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- Stocks Finish Higher on Solid Earnings and a Resilient Labor Marketby Barchart on May 11, 2026 at 11:24 am
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Friday closed up +0.84%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.02%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +2.35%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) rose +0.79%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures…
- Circle raises $222 million from BlackRock, Apollo and others in Arc token presale valued at $3 billionon May 11, 2026 at 11:24 am
Andreessen Horowitz served as the lead investor in the sale with a $75 million investment. Other investors include BlackRock and Apollo Funds.
- OpenAI in talks with EU over access to new cyber model but Anthropic still holding out on Mythoson May 11, 2026 at 11:17 am
OpenAI announced on Thursday it was granting preview access to its latest cyber model to vetted cybersecurity teams.
- Brent oil tops $103 after Trump dismisses Iran’s peace proposal responseon May 11, 2026 at 11:14 am
Oil prices jumped on Monday after Israel warned that the conflict with Iran was still ongoing.
- GE Vernova announces Maraen Port of Nigg for Dogger Bank B and C phaseson May 11, 2026 at 11:11 am
- Marshall Investment Loads Up on FLXR, Adding $4.0 Million Flexible Bond Positionby The Motley Fool on May 11, 2026 at 11:11 am
Key PointsMarshall Investment Management initiated a new position in FLXR during Q1 2026, acquiring 101,528 shares, with an estimated transaction value of $4.0 million.
- Financial Services Roundup: Market Talkon May 11, 2026 at 11:09 am
- Health Care Roundup: Market Talkon May 11, 2026 at 11:09 am
- Cathie Wood Goes Bargain Hunting: 3 Stocks She Just Boughtby The Motley Fool on May 11, 2026 at 11:07 am
Key PointsCoreWeave shares fell 11% on Friday, after offering weak guidance for the current quarter.
- Cathie Wood Goes Bargain Hunting: 3 Stocks She Just Boughton May 11, 2026 at 11:07 am
- Tech, Media & Telecom Roundup: Market Talkon May 11, 2026 at 11:06 am
- WRBY Crosses Above Average Analyst Targetby BNK Invest on May 11, 2026 at 11:01 am
In recent trading, shares of Warby Parker Inc (Symbol: WRBY) have crossed above the average analyst 12-month target price of $29.33, changing hands for $29.55/share. When a stock reaches the target an analyst has set, the analyst logically has two ways to react: downgrade on val
- Prudential Financial Reaches Analyst Target Priceby BNK Invest on May 11, 2026 at 11:01 am
In recent trading, shares of Prudential Financial Inc (Symbol: PRU) have crossed above the average analyst 12-month target price of $99.80, changing hands for $100.81/share. When a stock reaches the target an analyst has set, the analyst logically has two ways to react: downgrad
- Carmax Reaches Analyst Target Priceby BNK Invest on May 11, 2026 at 11:01 am
In recent trading, shares of Carmax Inc. (Symbol: KMX) have crossed above the average analyst 12-month target price of $40.25, changing hands for $40.34/share. When a stock reaches the target an analyst has set, the analyst logically has two ways to react: downgrade on valuation
- Dropbox Reaches Analyst Target Priceby BNK Invest on May 11, 2026 at 11:01 am
In recent trading, shares of Dropbox Inc (Symbol: DBX) have crossed above the average analyst 12-month target price of $26.40, changing hands for $28.90/share. When a stock reaches the target an analyst has set, the analyst logically has two ways to react: downgrade on valuation
- Curtiss-Wright Reaches Analyst Target Priceby BNK Invest on May 11, 2026 at 11:01 am
In recent trading, shares of Curtiss-Wright Corp. (Symbol: CW) have crossed above the average analyst 12-month target price of $727.86, changing hands for $729.20/share. When a stock reaches the target an analyst has set, the analyst logically has two ways to react: downgrade on
- Gold and silver prices today, Monday, May 11: Gold and silver down this morning after Trump rejects Iran’s peace planon May 11, 2026 at 11:00 am
- Congress and retailers want to rebuild national parks. Tolls on federal roads might pay for iton May 11, 2026 at 11:00 am
Rebuilding national parks is a bipartisan priority and key for outdoor recreation companies such as REI and VF Corp.
