05/14/26 15:26:47 Barchart.com Stock-Market News Articles https://www.barchart.com/news/contributors https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1935999/this-analyst-just-upgraded-akamai-technologies-here-s-why Thu, 14 May 2026 15:26:28 +0000 Akamai stock rallies as Bank of America raises its price target to $175. Here’s why BofA is constructive on AKAM shares for the remainder of 2026. 2d illustration of Cloud computing by Blackboard via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1935999/this-analyst-just-upgraded-akamai-technologies-here-s-why Wajeeh Khan https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1935930/s-p-500-and-nasdaq-100-post-record-highs-on-tech-strength Thu, 14 May 2026 15:23:09 +0000 The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.74%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.79%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.78%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +0.71%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures... Cisco Systems, Inc_ HQ-by Sundry Photography via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1935930/s-p-500-and-nasdaq-100-post-record-highs-on-tech-strength Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1935803/wolfspeed-is-surging-on-bullish-analyst-note-what-comes-next-for-wolf-stock Thu, 14 May 2026 15:15:54 +0000 Wolfspeed stock ended yesterday in the green as Citrini issued a constructive research note. Here’s why its analysts are bullish on WOLF shares. The logo for Wolfspeed displayed on a smartphone screen by T_ Schneider via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1935803/wolfspeed-is-surging-on-bullish-analyst-note-what-comes-next-for-wolf-stock Wajeeh Khan https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1935536/cerebras-stock-just-hit-the-markets-in-the-largest-ipo-of-2026-nvidia-investors-be-warned Thu, 14 May 2026 15:05:18 +0000 The success of the Cerebras IPO, and particularly in the last-minute attempt by Arm to acquire the company prior to its debut, highlights just how strategic it is. The Cerebras logo displayed on a smartphone screen by Rafael Henrique via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1935536/cerebras-stock-just-hit-the-markets-in-the-largest-ipo-of-2026-nvidia-investors-be-warned Sarah Holzmann https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1935242/dear-nvidia-stock-fans-mark-your-calendars-for-may-14 Thu, 14 May 2026 14:58:32 +0000 As Jensen Huang joins Donald Trump on a high-stakes China trip, investors are watching closely for signs of easing tensions over AI chip exports. A photo of CEO Jensen Huang in front of the Nvidia logo by FotoField via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1935242/dear-nvidia-stock-fans-mark-your-calendars-for-may-14 Subhasree Kar https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1934760/palantir-stocks-fog-of-war-creates-an-aggressive-buying-opportunity Thu, 14 May 2026 14:37:04 +0000 Nobody really knows where PLTR stock may head next but there is triangulation factor that most traders are ignoring. A Palantir office building in Tokyo_ Image by Hiroshi-Mori-Stock via Shutterstock_ https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1934760/palantir-stocks-fog-of-war-creates-an-aggressive-buying-opportunity Josh Enomoto https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1934733/dear-salesforce-stock-fans-mark-your-calendars-for-may-27 Thu, 14 May 2026 14:35:02 +0000 The SaaS behemoth is set to report its Q1 2026 results on May 27. Here's what to know. Salesforce Inc logo on building-by Sundry Photography via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1934733/dear-salesforce-stock-fans-mark-your-calendars-for-may-27 Pathikrit Bose https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1934627/as-ai-revenue-from-chips-swells-broadcom-is-positioned-to-accelerate-growth Thu, 14 May 2026 14:30:02 +0000 Citi raised its price target on Broadcom and is bullish on the company ahead of earnings on June 3. AI technology concept by NMStudio789 via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1934627/as-ai-revenue-from-chips-swells-broadcom-is-positioned-to-accelerate-growth Faisal Humayun Khan https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1934473/is-wall-street-bullish-or-bearish-on-royal-caribbean-cruises-stock Thu, 14 May 2026 14:19:22 +0000 While Royal Caribbean Cruises' has lagged behind the broader market over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a moderately optimistic outlook on the stock’s prospects. Royal Caribbean Group logo on ship by- sanafel via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1934473/is-wall-street-bullish-or-bearish-on-royal-caribbean-cruises-stock Sohini Mondal https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1934386/constellation-energys-13-billion-cash-flow-outlook-shows-ais-power-trade-is-just-beginning Thu, 14 May 2026 14:15:02 +0000 As the CPU-spurred rally calms down, investors could flock back to stocks powering the future of AI. Nuclear energy powering AI data centers via Shutterstock AI https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1934386/constellation-energys-13-billion-cash-flow-outlook-shows-ais-power-trade-is-just-beginning