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Is Cash No Longer King? Why Your Bank Savings Could Be May’s Costliest Investment Mistake

Is Cash No Longer King? Why Your Bank Savings Could Be May’s Costliest Investment Mistake

The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark rate at 3.50%–3.75% this week as March inflation rose 3.5% year-on-year. FDIC data showed average savings account yields at 0.38%, far below inflation, while some online banks offered over 4% APY. Money-market fund assets reached $7.63 trillion. Series I savings bonds will pay 4.26% for new issues through October.
Beyond ChatGPT And Nvidia: 3 Technologies Wall Street May Have To Reprice Before 2026 Ends

Beyond ChatGPT And Nvidia: 3 Technologies Wall Street May Have To Reprice Before 2026 Ends

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs Friday as Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft projected 2026 AI spending above $700 billion. Meta shares dropped nearly 10% after raising its capital-spending outlook, while Alphabet rose on strong Google Cloud revenue. Meta acquired Assured Robot Intelligence, expanding into robotics AI. Google began selling its AI chips directly to customers, challenging Nvidia.
Forget Big Tech: Data Storage Stocks Are Becoming AI’s Quiet Market Dark Horse

Forget Big Tech: Data Storage Stocks Are Becoming AI’s Quiet Market Dark Horse

Seagate shares rose 7.9% and Sandisk jumped 8.3% Friday, while Western Digital slipped 0.6%. Sandisk reported Q3 revenue up 251% to $5.95 billion and signed $42 billion in long-term supply deals. Western Digital’s Q3 revenue climbed 45% to $3.34 billion, topping analyst estimates. Seagate forecast Q4 revenue of $3.45 billion, citing AI-driven demand.
Inflation-Proof Portfolio 2026: 5 Assets Still Standing After May’s Volatility Shock

Inflation-Proof Portfolio 2026: 5 Assets Still Standing After May’s Volatility Shock

Oil surged to $126.41 a barrel before settling at $108.17, fueling inflation and pushing U.S. investors toward hedges like short Treasury bills, TIPS, gold, and silver. The Fed’s preferred inflation gauge rose 3.5% year-over-year in March, its fastest pace since May 2023. Gasoline prices jumped 24.1% in March. The three-month Treasury yield stood at 3.68% on April 30.
Market Calm Before the Storm? 3 Sectors to Watch at Monday’s Open After U.S. Inflation Shock

Market Calm Before the Storm? 3 Sectors to Watch at Monday’s Open After U.S. Inflation Shock

U.S. stocks open Monday at record highs, but March inflation jumped and factory input costs hit a four-year peak in April. Oil prices surged after Barclays raised its 2026 Brent crude forecast to $100, citing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. Spirit Airlines ceased operations Saturday as jet fuel prices doubled. The Fed signaled rate moves could go either way amid persistent inflation pressures.
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 02.05.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: May 2, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: May 2, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT MGM Resorts Eyes Hosting NBA Expansion Team in Las Vegas at T-Mobile Arena May 2, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT. MGM Resorts CEO Bill Hornbuckle confirmed ongoing talks to host a potential NBA expansion team at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The company is collaborating with partners AEG and Bill Foley, owner of the Vegas Golden Knights, to position the arena for bidders. T-Mobile Arena, opened in 2016 and home to the NHL's Golden Knights, could serve as a short-term or long-term venue. The NBA plans
2 May 2026
US Stock Market Today After Hours: Nasdaq Tops 25,000 As S&P 500 Hits Record High

US Stock Market Today After Hours: Nasdaq Tops 25,000 As S&P 500 Hits Record High

Nasdaq 100 futures climbed 0.68% and S&P 500 futures edged up 0.06% in early after-hours trading Friday, while Dow futures slipped 0.48%. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs, driven by first-quarter S&P 500 profit growth of 27.8%, according to LSEG. Oil prices, inflation signals, and upcoming jobs data remain in focus. GameStop shares rose 4% after reports it was preparing an offer for eBay.
McDonald’s Corporation Stock Slides Before Earnings as Its Big Drink Bet Comes Due

McDonald’s Corporation Stock Slides Before Earnings as Its Big Drink Bet Comes Due

McDonald’s shares fell 2.37% to $286.64 on Friday, underperforming rivals ahead of its May 7 earnings report and a U.S. launch of six new McCafé specialty drinks. The company will begin selling the drinks nationwide on May 6, adding beverage specialist roles at 14,000 restaurants. Investors are watching whether the new drinks and value offers can boost traffic without slowing service or hurting margins.
JetBlue Stock Rises as Spirit Shutdown Risk Shakes Up U.S. Airline Market

JetBlue Stock Rises as Spirit Shutdown Risk Shakes Up U.S. Airline Market

JetBlue shares rose 4.4% Friday, closing at $4.86, as investors reacted to reports Spirit Airlines may shut down after rescue talks stalled. The move followed JetBlue’s wider first-quarter net loss of $319 million and a 12% jump in fuel costs. JetBlue said it will cut capacity and raised $500 million in aircraft-backed financing to bolster liquidity. The company expects higher fuel prices to persist into the second quarter.
S&P 500 And Nasdaq Hit Records As Apple Rally Defies Oil Shock — For Now

