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17 May, 2026
Investing.com -- Artificial intelligence is beginning to account for a significantly larger share of corporate workforce reductions, according to a UBS Global Research report issued on May 13, 2026.
The indexes were little changed for the week after Friday's slide on surging yields. Small caps sold off. Nvidia and Walmart earnings loom.
Nvidia recently launched a new quantum computing model, called Ising.
Nvidia is well-positioned to continue shaping the future of artificial intelligence.
Honeywell was added to the Dow for its tech focus and diversification across different end markets.
In early May 2026, Coherent Corp. reported third-quarter fiscal 2026 results showing sales of US$1.81 billion and net income of US$191.40 million, sharply higher than a year earlier, alongside revenue guidance of US$1.91 billion to US$2.05 billion for the fourth quarter. These results came as Coherent deepened its role in AI data center infrastructure, underpinned by long-term supply agreements and a multi‑billion‑dollar partnership with NVIDIA that aligns its expanded photonics capacity...
OneStream (OS) stock is back in focus after the company and Microsoft outlined a multi year plan to expand their AI collaboration for finance teams, centered on Azure and Microsoft 365 integrations. See our latest analysis for OneStream. At a US$24.00 share price, OneStream has seen stronger momentum over longer periods, with a 90 day share price return of 30.51% and a year to date share price return of 35.44%, while the 1 year total shareholder return stands at 32.74%. Recent attention is...
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BigBear.ai and C3.ai aren't worth buying, but Broadcom still has a bright future.
Bill Ackman posted on X on May 15 that Pershing Square had taken a new position and that the 13F filing due later that day would reveal the details. He described the company as sitting at a "highly compelling valuation." He said he started buying in February. When the filing landed, the position ...
America's debt bill has grown so large that even the world's richest man, Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, sounded less like a tech mogul and more like someone warning the country its financial engine was starting to smoke. "A...
AMD looks poised to be a huge agentic AI winner.
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Elon Musk’s empire may be expanding if recent plans to spend up to $119 billion in new chip fab facilities become reality. The team discusses the implications for the industry and Musk’s companies.
Bitcoin’s (CRYPTO: BTC) latest rally attempt is running into an unexpected wall; the U.S. bond market. While crypto traders focused on ETF flows, institutional adoption, and the recent progress of the CLARITY Act in Washington, another market quietly tightened financial conditions in the background. The U.S. 2-year Treasury yield surged to 4.09%, its highest level ... Is the 2-Year Treasury at 4.09% Why Bitcoin (BTC) Can’t Break Out?
The vibes around the current AI boom aren't great, even in the tech industry.
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After seeing enough demand, ARM Holdings said they, too, are getting into the semiconductor manufacturing business.
The short-term risks of SoundHound's acquisition of LivePerson are weighing on the stock price.
Nvidia (NVDA) stock closed the May 15 trading session 4.42% down at $225.32, according to Yahoo Finance. Micron closed 6.62% lower at $724.66Intel closed 6.18% lower at $108.77AMD closed 5.69% lower at $424.1Broadcom closed 3.32% lower at $425.19Marvell closed 3.12% lower at $176.89 Intel gained ...
Occidental Petroleum has multiple upside catalysts.
AI companies are boosting the U.S. economy, but it doesn’t tell the full story about inflation, wages, and the labor market.
The U.S. government has authorized the sale of Nvidia Corp.'s powerful H200 AI chips to 10 Chinese tech giants, including Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. ADR and Tencent Holdings ADR, but Beijing's intervention has brought deliveries to a complete standstill. Deals...
The conglomerate's first portfolio disclosure under its new CEO hints at a willingness to lean further into technology.
The business is thriving, so why is the stock down?
TTEC Holdings made a move that should matter to investors. Here is why this company looks increasingly hard to compete with.
Oil prices are high right now, which is a huge benefit for Devon Energy, but Chevron may have a stronger business model.
An everyday investor started a discussion after saying they were struggling emotionally while watching people around them appear to make easy money trading options. The poster, writing on the r/stocks subreddit, said they’re in their 30s, work a regular 9-to-6...
President Donald Trump‘s counselor and economist, Peter Navarro, had criticized Elon Musk-led Tesla Inc. last year, calling the company a “car assembler” reliant on overseas parts from China and other countries. Now, Chinese President Xi Jinping has said the country...
For years, investors have watched private companies stay private longer while Wall Street’s biggest gains increasingly went to venture capital firms and institutional money managers. That’s part of why the upcoming IPO of SpaceX has generated so much excitement. Retail investors finally get a shot at owning one of the world’s most influential companies. And ... The SpaceX IPO Is Coming June 12. Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Rush In to Buy
Two unconventional ETFs promise to monetize information edges that traditional fund managers ignore. The Unusual Whales Subversive Democratic Trading ETF (NASDAQ:NANC) mirrors stocks disclosed by Democratic members of Congress under the STOCK Act, while the VanEck Social Sentiment ETF (NYSEARCA:BUZZ) uses natural language processing to score social media chatter around large-cap US stocks. Both test ... NANC Traders Beat the Crowd by 33 Points and the Difference Keeps Growing
Quarterly revenue may get most of the attention, but there's a better metric to look at this time around.