Jabran Kundi https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1934237/blackstone-has-a-new-data-center-reit-its-bxdc-ipo-might-be-a-little-too-late Thu, 14 May 2026 14:11:10 +0000 BXDC starts trading on May 14. AI Infrastructure by FOTOGRIN via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1934237/blackstone-has-a-new-data-center-reit-its-bxdc-ipo-might-be-a-little-too-late Patrick Sanders https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1934032/stocks-push-higher-on-strength-in-tech-and-a-solid-us-retail-sales-report Thu, 14 May 2026 14:03:38 +0000 The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.44%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.49%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.60%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +0.40%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures... Loooking up a tall building in NYC by Andres Garcia via Unsplash https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1934032/stocks-push-higher-on-strength-in-tech-and-a-solid-us-retail-sales-report Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1933875/1-rapidly-deteriorating-etf-screams-that-shop-til-you-drop-americans-have-all-but-keeled-over Thu, 14 May 2026 14:00:02 +0000 The SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) has long been the primary barometer for the health of the American consumer, and lately, the readings are turning decidedly cold. A shopping bag soaked with pouring rain by Thiago via Adobe Stock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1933875/1-rapidly-deteriorating-etf-screams-that-shop-til-you-drop-americans-have-all-but-keeled-over Rob Isbitts https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1933675/dont-let-microstrategys-q1-loss-scare-you-off-a-new-preferred-stock-strategy-could-benefit-long-term-mstr-holders Thu, 14 May 2026 13:45:02 +0000 Strategy reversed course fast, and the numbers suggest this Bitcoin machine is just getting started. Bitcoin chain by Jadamprostore via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1933675/dont-let-microstrategys-q1-loss-scare-you-off-a-new-preferred-stock-strategy-could-benefit-long-term-mstr-holders Aditya Raghunath https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1933379/hims-hers-bets-big-on-glp-1-drugs-but-investors-want-profits-now Thu, 14 May 2026 13:30:02 +0000 Hims & Hers delivered a sharp earnings miss as GLP-1 and international expansion costs surged. Investors now face a classic tradeoff between near-term margins and long-term growth. A gloved hand holding a vial of Ozempic by Tobias Arhelger via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1933379/hims-hers-bets-big-on-glp-1-drugs-but-investors-want-profits-now Rich Duprey https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1933258/are-wall-street-analysts-bullish-on-camden-property-trust-stock Thu, 14 May 2026 13:26:09 +0000 Despite Camden Property Trust's underperformance relative to the broader market over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a moderately optimistic outlook about the stock’s prospects. Camden Property Trust website and logo on phone-by T_Schneider via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1933258/are-wall-street-analysts-bullish-on-camden-property-trust-stock Sohini Mondal https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1932169/why-gamestop-stock-is-nosediving-after-its-audacious-ebay-offer-failed Thu, 14 May 2026 13:00:02 +0000 GameStop stock slips following eBay's formal rejection on its takeover bid. GameStop by The Image Party via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1932169/why-gamestop-stock-is-nosediving-after-its-audacious-ebay-offer-failed Ruchi Gupta https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1932161/buying-cbrs-stock-after-the-cerebras-ipo-is-a-bet-on-engineering-magic-that-same-magic-could-be-the-kiss-of-death Thu, 14 May 2026 13:00:02 +0000 The Cerebras IPO is the most significant debut in the semiconductor industry since Arm. The Cerebras logo displayed on a smartphone screen by Rafael Henrique via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1932161/buying-cbrs-stock-after-the-cerebras-ipo-is-a-bet-on-engineering-magic-that-same-magic-could-be-the-kiss-of-death Mikhail Fedorov https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1932165/dear-lumentum-stock-fans-mark-your-calendars-for-may-18 Thu, 14 May 2026 13:00:02 +0000 Lumentum is joining the Nasdaq-100, and if history is any indicator, this is a stock worth watching closely right now. AI technology - by Wanan Yossingkum via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1932165/dear-lumentum-stock-fans-mark-your-calendars-for-may-18 Aditya Raghunath https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1931905/why-applied-materials-amat-stock-is-a-buy-heading-into-its-earnings Thu, 14 May 2026 12:54:31 +0000 AMAT has considerable momentum and a relatively low valuation. CPU Chip https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1931905/why-applied-materials-amat-stock-is-a-buy-heading-into-its-earnings Larry Ramer