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Dow Sets New Record While Inflation Stays in View

Dow Sets New Record While Inflation Stays in View

The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at a record 50,579.70 on Friday, rising 0.6% as investors responded to progress in U.S.-Iran talks and strong earnings. The S&P 500 marked its eighth straight weekly gain. Dell surged 17% and HP 15% after Lenovo’s earnings, while Nvidia slipped 1.9%. U.S. consumer sentiment fell to a record low in May, according to the University of Michigan survey.
23 May 2026
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T. Rowe Price Now in Focus as PNC Trims Stake

T. Rowe Price Now in Focus as PNC Trims Stake

PNC Financial Services cut its T. Rowe Price Group stake by 4.3% in Q4, selling 22,521 shares, according to a 13F filing. T. Rowe reversed its overweight in Australian equities and increased U.S. exposure amid inflation concerns. April assets under management rose to $1.825 trillion, but net outflows totaled $10.6 billion. First-quarter earnings per share reached $2.52, beating estimates.
22 May 2026
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Social Security Payments May Increase in 2027 After Unexpected Inflation Data

Social Security Payments May Increase in 2027 After Unexpected Inflation Data

The Senior Citizens League raised its 2027 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment forecast to 3.9%, citing higher inflation. That would add about $81 a month to the average retired worker’s check, but the official figure will be set in October. Rising energy, food, and housing costs are driving the estimate. The adjustment would affect over 75 million Social Security and SSI recipients.
21 May 2026
Why the Stock Market Is Down Today: Oil Shock, Inflation Fears Slam Wall Street Rally

Why the Stock Market Is Down Today: Oil Shock, Inflation Fears Slam Wall Street Rally

U.S. stock futures dropped Friday as the 10-year Treasury yield hit 4.56%, its highest since May 2025, and Brent crude neared $109 a barrel with the Strait of Hormuz closed. At 8:31 a.m. ET, Dow e-minis fell 463 points, S&P 500 e-minis lost 90, and Nasdaq 100 e-minis slid 504.5. Fresh inflation data and Middle East supply risks fueled concerns the Fed may keep rates high.
15 May 2026
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US Stock Market Live: Why Wall Street Is Hitting Records Even With Inflation Running Hot

US Stock Market Live: Why Wall Street Is Hitting Records Even With Inflation Running Hot

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit new intraday highs Thursday, led by gains in Nvidia and Cisco. April retail sales rose 0.5%, while jobless claims increased to 211,000. Cisco shares surged after raising its annual revenue forecast and reporting $5.3 billion in AI infrastructure orders. Rate-cut odds for June remained low, with market pricing near a 97% chance the Fed holds.
14 May 2026
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US Stock Market Today: Dow Futures Rise as Cisco’s AI Surge Tests Wall Street’s Inflation Nerves

US Stock Market Today: Dow Futures Rise as Cisco’s AI Surge Tests Wall Street’s Inflation Nerves

Cisco jumped 19% in premarket trading after announcing nearly 4,000 job cuts and raising its revenue forecast on strong AI demand. U.S. stock futures rose early Thursday, with the Nasdaq 100 up 0.41% at 5:35 a.m. EDT. April retail sales and weekly jobless claims are due at 8:30 a.m. Eastern. Nvidia received U.S. clearance to sell H200 AI chips to major Chinese firms, Reuters reported.
14 May 2026
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US Stocks Hit Fresh Records as Chip Rally Overpowers Hot Inflation Shock

US Stocks Hit Fresh Records as Chip Rally Overpowers Hot Inflation Shock

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.
13 May 2026
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AI Stocks Today: Nvidia Leads Chip Rally as Hot Inflation Tests the Trade

AI Stocks Today: Nvidia Leads Chip Rally as Hot Inflation Tests the Trade

Nvidia climbed 2.7% to $226.81 in afternoon trading, pushing its market value above $5.5 trillion, as AI-linked stocks rallied despite a 1.4% jump in U.S. producer prices for April. The PHLX Semiconductor Index gained 2.8%, while prediction markets showed 98% odds against a June Fed rate cut. Nebius surged 19.7% after reporting $399 million in quarterly revenue and plans for a major AI facility in Pennsylvania.
13 May 2026
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Stock Market Today: Dow Drops as Hot Inflation Data Puts Fed Rate Cuts on Ice

Stock Market Today: Dow Drops as Hot Inflation Data Puts Fed Rate Cuts on Ice

The U.S. producer price index jumped 1.4% in April, its largest monthly rise since March 2022, pushing the S&P 500 down 0.10% and the Dow off 0.35% late Wednesday morning. The Nasdaq edged up 0.07% as chip stocks rebounded, with the Philadelphia semiconductor index gaining 1.7%. Traders increased bets on no Fed rate cuts this year after the inflation data.
13 May 2026
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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.
13 May 2026
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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.
13 May 2026
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US Stocks Lose Their Record Edge After Hours as Oil Turns Inflation Into a Fed Problem