Apple and Intel have reportedly reached a foundry agreement that could trigger a multi billion euro order for ASML Holding's lithography systems. The potential order is tied to future advanced chip production at Intel that would support Apple device processors. This reported demand arrives as some existing customers delay adoption of ASML's High NA EUV tools. ASML Holding (NasdaqGS:ASML) sits at the center of high end chip manufacturing, and this reported Apple Intel link puts that role...
AI infrastructure spending is reshaping the semiconductor supply chain in unexpected ways. AXT emerged as one of the market’s top performers by supplying materials essential to modern data centers.
The U.S. electricity grid hasn’t faced a demand shock like this since the post-World War II industrial boom. For decades, power consumption grew at a sleepy 1% to 2% annually. Then came data centers. Then came AI. And now, if Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) CEO Jensen Huang is right, we haven’t seen anything yet. So here’s the ... The Staggering Number Jensen Huang Just Revealed Changes Everything About AI
Bill Ackman's Pershing Square fund has taken a major new position in Microsoft (NasdaqGS:MSFT), going public with the stake as other large investors such as TCI and the Gates Foundation have been reducing their holdings. The move comes as Microsoft ramps up its AI efforts beyond OpenAI, including interest in larger AI startup acquisitions, an expanded partnership with OneStream in enterprise finance, and visible traction for new AI products. Ackman cites Azure, Microsoft 365, evolving AI...
The charity foundation of Microsoft founder Bill Gates no longer owns Microsoft stock. On Friday, the charity’s endowment, the Gates Foundation Trust, disclosed the sale of its remaining 7.7 million shares, a stake worth $3.2 billion at current prices. The sales came during the first quarter, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Tesla raised U.S. Model Y prices for the first time in two years. Tesla stock has forged a new, lower buy point.
Bank of America has agreed to a $2.25 million settlement to resolve a class-action lawsuit over fees charged at ATMs in 7-Eleven stores.
There's a lot of enthusiasm about this Nvidia competitor. What exactly is drawing investors?
Ford, which failed to meet its ambitious EV targets, is now betting on the energy storage business. Can the company compete with Tesla there?
Elon Musk said Delta Air Lines Inc. passed on integrating SpaceX's Starlink internet because the carrier wanted passengers to use a branded login portal, while Starlink insisted on a seamless connection that works without one. Musk Says Delta Wanted A...
Apple has agreed to a preliminary $250 million nationwide class action settlement over alleged false advertising of its "Apple Intelligence" features. The proposed deal would compensate U.S. consumers and businesses that bought affected iPhones marketed with the advanced AI capabilities. The settlement is pending court approval and follows claims that the promoted AI features did not match real world performance. For investors tracking NasdaqGS:AAPL, this potential $250 million payout is...
(Bloomberg) -- President Donald Trump’s latest financial disclosures show that he or his investment advisers made more than 3,700 trades in the first quarter, a flurry totaling tens of millions of dollars and involving major companies that have dealings with his administration. Most Read from BloombergWinners and Losers From Trump and Xi’s Beijing Summit TalksHormuz Oil Flows Creep Higher as More Supertankers ExitWhat Is The Thucydides Trap and Why Did Xi Raise It With Trump?Iran’s Kharg Island
(Bloomberg) -- China said it agreed with the US to lower levies on some products to promote bilateral trade, underscoring how ties between the world’s two largest economies are further stabilizing after the historic meeting of the leaders.Most Read from BloombergWinners and Losers From Trump and Xi’s Beijing Summit TalksHormuz Oil Flows Creep Higher as More Supertankers ExitWhat Is The Thucydides Trap and Why Did Xi Raise It With Trump?Iran’s Kharg Island Oil Jetties Empty Again Yesterday, Satel
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) is one of the 9 Most Profitable Tech Stocks to Buy Right Now. On May 10, Reuters, citing Bloomberg News, reported that Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)’s East Africa data center project has stalled as talks with Kenya broke down over guaranteed payment demands. Bloomberg News, citing people familiar with the matter, reported that […]
Bill Ackman, David Tepper, and other top investors lifted Amazon stakes sharply in Q1 2026 13F filings released May 15.
For decades, owning shares of Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) felt almost synonymous with owning a piece of the modern economy itself. Artificial intelligence, cloud computing, enterprise software, cybersecurity — the company has embedded itself into nearly every corner of corporate America. That is precisely why the latest SEC filing from the Bill Gates Foundation Trust landed with ... Bill Gates Just Did the Unthinkable — He Sold Every Last Share of Microsoft Stock
Workday (WDAY) is back in focus after rolling out its Sana Self-Service Agent inside Microsoft 365 Copilot and launching an AI-focused solopreneur accelerator program, moves that sharpen attention on how its AI tools support everyday business work. See our latest analysis for Workday. Despite the fresh attention on its AI tools and partnerships, Workday’s share price has moved unevenly, with a 1-day share price return of 5.27%, a year-to-date share price return that is down 39.25%, and a...
