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Dow Rebounds as Oil Slide Offsets Strait of Hormuz Jitters
Markets Daniel Marsh

Dow Rebounds as Oil Slide Offsets Strait of Hormuz Jitters

The Dow gained 265 points as falling oil prices and strong earnings from Caterpillar, 3M, and DuPont lifted markets, despite ongoing geopolitical risks.

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Nasdaq Hits Record as Oil Pulls Back, Earnings Boost Wall Street
Markets Daniel Marsh

Nasdaq Hits Record as Oil Pulls Back, Earnings Boost Wall Street

The Nasdaq composite reached a record high Tuesday as tech stocks surged, crude oil prices fell, and strong corporate earnings buoyed Wall Street.

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Pilots' Praise for United Merger Idea Heightens Pressure on American Airlines
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Pilots' Praise for United Merger Idea Heightens Pressure on American Airlines

American Airlines pilots union called United CEO Scott Kirby's rejected merger a 'bold vision,' raising pressure on American's board but stopping short of endorsing a deal. Antitrust hurdles persist.

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Tech Rally Resurgent: Intel, Micron, SanDisk Lead Nasdaq Higher
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Tech Rally Resurgent: Intel, Micron, SanDisk Lead Nasdaq Higher

The Nasdaq rose 0.83% Tuesday, driven by Intel, Micron, and SanDisk as AI optimism returned. Oil's pullback eased rate worries, extending April's record rally.

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Netflix, Microsoft, and Others Chart Divergent Cash Strategies
Markets Daniel Marsh

Netflix, Microsoft, and Others Chart Divergent Cash Strategies

Netflix adds $25B to buybacks after deal breakup; Microsoft plans $190B AI spend. PulteGroup and Mobileye also expand repurchases as stocks dip.

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Take-Two Shares Dip as GTA VI Pricing Speculation Heats Up Ahead of Earnings
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Take-Two Shares Dip as GTA VI Pricing Speculation Heats Up Ahead of Earnings

Take-Two shares slipped 1% as Wall Street debates an $80 price tag for GTA VI. CEO Zelnick calls expectations 'exciting and terrifying.' The company reports earnings May 21.

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Amazon's New Supply Chain Service Escalates Logistics Rivalry with FedEx
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Amazon's New Supply Chain Service Escalates Logistics Rivalry with FedEx

Amazon's new supply chain offering for external businesses intensifies logistics competition with FedEx and UPS, though FedEx shares stabilized Tuesday.

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Amazon Logistics Expansion Sends UPS Shares Tumbling
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Amazon Logistics Expansion Sends UPS Shares Tumbling

UPS shares dropped 10.5% as Amazon launched a logistics service for external businesses, directly challenging UPS and FedEx in parcel delivery and freight.

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IREN Shares Surge as Sweetwater Data Center Connects to Texas Grid
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IREN Shares Surge as Sweetwater Data Center Connects to Texas Grid

IREN shares surged 8.37% to $49.48 after energizing its Sweetwater 1 data center in Texas, linking it to the ERCOT grid. The milestone underscores progress in AI infrastructure.

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Futures Edge Higher as Oil Retreats, JOLTS Data in Focus
Markets Daniel Marsh

Futures Edge Higher as Oil Retreats, JOLTS Data in Focus

U.S. stock futures edged higher Tuesday as oil prices pulled back, with the Nasdaq 100 leading gains ahead of JOLTS data and earnings from AMD, Pfizer, and KKR.

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Global Markets Tumble as Geopolitical Tensions and Oil Surge Weigh on Sentiment
Markets Daniel Marsh

Global Markets Tumble as Geopolitical Tensions and Oil Surge Weigh on Sentiment

Global markets fell Monday as rising Middle East tensions pushed oil above $100 and bond yields to five-week highs, while Indian indices closed higher but opened lower on Tuesday.

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Oil Surge Sends Dow Down 557 Points; Palantir Slips After Hours
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Oil Surge Sends Dow Down 557 Points; Palantir Slips After Hours

The Dow dropped 557 points as oil prices spiked due to Iranian attacks near the Strait of Hormuz. Palantir slipped after hours despite strong earnings and a raised 2026 outlook.

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