Today: 15 May 2026

Eli Lilly stock steadies into Monday as $55 million ABL Bio funding keeps pipeline in focus

Eli Lilly stock steadies into Monday as $55 million ABL Bio funding keeps pipeline in focus

Eli Lilly shares closed at $1,077.75, up $0.55, after ABL Bio announced it will receive $40 million upfront and a $15 million equity investment from Lilly under a research deal. The agreement follows a broader pact valued at up to $2.6 billion. Investors are watching for 2026 regulatory decisions on Lilly’s obesity drug pipeline. The S&P 500 and Dow slipped slightly on Friday.
29 December 2025
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Intel stock holds near $36 as investors weigh foundry signals into year-end

Intel stock holds near $36 as investors weigh foundry signals into year-end

Intel closed Friday up 0.1% at $36.20, with shares last indicated at $36.19. A Reuters report that Nvidia halted tests of Intel’s 18A chip process has kept focus on Intel’s foundry business and efforts to attract top customers. Intel says its 18A and 14A technologies are progressing, but Nvidia declined to comment. Traders are watching upcoming U.S. housing data, Fed minutes, and Intel’s next earnings.
29 December 2025
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JPMorgan stock slips ahead of Fed minutes and its Jan. 13 earnings report

JPMorgan stock slips ahead of Fed minutes and its Jan. 13 earnings report

JPMorgan Chase shares closed down $1.26, or 0.4%, at $327.91 Friday as U.S. financial stocks eased ahead of year-end. The Federal Reserve has cut rates by 75 basis points since September, with minutes from its December meeting due Tuesday. Investors are watching for signals on 2026 rate cuts and awaiting JPMorgan’s results on Jan. 13. The S&P 500 sits about 1% below 7,000.
29 December 2025
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Silver breaks $80 as Musk warns manufacturers amid year-end surge

Silver breaks $80 as Musk warns manufacturers amid year-end surge

Spot silver hit a record $83.62 an ounce on Sunday, last trading near $82, after breaching $80 for the first time. Elon Musk warned the surge could hurt manufacturers as supply concerns mount. Bloomberg cited speculative inflows, supply disruptions, and bets on U.S. rate cuts in 2026. China announced new export rules for silver for 2026-27, adding to market uncertainty.
29 December 2025
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Nike stock edges higher as UBS flags improving brand signals — what investors watch next

Nike stock edges higher as UBS flags improving brand signals — what investors watch next

Nike shares closed at $60.93, up 1.5% after UBS reiterated a Neutral rating and $62 price target, citing survey data showing improved brand indicators. Nike’s gross margin fell to 40.6% last quarter, with diluted EPS at $0.53. CFO Matthew Friend said U.S. tariffs on Southeast Asian goods will cost $1.5 billion this year. Nike faces rising competition and ongoing pressure on profitability.
29 December 2025
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Citi stock slips into year-end as traders eye Fed minutes and the next chair call

Citi stock slips into year-end as traders eye Fed minutes and the next chair call

Citigroup shares closed down 0.9% at $120.42 in a quiet post-holiday session Friday, trading between $119.69 and $122.03 on volume of 10.6 million shares. Investors are awaiting Federal Reserve meeting minutes due Tuesday and President Donald Trump’s expected Fed chair nomination. The S&P 500 slipped 0.03%, the Dow fell 0.04%, and the Nasdaq eased 0.09%. Citi reports fourth-quarter results Jan. 14.
29 December 2025
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Silver breaks $80 as year-end metal rally squeezes manufacturers and fuels 2026 rate-cut bets

Silver breaks $80 as year-end metal rally squeezes manufacturers and fuels 2026 rate-cut bets

Silver broke above $80 an ounce in early Asian trading Monday, its highest level ever, while gold hit a record $4,549 an ounce Friday. Both metals have soared in 2025, fueled by China’s looming silver export restrictions and bets on U.S. interest-rate cuts. Silver settled at $79.25 and gold at $4,534.16. Silver is up about 145% this year; gold has gained nearly 71%.
29 December 2025
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Silver’s record run pulls in amateur investors as gold and platinum hit new highs

Silver’s record run pulls in amateur investors as gold and platinum hit new highs

Spot silver surged 9% on Dec. 26 to a record $78.53 an ounce, outpacing gold and platinum, which also hit all-time highs. Traders cited expectations of U.S. rate cuts in 2026, a weaker dollar, and geopolitical tensions. Retail and industrial demand for silver jumped, with sales of physical silver up 150% year-on-year in December. Silver is up about 167% year-to-date.
29 December 2025
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Silver breaks $80 as Musk warns manufacturers face fallout from soaring metal prices

Silver breaks $80 as Musk warns manufacturers face fallout from soaring metal prices

Silver surged above $80 an ounce for the first time, Bloomberg reported, capping a record six-day rally. Tesla CEO Elon Musk warned manufacturers could be hit by the spike, citing silver’s role in industrial production. Analysts pointed to looming China export restrictions and expectations of U.S. rate cuts in 2026 as key factors. Gold and platinum also reached record highs this week, the Guardian said.
29 December 2025
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A massive asteroid will skim past Earth in 2029 — and a Swiss-built camera is gearing up to watch it

A massive asteroid will skim past Earth in 2029 — and a Swiss-built camera is gearing up to watch it

Asteroid Apophis will pass within 32,000 km of Earth on April 13, 2029, closer than many satellites but with no risk of impact, according to ESA. The University of Bern is building a camera for ESA and Japan’s Ramses mission to study changes to Apophis during the flyby. NASA’s OSIRIS-APEX spacecraft will also observe the asteroid after the encounter. Apophis, about 375 meters wide, was discovered in 2004.
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Stock Market Today

  • Blackstone (BX) Share Price Drops 22.9% This Year; Analysts Evaluate Fair Value
    May 15, 2026, 4:56 AM EDT. Blackstone's (BX) shares, down 22.9% year-to-date and hovering around $122.46, are drawing fresh scrutiny from investors. Despite recent headwinds, the private equity giant shows a strong three- and five-year return exceeding 60%, though the past year indicated a 13.5% decline. Using the Excess Returns model, which measures returns on equity against funding costs, Blackstone's intrinsic value is estimated at $112.76, slightly below current market price, suggesting shares are fairly valued but close to potential overvaluation. The firm's valuation score rates low at 1 out of 6, signaling caution. Market watchers should stay alert for shifts, as valuation impacts and market conditions continue to evolve.

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