- Conrad awards SURF contract for Mako field to Timas Suplindoon May 11, 2026 at 10:58 am
- US container imports dip in April amid Middle East and trade tensionson May 11, 2026 at 10:54 am
- Apollo Strikes Deals for Two Live-Events Businesseson May 11, 2026 at 10:50 am
- MCF buys Kentucky wealth manager Hoff Bujnoch & Associateson May 11, 2026 at 10:48 am
- BlackRock Bets on Circle as $222 Million Arc Raise Ignites CRCL Stock Surgeon May 11, 2026 at 10:41 am
- Apollo in Talks to Sell Private-Credit Fundon May 11, 2026 at 10:35 am
- Why one woman bolted from ‘tax haven’ Florida, and others are leaving tooon May 11, 2026 at 10:35 am
- Five Key Market Themes Investors Are Watching This Weekon May 11, 2026 at 10:34 am
- U.S. Airline Stocks Fall as Oil Prices Jump Following Trump’s Rejection of Iran Proposalon May 11, 2026 at 10:32 am
- 3 Stocks Under $10 to Buy in Mayby The Motley Fool on May 11, 2026 at 10:32 am
Key PointsArcher Aviation trades for a third of the enterprise value of its similar rival.
- Leading Stocks Are Losing Their Low-Asset Edgeon May 11, 2026 at 10:32 am
- 3 Stocks Under $10 to Buy in Mayon May 11, 2026 at 10:32 am
- Circle sees revenue boost as stablecoin demand rises amid volatility; shares upon May 11, 2026 at 10:30 am
- Earnings live updates: Plug Power, Hims & Hers set to kick off week of quarterly updateson May 11, 2026 at 10:30 am
- KKR Private-Credit Fund Takes $560 Million Losson May 11, 2026 at 10:30 am
- Wall Street’s Next Blockbuster Stock Split Was Just Announced — and This Industry Titan Has Skyrocketed Over 51,000% in 32 Yearsby The Motley Fool on May 11, 2026 at 10:26 am
Key PointsStock-split euphoria has played an important role in lifting the broader market.
- Wall Street’s Next Blockbuster Stock Split Was Just Announced — and This Industry Titan Has Skyrocketed Over 51,000% in 32 Yearson May 11, 2026 at 10:26 am
- Dollar Edge Up as Odds of Mideast Peace Deal Dimon May 11, 2026 at 10:24 am
- China’s passenger car exports surge nearly 85% in April as domestic sales slumpon May 11, 2026 at 10:22 am
- The $3.2 Million 401(k) Tax Bomb That Early Retirees Can Dodge With Strategic Conversionson May 11, 2026 at 10:20 am
- Should You Invest in the State Street SPDR S&P Bank ETF (KBE)?by Zacks on May 11, 2026 at 10:20 am
Sector ETF report for KBE
- Should You Invest in the iShares U.S. Pharmaceuticals ETF (IHE)?by Zacks on May 11, 2026 at 10:20 am
Sector ETF report for IHE
- Is First Trust Financials AlphaDEX ETF (FXO) a Strong ETF Right Now?by Zacks on May 11, 2026 at 10:20 am
Smart Beta ETF report for FXO
- Should Invesco S&P SmallCap Momentum ETF (XSMO) Be on Your Investing Radar?by Zacks on May 11, 2026 at 10:20 am
Style Box ETF report for XSMO
- VNQ vs. VNQI: Vanguard’s Domestic and International Real Estate Funds Make a Natural Pairon May 11, 2026 at 10:20 am
- Should You Invest in the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM)?by Zacks on May 11, 2026 at 10:20 am
Sector ETF report for IGM
- HELOC and home equity loan rates, Monday, May 11, 2026: HELOC rates close to matching 2026 lowon May 11, 2026 at 10:00 am
- Mortgage and refinance interest rates today, May 11, 2026: Will rates rise or fall this week?on May 11, 2026 at 10:00 am
- Best high-yield savings interest rates today, Monday, May 11, 2026 (Earn up to 4.1% APY)on May 11, 2026 at 10:00 am
- Best CD rates today, May 11, 2026 (Lock in up to 4% APY)on May 11, 2026 at 10:00 am
- Best money market account rates today, May 11, 2026 (Earn up to 4.01% APY)on May 11, 2026 at 10:00 am
- Tech stocks today: AI chipmaker Cerebras to stage blockbuster IPO, Nvidia’s Jensen Huang goes to Chinaon May 11, 2026 at 10:00 am
- UK PM Starmer battles for political survival in pivotal speech as gilt yields riseon May 11, 2026 at 9:53 am
Starmer said that key issues of growth, defense, the U.K.’s relationship with Europe and energy must be urgently addressed.