US Stocks Lose Their Record Edge After Hours as Oil Turns Inflation Into a Fed Problem

Tech stocks led declines Tuesday after April CPI data showed consumer prices rose 0.6% for the month and 3.8% year-over-year, pushing Treasury yields higher and weighing on rate-cut hopes. Brent crude settled above $107, fueling inflation concerns. The S&P 500 slipped 11.88 points to 7,400.96, while the Nasdaq lost 185.92 to 26,088.20. Chip stocks fell sharply, with Qualcomm down 11% and Intel off 6.8%.
13 May 2026
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Tesla Stock Falls as Hot Inflation and Robotaxi Doubts Test the AI Premium

Tesla Stock Falls as Hot Inflation and Robotaxi Doubts Test the AI Premium

Tesla shares fell 2.7% to $433.45 after U.S. inflation data pushed Treasury yields higher and Reuters reported long waits and spotty robotaxi service in Texas. The stock swung from a high of $447.56 to a low of $422.39. Tesla’s valuation remains near $1.53 trillion, with a price-to-earnings ratio close to 398. Management cited cautious robotaxi rollout and increased 2026 capital spending above $25 billion.
12 May 2026
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Dow Jones Today: Blue Chips Hold Near 49,700 as Hot CPI Hits Tech and Rate Bets

Dow Jones Today: Blue Chips Hold Near 49,700 as Hot CPI Hits Tech and Rate Bets

The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed nearly flat at 49,700.29 on May 12, while the S&P 500 fell 0.54% and the Nasdaq dropped 1.37%. April’s Consumer Price Index rose 3.8% year-over-year, with energy prices up 17.9%, fueling market declines. Brent crude climbed 3.6% to $107.97 as the Iran war continued. Treasury yields rose, pushing rate-cut expectations further out.
12 May 2026
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Berkshire Hathaway Stock Rises Today as Inflation Makes Its Cash Hoard Matter Again

Berkshire Hathaway Stock Rises Today as Inflation Makes Its Cash Hoard Matter Again

Berkshire Hathaway’s Class B shares climbed 1.4% to $486.46 Tuesday after April CPI data showed inflation up 0.6% for the month and 3.8% year-over-year. The company reported $11.35 billion in first-quarter operating earnings, up from $9.64 billion a year earlier. Berkshire held $373.5 billion in cash and short-term Treasuries at March 31. Prediction markets showed a 97.5% chance of no Fed rate change in June.
12 May 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Centerra Gold Seen Fairly Valued at CA$22.74 Despite Strong Rally
    May 22, 2026, 8:17 PM EDT. Centerra Gold (TSX:CG) shares are trading near CA$22.74 after a robust multi-year rally, up 17.1% year-to-date and delivering 141.9% returns over the past year. The gold producer has generated 257.5% gains over three years and 168.9% over five years amid heightened interest in resource stocks. A Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis valued the stock at CA$22.33, suggesting it is roughly 1.8% overvalued, effectively fair valued. Centerra Gold has a mid-range valuation score of 3/6, indicating some undervaluation on select metrics but room for caution. Investors are advised to monitor ongoing valuation signals given potential market shifts affecting earnings and risk profiles in the metals and mining sector.

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Dow Hits Record Close; All Eyes Turn to Holiday-Week Trading

Dow Hits Record Close; All Eyes Turn to Holiday-Week Trading

23 May 2026
The Dow closed at a record 50,579.70 on Friday, while the S&P 500 notched its eighth straight weekly gain. After-hours trading saw SPY, QQQ, DIA, and IWM all move lower. U.S. markets will be closed Monday for Memorial Day. Investors await Thursday’s inflation data.
IREN Stock Pauses as Nvidia Rally Cools Before Holiday

IREN Stock Pauses as Nvidia Rally Cools Before Holiday

23 May 2026
IREN shares fell 2.1% to $56.83 Friday, ending a two-day rally but closing the week up 7.4%. The stock’s moves follow a $3.4 billion AI cloud deal with Nvidia and a $3 billion convertible note offering. March-quarter revenue dropped to $144.8 million, with a net loss of $247.8 million. U.S. markets close Monday for Memorial Day; trading resumes Tuesday.
AXT stock reaches record; investors weigh risk to rally

AXT stock reaches record; investors weigh risk to rally

23 May 2026
AXT shares jumped 16.37% to $140.83 on Friday, hitting a 52-week high and trading above all recent analyst targets. The surge followed strong demand for AI-linked optical networking hardware and a sharp rise in indium phosphide orders. First-quarter revenue climbed to $26.9 million, with gross margin turning positive. Management forecast Q2 profitability and a backlog over $100 million.
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