Microsoft stock dipped after the Gates Foundation sold its final $3.2B MSFT stake to fund a $9 billion philanthropy push.
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) is one of the Top 10 Stocks That Will Profit from AI. The company has strengthened its position over the recent years as the premier AI software provider through its multi-billion-dollar partnership with OpenAI and the deep integration of Copilot across its entire software stack. On May 11, 2026, Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) […]
Investing.com -- Billionaire investor Bill Ackman clarified on Saturday that his hedge fund’s decision to fully liquidate its long-held stake in Google parent Alphabet Inc Class A (NASDAQ:GOOGL) was driven by portfolio rebalancing rather than negative sentiment.
Billionaire investor Bill Ackman said on ‌Saturday that the sale ‌of Google parent Alphabet's shares was ​not a bet against the company. Ackman on Friday said his firm Pershing Square had built ‌a new ⁠position in tech giant Microsoft after its stock ⁠price dropped recently, and sold his long-owned investment in ​Alphabet to ​help ​pay for it.
Automotive Properties Real Est Invt TR (TSE:APR.UN) reported higher first-quarter revenue and cash flow, with management citing the impact of acquisitions completed in 2025 and early 2026, along with contractual rent increases embedded in its net lease portfolio. President and CEO Milton Lamb said
(Bloomberg) -- SpaceX notified investors that it is executing a 5-for-1 stock split, a move that will reduce the price investors will pay for each share offered in its impending initial public offering.Most Read from BloombergWinners and Losers From Trump and Xi’s Beijing Summit TalksHormuz Oil Flows Creep Higher as More Supertankers ExitWhat Is The Thucydides Trap and Why Did Xi Raise It With Trump?Iran’s Kharg Island Oil Jetties Empty Again Yesterday, Satellite ShowsNigerian Tycoon Femi Otedol
Tesla has introduced new, more affordable financing offers for its locally made vehicles in China. The move comes after April retail sales in China declined and the company dropped out of the country's top ten EV makers. The offers are targeted at improving affordability and shoring up Tesla's position in the world's largest EV market. Tesla, listed as NasdaqGS:TSLA, is responding to tougher conditions in China with these financing changes at a time when competition and slowing demand are...
General Motors (GM) is reshaping its information technology workforce, cutting more than 10% of roles while hiring for AI and data focused positions, as it settles a US$12.75 million California data privacy case. See our latest analysis for General Motors. GM’s recent IT layoffs and the California privacy settlement come after a period where short term share price momentum has cooled, with the 7 day share price return down 5% and the year to date share price return down 7.56%, while the 1...
GE Aerospace, part of General Electric (NYSE:GE), is positioned to supply hundreds of jet engines for Boeing aircraft tied to a new US China aircraft deal. The agreement involves more than 200 Boeing planes, marking the first large Boeing sale to China in nearly a decade. The deal is expected to create a multi year stream of engine deliveries and follow on services for GE Aerospace. The arrangement highlights GE's role in global commercial aviation supply chains as international aircraft...
A 62-year-old executive retires from Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) with $500,000 of company stock sitting inside her 401(k), and an original cost basis of $80,000. Her advisor wants to roll the entire balance to an IRA. That single move would cost her tens of thousands of dollars she will never get back, because it forfeits the only ... The NUA Strategy Retiring Executives Use to Cut Taxes on $500,000 of Company Stock in Their 401(k)
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Berkshire Hathaway more than tripled the size of its investment in Google's parent company and bought over $2.6 billion worth of Delta Airlines stock as Greg Abel settled into the CEO job after taking over from Warren Buffett at the start of the year. The conglomerate also dumped a number of other stocks, including Visa, Mastercard, Domino's Pizza, Amazon and United Healthcare after the departure late last year of Todd Combs, who was one of the two investment mangers Buffett hired to help manage the portfolio. Buffett was always reluctant to invest in tech companies because he said he didn't understand them well enough to predict the long-term winners.
Warren Buffett's successor Greg Abel is steering both day-to-day operations and a massive investment portfolio.
(Bloomberg) -- Boeing Co. secured its long-awaited order from China during US President Donald Trump’s visit to the country, but details on the accord reached remained nebulous on aircraft type and timing. Most Read from BloombergWinners and Losers From Trump and Xi’s Beijing Summit TalksHormuz Oil Flows Creep Higher as More Supertankers ExitWhat Is The Thucydides Trap and Why Did Xi Raise It With Trump?Iran’s Kharg Island Oil Jetties Empty Again Yesterday, Satellite ShowsNigerian Tycoon Femi Ot
Heading into Friday trading, Tesla stock has risen for two consecutive weeks and three of the past four.
Ford shares fell after a 21% two-day surge tied to its energy storage business and possible AI hyperscaler demand.
