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Amazon Nears $3T Market Cap After Logistics Expansion Rattles Rivals
Amazon stock edged up 0.35% in premarket trading Wednesday, pushing its market value near $3 trillion after a fourth straight record close.
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.
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.
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.
Wall Street Slides as Oil Surge and Strait of Hormuz Clashes Rattle Markets
U.S. stocks fell sharply Monday as oil prices surged over 5% following renewed attacks near the Strait of Hormuz, with the Dow losing 557 points.
Dow Plunges 500 Points as Oil Surge Sparks Market Jitters
The Dow fell 500 points as oil prices surged past $114 on Strait of Hormuz tensions, with UPS and FedEx sliding on Amazon's logistics move.
Dow Plunges 450 Points as Strait of Hormuz Tensions Fuel Oil Surge
The Dow dropped nearly 450 points Monday as oil surged 5% on Strait of Hormuz tensions. Amazon's logistics expansion hit UPS and FedEx, while GameStop launched a $56B bid for eBay.
Amazon Opens Logistics Network to All Businesses, FedEx Shares Slide 9%
Amazon's new supply chain service, opening its logistics network to all businesses, sent FedEx shares down 9% and UPS down nearly 10%.
Oil Surges Past $110 on Iran Strait Tensions, Futures Swing
Oil spiked above $110 after Iran claimed to repel a US warship near the Strait of Hormuz, though US officials denied any strike. Brent crude briefly topped $113, and US stock futures swung sharply.
Nasdaq Tumbles as AI Optimism Fades; Oil and Fed Risks Loom
The Nasdaq dropped 1.44% as AI stocks sank on OpenAI growth concerns, while Brent crude topped $110. Big Tech earnings and Fed decision loom.
Nasdaq Futures Slide as OpenAI Misses Targets and Oil Breaks $110
Nasdaq 100 futures dropped 1.27% as OpenAI missed internal goals, pressuring AI-linked stocks. Brent crude surged above $111 on Middle East risks, adding to market caution ahead of tech earnings and the Fed decision.
UPS Tops Q1 Forecasts Amid Amazon Network Overhaul
UPS beat Q1 earnings and revenue estimates, but shares fell 3% as profit dropped 28% and the company navigates a strategic pullback from Amazon business.
Wall Street Futures Dip as Oil Surges Past $111 and AI Concerns Mount
U.S. stock futures slipped Tuesday as Brent crude surged past $111 a barrel and AI-related stocks fell on reports that OpenAI missed internal targets. The Dow bucked the trend, pointing slightly higher.
House Democrats Demand UPS Explain Tariff Refund Distribution
House Democrats are pressing UPS CEO Carol Tomé for details on how tariff refunds from a Supreme Court ruling will reach customers, with a May 22 deadline for written answers.
Costco Faces Growing Pressure Over Tariff Refund Transparency
House Democrats are pressing Costco and other retailers to clarify how tariff refunds will reach consumers, while a class action lawsuit demands payback. COST shares last traded at $1,011.15.
Amazon Imposes 3.5% Fuel Surcharge on Sellers Amid Rising Oil Prices
Amazon is introducing a 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge on fulfillment fees for third-party sellers in the U.S. and Canada, effective April 17. The move comes as Brent crude oil prices hover around $110 per barrel, increasing delivery costs across the logistics sector.
S&P 500 Plunges to Six-Month Low as Oil Surge Dashes Rate Cut Bets
U.S. equities suffered a broad sell-off, with the S&P 500 closing at its lowest level since September. Surging oil prices and a jump in the 10-year Treasury yield above 4.3% prompted a sharp reversal in interest rate expectations.
Postal Service Faces Cash Crunch, Warns of Delivery Halt Without Congressional Action
The U.S. Postal Service has alerted Congress it could run out of operating funds by November 2026 without legislative intervention, following a $9 billion annual loss. Postmaster General David Steiner stated 71% of delivery routes are unprofitable.
FedEx Surges on Raised Forecast, Defies Broader Market Slump
FedEx shares advanced Friday as the logistics giant posted stronger-than-expected quarterly results and raised its annual profit guidance, contrasting with a declining broader market.
FedEx Gains on $2.6B Consortium Bid for European Locker Network InPost
FedEx shares advanced 0.8% as the company disclosed a $2.6 billion stake in a group offer to acquire European parcel locker operator InPost. The deal requires 80% shareholder approval and regulatory clearance.
UnitedHealth Stock Rebounds on Easing Medical Costs and Raised Outlook
UnitedHealth shares rose 2.8% to $379.98, extending gains on easing medical-cost pressures. Q1 revenue hit $111.7B, and the company raised its full-year adjusted earnings outlook above $18.25/share.
UnitedHealth Eases Prior Authorization Rules; UNH Shares Gain
UnitedHealth Group shares climbed 1% after the company announced it will eliminate prior authorization for 30% of services by 2026, including outpatient surgeries and diagnostic tests.
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.
UnitedHealth, Health Insurers Rally on Centene Profit Outlook Boost
UnitedHealth Group shares rose about 4% Tuesday after Centene lifted its profit outlook, fueling hopes that medical-cost pressures are easing for major insurers.
United Rentals Soars on Raised Guidance, Record Q1 Revenue
United Rentals shares jumped 22.9% after the company raised its 2026 outlook and posted record Q1 revenue of $3.985 billion.
United CEO Evades American Merger Questions Amid Political Headwinds, Fuel Pressures
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby declined to address potential merger interest with American Airlines, maintaining speculation after President Trump voiced opposition. United trimmed its 2026 forecast as rising jet-fuel costs pressure margins.
American Airlines Denies Merger Talks with United, Focuses on Q1 Results
American Airlines has formally denied being in merger talks with United Airlines, stating such a combination would harm competition. The carrier's stock rose ahead of its upcoming quarterly report.
American Airlines Soars on Merger Speculation with United
American Airlines shares jumped roughly 8% Tuesday following a Reuters report that United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby raised the idea of a merger with American during a February meeting with former President Donald Trump. No formal talks have been confirmed.
UnitedHealth Shares Rally on Medicare Advantage Rate Decision Ahead of Q1 Report
UnitedHealth Group shares advanced following a finalized 2.48% increase to 2027 Medicare Advantage payment rates, which exceeds initial projections. The company is set to report first-quarter results on April 21 amid expectations for an earnings decline.
UnitedHealth Shares Drop Ahead of Q1 Report, Sector Under Pressure
UnitedHealth Group shares declined sharply Friday, extending weekly losses as the market anticipates first-quarter results. The health insurance sector broadly retreated.