‘You are not excused’: Elon Musk flew to China with Trump without telling the federal judge who is waiting to recall him to the witness stand Didn’t ask for permission. We Got This Covered · May 14
Cisco Sends Nasdaq, S&P 500 to New Highs: Stock Market Today Wall Street wasn't worried about an AI bubble on Thursday, with Cisco rallying on strong demand and Cerebras soaring in its market debut. Kiplinger · May 14
Xi Jinping Tells U.S. CEOs that China Will 'Open Wider' To Business During Trump Visit Chinese President Xi Jinping told a group of U.S. business leaders as part of Trump's visit to Beijing. International Business Times · May 14
US stocks today: US stocks end higher on tech rally; investors eye Beijing talks US stocks closed higher with S&P 500 and Nasdaq hitting fresh record highs, led by a tech rally after Nvidia got approval to sell H200 chips to China. Investors tracked Trump-Xi talks in Beijing, solid retail sales data, and rising inflation risks tied to energy prices impacting Fed rate cut… The Economic Times · May 14
‘If you don’t help us’: Lindsey Graham delivers an ultimatum to Beijing the same night Trump is shaking hands with Xi Jinping Someone needs to remind him that he’s not the President. We Got This Covered · May 14
White House staffer ‘bruised and shaken’ after being knocked down and trampled by Chinese reporters, report says The U.S. delegation has been met with several difficulties amid Trump’s state visit to China, according to a report The Independent UK · May 14
Dollar Rallies on Signs of a Resilient US Economy The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday climbed to a 2-week high, finishing up by 0.29%. The dollar garnered support from Thursday's as-expected US April retail sales report, signaling signs of a resilient US economy. Also, signs of progress in US-China trade negotiations are supportive of the dollar after Reuters... Barchart · May 14
Visibly Rattled Trump Refuses Questions After High-Stakes Xi Jinping Meeting Sparks Panic President Trump appeared uneasy after a tense meeting with China's Xi Jinping, avoiding questions about Taiwan and sparking speculation about US-China relations. International Business Times UK · May 14
NVDA Stock Jumps on Reports of Nvidia H200 Chip Sales to China Nvidia stock is rallying on reports that the U.S. has approved H200 sales to 10 major Chinese customers. Recent filings also confirm that President Trump invested in NVDA shares in Q1. Barchart · May 14
China closes state banquet for Trump with one of his favorite songs IN FULL The Independent UK · May 14
Jaguar Land Rover profit wiped out by cyberattack, US tariffs Last year proved challenging for Jaguar Land Rover, as nearly all profits evaporated due to US tariffs, reduced demand from China, and a devastating cyberattack. In a bid to reclaim its market position, the renowned luxury car brand is gearing up to introduce an exciting lineup of electric vehicles, including… The Economic Times · May 14
Trump Economic Ratings Plummet To Historic Lows As US Grocery Prices Reach A Staggering Four-Year High President Trump's economic approval rating has hit a record low as grocery prices surge, challenging his 2026 campaign promises. Rising tariffs and global conflicts contribute to the economic downturn. International Business Times UK · May 14
Beijing state banquet sets the table for Trump-Xi reset For decades, China has used the powerful symbolism of food during landmark official events and when receiving distinguished foreign visitors. In China's modern history, famines and political turmoil that caused decades of widespread rationing turned food into a potent status symbol in Chinese culture. The Economic Times · May 14
Nova Q1 Earnings Call Highlights Nova (NASDAQ:NVMI) reported record first-quarter 2026 revenue and profitability, with management citing strong demand from advanced DRAM, advanced packaging and gate-all-around applications as key drivers of the quarter’s performance. President and CEO Gaby Waisman said Nova delivered “another reco MarketBeat · May 14
The Economic Times · May 14 China's credit growth slips below estimates April marked a significant slowdown in China's credit growth, tumbling below projections. Banks curtailed the issuance of new loans, while households took decisive steps, repaying outstanding debts at unprecedented levels. This decline in borrowing signals a growing unease about future investments in the Chinese economy.
Latin Times · May 14 Ilhan Omar Says Trump's Cognitive Decline Has Been Visible "For a Very Long Time" Rep. Ilhan Omar said President Donald Trump's apparent cognitive decline has been visible "for a very long time," sharpening one of her most personal criticisms of the president just as he headed into a high-stakes trip to China dominated by the Iran war, the Strait of Hormuz and fears of…
The Mary Sue · May 14 Trump promised a ‘Golden Dome’ to stop missiles. Now, experts say it’s a $1.2tn gift to defense contractors with a fatal weakness Donald Trump’s “Golden Dome” missile defense system is shaping up to be one of the most expensive military projects in U.S. history and experts say it might not even work when it matters most. The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimated the system will cost a staggering $1.2 trillion over…
The Economic Times · May 14 Trump says China commits to buying 200 Boeing jets during Xi talks President Donald Trump announced China's commitment to purchase 200 Boeing aircraft. This significant order followed discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. The potential deal could involve hundreds of Boeing 737 MAX and wide-body jets. This development is crucial for Boeing's recovery and its key market in China. The…
Bored Panda · May 14 Elon Musk Becomes Viral Sensation In China After He’s Spotted Making Goofy Move While On State Trip “I love how Elon Musk is not like those bureaucrats in suits.”
Barchart · May 14 Cotton Falling on Thursday Cotton futures are trading with losses at midday though contracts are climbing off early lows, still down 190 to 271 points. The US dollar index is $0.292 higher at $98.715. Crude oil is slipping 9 cents at $100.93 at midday. A meeting between President Trump and China’s President Xi in...
The Independent UK · May 14 China pays tribute to Trump in one of his favorite ways: closing state banquet with YMCA The Chinese Military Band played a rendition of the ‘YMCA’ for the president at the end of the state banquet
Motor1 · May 14 Maserati Is Teaming Up With China: Report Six years ago, Maserati said it would develop, engineer, and build all of its new models in Italy. The brand laid out an ambitious electrification plan, but it hasn’t really worked. Since then, sales have collapsed—now a report alleges that the automaker will partner with Chinese companies to build future…
The Times of India · May 14 Trump says Xi vowed not to arm Iran, offered help to open Hormuz US President Donald Trump has said that Chinese President Xi Jinping had offered China’s help to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and pledged not to provide military equipment to Iran amid its war with the United States and Israel.
Barchart · May 14 How Boeing Stock Could Be the Biggest Winner From the Trump-Xi Meetings in China While Wall Street is watching the Trump-Xi meeting for trade headlines, it could hand Boeing one of the largest aircraft deals aviation has ever seen.
International Business Times UK · May 14 Donald Trump Uncharacteristically Shuts Down After a Tense 2-Hour Meeting with Xi Jinping: Report Donald Trump appeared unusually restrained during his visit to Beijing, where discussions with Xi Jinping prominently featured Taiwan, highlighting tensions in US-China relations.