(Bloomberg) -- Ford Motor Co.’s blistering rally screeched to a halt Friday, as a broader market selloff cooled enthusiasm over the automaker’s potential to benefit from the boom in energy demand for artificial intelligence.Most Read from BloombergWinners and Losers From Trump and Xi’s Beijing Summit TalksHormuz Oil Flows Creep Higher as More Supertankers ExitWhat Is The Thucydides Trap and Why Did Xi Raise It With Trump?Iran’s Kharg Island Oil Jetties Empty Again Yesterday, Satellite ShowsNiger
The couple is 64. He spent 28 years at a major tech company, accumulating $423,000 in employer stock through ESPP grants and RSUs. Add another $477,000 in diversified accounts, and the household holds roughly $900,000 in investable assets. The hidden problem: nearly 47% of the portfolio sits in a single stock. When that ticker is ... A $900,000 Portfolio With 47 Percent in One Tech Stock Is the Retirement Time Bomb Most Couples Refuse to Defuse
Tesla Inc is best known as an electric vehicle company, but that narrative is shifting with renewed focus on FSD, robotaxis and the Optimus humanoid robot. One analyst thinks buying Tesla stock today could get Optimus exposure for “free” based...
The embattled bridging provider has now lost control over more than $4B amid ongoing fallout from last month's KelpDAO exploit.
In addition, GM’s partner, International Motors, is selling the plant to a Canadian defense company and sending its own truck to Mexico.
Cerebras is shaking up the design of semiconductors. It’s also taking a new approach to the touchy subject of post-IPO stock sales.
Oracle’s legacy became its biggest AI advantage.
Hyperscale Data, Inc. (NYSE American: GPUS), an artificial intelligence ("AI") data center company anchored by Bitcoin ("Hyperscale Data" or the "Company"), today announced that it intends to commence a tender offer to purchase up to $5,000,000 of its Class A Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share ("Common Stock"), at a price of $0.21 per share.
Apple Slashes iPhone 17 Prices in China Ahead of Major Shopping Festival
Tesla investors wanted a breakthrough in China, but the Trump-Xi meeting ended without major trade agreements.
A so-called altcoin developed by researchers at MIT and Johns Hopkins is attracting more attention due to its focus on user protections.
(Bloomberg) -- UK government bonds tumbled after Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham secured a pathway to potentially challenge Keir Starmer as prime minister, threatening political instability that investors fear could result in more expansive fiscal policy.Most Read from BloombergHormuz Oil Flows Creep Higher as More Supertankers ExitWhat Is The Thucydides Trap and Why Did Xi Raise It With Trump?Iran’s Kharg Island Oil Jetties Empty Again Yesterday, Satellite ShowsWinners and Losers From Trump and X
Head of ETF solutions Matt Camuso discusses the company’s vision for its ETF lineup.
Friday’s CNBC Halftime Report on May 8 featured two very different AI market stories unfolding at the same time. One centered on growing optimism around Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO) ahead of earnings, while the other exploded mid-segment as Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) jumped double digits on reports of a preliminary chip manufacturing agreement with Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL). The Cisco ... Intel Climbs 15% on Apple Chip Deal as Trader Warns on Upcoming Cisco Earnings
For most of 2026, investors have been focused on interest rates, tariffs, and whether the U.S. economy is slowing into a softer patch. Yet underneath the macro noise, one trend has quietly reemerged: governments are using industrial deals to strengthen economic ties. That matters because when politics and commerce start moving in the same direction, ... Trump Bought Boeing Stock, Then Announced New Order for 200 Planes
Prediction market bettors are convinced that Strategy could sell part of its Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) holdings this year after years of maintaining a strict “never sell” stance. Odds on Polymarket surged following comments from Executive Chairman Michael Saylor about potentially using BTC sales to cover dividend obligations. Traders now appear more focused on the company’s ... Why Polymarket Now Gives Strategy 82% Odds of Selling Bitcoin (BTC) This Year
Last week, Michael Saylor said it's ok to sell BTC to pay dividends; now his DATco is preparing to tap the treasury to repay early investors.
TSLA's robotaxi rollout faces delays, ride issues and rising Waymo competition as investors question whether Tesla can deliver on its AI ambitions.
Citi just trimmed its price target on Lucid Group (NASDAQ:LCID) to $14 from $17, while keeping a Buy rating. Analyst Michael Ward cited the company’s Q1 2026 miss and the withdrawal of its 2026 outlook, but argued the medium-term thesis remains intact. For long-term investors, the price target cut reads as a sobering near-term recalibration ... Citi Cuts Lucid Price Target to $14: Q1 Miss, Pulled Guidance Test the Saudi-Backed EV Maker
BOSTON, May 15, 2026--Liberty All-Star® Growth Fund, Inc. April 2026 Monthly Update
Bank of America is one of Warren Buffett's favorite stocks.
Even if they go mostly unnoticed, industrial businesses are the backbone of our country. They are also bound to benefit from a friendlier regulatory environment with the Trump administration, and this excitement has led to a six-month gain of 17.7% for the sector - higher than the S&P 500’s 7.9% return.
The highly anticipated SpaceX IPO could value the Elon Musk-led space company at $1.5 trillion or more. While that would make the newly public companies one of the most valuable in the world, investor Ron Baron thinks there's still plenty...
OpenAI (Unlisted:OPAI) is considering potential legal action against Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL, XETRA:APC) over a ChatGPT integration on iPhones that has not delivered expected user growth or subscription gains, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the...
