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Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire; United Margins Under Pressure — What’s Driving Markets: Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Wall Street Futures
Futures tied to major U.S. equity indices moved higher after U.S. President Donald Trump announced an extension of the Iran ceasefire just ahead of its expiration. However, continued disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is keeping oil prices elevated, while rising fuel costs are weighing on airline profitability, including at United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL).…
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Ceasefire Uncertainty and Apple CEO Shakeup Pull Stocks Lower
U.S. stocks closed in the red on Tuesday as investors weighed the looming expiration of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, a surprise leadership change at Apple, and the Senate confirmation hearing for Federal Reserve chair nominee Kevin Warsh. While a blockbuster earnings report from UnitedHealth Group provided a bright spot, it was not enough to offset broader…
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US Retail Sales Surge 1.7% in March, Topping Forecasts as Consumer Spending Rises
The Commerce Department released a report on Tuesday showing retail sales in the U.S. surged by more than expected in the month of March. The report said retail sales shot up by 1.7 percent in March after climbing by an upwardly revised 0.7 percent in February. Economists had expected retail sales to jump by 1.4…
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U.S. Stocks Set to Rebound as Strong Retail Sales and Earnings Boost Sentiment: Dow Jones, S&P and Nasdaq Futures
Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq index futures are currently pointing to a higher open on Tuesday, with stocks likely to move back to the upside following the modest pullback seen in the previous session. A positive reaction to some of the latest earnings news may contribute to early strength on Wall Street even as…
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Critical Mineral-Rich Bolivia Is At A Turning Point As It Courts Western Investments And Friendlier U.S. Ties, Opening Doors For Miners
By Meg Flippin, Benzinga Paid Advertisement for New Pacific Metals. After nearly two decades of socialist rule, mineral-rich Bolivia is at a turning point, following the inauguration of President Rodrigo Paz in November 2025. In an effort to shore up an economy that is suffering from soaring inflation and depleted foreign exchange reserves , the…
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The Uranium Renaissance: Cameco, Rio Tinto, and the Hidden Gem Stallion Uranium
Cameco: Integrated Market Leader Cameco is considered the backbone of the Western uranium supply. For years, the company has benefited from mines such as McArthur River and Cigar Lake in the Athabasca Basin. These offer high grades and thus attractive margins. The numbers speak for themselves: an adjusted EBITDA of approximately USD 1.4 billion for…
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Renewed Iran Tensions and Rising Oil Prices Weigh on Wall Street
U.S. stocks slipped on Monday as renewed geopolitical friction between the United States and Iran rattled investor confidence and sent crude oil prices sharply higher. Just days after Friday’s relief rally — fueled by optimism that the Strait of Hormuz was reopening to commercial traffic — the situation reversed over the weekend when the U.S.…
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Strait of Hormuz Reopening Sparks Broad Rally on Wall Street
U.S. stocks surged on Friday after Iran announced that the Strait of Hormuz — the narrow waterway through which roughly a fifth of the world’s oil supply passes — is once again fully open to commercial tankers. The news sent crude prices tumbling more than 10% and lifted equities across the board, capping a third…
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Futures Signal Continued Gains for Wall Street: Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq
U.S. stock futures are indicating a higher open on Friday, suggesting that markets may build on the upward momentum seen in recent sessions. Investor sentiment continues to be supported by optimism that the U.S. conflict with Iran could be nearing an end, following recent remarks from President Donald Trump. Speaking at an event in Las…
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Netflix Slides 10% After Weak Q2 Outlook; Co-Founder Hastings to Step Down
Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) shares dropped almost 10% in premarket trading on Friday after the company issued second-quarter guidance that fell short of Wall Street expectations. The streaming group projected Q2 2026 earnings per share of $0.78, below the consensus forecast of $0.84. Revenue is expected to reach $12.57 billion, also missing estimates of $12.64 billion. In…