- Nintendo plunges 8% after Switch 2 price hike and weak sales forecaston May 11, 2026 at 9:45 am
Investors are concerned about Nintendo’s outlook of lower Switch 2 sales in the current fiscal year, driven by price rises for the console.
- 20-year-old ‘GothFerrari’ sentenced after helping steal millions in crypto — how to spot scammers before they strikeon May 11, 2026 at 9:25 am
- Woodside Says Browse Could Add Over $100 Billion to Australian Economyon May 11, 2026 at 9:18 am
- ABB Commits $200 Million to Expand Europe Grid Equipment Capacityon May 11, 2026 at 9:08 am
- Modi says Iran war poses severe risks to India, urges cuts in fuel use and gold purchaseson May 11, 2026 at 8:21 am
Modi appealed to Indians to cut fuel use, overseas travel and gold purchases as the Middle East conflict exposes India’s heavy reliance on imported energy.
- China’s Car Sales Slump as Gasoline Demand Craterson May 11, 2026 at 8:10 am
- From Singapore to Brussels, world leaders eye Trump-Xi summit from afaron May 11, 2026 at 7:28 am
The world will be watching the Trump-Xi summit.
- Do you need a chief AI officer? Here’s how the tech is changing boardroomson May 11, 2026 at 6:07 am
AI may now be coming for the C-suite, according to a report published Monday by IBM, which found that most companies were now staffing chief AI officer roles.
- Saudi Aramco first-quarter profit jumps 26% as key pipeline reaches capacity amid Iran waron May 11, 2026 at 5:47 am
Aramco says its East-West pipeline has helped to mitigate the energy shock caused by the Iran war.
- Singapore flags weaker tourism spending as global travel industry faces uncertaintyon May 11, 2026 at 5:00 am
Singapore expects tourism spending to ease from last year’s record, even as visitor arrivals continue to rise.
- China inflation beat estimates in April as Iran war drives producer prices to three-year highson May 11, 2026 at 4:08 am
China has cushioned the worst of the energy shock through its strategic oil stockpiles and a diversified mix of renewable energy sources.
- Nvidia embraces role of AI investor, pushing past $40 billion in equity bets this yearon May 10, 2026 at 10:57 pm
Nvidia is pouring billions of dollars at a time into companies across the AI infrastructure stack, while also signing commercial deals with them.
- Tiny data centers may be coming into the homes of Americans in the futureon May 10, 2026 at 7:21 pm
As public support for large-scale data center buildouts declines across the U.S., a new type designed to operate inside individual homes is coming.
- It’s not too late to start buying the data center winners. Here’s whyon May 10, 2026 at 5:15 pm
In his Sunday column for Investing Club subscribers, Jim Cramer pushes back on the idea that it’s too late to start buying AI winners.
- With Netflix new ad-free standard plan at $20, streaming’s tipping point into old TV is getting closeron May 10, 2026 at 2:48 pm
The economics of streaming are nearing the point where cheaper plans with ads make as much if not more money for services like Netflix.
