Trump Says China's 'Big, Beautiful' Boeing Jet Orders Could Rise Up To 750 If 'They Do A Good Job'

President Trump announced that China has agreed to purchase 200 Boeing aircraft with potential expansion to 750 planes if performance meets expectations. The deal, which includes 777 and 737 models powered by GE Aerospace engines, marks Boeing's first major Chinese aircraft order since 2017 and signals easing trade tensions between the U.S. and China.

05/15/2026, 9:44 PM • Benzinga

Nasdaq 100 Drops, Intel Crashes 7% On Rate-Hike Panic: Stock Market Today

U.S. equities declined Friday as rising oil prices and bond-market losses triggered rate-hike concerns, sending Treasury yields sharply higher. The Nasdaq 100 fell 1.6%, Russell 2000 dropped 2.4%, and S&P 500 declined 1.1%. Energy stocks rallied on crude surge, while tech and AI stocks suffered heavy losses. Intel crashed 7%, Tesla fell 4.3%, and NVIDIA dropped 3.5%. Precious metals collapsed amid dollar strength and rising real yields.

05/15/2026, 1:49 PM • Benzinga

Stock Market Today: Dow Jones, S&P 500, Nasdaq Futures Decline As Trump Concludes China Visit— Figma, Dlocal, Winnebago Industries In Focus (UPDATED)

U.S. stock futures fell on Friday following record moves on Thursday as investors weigh outcomes of President Trump's China visit. The Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq 100 futures all declined. Key movers include Figma surging 10.92% on strong Q1 results, Applied Materials falling 3.08% despite beating expectations, Dlocal plunging 6.87% despite positive earnings and buyback announcement, and Winnebago Industries rising 0.53% on better-than-expected Q2 results.

05/15/2026, 8:56 AM • Benzinga

Rocket Lab Targets Missile Defense and Golden Dome as Its Next Growth Market

Rocket Lab announced a partnership with RTX Corporation to develop space-based interceptor missiles for the Golden Dome missile defense program, a $151 billion satellite-based missile shield initiative. The partnership positions Rocket Lab as a subcontractor on a $3.2 billion umbrella contract, leveraging its existing PWSA prime contractor status and its Electron and upcoming Neutron rockets for satellite launches. This partnership gives RTX a competitive advantage over Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman by providing dedicated launch capabilities.

05/15/2026, 7:07 AM • The Motley Fool

Stock Market Today: Dow Jones, S&P 500 Futures Drop As Trump Concludes China Visit—Figma, Dlocal, Winnebago Industries In Focus

U.S. stock futures fell on Friday following record moves on Thursday as investors weigh outcomes of President Trump's China visit. The Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq 100 futures all declined. Key movers included Figma surging 10.92% on strong Q1 results, Applied Materials falling 3.08% despite beating expectations, Dlocal plunging 6.87% despite positive earnings and buyback announcement, and Winnebago Industries rising 0.53% on better-than-expected Q2 results.

05/15/2026, 5:52 AM • Benzinga

Dow Jones Hits 50,000 For the First Time As Nvidia And Broadcom Power Market Indexes Higher

The Dow Jones Industrial Average crossed 50,000 for the first time ever on May 14, 2026, with all three major indexes gaining approximately 1%. AI chip stocks, particularly Nvidia and Broadcom, drove the market higher following regulatory approval for Nvidia to sell H200 accelerators in China. Cisco jumped 17% on earnings, while Boeing declined 4.5% despite positive trade news.

05/14/2026, 1:12 PM • The Motley Fool

Dow Jones Rally Looks Fragile With Inflation Data Running Hot

The Dow Jones climbed back above 50,000 driven by Cisco's strong earnings beat and guidance raise, while Nvidia gained on news of Chinese H200 chip approvals. However, the rally appears fragile as inflation data runs hot with import prices spiking 1.9% and energy costs surging, offsetting positive consumer resilience metrics. The Trump-Xi summit in Beijing provided mild sentiment support but delivered limited concrete deliverables.

