Cisco Systems (CSCO) sent shockwaves through the tech sector on Wednesday, surging nearly 20% in after-hours trading after reporting a massive uptick in AI-related infrastructure orders. The networking giant raised its full-year AI order forecast to $9 billion, up from a previous estimate of $5 billion, proving that the "AI Gold Rush" is moving beyond chips and into the fabric of the data center itself.

Marvell Technology (MRVL) shares ignited on Wednesday, surging over 8% to close at a record $177.95. The rally was fueled by a "double-shot" of bullish catalysts: a surprise equity stake disclosure from Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and a massive price target hike from Bank of America, which now sees the stock hitting $200.

Alibaba Group (BABA) stunned markets on Wednesday, reporting that its strategic pivot into Artificial Intelligence is paying off faster than even Wall Street anticipated. Despite an 84% drop in core profitability, the result of a massive reinvestment cycle, shares surged over 8% as investors embraced the company’s AI-first future.

The S&P 500 climbed to a fresh record high of 7,459.46 on May 14, 2026, defying a shocker wholesale inflation report that saw the PPI jump 6% year-over-year. While the war in Iran continues to pressure energy prices, the AI Supercycle remains the dominant market force, with tech giants like Nvidia, Apple, and Tesla joining President Trump’s business delegation to Beijing.

Apple, Nvidia and Alphabet moved into record territory on the same day, underscoring how strongly investors remain positioned around the artificial intelligence trade, megacap technology leadership and expectations for continued earnings growth.

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Apple Inc. (AAPL) rose 0.72% today, closing near record levels with solid volume. Discover what Apple does, the drivers behind today’s move, the 2026 price outlook, and why traders are turning to BingX.

PepsiCo (PEP) gained 1.63% today amid broad consumer staples strength. Discover what PepsiCo does, the drivers behind today’s move, the 2026 price outlook, and why traders are turning to BingX.

Bitcoin (BTC) is currently navigating a high-stakes tug-of-war between worsening macroeconomic headwinds and relentless institutional accumulation. After a brief surge toward $83,000, the premier digital asset has settled around the $81,000 mark, as markets digest a hotter-than-expected U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) report.