# Markets Midday: Inflation Worries, Higher Yields Sink Stocks, Major Franchisee May Take A Huge Slice Of Papa John's, Pershing Square Sets Sights On Microsoft 5/15/2026

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Podcast: [CNBC Business News Update](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cnbc-business-news-update-6755103)
Published: 2026-05-15T16:08:09+00:00
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