05/14/2026, 12:54 PM • Investing

Boeing Shares Slip Despite Growing Optimism Around China Orders

Boeing shares fell 3.32% to $232.61 on Thursday despite growing optimism around potential China aircraft orders. CEO Kelly Ortberg joined President Trump's Beijing delegation with expectations of a deal involving over 500 aircraft, with prediction markets assigning an 82% probability to an announcement. However, political skepticism from Senator Rick Scott about China's contract reliability weighed on investor sentiment. Technically, the stock remains above its 20-day and 200-day moving averages with positive MACD signals, though traders are watching key support at $215.50.

05/14/2026, 12:48 PM • Benzinga

Boeing Stock Gains As Scott Bessent Hints At 'Large' Orders From China Amid Trump-Xi Meeting— 'We're Going To See...'

Boeing stock climbed 3% in pre-market trading after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated significant aircraft orders from China during President Trump's meeting with Xi Jinping. The move signals potential resolution of the U.S.-China tariff dispute that had previously halted Boeing deliveries. Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg, part of Trump's delegation in Beijing, had previously indicated a 'big number' for potential orders, with reports suggesting up to 500 aircraft under negotiation.

05/14/2026, 8:38 AM • Benzinga

The Top Defense Stock to Buy in May

Rheinmetall, Germany's leading defense contractor, is positioned to benefit significantly from Germany's rapid military rearmament. The country has increased its defense budget 24% from 2025 to 2026 and plans to build Europe's largest military by decade's end. After a rough 2025, Rheinmetall hit earnings targets in Q1 2026 with 8% sales growth and a 31% increase in backlog to €72.9 billion.

05/14/2026, 5:05 AM • The Motley Fool

Nasdaq Rises Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit Despite Hot CPI

US stocks are mixed as producer price inflation surges to 6% year-on-year, well above expectations, pushing Treasury yields higher. However, the tech-heavy Nasdaq outperforms as markets focus on President Trump's summit with Xi Jinping in Beijing, with several high-profile US corporate leaders participating in discussions expected to focus on tariffs and trade.

05/13/2026, 9:48 AM • Investing

PMGC Grabs Precision Parts Maker Serving Boeing, Honeywell

PMGC Holdings (NASDAQ: ELAB) acquired California-based A&B Aerospace for $4.5 million, marking its fifth acquisition in 12 months. A&B Aerospace, founded in 1948, manufactures high-tolerance aerospace and defense parts for customers including Boeing and Honeywell. The acquisition supports PMGC's strategy to build an AS9100D-certified CNC machining platform. PMGC shares rose 10.87% in premarket trading following the announcement.

05/13/2026, 8:42 AM • Benzinga

PMGC Holdings (NASDAQ: ELAB) Acquires A&B Aerospace, Inc.

PMGC Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: ELAB) has acquired A&B Aerospace, Inc., a precision machining and aerospace manufacturing company, for a base purchase price of $4.5 million. This marks PMGC's fifth acquisition in the past twelve months as part of its roll-up strategy in U.S.-based precision manufacturing. A&B Aerospace generated approximately $5.0M in revenue and $610K in management-adjusted EBITDA over the trailing twelve months ended February 28, 2026, and serves Tier 1 customers including Boeing, Honeywell, and Moog.

05/13/2026, 4:03 AM • Benzinga

'Trump And Republicans Blew That Up:' Gavin Newsom Warns America Is Losing EV War To China

California Governor Gavin Newsom criticized President Trump and Republicans for slowing America's EV momentum, allowing China to dominate the global electric vehicle sector. Newsom stated that jobs and factories have moved overseas under the current administration. Meanwhile, Trump is meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping and has invited tech leaders including Tesla's Elon Musk, Apple's Tim Cook, and NVIDIA's Jensen Huang to accompany him to China.

05/13/2026, 12:22 AM • Benzinga

Trump Heads To Beijing For High-Stakes Xi Summit— What's On The Cards As Bessent Sets The Stage?

President Trump will visit Beijing on May 14-15 for a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping to discuss energy deals, agricultural trade, Taiwan arms sales, and the Iran conflict. Treasury Secretary Bessent is preparing the groundwork with meetings in Japan and South Korea. The summit will also mark the first formal U.S.-China AI dialogue under the Trump administration, with major U.S. business leaders including Elon Musk and Tim Cook expected to attend.

05/12/2026, 6:38 AM • Benzinga