United Airlines Expands Transatlantic Network with Longest 737 MAX 8 Route to Spain
Markets Daniel Marsh

United Airlines Expands Transatlantic Network with Longest 737 MAX 8 Route to Spain

United Airlines will begin nonstop Newark-Santiago de Compostela flights on May 27, using a Boeing 737 MAX 8, marking its longest narrowbody transatlantic route. The carrier also resumed Newark-Glasgow service earlier in May.

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Oil Prices Plunge as Iran Deal Hopes Resurface
Commodities Rebecca Torres

Oil Prices Plunge as Iran Deal Hopes Resurface

Brent crude fell 5.8% to $97.53 and WTI dropped 5.9% to $90.95 amid U.S.-Iran deal hopes, easing Strait of Hormuz tensions.

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New Fed Chair Warsh Faces Inflation Test as Rate Hike Odds Rise
Economy Daniel Marsh

New Fed Chair Warsh Faces Inflation Test as Rate Hike Odds Rise

New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh faces an early test as April PCE inflation data looms and policymakers signal possible rate hikes if inflation stays above target.

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Nikkei Breaks 65,000 Barrier as Asian Markets Rally on Oil Slide
Markets Daniel Marsh

Nikkei Breaks 65,000 Barrier as Asian Markets Rally on Oil Slide

Japan's Nikkei closed above 65,000 for the first time, surging 2.87% as Asian stocks rallied on hopes of revived U.S.-Iran talks and falling oil prices. Taiwan hit a record, while Shanghai, Australia, and India gained.

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FTSE 100 Gains Capped as UK Data Eases Rate Hike Concerns
Markets Daniel Marsh

FTSE 100 Gains Capped as UK Data Eases Rate Hike Concerns

The FTSE 100 snapped a four-week losing streak on Friday, closing up 0.22% as weaker UK economic data eased rate hike fears. Markets were closed Monday for the Spring Bank Holiday.

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Australian Stocks Hit Two-Week Peak, Mining Rally Offsets Energy Sector Decline
Markets Daniel Marsh

Australian Stocks Hit Two-Week Peak, Mining Rally Offsets Energy Sector Decline

The S&P/ASX 200 closed at 8,692, its highest in two weeks, as mining and gold stocks rallied. Energy shares fell on lower crude oil prices. April inflation data is due Wednesday.

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Nifty 50 Reclaims 24,000 as Crude Plunge Fuels Indian Stock Rally
Markets Daniel Marsh

Nifty 50 Reclaims 24,000 as Crude Plunge Fuels Indian Stock Rally

Indian benchmarks rallied Monday, with the Nifty 50 closing above 24,000 and the Sensex gaining over 1,000 points, as Brent crude fell below $100 on US-Iran peace progress.

Bitcoin Holds Above $77K as Oil Slides on Iran Talks Progress
Crypto Sarah Chen

Bitcoin Holds Above $77K as Oil Slides on Iran Talks Progress

Bitcoin held above $77,000 on thin holiday trading, with oil prices falling over 4% on U.S.-Iran talks progress. Spot bitcoin ETFs saw net outflows of $1.26 billion from May 18-22.

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Barclays Shares Rally on Profit Growth and Shareholder Returns Plan
Earnings James Calloway

Barclays Shares Rally on Profit Growth and Shareholder Returns Plan

Barclays shares have climbed nearly 30% over the past year after reporting a 6% income increase to £8.2 billion and raising its return on tangible equity target above 14% by 2028. The bank plans to return over £15 billion to shareholders from 2026 to 2028.

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Netflix Ad Strategy Nears $3B Milestone as Wall Street Evaluates Growth
Earnings James Calloway

Netflix Ad Strategy Nears $3B Milestone as Wall Street Evaluates Growth

Netflix shares ended Friday at $88.60, up 1.8% for the week, as investors analyzed its ad-tier growth and $25B buyback plan.

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ServiceNow Rebounds; Market Weighs AI Impact Ahead of Holiday Break
Technology Sarah Chen

ServiceNow Rebounds; Market Weighs AI Impact Ahead of Holiday Break

ServiceNow shares rose 2.45% to $102.13 Friday, adding 7.4% for the week. BofA reinstated coverage with a Buy rating and $130 target.

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Stellantis Unveils 2030 Strategy Amid Cash Flow Concerns
Markets Daniel Marsh

Stellantis Unveils 2030 Strategy Amid Cash Flow Concerns

Stellantis shares rose slightly after CEO Antonio Filosa unveiled a five-year plan targeting €190B revenue by 2030, though cash flow remains a concern.

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