S&P 500 And Nasdaq Hit Records As Apple Rally Defies Oil Shock — For Now

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs Friday, with the S&P 500 up 0.29% and the Nasdaq rising 0.89%, boosted by strong Apple earnings. The Dow fell 0.31%. Oil prices eased but remained above $100 a barrel, while Treasury yields stayed elevated. High-yield credit spreads neared multi-year lows as investors continued to buy risk assets despite ongoing tensions with Iran.
eBay Stock Gets a Jolt: Q1 Beat, GMV Surge and GameStop Offer Report Put Marketplace Back in Play

eBay Stock Gets a Jolt: Q1 Beat, GMV Surge and GameStop Offer Report Put Marketplace Back in Play

GameStop is preparing a possible offer for eBay, according to reports from the Wall Street Journal cited by Reuters. eBay shares jumped 9% in extended trading after the news, while GameStop rose 3%. eBay had just reported first-quarter revenue of $3.09 billion, up 19%, and adjusted earnings of $1.66 per share, both above analyst expectations.
DocuSign Stock Jumps as AI Contract Push Faces a Fresh Test After Quarter Close

DocuSign Stock Jumps as AI Contract Push Faces a Fresh Test After Quarter Close

Woodside is struggling to secure buyers for LNG from its planned Louisiana export plant, with liquefaction fees above U.S. market rates stalling talks, sources told Reuters. The company has signed only one long-term sales deal so far. Shares closed at A$33.12 in Sydney, down 1.28%. The Louisiana LNG project was 24% complete at the end of March and targets first cargo in 2029.
1 May 2026
Xanadu Quantum Technologies Stock Gets First Big Test as Q1 Results Date Lands

Xanadu Quantum Technologies Stock Gets First Big Test as Q1 Results Date Lands

Xanadu Quantum Technologies will report first-quarter results May 14, its first earnings since going public last month. Shares closed at $36.12 Friday, up $7.05, with 4.28 million traded. The company posted a $70.7 million net loss in 2025 and raised $302 million via a SPAC merger. Investors will watch the call for updates on spending, cash runway, and funding prospects.
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  • Novo Nordisk Stock Review: Mixed Returns Spotlight Valuation Debate
    May 14, 2026, 11:01 PM EDT. Novo Nordisk (NYSE:NVO) shares have presented a mixed performance with a 12.6% decline year to date but a recent 16.5% rebound over the past month. The Danish pharmaceutical giant, known for its Diabetes and Obesity Care products, reported revenues of $327.8 billion and a net income of $121.96 billion. Despite a one-year total shareholder return drop of 28.5%, some analysts see it as 51.8% undervalued with a fair value estimate near $95 per share, almost double its current trading price of $45.80. However, near-term challenges like intensifying competition, pricing pressures, and potential impacts of U.S. pricing reforms on key drugs temper optimism. Investors are urged to weigh these risks alongside durable profit margins and moderated growth forecasts to assess long-term prospects.

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US Stock Market Today After Hours: Why the Dow Reclaimed 50,000 as AI Stocks Drove Wall Street Higher

US Stock Market Today After Hours: Why the Dow Reclaimed 50,000 as AI Stocks Drove Wall Street Higher

15 May 2026
The Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time Thursday, rising 370 points as AI-driven gains lifted U.S. stocks to record highs. Cisco surged after raising its revenue outlook and announcing $9 billion in AI infrastructure orders, while Nvidia jumped 4.4% on U.S. approval to sell chips to China. Cerebras Systems soared 68% in its market debut. Not all chipmakers advanced, with Qualcomm, Intel, Sandisk, and Micron falling sharply.
Xanadu Quantum Technologies Stock Gets Its First Public Earnings Test—and Losses Still Rule

Xanadu Quantum Technologies Stock Gets Its First Public Earnings Test—and Losses Still Rule

15 May 2026
Xanadu Quantum Technologies reported first-quarter revenue of $2.8 million, up from $0.7 million a year earlier, but net loss widened to $20.6 million. Shares rose 1.9% to $15.13 in late U.S. trading before falling over 3% after hours. The company ended March with $272.5 million in cash and plans a $300 million at-the-market facility. Xanadu began trading on Nasdaq and TSX under XNDU on March 27.
Sidus Space Stock Jumps After Q1 Revenue Rises 51%, But Losses Still Loom

Sidus Space Stock Jumps After Q1 Revenue Rises 51%, But Losses Still Loom

15 May 2026
Sidus Space reported first-quarter revenue of $359,000, up 51% from a year earlier, and a net loss of $5.2 million, narrowing from $6.4 million. Shares rose about 12% after results. Cash stood at $27.3 million at March 31, down from $43.2 million at year-end. The company raised $58.5 million in a direct share offering after the quarter closed.
Google Stock Just Hit a Record. Why Alphabet Shares Slipped Anyway

Google Stock Just Hit a Record. Why Alphabet Shares Slipped Anyway

15 May 2026
Alphabet Class A shares fell 0.4% to $401.07 on Thursday, pausing after a record run even as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit new highs. Investors weighed Google’s AI and cloud gains against persistent interest-rate concerns, with profit-taking outweighing news of a new robotics partnership with Fanuc. Alphabet’s market value stood near $4.86 trillion. Google Services revenue rose 16% last quarter, while Google Cloud jumped 63%.
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