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Delta, Southwest Airlines Adjust Fees Amid Middle East Tensions and Rising Fuel Costs
Delta and Southwest Airlines raise checked bag fees as rising fuel costs tied to Middle East tensions impact the aviation industry.
Alphabet Shares Dip 0.47% as Investors Weigh AI Spending vs. Antitrust Risks Ahead of Q1 Earnings
Alphabet Inc. Class C shares (NASDAQ: GOOG) slipped 1.40 points, or 0.47%, to $296.26 in morning trading Tuesday, April 7, 2026, as investors continued to balance the company's aggressive artificial intelligence investments against ongoing antitrust pressures and broader market caution tied to geopolitical tensions.
Iran War Is Driving Prices Up — But Companies May Be Quietly Pushing Them Higher
Discover the economic impact of the Iran conflict on US jet fuel prices, with a 95% surge affecting airlines, consumers, and boosting defense contractor profits. Learn how rising oil prices lead to fuel surcharges and increased costs across the supply chain.
Meta Stock Dips Below $570 in 2026: Should Investors Buy the AI Dip or Sell Ahead of Earnings?
Meta Platforms Inc. shares slid more than 1% in morning trading Tuesday, dipping below $570 as the social media and advertising powerhouse navigates heavy artificial intelligence spending and a pullback from last year's highs, leaving investors debating whether to buy the dip or exercise caution ahead of first-quarter earnings later this month.
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NEW YORK — Alphabet Inc. shares edged higher Monday, with Class C stock (GOOG) trading near $296.60 after gaining $2.14 or 0.73% in afternoon trading, as Wall Street largely reinforced its bullish long-term outlook despite heavy 2026 capital spending plans for artificial intelligence infrastructure.
NEW YORK — GameStop Corp. shares traded near $23.12 in afternoon action Monday, down $0.24 or 1.01%, as the video game retailer continued to draw intense investor attention amid speculation over CEO Ryan Cohen's plans for a major acquisition and the company's massive cash reserves.
NEW YORK — The S&P 500 pushed above the 6,600 level in early trading Monday as investors welcomed tentative signs of potential de-escalation in the U.S.-Iran conflict, easing pressure from elevated oil prices that have weighed on the benchmark throughout a challenging start to 2026.
Eduard Khemchan did not expand across industries by accumulation. He expanded by adjacency. As his scope widened beyond early enterprise ownership and digital market participation, the question shifted from where capital could grow to where it could influence structure.
A 9,000-gallon gasoline tanker erupted in flames near Fort Worth, Texas, after a collision and downed power lines left the driver in critical condition.
Hollywood writers reach a surprise four-year tentative deal with studios, addressing health care and AI protections after swift negotiations.
