Category: Top Story
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Boeing Tops Estimates as Deliveries Increase, Shares Rally
Shares of Boeing Co. (NYSE:BA) jumped 3.5% after the aerospace group reported a smaller-than-expected first-quarter loss, supported by higher aircraft deliveries and improved operational execution. The company posted an adjusted loss per share of -$0.20, beating analyst forecasts of -$0.66. Revenue rose 14% year-on-year to $22.2 billion from $19.5 billion, coming in ahead of the…
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AT&T Tops Q1 Forecasts on Strong Revenue and Subscriber Gains
Shares of AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) edged 0.8% higher after the telecom group reported first-quarter results that came in ahead of market expectations, driven by solid revenue growth and continued subscriber additions. Adjusted earnings per share were $0.57, beating the consensus estimate of $0.55, while revenue rose 2.9% year-on-year to $31.5 billion, also exceeding forecasts of…
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United Airlines Cuts 2026 Outlook as Fuel Costs Climb
Shares of United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL) edged 1.2% higher in premarket trading on Wednesday, even after the carrier lowered its full-year earnings forecast, citing rising fuel costs driven by the Iran conflict. The airline now expects adjusted earnings for 2026 to come in between $7 and $11 per share, down from its previous guidance of $12…
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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.…