- At 103 years old, I’m the ‘world’s oldest doctor’: My 3 rules for a long, happy life are so simple—I tell it to ‘all my patients’on May 10, 2026 at 1:34 pm
Dr. Howard Tucker left behind an impressive legacy. At 103, he was named the oldest doctor in the world — and quite possibly the happiest. Shortly before passing away, he shared his rules for living a long, happy and healthy life. They’re very simple, he says.
- Meet the YouTube whisperers, a booming class of advisors behind MrBeast and other million-dollar channelson May 10, 2026 at 1:00 pm
A burgeoning group of YouTube strategists are charging big money to YouTubers who want to expand their popularity.
- Meet the YouTube whisperers, a booming class of advisors behind MrBeast and other million-dollar channelson May 10, 2026 at 1:00 pm
A burgeoning group of YouTube strategists are charging big money to YouTubers who want to expand their popularity.
- SEC delay on prediction markets ETFs echoes a long-fought bitcoin fund battleon May 10, 2026 at 12:22 pm
The Securities and Exchange Commission has delayed approval for prediction markets ETFs, bringing up memories of the long battle over bitcoin funds.
- Alphabet’s 160% rally in a year reflects value of owning ‘most of the stack’ in AIon May 10, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Google was seen as an AI laggard in the early days of the AI boom, but investors are now betting that the search giant will be a clear winner.
- Target is trying to win back busy families from Walmart, starting with the baby aisleon May 10, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Target is refreshing its baby category as part of a broader effort to offer better products and more convenience to compete with Walmart and Amazon.
- Target is trying to win back busy families from Walmart, starting with the baby aisleon May 10, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Target is refreshing its baby category as part of a broader effort to offer better products and more convenience to compete with Walmart and Amazon.
- Retailers are on a hiring spree. But consumers are sending warning signson May 10, 2026 at 11:29 am
The retail trades added nearly 22,000 jobs in April, accounting for about one-fifth of total job growth.
- Top Wall Street analysts recommend these 3 dividend stocks for stable incomeon May 10, 2026 at 11:27 am
Dividend-paying stocks can help cushion downside risk while offering consistent returns.
- Trump goes to China, inflation comes to America: What to watch this weekon May 10, 2026 at 10:43 am
- Best high-yield savings interest rates today, Sunday, May 10, 2026 (Earn up to 4.1% APY)on May 10, 2026 at 10:00 am
- HELOC and home equity loan rates Sunday, May 10, 2026: Home equity rates tie 2026-lowon May 10, 2026 at 10:00 am
- Best CD rates today, May 10, 2026 (lock in up to 4% APY)on May 10, 2026 at 10:00 am
- Best money market account rates today, Sunday, May 10, 2026 (best account provides 4.01% APY)on May 10, 2026 at 10:00 am
- Mortgage and refinance interest rates today, May 10, 2026: Rates were a mixed bag last weekon May 10, 2026 at 10:00 am
- MV Hondius hantavirus outbreak: A luxury expedition cruise boom and new world of remote travel riskson May 9, 2026 at 7:52 pm
Remote expedition cruises to destinations like Antarctica and the Arctic are booming, but the deadly hantavirus aboard MV Hondius is a reminder of unique risks.
- There’s little chance of a hantavirus global outbreak. What the latest odds sayon May 9, 2026 at 4:41 pm
Prediction markets like Kalshi show slim chance that the hantavirus outbreak will be of international concern
- Dying with a health savings account can leave a tax bomb for heirson May 9, 2026 at 1:30 pm
Non-spouse beneficiaries like children and grandchildren can be on the hook for a big tax bill if they inherit a health savings account.
- Why one of the nation’s largest auto lenders isn’t worried about high vehicle prices or ‘forever loans’on May 9, 2026 at 12:00 pm
While median car payments have jumped from $390 to $525 since 2019, data provided by Capital One suggests stability in vehicle cost compared to income.
