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Wall Street posted gains at the opening of talks, while Nvidia shares surged on chip sale approval, but the two-day summit ended without significant bilateral agreements.

Net inflows of $22.37 billion mark the strongest weekly performance since late April, underpinned by robust earnings data and strong revenue guidance from semiconductor firms.

Toyota Motor reported fiscal 2026 operational income of approximately $24 billion, missing estimates, while Tesla shares rose 4% to $428.35, highlighting a market preference for autonomous driving and AI potential over traditional manufacturing volume.

Major US indices ended Wednesday mixed, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipping 0.14% to 49,693.20, while the S&P 500 advanced 0.58% to 7,444.25 and the Nasdaq climbed 1.20% to 26,402.34.

Strategic value attributed to generative AI assets as major shareholders signal support for Swedish firm’s tender offer

The Tema Space Innovators ETF has attracted $367 million in inflows since its March debut, outpacing peers through heavy positions in Rocket Lab and Intuitive Machines rather than its indirect SpaceX stake.

Operating expenses more than double to $2.2 billion as losses widen, casting doubt on heavy debt load and capital expenditure plans.

Historical data suggests these volatility spikes are temporary pauses within a longer uptrend, underpinned by strong fundamentals from Nvidia, AMD, and ASML.

The 44-year-old former homeless single mother secured a 6.2% mortgage rate through a USDA loan, moving into a new-build property in September 2025 after years of financial instability.

Founder and CEO Or Offer will step down by mid-2027, while the company raises full-year revenue guidance to $307 million–$315 million and pivots reporting metrics toward enterprise clients.

Data from Benzinga reveals significant profits for Senators and Representatives who purchased Micron shares in early 2026, coinciding with the company’s strongest financial performance in recent history.

Adjusted operating income margin drops to 5 per cent from 21 per cent year-on-year, though the company reaffirms full-year cash flow guidance.

Chris Rokos’s fund cuts exposure to the AI infrastructure leader, which reported $44.1 billion in quarterly revenue driven by data centre demand.

Shares of Plug Power climbed 96.34% year-to-date in 2026, reaching $3.94, driven by a first-quarter revenue beat and signs of an operational turnaround.

RBC Capital and TD Cowen raise forecasts while Morgan Stanley trims its outlook, as shares climb 1.3% to $28.63

The stock trades more than 25% below its year-to-date high, with analysts maintaining a 'Hold' rating despite the sharp decline in fiscal fourth-quarter performance.

The US president declared that Beijing would increase purchases of American agriculture and oil, yet market sentiment remained subdued following the summit.

Analysis suggests broad index ETFs offer safer long-term returns than speculative bets on pharmaceutical firms capitalising on cruise ship virus scare

Major players including UnitedHealth Group and Cigna beat expectations, but Wall Street firms warn that sustained trends must be confirmed before declaring a victory.

Shares trade near $38 as report argues market is pricing in excessive pessimism despite strong profitability trajectory and rising hedge fund interest.

Charles Schwab has launched spot crypto trading for eligible retail clients, challenging the dominance of spot Bitcoin ETFs and embedding digital assets into mainstream portfolio construction.

Chinese state media describe the commencement of talks as the start of a new era of 'strategic stability'

The bank raised its 2030 total addressable market estimate for AI data centre systems to $1.7 trillion, citing accelerating sales and improving tokenomics through 2026 and 2027.

Published on 13 May 2026, the guide details how Dogecoin relies on Litecoin’s mining network and faces long-term price pressure from its unlimited supply.

WorldTrips leads on solvency ratings while Allianz and Seven Corners offer highest medical limits in latest consumer analysis.

Shares of DaVita Inc. have surged following strong first-quarter 2026 results, prompting a shift in consensus ratings and higher price targets from major firms including TD Cowen.

NXP Semiconductors reported first-quarter fiscal 2026 results that exceeded expectations, lifting shares by 25.6%. While Barclays maintains an Overweight view, the broader analyst consensus has cooled slightly despite strong momentum in software-defined vehicles and AI infrastructure.

Allies of Donald Trump are urging Chinese President Xi Jinping to intervene in the Strait of Hormuz dispute, as an ongoing energy crisis looms over the Republican Party’s electoral prospects.

Grain markets show bullish momentum as winter wheat hits daily limits, prompting comparisons to precious metals rallies.

Spot exchange-traded funds for the cryptocurrency attracted $25.8 million on May 11, marking the strongest single-day performance since January, even as the asset’s price remains significantly below its 2025 peak.

Consolidated Edison’s 3.3 per cent annual gain trails the S&P 500’s 26.6 per cent rally, while a consensus Hold rating reflects mixed sentiment among Wall Street analysts.

Second-quarter revenue of 618.3 million euros fell short of Wall Street expectations as geopolitical instability and softer European consumer sentiment weighed on the EMEA segment, though Asia-Pacific growth provided a counterbalance.

The investment manager highlighted Heartland Express as a top portfolio contributor, citing a potential triple in upside if the transport sector cycle plays out as anticipated.

Latitude Investment Management’s latest quarterly correspondence underscores a fundamentals-driven approach, pointing to Ryanair Holdings as a best-in-class operator despite regulatory headwinds and market oversupply.

First-quarter revenue of $7.1 million was constrained by delayed engineering milestones, though unit shipments hit record levels amid a production ramp-up at Fabrinet.

The White House confirmed President Xi’s opposition to militarisation and tolls, while Nvidia shares surged on chip sale approval

The company reported first-quarter sales of $1.6 billion, up from $1.4 billion in the same period the previous year, while Aristotle Capital Management highlighted the stock as a leading contributor to its Core Equity Fund.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.8% as investors weighed geopolitical developments against strong corporate results and shifting bond yields.

Investors weigh strong corporate results against widening valuation gaps between equities and treasuries, as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and trade negotiations with China dominate the agenda.

The tech giant’s fiscal 2026 capital expenditure forecast exceeded market expectations, triggering a sharp sell-off even as the firm’s competitive moat in e-commerce and artificial intelligence infrastructure remains intact.

Ralliant Corp. extended its winning streak to a third consecutive day, closing up 19.37 per cent as investors reacted to an 11 per cent rise in first-quarter sales.

With credit issues denying a third of home loan applications, a rapid rescore can boost scores by up to 100 points in days, though experts warn it is not a substitute for long-term credit health.

Ameren Corporation (AEE) reported earnings per share of $1.28, beating estimates, but total operating revenue missed forecasts, leading to a 1.8% share price decline following the May 5 release.

The Home Depot projects fiscal 2026 sales growth of 2.5% to 4.5%, with adjusted earnings per share growth ranging from flat to 4%, as the company plans to open approximately 15 new stores this year.