As Meta Platforms and Alphabet-owned Google head into a closely watched earnings season after a major legal setback, analysts say the results could serve as the next catalyst for the stocks. Analysts at Wells Fargo have reiterated an overweight rating on both companies, signalling continued confidence in their long-term outlook, even though they have trimmed
Airline investors are facing renewed caution as rising oil prices tied to the Iran conflict threaten to squeeze profits across the US aviation sector. While travel demand in the United States remains resilient for now, analysts warn that escalating fuel costs are putting significant pressure on airline margins, prompting lowered earnings forecasts and heightened uncertainty
US stocks closed slightly mixed on Thursday after paring deeper losses, as diplomatic signals from the Middle East helped calm markets rattled earlier by President Donald Trump’s threats of tougher action against Iran ahead of the long holiday weekend. Investor sentiment steadied in the afternoon after Iran’s foreign ministry said it was drafting a protocol
Delta Air Lines stock price has done better than other American airlines during the ongoing Iran war. It has jumped by 5% in the last 30 days, while other companies like Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines have dropped by over 10% in this period. DAL stock vs other top airlines | Source: TradingView Delta
Shell and BP shares are in a strong bull market and are trading at their all-time highs as Donald Trump’s war against Iran continues, pushing crude oil and natural gas prices higher. BP and Shell shares have pumped to a record high BP soared to a record high of 607p on Thursday, up by 95%
Tesla reported rising sales of China-made electric vehicles, marking a second consecutive quarter of growth despite intensifying competition. Sales of Model 3 and Model Y vehicles produced at Tesla’s Shanghai factory, including exports, rose 8.7% year-on-year to 85,670 units in March, according to data from the China Passenger Car Association. This marked the fifth straight
The European stock market saw a decline on Thursday as renewed fears over an escalating US–Iran conflict weighed heavily on investor sentiment. Fresh comments from Donald Trump about the potential duration of the war triggered a wave of caution across global financial markets. The pan-European STOXX Europe 600 declined about 1.1% shortly after 9:30 am
Chinese electric vehicle maker Leapmotor reported strong delivery growth in the first quarter. The strong numbers came even as broader industry data pointed to intensifying competition and uneven demand in the domestic market. The company delivered 110,155 new energy vehicles during the quarter, marking an increase of nearly 26% from a year earlier. The performance
The Invesco QQQ ETF, which tracks the blue-chip Nasdaq 100 Index, has rebounded this week amid hopes that Donald Trump will wind down the war in Iran, which he reiterated in his prime-time address to the nation. QQQ rose to $585, up modestly from the year-to-date low of $556. Still, there is a risk that
Shares of Globalstar rallied strongly on April 2, 2026, climbing nearly 14% to $78.10 in premarket trading. The satellite communications company, known for providing global voice and data services and supporting IoT and enterprise connectivity, is reportedly in acquisition talks with Amazon.com. According to a report by Financial Times, discussions between the two companies are