- Why one of the nation’s largest auto lenders isn’t worried about high vehicle prices or ‘forever loans’on May 9, 2026 at 12:00 pm
While median car payments have jumped from $390 to $525 since 2019, data provided by Capital One suggests stability in vehicle cost compared to income.
- Best CD rates today, Saturday, May 9, 2026 (best account provides 4% APY)on May 9, 2026 at 10:00 am
- Best high-yield savings interest rates today, May 9, 2026 (Earn up to 4.1% APY)on May 9, 2026 at 10:00 am
- HELOC and home equity loan rates Saturday, May 9, 2026: Number of ‘equity-rich’ homeowners fallson May 9, 2026 at 10:00 am
- Mortgage and refinance interest rates today, May 9, 2026: 30- and 15-year rates move back upon May 9, 2026 at 10:00 am
- Best money market account rates today, May 9, 2026 (best account provides 4.01% APY)on May 9, 2026 at 10:00 am
- Whisky business: Investors pin hopes on Trump’s Scotch tariff reversal after dire three yearson May 9, 2026 at 5:00 am
President Trump’s decision to ditch the 10% tariff on Scotch whisky could boost the market for premium cask collecting.
- Major crypto bill slated for May 14 Senate Banking Committee voteon May 8, 2026 at 11:35 pm
The crypto industry’s top legislative priority, a bill determining oversight of digital assets, is set to advance in the Senate Banking Committee.
- Dunkin’ owner Inspire Brands confidentially files for IPOon May 8, 2026 at 8:28 pm
The restaurant company owns Dunkin’, Arby’s, Buffalo Wild Wings, Baskin Robbins, Sonic Drive-In and Jimmy John’s.
- Fitness wearable Whoop to offer on-demand clinician access to U.S. userson May 8, 2026 at 7:26 pm
Whoop is introducing on-demand clinician access and AI-powered health guidance, largely included in the price of membership.
- Iran focus at Trump-Xi summit may delay progress on tariffs, rare earthson May 8, 2026 at 6:44 pm
Thanks to the Iran war, big issues for U.S. businesses like rare earths and supply chains may take a back seat on the agenda for the Trump-Xi summit.
- Trump’s $1 million ‘Gold Card’ fails to catch on among the world’s wealthyon May 8, 2026 at 1:47 pm
President Donald Trump’s “Gold Card,” which promised U.S. residency in “record time,” has been dogged by delays and legal questions.
- States crack down on tax break for wealthy investorson May 8, 2026 at 12:33 pm
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act turbocharged the tax break on QSBS, but states including New York and Oregon have taken aim at the incentive.
- Peloton stock rises as higher subscription prices help company drive a profitable quarteron May 7, 2026 at 8:01 pm
Peloton CEO Peter Stern told CNBC that the company believes raising prices on its subscriptions was a value-driven move.
- While many international brands retreat, McDonald’s is supersizing its China businesson May 7, 2026 at 6:37 pm
McDonald’s plans to have 10,000 locations in China by the end of 2028, and the country is its second largest market.
- Used car prices fall for the first time this year and EV interest rises as gas prices spikeon May 7, 2026 at 4:31 pm
Cox Automotive reports affordability remains a key concern for buyers and that’s driving increased demand for older vehicles as well as all-electric vehicles.
- McDonald’s CEO says consumer spending could be ‘getting a little bit worse’on May 7, 2026 at 2:26 pm
Shares of McDonald’s have fallen 10% over the last year, hurt by concerns about the broader economy.
- Family office deal-making rebounds in April with healthcare betson May 7, 2026 at 12:16 pm
Healthcare startups made up nearly a third of April’s investments by family offices.
- Warner Bros. Discovery books $2.9 billion net loss tied to Paramount deal, restructuring costson May 6, 2026 at 10:56 pm
Paramount agreed to pay a Netflix termination fee, but the cost lives on WBD’s books until the close of the deal.
