Today: 14 May 2026

Nvidia’s Record Run Is Now a Test of How Much AI Spending the Market Still Trusts

Nvidia’s Record Run Is Now a Test of How Much AI Spending the Market Still Trusts

Nvidia shares climbed 1.2% to near $222 after a record close, as investors positioned ahead of May 20 earnings and focused on strong AI hardware demand from hyperscalers. CEO Jensen Huang was excluded from Trump’s China delegation, highlighting ongoing export risks, but the company’s outlook already assumes no China data center revenue. Nvidia guided first-quarter fiscal 2027 revenue to $78 billion, plus or minus 2%.
12 May 2026
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Hot CPI Shock Hits Nasdaq: Wall Street’s Record Run Stalls as Fed Cut Bets Fade

Hot CPI Shock Hits Nasdaq: Wall Street’s Record Run Stalls as Fed Cut Bets Fade

U.S. stocks fell Tuesday after April inflation exceeded forecasts, with the S&P 500 down 0.4% and the Nasdaq off 0.6%. The Consumer Price Index rose 0.6% in April and 3.8% year-over-year, driven by a 3.8% jump in energy costs. Treasury yields climbed, and major tech shares dropped sharply. Markets now expect the Federal Reserve to keep rates steady into 2027.
12 May 2026
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Infleqtion Rises With Quantum Peers, but This Week’s Earnings Will Decide the Next Move

Infleqtion Rises With Quantum Peers, but This Week’s Earnings Will Decide the Next Move

Infleqtion shares rose 5.6% to $12.84 in early trading Tuesday, tracking gains across quantum technology stocks after Quantum Computing Inc., Rigetti, and D-Wave posted new Q1 results. Infleqtion is set to report its own first-quarter earnings after the market closes May 14. The rally followed sector peers revealing new revenue and bookings data. No new Infleqtion filings drove the move.
12 May 2026
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Hecla Mining’s Silver Rally Has a Balance-Sheet Twist, Not Just a Metals Price Story

Hecla Mining’s Silver Rally Has a Balance-Sheet Twist, Not Just a Metals Price Story

Hecla Mining shares closed Monday at $20.67, up 11.07%, before easing to $20.44 premarket Tuesday as silver prices remained elevated. The company reported $144 million in first-quarter free cash flow and cleared its long-term debt after redeeming notes. Hecla posted a $19 million net loss due to a $192 million write-down but saw $411 million in sales and higher silver output.
12 May 2026
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McDonald’s Stock Slides as Value Push Meets a Tougher Consumer Tape

McDonald’s Stock Slides as Value Push Meets a Tougher Consumer Tape

McDonald’s shares traded at $274.60, down 0.4% Tuesday after JPMorgan cut its price target to $305. The company beat Q1 profit and revenue estimates, but April sales turned negative as high gas prices and tighter budgets hurt lower-income customers. U.S. same-store sales missed expectations. Margins at company-operated U.S. restaurants fell 25% from a year earlier.
12 May 2026
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lululemon’s stock slide is now a test of trust in the turnaround

lululemon’s stock slide is now a test of trust in the turnaround

Lululemon shares fell 3.69% to $126.34 Monday, near a 52-week low, as investors reacted to weak North America sales, lower margins, and uncertainty around a CEO transition set for September. The stock lagged the broader market, with S&P 500 and Dow both up. Lululemon forecasts flat to declining North America revenue for fiscal 2026 and lower earnings per share.
12 May 2026
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Gold’s $4,700 Test: Iran Standoff and Hot Inflation Put Bullion on the Back Foot

Gold’s $4,700 Test: Iran Standoff and Hot Inflation Put Bullion on the Back Foot

Gold dropped 0.8% to $4,696.07 an ounce in London on Tuesday, reversing earlier gains as a stronger dollar, rising oil prices, and higher-than-expected U.S. inflation weighed on demand. U.S. CPI rose 0.6% in April and 3.8% year-on-year, the largest annual increase since May 2023. Silver, platinum, and palladium also fell. President Trump said the U.S.-Iran ceasefire was on “life support.”
12 May 2026
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Yen Intervention Fades Fast as USD/JPY Snaps Back Toward 158

Yen Intervention Fades Fast as USD/JPY Snaps Back Toward 158

Limerick City and County Council has approved Thanos Securities’ plan for 76 apartments at 34-41 Catherine Street, clearing a long-derelict pub and nightclub site for housing. The project includes demolitions, refurbishment of protected structures, and a new six-storey building. Approval comes as local politicians seek a government-backed Limerick city-centre task force, similar to those in Dublin and Cork.
12 May 2026
MARA’s Bitcoin Loss Meets an AI Power Bet as Traders Look Past the Miss

MARA’s Bitcoin Loss Meets an AI Power Bet as Traders Look Past the Miss

MARA Holdings shares rose 3.6% premarket Tuesday despite missing revenue estimates and posting a $1.3 billion quarterly loss. The company retired about 30% of its convertible debt and sold Bitcoin to boost liquidity, ending March with 35,303 Bitcoin. Management emphasized a shift toward energy-backed data infrastructure, highlighting its $1.5 billion Long Ridge Energy acquisition.
12 May 2026
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First Majestic Silver Pullback Tests Whether Record Q1 Cash Flow Can Outrun Costs