On a recent episode of the Rich Habits Podcast titled “169: Our Favorite Passive Income Strategy (2026),” co-host Austin Hankwitz called covered calls “one of the simplest options strategies in investing” and “the freest money that exists.” His receipt: “In 2024, 2025, I’ve made north of $18,000 in premium income on my 200-ish shares of ... I Made $18,000 in ‘Free Money’ Selling Call Options on 200 Tesla Shares: Here’s How the Strategy Works
A spokesperson for the Trump Organization said the president isn’t involved in the investing process.
Shares of Ford (NYSE:F) are getting hit hard in mid-morning trading on Friday, down 7% intraday and changing hands around $13.50 after closing at $14.48 on Thursday. The drop essentially erases yesterday’s 7% auto-sector rally, and Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) is sliding alongside it. Tesla is off 4% on the session, giving back a chunk of a ... Car Wreck: Ford Falls 7%, Tesla Slides 4%
Bit Digital (NASDAQ:BTBT) reported a sequential decline in first-quarter revenue as management said the company continued shifting its business away from legacy Bitcoin mining and toward Ethereum treasury and staking, AI infrastructure and recurring cash-flow opportunities. On the company’s first-q
Markets don’t move in a straight line — and neither do the people running the country. Q1 2026 was a quarter defined by tariff headlines, rate uncertainty, and a broad S&P 500 pullback that rattled retail and institutional investors alike. Most people were paralyzed. Some panicked. And at least one person — or rather, one ... President Trump’s Stock Broker Was the Busiest Person in America in Q1
Lower-than-normal inventory can mean lost profits, and that's a huge deal for these two Detroit rivals.
President Donald Trump says the US made great trade deals with China during his meeting with Xi Jinping. He says China will buy over 200 planes from Boeing and possibly 750 more, but he provided no specifics. Trump also said China is buying engines from General Electric. He spoke to reporters on Air Force One Friday.
Global semiconductor stocks skidded after a summit between President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping concluded without major chip deals or a breakthrough on Nvidia’s sales to the country.
Boeing's 777-9 jet is taking flight, which could be a catalyst for the shares.
The VictoryShares US Large Cap High Div Volatility Wtd ETF (NASDAQ:CDL) pulls its distribution from dividends paid by large U.S. companies that have screened in for both yield and lower realized volatility. CDL is volatility weighted rather than market-cap weighted (the index methodology pushes back against market-cap concentration risk), which means a handful of regulated ... CDL Delivers Capital Gains Alongside Income as Rates Hover Near 4.4%
Gemini stock surged in premarket trading after the founders' capital fund bought shares at $14 each, paid in bitcoin
The Japanese automaker scrapped its 2040 all-electric target and is now betting on the gas-hybrid technology it once abandoned.
Treasury yields are climbing as traders position for the Kevin Warsh appointment to the Federal Reserve, with markets pricing in a more growth-friendly path that could steepen the yield curve and reprice fixed-rate bank assets at higher levels. The 10Y-2Y spread sat at 0.47% on May 14, 2026, with the 2-year yield rising 0.12% over ... Prediction. The Warsh Fed Trade Is Just Getting Started and These 3 Bank Stocks Under $55 Have the Most to Gain
The pound is also on track for its worst week since 2024 amid growing concern over political instability.
In Bitcoin news today, Starknet launched strkBTC on May 12, 2026, a wrapped, BTC-backed asset that runs on Starknet’s Bitcoin Layer 2 network and uses zero-knowledge cryptography to shield your balances and transaction history from public view. The real question isn’t whether Bitcoin privacy is a good idea. The question ...
Bitcoin opened at $81,069.54 on Friday, up 2.3% from Thursday’s open. The value of bitcoin fell to $80,596.43 by 7:10 a.m ET. Ethereum opened at $2,282.46 on Friday, up 1.1% from Thursday’s open. The value of ethereum was down as of 7:10 a.m. ET, at $2,257.73.
Binance (CRYPTO: BNB) co-founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao recounted on Thursday a moment from a recent interview, in which the host surprised him with a moving gesture. The ‘Lamborghini’ Surprise CZ appeared on Patrick Bet-David's podcast earlier this week, where they discussed a wide range of topics, including Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), artificial intelligence, and the rise of Binance. Recalling the podcast, CZ mentioned never sitting in a Lamborghini before. But to his surprise, Bet-David had one waiti
Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) signaled strong bullish conviction on cryptocurrency after the Clarity Act cleared a major vote in the Senate on Thursday. The GoT Reference Lummis posted an AI-generated image depicting her in a Game of Thrones-like setting, featuring “laser eyes” and the text, “Clarity Is Coming.” The “laser eyes” meme, a 2021 Bitcoin community signal of bullish belief, typically shows a person with glowing red eyes in their profile picture to signify "laser focus" on Bitcoin's (CR
Quest Diagnostics is in focus after a refreshed fair value estimate of US$223.25, up from US$218.19, modestly lifts the modeled price target. That change lines up with recent Street research where many firms are tweaking targets, with some leaning more optimistic and others emphasizing risk and near term execution. As you read on, you will see how these shifting targets shape the evolving analyst narrative and what to watch next. Analyst Price Targets don't always capture the full story. Head...
