Friday · May 15, 2026 Vol. I · No. 134
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Cerebras prices IPO above expected range, as Wall Street braces for AI tsunami

Cerebras raised $5.55 billion in its IPO, and with the chipmaker's offering, investors are gearing up for some even bigger AI deals later this year.

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Cisco's stock pops 17% on surging AI orders, as company says it's cutting almost 4,000 jobs

Cisco's AI story has finally started resonating with Wall Street, with the stock hitting a record late last year and continuing to rally in 2026.

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Microsoft feared being too dependent on OpenAI, Musk-Altman trial testimony reveals

Top Microsoft executives testified in Musk v. Altman this week, spelling out concerns they had in the early days of the partnership with OpenAI.

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Analysis: Trump finally gets his man at the Fed. Will Kevin Warsh disappoint him?

Kevin Warsh received the fewest votes of any Fed chair in history. Will it cripple him?

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AI-driven cyberattacks will start to be the 'new norm' in months, Palo Alto warns

The rise of increasingly sophisticated AI models is putting pressure on cybersecurity teams to step up their defenses for newer and faster cyberattacks.

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Beer demand stumbles as gas prices surge, data shows

U.S. beer sales slump as higher gas prices squeeze consumers, with convenience stores and high-fuel-cost states with higher-cost fuel seeing the sharpest declines.

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Allegiant CEO makes case for low-cost airline model as Sun Country acquisition closes

Allegiant CEO Greg Anderson said leisure travel demand is still strong despite higher fuel prices.

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How to answer this tricky interview question, says career expert: It shows you have skills that 'cannot be replaced' by AI

In today's job market, interpersonal skills are a top priority for hirers, according to career expert Erin McGoff.

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Kevin Warsh wins Senate confirmation as the next Federal Reserve chair

In the most divisive vote ever for a Fed chair, Warsh, 56, won confirmation to take over for Jerome Powell.

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Bulls bet big on these three China-related stock trades during Trump visit

Chinese stocks, ETFs and related themes posted some of the biggest rallies in months.

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10-year Treasury yield hits new high for the year after very hot producer prices reading

Treasury yields climbed after a hotter-than-expected reading on the producer price index.

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Mortgage rates jump to highest level since March on hotter inflation reports

Mortgage rates surged to the highest level since March in reaction to two hotter-than-expected inflation reports.

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Trump in China: Traders predict a tariff truce extension and Boeing aircraft purchases

Traders also think it is likely that the president will talk about Iran, despite his comments that the U.S. doesn't need China's help in resolving the war.

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This stock is our favorite way to hedge against the pickup in inflation

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

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Analyst Report: Phillips 66

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Analyst Report: Eaton Corp PLC

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Analyst Report: Coca-Cola Co/The

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Market Update: CVS, ETN, KMB, KO, PSX

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Analyst Report: CVS Health Corp

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Trump arrives in Beijing with CEOs ahead of Xi meetings

The president landed in the Chinese capital for a highly anticipated summit with Xi Jinping.

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Gas tax holiday as Trump promises? Not so fast, trucking, construction industries say

President Donald Trump and lawmakers are eyeing federal gas tax relief, but opponents contend a pause wouldn't help consumers and could harm roads.

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Hormuz closure cuts OPEC oil production by 30% and threatens demand growth this year, cartel says

Global demand is facing constraints because supply from the Persian Gulf has been effectively cut off by Iran's blockade of the Strait of the Hormuz.

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The gold chart looks poised for a bounce. How to play it for less

If you've been watching the SPDR Gold Shares (GLD), you know the yellow metal has been consolidating and appears to be bouncing off its 150-day moving average (support).

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Jamie Dimon warns JPMorgan may rethink new London office if 'very smart' Starmer is ousted as UK PM

Starmer's leadership is under pressure, sparking concern in the bond market.