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AI stocks stall as bond market weighs on Wall Street

AI stocks stall as bond market weighs on Wall Street

The Nasdaq fell 0.65% Monday as technology shares slid, with chip stocks retreating ahead of Nvidia’s earnings. Oil prices rose and Treasury yields stayed near recent highs, keeping inflation concerns in focus. NextEra and Dominion Energy announced a $66.8 billion merger, sending Dominion up 10%. Regeneron shares dropped after its melanoma drug missed a key trial goal.
18 May 2026
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Dow Jones Today: Blue Chips Miss Tech Slide After Hours

Dow Jones Today: Blue Chips Miss Tech Slide After Hours

The Dow closed nearly flat at 49,521.70 on Monday, while the S&P 500 fell 0.29% and the Nasdaq dropped 0.65% as technology shares weakened. Oil rose 2.9% to $108.45 a barrel and the 10-year Treasury yield hovered near 4.63%. Nvidia reports earnings Wednesday, with Walmart results due later in the week. Investors rotated out of chip stocks, with 3M and Salesforce helping steady the Dow.
18 May 2026
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Dow edges up while Nasdaq falls as bond worries drag on

Dow edges up while Nasdaq falls as bond worries drag on

The Dow rose 0.22% to 49,637.04 late Monday morning, while the S&P 500 slipped 0.15% and the Nasdaq fell 0.44%. The 10-year Treasury yield dropped to 4.573% after hitting its highest since February 2025. Dominion Energy shares jumped after NextEra agreed to buy it for about $66.8 billion. Regeneron fell as a melanoma drug trial missed its main goal.
18 May 2026
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Global Bond Selloff Deepens After Oil Price Surge Raises Rate Fears

Global Bond Selloff Deepens After Oil Price Surge Raises Rate Fears

Global government bonds fell Monday as the Iran war kept oil above $110 a barrel and raised bets on central bank rate hikes. The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield hit 4.631%, its highest since February 2025. Japan’s 30-year yield set a record, and Germany’s 10-year Bund reached a 15-year high. European stocks and travel shares dropped, while the dollar held near recent highs and India’s rupee hit a record low.
18 May 2026
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Nvidia, Microsoft, Walmart shares face a key test this week

Nvidia, Microsoft, Walmart shares face a key test this week

U.S. stock futures fell Monday as oil hovered near $110 a barrel and Treasury yields climbed. Nvidia dropped $10.44 in premarket trading to $225.32 ahead of its earnings report, while Microsoft rose $12.50 to $421.92 after Pershing Square disclosed a new stake. Walmart slipped $1.02 to $131.45 before its results due Thursday. Regular trading was set to open at 9:30 a.m. in New York.
18 May 2026
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Wall Street looks at key tests as Nvidia, Walmart, Fed updates expected

Wall Street looks at key tests as Nvidia, Walmart, Fed updates expected

The S&P 500 fell 1.2% Friday after rising oil prices and bond yields rattled markets, but still ended the week up 0.1%. Nvidia will report earnings Wednesday, with investors watching for signs of continued AI demand. Walmart and other major retailers will also release results, testing consumer strength. Fed minutes are due as traders reassess inflation and interest rate expectations.
17 May 2026
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Markets Drop Fed Rate Cut Bets for 2026

Markets Drop Fed Rate Cut Bets for 2026

Prediction-market odds for no Federal Reserve rate cuts in 2026 jumped to 69% on Polymarket and 68% on Kalshi. U.S. stocks fell over 1% Friday as oil prices and Treasury yields climbed, pressuring technology shares. CME FedWatch now shows a 60% chance of higher rates by January. Near-term markets still expect no change at the June Fed meeting.
16 May 2026
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Nvidia, Walmart, and Big Utility Deal Set for Monday Trading

Nvidia, Walmart, and Big Utility Deal Set for Monday Trading

NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy are in merger talks on a stock deal that could create a $400 billion utility, Reuters reported, citing the Financial Times. U.S. stocks fell over 1% Friday as oil prices and Treasury yields climbed. Nvidia reports earnings Wednesday after a 36% rally since March. Kalshi and Polymarket data show little expectation of a June Fed rate move.
16 May 2026
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Walmart’s $6.4 Billion Ad Edge Over Costco Is Suddenly the Stock Fight to Watch