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Automakers around the world are learning just how much government subsidies propped up their electric vehicle sales, as the expiration of those subsidies is throwing cold water on the industry's EV ambitions. Take Honda, for example. Over the last three decades, the Japanese automaker has gone from ...
GE Vernova is the IBD Stock Of The Day, showing bullish action near highs after a big beat-and-raise earnings report, powered by global megatrends in technology and energy. In just the first quarter of 2026, Vernova's electrification segment booked $2.4 billion in equipment orders to support data centers — more than all of last year, the company said in April. GE Vernova's three business segments — electrification, power and wind — serve the rising markets for artificial intelligence, data centers, grid modernization and lower-carbon energy.
Ford Motor investors have caught artificial-intelligence fever, and shares of the auto maker just won’t stop. It seemed to be tied to Ford Energy, which the company unveiled earlier in the week. The new business will use Ford’s lithium-ion battery capacity to build storage systems for utilities and data centers in the U.S.
kBTC joins a growing list of crypto assets that have abandoned LayerZero in favor of alternative interop solutions.
Honda (HMC) stock is in focus after the company posted its first-ever loss. Yahoo Finance Senior Autos Reporter Pras Subramanian breaks down the details.
Annual meeting outcome and what it means for GE stock General Electric (GE) recently reported strong momentum in its Aerospace division, and the latest annual meeting added a governance angle, as shareholders declined a proposal for additional reporting on defense related products. This vote keeps the current disclosure framework intact. At the same time, GE Aerospace continues to see higher commercial engine and services activity, supported by increased air travel, aircraft production at...
Nvidia (NVDA) just became the first company in history to hit a $5.5 trillion market cap. Its CEO is flying to Beijing with President Trump. And on the same day all of that was happening, Bank of America's top semiconductor analyst just changed a number that puts 45% upside on the table. That ...
On May 12, I wrote about Micron's relative strength index, or RSI, hitting 85. That was one of the most extreme overbought readings on the daily chart, before the stock pulled back over 7% during the session to breathe. The technical signal was real. So was the concern about chasing a stock up 700% ...
Michael Stein: Thank you, operator. GE's first quarter results were mixed as investments in the customer acquisition at GRE and the new business initiatives at GREW, combined with weakness in retail margins negatively impacted our bottom line despite record quarterly revenue. At GRE, challenging commodity market conditions in the first 2 months of the quarter caused by extreme cold compressed margins for both electricity and gas.
Why Bank of America (BAC) is back in focus after the Fed’s latest signal The Federal Reserve’s signal that rate cuts are off the table for 2026, and Bank of America (BAC) pushing its own cut expectations to late 2026 or 2027, has quickly put the stock under the microscope. For you as an investor, the key questions are how a longer stretch of higher rates might affect Bank of America’s net interest income guidance, loan growth, and valuation, especially after the stock’s decline over the past...
A few weeks ago, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) ETFs were the bull case. The funds pulled in $3.29 billion combined in March and April, marking the first sustained inflow streak of 2026. However, the streak snapped yesterday. U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs bled $635 million, recording their largest outflow since late January. The reversal wasn’t a one-off ... Bitcoin ETF Outflows Just Hit a 3-Month High of $635 Million: What’s Driving the Exit?
Ford raised its guidance after a solid first quarter, and there's more suggesting there's near-term upside for the stock.
Shares of Ford (NYSE:F) are up 8% on Thursday morning, trading near $14.60 after closing yesterday at $13.57. The move extends a second straight session of decisive outperformance versus the Detroit and Austin peers. For context, Ford stock climbed 6% yesterday, and the two-day rip has been decisive. Ford’s market cap sits near $57 billion, ... Ford Zooms 8% Higher, Easily Outpaces General Motors and Tesla
We appear to be looking at an excellent entry point for long-term investors.
HWM's commercial aerospace strength continues to drive growth as rising air travel and aircraft production fuel demand for engine products.
For years, investors have been told the Federal Reserve was draining liquidity from the financial system. Higher interest rates, quantitative tightening, and tough inflation talk all pointed toward tighter money. Yet beneath the surface, something very different has been happening. U.S. money supply is climbing again — and it just reached $22.7 trillion, according to ... Is the Federal Reserve Quietly Fueling a Bubble? U.S. Money Supply Just Hit $22.7 Trillion
Giving Americans access to high-quality, low-cost Chinese cars would enshrine him as a champion for struggling American households, Christopher Smart writes.
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after the Fed signaled rate cuts were off the table for 2026. Major Wall Street banks, including Goldman Sachs and Bank of America, pushed back their forecasts for Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts.
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after the Fed signaled rate cuts were off the table for 2026. Major Wall Street banks, including Goldman Sachs and Bank of America, pushed back their forecasts for Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts.