First Majestic Silver Pullback Tests Whether Record Q1 Cash Flow Can Outrun Costs

First Majestic Silver reported Q1 revenue up 95% to $476.7 million and net earnings of $128.1 million, but silver output fell and all-in sustaining costs rose to $29.76 per ounce. Shares, which had surged 8% to $23.60, slipped to $22.68 in extended trading as spot silver dropped 3% Tuesday morning. Free cash flow hit $223.5 million, with a record $1.13 billion in the treasury. The company raised its quarterly dividend.
12 May 2026
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Sea’s Earnings Rebound Is Real, but the Cost Fight Is Not Over

Sea’s Earnings Rebound Is Real, but the Cost Fight Is Not Over

Sea Limited’s U.S.-listed ADRs rose 13% in pre-market trading after first-quarter revenue reached $7.1 billion, beating estimates by over $600 million, though earnings per share missed by 10 cents. Shopee posted record GMV and orders, but its adjusted EBITDA fell as costs climbed. Garena had its strongest quarter since 2021. Monee’s revenue and loan book grew while credit quality held steady.
12 May 2026
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Shopify Stock Falls as Q2 Margin Guide Tests the AI Commerce Bull Case

Shopify Stock Falls as Q2 Margin Guide Tests the AI Commerce Bull Case

Shopify shares fell 7.13% Monday to $102.54 and dropped further in premarket trading Tuesday, extending losses from $127.55 before last week’s earnings. The company beat Q1 estimates with $3.17 billion in revenue and $100.74 billion GMV, but Q2 guidance showed slower growth and continued high spending. Investors reacted to lower margin expectations and a shift in revenue mix toward lower-margin merchant services.
12 May 2026
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GoPro Stock Is Now a Sale Bet as Q1 Losses Expose a Tighter Balance Sheet

GoPro Stock Is Now a Sale Bet as Q1 Losses Expose a Tighter Balance Sheet

GoPro’s board launched a strategic review after receiving unsolicited takeover interest linked to its defense and aerospace efforts. First-quarter revenue fell 26% to $99.1 million, with gross margin dropping to 4.3% and cash at $40.7 million against $99.9 million in debt. The company warned of “substantial doubt” about its ability to continue operating. Shares jumped over 27% in after-hours trading.
12 May 2026
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Target’s selloff says the turnaround rally now has to prove itself

Target’s selloff says the turnaround rally now has to prove itself

Target shares fell 5.44% to $118.44 Monday, marking their steepest one-day drop since August as investors grew cautious ahead of the May 20 earnings report. The decline followed a rally and came amid sector pressure, with 67 of 74 retail ETF components also down. Wall Street questioned whether Target’s rebound outpaced improvements in sales and store traffic. CEO Michael Fiddelke’s turnaround efforts faced renewed scrutiny.
12 May 2026
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Cisco Stock Near a Record High as AI Orders Set Up a Tough Earnings Test

Cisco Stock Near a Record High as AI Orders Set Up a Tough Earnings Test

Cisco shares closed at $98.72 Monday, up 2.23%, ahead of fiscal Q3 results due after the close May 13. Polymarket contracts show traders giving 94% odds Cisco beats $1.04 in adjusted EPS, and 69% odds hyperscaler AI orders top $2 billion, though volumes are thin. Options data imply a 5.8% post-earnings move. Investors are watching whether AI infrastructure demand offsets margin pressure.
12 May 2026
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D-Wave’s Bookings Spike Keeps QBTS in Play, but the Revenue Math Still Has to Catch Up

D-Wave’s Bookings Spike Keeps QBTS in Play, but the Revenue Math Still Has to Catch Up

D-Wave reported first-quarter bookings of $33.4 million, up nearly 2,000% from a year earlier, driven by a $20 million system sale to Florida Atlantic University. Revenue dropped 81% to $2.9 million, and net loss widened to $18.4 million. QBTS shares closed Monday up 6.47% at $24.03. Operating expenses more than doubled to $56.5 million, partly due to the Quantum Circuits acquisition.
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Stock Market Today

  • 3 Stocks Under $50 Displaying Warning Signs Amidst Market Volatility
    May 13, 2026, 9:37 PM EDT. Investors should be cautious about three stocks under $50 showing potential risks. Kohl's (KSS) at $14.47 faces declining same-store sales and a revenue forecast drop of 1.2%, signaling potential demand issues. LKQ (NASDAQ:LKQ), priced at $28.90, experiences stagnant free cash flow margins and eroding returns on capital, indicating value destruction. Omnicell (NASDAQ:OMCL), trading at $43.75, has below-par 5.4% annual revenue growth and declining earnings per share by 6.8% annually over five years, highlighting profitability concerns. These companies illustrate challenges in sustaining growth and profitability despite being mid-sized firms, advising investors to look for more robust alternatives.

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14 May 2026
Enovix shares dropped 12.9% to $6.35 after hours Wednesday despite beating first-quarter revenue and adjusted-loss estimates. The decline followed news that smartphone battery qualification remains unfinished, with the company passing 72 of 75 customer tests. Revenue rose 49% to $7.6 million. Enovix cited progress in defense, industrial, and smart-eyewear sales.
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14 May 2026
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USA Rare Earth Stock Watch: Q1 Revenue, $1.75 Billion Cash and the China Supply Crunch

14 May 2026
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