Walmart’s $6.4 Billion Ad Edge Over Costco Is Suddenly the Stock Fight to Watch

Walmart shares fell 0.4% to $131.02 Monday morning as its global advertising revenue jumped 46% to nearly $6.4 billion in fiscal 2026. Costco shares rose 0.6% to $1,018.25, with paid membership reaching 82.1 million and renewal rates above 89%. Costco’s net sales climbed 9.1% to $68.24 billion in the latest quarter. U.S. e-commerce sales at Walmart grew 27% year-over-year.
4 May 2026
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Walmart Ends Self-Checkout At One Store — Why 650 Remodels Could Make Checkout A Bigger Fight

Walmart Ends Self-Checkout At One Store — Why 650 Remodels Could Make Checkout A Bigger Fight

Walmart has removed self-checkout for regular shoppers at its South Philadelphia store, reinstating cashier-led lanes in March. The change, confirmed by a spokesperson, follows feedback from staff and customers and affects only one of five Philadelphia locations. Some self-checkout lanes remain for Spark delivery drivers. Walmart is currently renovating hundreds of U.S. stores.
2 May 2026
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Self-Checkout Crackdown: New Grocery Bills Put Walmart, Target And Costco On Notice

Self-Checkout Crackdown: New Grocery Bills Put Walmart, Target And Costco On Notice

Massachusetts lawmakers advanced a bill to cap grocery self-checkout stations at eight per store and require more staffed lanes, legislative records show. Rhode Island has similar bills in committee. Connecticut’s version failed this month. Retailers including Target and Walmart have already adjusted checkout options amid concerns over theft and labor costs.
28 April 2026
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Walmart Stock Gets a Fresh Jolt as China Growth and One-Hour Delivery Put Amazon, Costco on Notice

Walmart Stock Gets a Fresh Jolt as China Growth and One-Hour Delivery Put Amazon, Costco on Notice

Walmart shares hovered near $129 Monday, keeping its market value above $1 trillion as investors watched growth in China and new Sam’s Club delivery options. Sam’s Club fulfilled nearly 65,000 one-hour Express orders since April 2 across 600 clubs. Walmart China’s Q4 net sales rose 19.3% to $6.1 billion, with e-commerce accounting for over half. New Sam’s Clubs opened in Jiangsu, with more set for Shandong and Liaoning.
27 April 2026
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Walmart’s Backroom Delivery Test Targets Amazon’s Same-Day Edge

Walmart’s Backroom Delivery Test Targets Amazon’s Same-Day Edge

Walmart is testing use of store back rooms in Dallas to stage same-day delivery of third-party marketplace goods, aiming to speed up online orders, according to the Financial Times. The move follows Amazon’s rollout of one- and three-hour delivery options in U.S. markets last month. Walmart says it can now reach 95% of U.S. households with delivery in three hours or less. Walmart U.S. e-commerce sales hit $99.6 billion in fiscal 2026.
20 April 2026
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Walmart’s Flipkart returns to India, clearing the way for IPO

Walmart’s Flipkart returns to India, clearing the way for IPO

Flipkart has shifted its holding company from Singapore to India, completing its redomiciliation ahead of a potential local IPO. The move positions Walmart, which bought Flipkart for $16 billion in 2018, to unlock value in India, where Flipkart and PhonePe compete for market share. PhonePe handled nearly 10 billion UPI transactions in January. India’s IPO market has slowed this year, with five listings by late February.
10 March 2026
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Walmart’s PhonePe IPO: India fintech targets up to $10.5B valuation as Walmart trims stake

Walmart’s PhonePe IPO: India fintech targets up to $10.5B valuation as Walmart trims stake

PhonePe, Walmart’s India payments unit, is seeking a $9–10.5 billion IPO valuation, below its $12 billion private mark last year, sources said. The offer-for-sale aims to raise up to $1.05 billion, with Walmart, Microsoft, and Tiger Global selling stakes. No new shares will be issued. PhonePe reported losses of $158 million on revenue of $470 million for the half-year ended September 30.
6 March 2026
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Walmart stock price: WMT in focus after a $100 million FTC Spark Driver settlement

