sensex slipped 0.03% to 77,936.80 in Thursday afternoon trade, as auto stocks gained and IT, FMCG shares fell. Brent crude dropped 2% to $99 a barrel, easing pressure on the rupee, which strengthened to 94.2525 per dollar. Foreign investors sold 58.35 billion rupees in equities on Wednesday despite a prior rally. Iran-U.S. peace talks remain unresolved.
7 May 2026
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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 07.05.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: May 7, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: May 7, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT 3 ASX Penny Stocks with Market Caps Over A$600 Million May 7, 2026, 11:52 PM EDT. Boss Energy Limited, with a market cap of A$601.93 million, focuses on uranium extraction in Australia and the U.S. Despite reporting a net loss of A$7.92 million, it has no debt and strong short-term assets, trading 44% below estimated fair value. The company expects earnings growth of 52.95% annually. Other notable penny stocks with significant market caps include Regal Partners at A$985.55 million and West African Resources at A$3.62
7 May 2026
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Whirlpool Stock Plunges After Q1 Loss, Dividend Halt and Biggest Price Hike in a Decade

Whirlpool Stock Plunges After Q1 Loss, Dividend Halt and Biggest Price Hike in a Decade

Whirlpool shares dropped 16% after the company reported a first-quarter net loss of $85 million, suspended its dividend, and cut its 2026 profit outlook. Net sales fell 9.6% to $3.27 billion as U.S. appliance demand slumped, which Whirlpool linked to the war in Iran. The company plans its largest price hike in over a decade and will cut $150 million in costs. North American EBIT plunged to $6 million from $149 million.
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  • Nu Holdings Stock Set for 40% Surge on Strong Earnings and Market Expansion
    May 14, 2026, 12:44 PM EDT. Nu Holdings (NYSE: NU) faces a 40.2% upside from $12.82 to $17.97, backed by a 90% buy rating from 24/7 Wall St. The Latin American neobank shows robust fundamentals despite a market selloff tied to Brazil's economic slowdown. Q4 2025 net income hit a record $895 million; full-year net income rose 45.61% to $2.87 billion. Customer base grew to 131 million. Bulls cite U.S. banking approval and Amazon Brazil partnership as key growth drivers. Risks include higher credit losses and macroeconomic pressures. The Q1 2026 earnings report will be crucial for validating growth projections. Consensus price targets average near $19.87 with no sell ratings, underscoring optimism about Nu's future.

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MARA Holdings Stock Jumps As $1.5 Billion Bitcoin Sale Puts AI Bet In Focus

MARA Holdings Stock Jumps As $1.5 Billion Bitcoin Sale Puts AI Bet In Focus

14 May 2026
MARA shares rose 5.8% to $13.49 in midday Nasdaq trading Thursday after the company sold 20,880 bitcoin in Q1, cutting holdings to 35,303 BTC. Quarterly revenue fell 18% to $174.6 million, with net loss widening to $1.26 billion on lower bitcoin prices. MARA plans a $1.5 billion acquisition of Long Ridge Energy & Power to expand into AI and high-performance computing.
Broadcom Stock Hits Record Before June 3 Earnings as Wall Street Bets AI Has More Room to Run

Broadcom Stock Hits Record Before June 3 Earnings as Wall Street Bets AI Has More Room to Run

14 May 2026
Broadcom shares rose 4.6% to $436.03 midday Thursday, hitting a record after analyst price target hikes and ahead of its June 3 earnings report. The company previously guided for $22 billion in fiscal Q2 revenue, up 47% year-over-year, with AI chip sales driving growth. Market value topped $2.1 trillion. Broadcom’s partnership with OpenAI targets custom AI accelerator deployments starting in late 2026.
Nu Holdings Stock Faces a Big Test Tonight as Nubank Reports Q1 Results

Nu Holdings Stock Faces a Big Test Tonight as Nubank Reports Q1 Results

14 May 2026
Nu Holdings will report first-quarter results after the New York market close, with a call at 6 p.m. ET. Analysts expect earnings of $0.20 per share and revenue near $5.06 billion. NU shares rose 0.9% to $12.94 in midday trading. Nubank ended 2025 with 131 million customers, up 15% from a year earlier.
SoFi’s PrimaryBid Deal Puts It Back in the IPO Race as Rate-Cut Hopes Fade

SoFi’s PrimaryBid Deal Puts It Back in the IPO Race as Rate-Cut Hopes Fade

14 May 2026
SoFi has acquired technology from UK-based PrimaryBid to expand retail investor access to IPOs and capital raises. The deal comes amid renewed U.S. IPO activity, including Cerebras’ $5.55 billion offering. Financial terms were not disclosed. SoFi shares rose to $15.76 midday, valuing the company at $21.7 billion.
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