Bitdeer Technologies Group (NASDAQ:BTDR) reported sharply higher first-quarter revenue as its Bitcoin mining output expanded, while management emphasized a broader push into AI cloud services and large-scale data center colocation. On the company’s first-quarter 2026 earnings call, Chief Strategy O
It could be a tough travel season for key players.
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after the Fed signaled rate cuts were off the table for 2026.
This is Cisco's latest layoff in recent years, while the company's chief executive touts record revenue and growth.
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after the Fed signaled rate cuts were off the table for 2026.
Can Citigroup sustain its strong rally as transformation gains, AI investments and buybacks offset rising credit risks? Let us find out.
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after the Fed signaled rate cuts were off the table for 2026.
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after the Fed signaled rate cuts were off the table for 2026.
The US spot Bitcoin ETF products recorded a single-day outflow of $630M on Wednesday, the largest since January 29, bringing total redemptions over five trading days to $1.26Bn, according to data from SoSoValue. The Bitcoin price slipped by more than 1.5% in the same window, touching $79,300, as renewed US ...
Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to GE (GE). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.
Keynova Group, the principal competitive intelligence source for digital financial services firms, today announced the results of its semi-annual Online Banker Scorecard for Q2 2026. U.S. Bank ties the long-standing leader, Bank of America, for first place in Keynova Group's competitive evaluation of the 17 leading U.S. retail banks' digital experience.
Compute power and AI chips are becoming strategic assets for Bitcoin mining and national competitiveness. The US mining sector still depends heavily on Chinese-linked ASIC ...
All eyes are on Beijing this week as President Donald Trump meets with China’s Xi Jinping to discuss everything from soybeans to AI chips. Markets have muted expectations for U.S. President Donald Trump’s talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping today, but a topsy-turvy geopolitical order is still enough to keep investors on their toes. The two global superpowers have gathered in Beijing to discuss everything from AI chips to the Strait of Hormuz and the future of Taiwan.
McKesson’s fair value estimate has been trimmed from US$990.87 to US$951.73, a reduction of about 4% in the latest model update. That shift lines up with a Street backdrop where some analysts are cutting price targets while others still point to upside from newer business lines. This leaves you with a more mixed signal on the stock’s risk and reward profile. Read on to see how these revised targets fit into the broader narrative and how you can keep track as views continue to evolve. Stay...
Earlier this week, General Motors agreed to pay US$12.75 million to settle California allegations that it unlawfully collected and sold OnStar drivers’ location and driving data, while separately cutting more than ten percent of its IT workforce to refocus on AI and software capabilities. The settlement’s five-year ban on selling driving data to consumer reporting agencies and the IT overhaul both raise fresh questions about how GM balances data monetization, privacy compliance and...
13 May, 2026
21:45
Seeking Alpha
Ford’s new battery‑storage arm and a bullish Wall Street call are reshaping its growth story, today, May 13, 2026.
Price targets for GE Aerospace now span from recent cuts of US$7 to US$27 at the low end, up to US$425 at the high end, marking a wide spread in what analysts think the stock could be worth. Those shifts track a split narrative, with bullish firms lifting targets to US$405 and US$425 on greater confidence in earnings and cash flow, while more cautious voices trim numbers and flag that a lot of good news may already be priced in. Read on to see how to keep up with this evolving story and what...
Ford Motor  stock had quite a day on Wednesday, but the reason is hard to suss out. Ford stock was the best-performing stock in the S&P 500, according to Dow Jones Market Data. Other car stocks were moving, but not like Ford.
(Bloomberg) -- An upcoming meeting between US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping could be the next test for stocks that are clocking one record after the next. Most Read from BloombergIran’s Kharg Island Oil Jetties Empty Again Yesterday, Satellite ShowsAmbani’s Cola War With Coke, Pepsi Spurs Fridge Bonanza in IndiaNvidia’s CEO Joins Trump in China With AI in the SpotlightTrump Lands in China for Xi Trade Summit With Iran War in LimboSome of the chief executives who a
MP Materials ramps rare earth output and magnet production as Mountain Pass and Independence drive growth across the supply chain.
After topping estimates during the first quarter, Ford isn't resting and plans to drive traffic through promotional activities.
GE Aerospace's Commercial Engines unit is surging on strong airline demand, fueling orders growth and supporting mid-teens revenue expectations for 2026.
Lumpy quarterly deployments weigh on TSLA's energy storage volumes, but management expects full-year growth and long-term momentum to be strong.
Wall Street will be closely watching the high-stakes negotiations unfold in Beijing over the next 48 hours.
GREENWICH, Conn., May 13, 2026--Mann Partners announced the appointment of PE veteran David Cohen, Managing Director at Kelso & Company, to its Advisory Board.
GE Aerospace currently trades at $301.02 per share and has shown little upside over the past six months, posting a small loss of 3.5%. The stock also fell short of the S&P 500’s 7.7% gain during that period.
11 May, 2026
On May 5, 2026, General Electric Company held its annual meeting of stockholders and later reported that a shareholder proposal requesting a report on defense-related products was not approved. This outcome keeps GE Aerospace’s defense operations on their current course, leaving investors to focus on how defense-related decisions intersect with growing international engagement and policy scrutiny. Next, we’ll examine how Larry Culp’s participation in high-level U.S.-China trade talks may...