Walmart stock price: WMT in focus after a $100 million FTC Spark Driver settlement

Walmart shares rose 2.84% to $127.95 Friday, outperforming a falling U.S. market after regulators announced a $100 million settlement over its Spark Driver program. The FTC said Walmart misled delivery drivers about pay and must now verify earnings and restrict offer changes. U.S. markets are closed for the weekend. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs report and retail earnings.
28 February 2026
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Walmart stock price today: WMT rises as fresh analyst targets land and markets steady

Walmart stock price today: WMT rises as fresh analyst targets land and markets steady

Walmart shares climbed 1.7% to $127.89 Tuesday after Evercore ISI and Barclays raised their price targets. SEC filings showed executive vice presidents Nicholas Christopher James and Latriece Watkins sold shares last week. Investors weighed tariff risks and AI-driven volatility ahead of key earnings. Walmart recently reported $190.7 billion in Q4 revenue and announced a $30 billion buyback.
24 February 2026
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  • Ito En Shares Slide 10% in Year Despite Revenue Growth; Valuation Called Overpriced
    May 18, 2026, 10:51 PM EDT. Ito En (TSE:2593) stock declined about 10% over the past year with a 5% drop in the last month, reflecting fading momentum despite positive revenue and net income growth. The company trades at a high price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 123.4x, significantly above its fair value estimate of 71.8x and the Asian Beverage industry average of 18.9x. This elevated P/E suggests investor expectations for strong future profit growth, even as recent earnings were hit by a ¥15.3 billion one-time loss, reducing profit margins to 0.5% from 2.7%. Discounted cash flow (DCF) models also indicate the current share price may be overvalued, with a fair value around ¥1,561.46 per share compared to the closing price near ¥2,892.5. Investors should consider valuation risks amid mixed signals on Ito En's growth outlook.

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Nasdaq gives up after-hours gains as oil and yields weigh on Wall Street rally

Nasdaq gives up after-hours gains as oil and yields weigh on Wall Street rally

19 May 2026
Dominion Energy shares jumped 9.4% after agreeing to an all-stock merger with NextEra Energy, whose shares fell 4.6%. The S&P 500 slipped 0.1% and the Nasdaq dropped 0.5% as investors sold technology stocks amid rising Treasury yields and oil prices. Nvidia fell 1.4% ahead of earnings. U.S. crude settled at $107.37, and the 10-year Treasury yield reached 4.59%.
XP Shares Slip Post-Q1, Buyback Fails to Sway Investors

XP Shares Slip Post-Q1, Buyback Fails to Sway Investors

19 May 2026
XP Inc.’s U.S.-listed shares fell 3.78% in after-hours trading Monday after reporting higher Q1 profit but weaker net inflows and a lower retail take rate. Net income rose 7% to 1.32 billion reais, but net inflow dropped to 14 billion reais from 24 billion a year earlier. The company declared a $0.20 dividend and announced a new CFO, Gustavo Alejo Viviani, starting August 3.
LiveRamp Rallies 27% After Publicis $2.5 Billion Cash Bid

LiveRamp Rallies 27% After Publicis $2.5 Billion Cash Bid

19 May 2026
Publicis Groupe agreed to buy LiveRamp Holdings for $38.50 a share in cash, valuing the U.S. data-collaboration firm at $2.546 billion. LiveRamp stock jumped to $37.77 on the news, while the broader market fell. LiveRamp reported fiscal Q4 revenue of $206 million, up 9% from a year earlier. Publicis said the deal will boost its adjusted earnings per share from the first year after closing.

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Dow Jones Today: Blue Chips Miss Tech Slide After Hours

Dow Jones Today: Blue Chips Miss Tech Slide After Hours

18 May 2026
The Dow closed nearly flat at 49,521.70 on Monday, while the S&P 500 fell 0.29% and the Nasdaq dropped 0.65% as technology shares weakened. Oil rose 2.9% to $108.45 a barrel and the 10-year Treasury yield hovered near 4.63%. Nvidia reports earnings Wednesday, with Walmart results due later in the week. Investors rotated out of chip stocks, with 3M and Salesforce helping steady the Dow.
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