NVDA Nears Record Highs as AI Deals and Inflation Data Loom
Technology Sarah Chen

NVDA Nears Record Highs as AI Deals and Inflation Data Loom

Nvidia shares closed Friday near record highs after announcing major AI deals with IREN and Corning, as markets brace for inflation data and earnings.

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Market Movers: RELX, Capricor, and Global Tensions Shape Trading
Markets Daniel Marsh

Market Movers: RELX, Capricor, and Global Tensions Shape Trading

RELX drops 8.8% in a week, Capricor soars 387% annually, US-Iran tensions drive crude oil volatility, and other key market movers on May 10, 2026.

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Saylor's Bitcoin Sale Hint Reshapes MSTR's Market Narrative
Crypto Sarah Chen

Saylor's Bitcoin Sale Hint Reshapes MSTR's Market Narrative

Michael Saylor suggests selling some bitcoin for dividends, a move that reframes Strategy's capital strategy without abandoning its crypto focus.

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Energy Transfer Units Dip 1.24% Despite Record Volumes and Raised 2026 Outlook
Earnings James Calloway

Energy Transfer Units Dip 1.24% Despite Record Volumes and Raised 2026 Outlook

Energy Transfer LP units slipped 1.24% to $19.34 on Friday, even as unitholders became eligible for a higher distribution. The company reported record volumes and raised its 2026 EBITDA forecast.

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Paramount Skydance's $111B Warner Bros. Deal Faces New Regulatory Hurdles in California
Regulation James Calloway

Paramount Skydance's $111B Warner Bros. Deal Faces New Regulatory Hurdles in California

California Democrats and press-freedom groups are urging regulators to scrutinize Paramount Skydance's $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, citing job losses and editorial independence issues.

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Spirit Airlines Grounding Offers Temporary Relief for Pratt & Whitney Engine Shortage
Markets Daniel Marsh

Spirit Airlines Grounding Offers Temporary Relief for Pratt & Whitney Engine Shortage

Spirit Airlines' grounded A320neo fleet is releasing Pratt & Whitney GTF engines into a tight spare market, offering temporary relief for airlines. However, lease rates remain high and delays persist.

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Kratos Selects Indiana Site for Hypersonic Testing Facility, Boosts 2026 Revenue Outlook
Technology Sarah Chen

Kratos Selects Indiana Site for Hypersonic Testing Facility, Boosts 2026 Revenue Outlook

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions selected Odon, Indiana for a new hypersonic materials test facility, two days after raising its 2026 revenue outlook. Q1 revenue rose 22.6% to $371M.

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Altria Slips for Fifth Day as Nicotine Pouch Competition Intensifies
Markets Daniel Marsh

Altria Slips for Fifth Day as Nicotine Pouch Competition Intensifies

Altria shares fell 1.3% to $68.12, extending a five-session losing streak despite a Q1 earnings beat. Rising competition in the nicotine pouch market and declining cigarette volumes weigh on the stock ahead of its May 14 annual meeting.

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Constellation Energy Q1 Earnings: AI Data Center Demand, Calpine Deal in Focus
Earnings James Calloway

Constellation Energy Q1 Earnings: AI Data Center Demand, Calpine Deal in Focus

Constellation Energy reports Q1 earnings Monday, with investors focused on AI data center power demand, Calpine integration progress, and the Three Mile Island restart timeline.

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TXN Stock Flirts with Record High After Analyst Lifts Earnings Forecast
Earnings James Calloway

TXN Stock Flirts with Record High After Analyst Lifts Earnings Forecast

Texas Instruments stock closed near a record high after Zacks Research boosted its Q2 earnings forecast, reflecting strong demand from industrial and data center markets.

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Carvana Stock Split Completed: Focus Returns to Profitability Metrics
Earnings James Calloway

Carvana Stock Split Completed: Focus Returns to Profitability Metrics

Carvana's 5-for-1 stock split is now effective, with shares closing at $77.94. The focus shifts to the company's ability to sustain profit improvements amid rising costs.

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Nokia ADR Rebounds as AI Cloud Sales Surge, but Execution Test Looms
Technology Sarah Chen

Nokia ADR Rebounds as AI Cloud Sales Surge, but Execution Test Looms

Nokia's ADR rose 3.81% on Friday, recovering from a mid-week selloff, after first-quarter AI and cloud sales jumped 49%. Bank of America upgraded the stock, but margin pressure remains a risk.

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