The Fidelity International High Dividend ETF (NYSEARCA:FIDI) has quietly become one of the better performers in international income, returning 29% over the past year and 9% year to date through May 7. At about $28 a share, FIDI is trading near its post-launch highs, but the rally has been powered by a force most holders ... The Euro’s Next Move Will Make or Break FIDI’s 2026 Returns
06 May, 2026
Investing.com -- Sterling and the euro surged on Wednesday as the dollar sold off sharply after Iran signalled the Strait of Hormuz could reopen and reports emerged that Washington and Tehran were closing in on a deal to end the Gulf war, triggering a broad risk rally and a steep slide in oil prices.
04 May, 2026
Pressure is building fast on EUR/USD — and two powerful macro forces could send it lower in May. Higher oil prices from Strait of Hormuz disruptions are hammering European growth… while a potentially more hawkish Fed under Kevin Warsh is supercharging the US Dollar. Bearish EUR/USD isn't just a trade on Europe — it's a broad bet on dollar strength. The best part? This single view opens the door to multiple ways to trade it: spot forex, futures, ETFs, euro crosses, Treasuries, and more. Want to s
30 Apr, 2026
Soaring oil prices linked to the Iran war pushed inflation higher in the euro area in April, while growth continued to underperform — a worrying combination for both consumers and policymakers at the European Central Bank.View on euronews
War shock reshapes central-bank calculus: downside for growth, upside for inflation, making precautionary rate increases an option for the coming months. As for today, the ECB and Bank of England are seen keeping rates unchanged.
27 Apr, 2026
The Italian state-backed energy major plans to raise its share repurchase program by 90 percent from the initial plan to EUR 2.8 billion on a stronger cash flow projection driven by higher oil prices.
17 Apr, 2026
Expectations of a second round of talks between the USA and Iran have reduced demand for the US dollar as a haven.
13 Apr, 2026
June Euro currency futures present a buying opportunity on more price strength.
12 Apr, 2026
Investing.com -- As global energy markets navigate a fresh wave of supply disruptions, the fiscal "safety net" that cushioned consumers during the 2022-23 crisis is notably thinner.
08 Apr, 2026
The dollar index (DXY00 ) is sharply lower today by 1.13% at a 4-week low. The dollar is plummeting today after the US and Iran agreed to a ceasefire, curbing safe-haven demand for the dollar. Also, today's surge in equity markets has reduced liquidity demand for the dollar. In addition,...
The cease-fire between the U.S. and Iran sparked a rally in stocks, bonds, and gold, but the dollar wasn’t getting any love.
05 Apr, 2026
The Nasdaq 100 is down more than 6% year-to-date. Meanwhile, the broad international developed market benchmark has held up far better. That gap reflects a deliberate macro dynamic. The dollar has been on an uneven path in 2026, and when the dollar softens, foreign earnings translate into more dollars when repatriated, giving international stocks a ... International Stocks Are Trouncing Growth Stocks and This ETF Pays You a 3% Yield on Top
02 Apr, 2026
Donald Trump’s speech boosted the dollar and oil as it seems the Gulf conflict is likely to drag on at least into May.
The Eurosystem said the strategy reflects the “gradual adoption” of technologies such as tokenisation and distributed ledger technology.
31 Mar, 2026
Europe's inflation rate rose to 2.5% in March as the Iran war sent fuel prices sharply higher, official figures showed Tuesday. The annual rate for the 21 European Union member countries using the euro currency compared to 1.9% for February before the war started and blocked supplies of oil and gas from the Persian Gulf. Energy prices increased 4.9% percent in March compared to a 3.1% decline in February, Eurostat figures showed.
30 Mar, 2026
June Euro currency futures present a selling opportunity on more price weakness.
Despite this dip, sterling is holding up comparatively well amongst other major currencies.
26 Mar, 2026
IEUR, BBEU, and DBEU all track European equities, but the one you pick will determine whether the euro’s recent surge works for you or against you. For US investors looking to add European exposure, the core question is not which continent to bet on, but which structure fits your portfolio. Three ETFs dominate this conversation: ... How the Euro at $1.16 Changes Everything About These 3 Europe ETFs
24 Mar, 2026
22 Mar, 2026
02:30
Yahoo! Finance
Investing.com -- The Euro has demonstrated a surprising degree of stability over the past week, defying a broader shift in sentiment that has seen it singled out for selling within the G10 currency basket. According to a new analysis from BofA Global Research, the common currency has faced pressure in near-dated options, but its spot performance remains anchored by the continued stability of European natural gas prices.
20 Mar, 2026
Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) today announced the applicable Reference Yield for each series of Securities (as defined below) for its previously announced offers to purchase for cash the securities listed in Table 1 below (collectively, the "Dollar Securities") and the securities listed in Table 2 below (collectively, the "Euro Securities" and, together with the Dollar Securities, the "Securities") issued by Honeywell (i) for up to a maximum aggregate purchase price to be paid for the Dollar Securitie

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