- Disney pops 7% after streaming, parks drive revenue beat in first report under CEO Josh D’Amaroon May 6, 2026 at 9:27 pm
Disney revenue topped analyst expectations when the media giant reported its fiscal second-quarter earnings on Wednesday.
- FanDuel CEO Amy Howe is out after five years at the sportsbookon May 6, 2026 at 8:49 pm
Howe has overseen FanDuel during a time of dramatic expansion in sports gambling and as prediction markets have exploded in popularity.
- Apollo CEO Rowan warns of market correction, slams ‘egregious’ practices at rival insurerson May 6, 2026 at 8:33 pm
Apollo CEO Marc Rowan warned that markets face an elevated risk of unexpected shocks, saying he is positioning the firm defensively for an expected correction.
- Airlines spent 56.4% more on jet fuel in month after Iran war started, U.S. government sayson May 6, 2026 at 7:15 pm
U.S. airlines spent 56.4% more on jet fuel in March than they did in February, U.S. government data released Wednesday shows.
- Novo Nordisk CEO says the drugmaker is more active than ever in seeking out dealson May 6, 2026 at 5:00 pm
Novo Nordisk CEO Mike Doustdar says the Ozempic and Wegovy maker is looking for deals more than ever before.
- CVS blows past estimates, hikes outlook as insurance business outperforms on May 6, 2026 at 4:53 pm
All of the healthcare giant’s business segments, including its insurer Aetna, its retail pharmacy and health services unit, surpassed expectations.
- Yankees legend Mariano Rivera says he supports an MLB salary capon May 6, 2026 at 4:52 pm
Former New York Yankee Mariano Rivera says he supports MLB salary cap as long as small-market teams are also spending.
- Wearable patches: How Barrière is trying to disrupt the supplement industryon May 6, 2026 at 3:49 pm
Supplement patch company Barrière is launching the first-ever lactose intolerance patch in 1,700 Walmart stores, the company told CNBC exclusively.
- Restaurant Brands International earnings top estimates, fueled by Burger King turnaroundon May 6, 2026 at 3:41 pm
Restaurant Brands International reported quarterly earnings and revenue that topped Wall Street’s estimates.
- FDA withdrew studies finding Covid and shingles vaccines were safe on May 6, 2026 at 3:24 pm
The studies were “withdrawn because the authors drew broad conclusions that were not supported by the underlying data,” the spokesperson told CNBC.
- EV maker Lucid suspends production guidance amid incoming CEO’s business reviewon May 6, 2026 at 2:35 pm
Lucid Group said it will make moves to better align its production with customer demand for its luxury all-electric vehicles.
- AMC to screen live concerts through Arena One partnershipon May 5, 2026 at 9:24 pm
More than 300 AMC locations in 89 markets across the U.S. will be programmed for live concert screenings. Tickets will range from $40 to $75.
- Spirit starts monthslong process of dismantling airline after biggest collapse in a generationon May 5, 2026 at 7:56 pm
Spirit Airlines was back in bankruptcy court to start dismantling the airline.
- Anthropic CEO warns of cyber ‘moment of danger’ as AI exposes thousands of vulnerabilitieson May 5, 2026 at 7:36 pm
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei warned AI has created a narrow window for software firms, governments and banks to fix tens of thousands of vulnerabilities.
- Ford’s secret EV unit emerges from shadows, still bullish on new pickup amid market slowdownon May 5, 2026 at 5:37 pm
The “Universal Electric Vehicle” platform is expected to be key to Ford transforming its EV unit from billions of dollars in annual losses to breakeven by 2029.
- Ferrari tops Wall Street’s first-quarter expectations ahead of EV debuton May 5, 2026 at 4:13 pm
Ferrari NV on Tuesday beat Wall Street’s first quarter earnings expectations and reconfirmed its guidance for the year.
- Major health insurers show signs of recovery – but a key test loomson May 5, 2026 at 11:00 am
Insurers have incomplete data on medical costs in the first quarter due to a lag in claims processing, which sets up the second quarter as the real test.
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