Stock market news for May 8, 2026
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, US, on Wednesday,…
Some software stocks are breaking out of the AI-driven ‘SaaSpocalypse.’ JPMorgan likes these names
Things may be turning around for one of the most beaten-down parts of the stock market: software. The…
Akamai stock soars after $1.8 billion AI infrastructure deal
The Akamai Technologies logo and lettering can be seen on the headquarters building at the company’s German headquarters…
Nvidia CEO says AI partnership with Corning will ‘revitalize American manufacturing’
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang told CNBC’s Jim Cramer that the company’s new partnership with Corning represents an important…
Big Tech cannot afford to be cheap on AI spending
Cloud computing giants cannot afford to pinch pennies on the artificial intelligence buildout, CNBC’s Jim Cramer argued Wednesday.…
Andy Jassy says Amazon investors will be rewarded by its AI spending
Andy Jassy said Amazon’s massive spending on artificial intelligence isn’t something investors should fear — it’s exactly why…
This AI dark horse sector keeps winning. Stick with the trade, analyst says
Investors should continue favoring the winning stocks within the utilities sector, despite the recent cool-off in the rally,…
Kalshi traders see April jobs report coming in better than economists’ estimates
A job seeker holds a Now Hiring Correctional Officers paperwork from the Florida Department of Corrections during the…
BlackRock says these bonds have attractive yields — and can help insulate from AI disruption
There is still solid income to be had in bonds these days, but investors may also want to…
Reddit’s CEO calls his company ‘the fuel’ for artificial intelligence
Reddit CEO Steve Huffman said his company may be one of the most underappreciated winners of the artificial…
Microsoft quarter shows strong AI demand. Street sees big stock gains ahead
Microsoft appears bound for a bounce as its latest quarterly report shows signs its artificial intelligence strategy will…
Stock market today: Live updates
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) during Pershing Square Capital Management LP’s…