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United, Delta and other airline stocks were flying early Wednesday as the sector finally put the Iran war in its wake. The exchange-traded fund, which tracks the performance of airline stocks, jumped 3.3% in early trading and was on track to close above its pre-war, Feb. 27 level for the first time since the conflict started. United Airlines was leading the sector higher, rising 6%, entering positive territory for the year and also on track for its first close above its Feb. 27 price since the war began.

Oil prices retreated below $90 a barrel Wednesday morning as markets seemed to conclude that a near-term opening of the Strait of Hormuz is very likely. Despite a flare-up in tensions over the prior 24 hours as the U.S. targeted small Iranian boats and missile sites, Iranian television helped place the focus on a peace deal, broadcasting terms of a 14-point framework. While the S&P 500 only managed a slight gain on Wednesday morning, airlines and cruise line stocks jumped, led by United Airlines, Norwegian Cruise Line, Carnival and Delta Air Lines.

Royal Caribbean's digital push is driving earlier bookings, higher onboard spending and stronger loyalty, reshaping cruise economics.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.05%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.23%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.15%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are down -0.05%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

The company’s CEO and a Board member bought shares despite weaker bookings, lower earnings guidance, and economic concerns.

Asian shares were mostly higher on Wednesday and oil prices fell after the U.S. stock market rose to more records. It topped 66,000 for the first time in intraday trading. Computer chip equipment maker Tokyo Electron's shares jumped 5.9% and testing equipment maker Advantest gained 5.7%.

A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after WTI crude crashed 4.7% to $92.94 on Iran-US peace deal progress, providing direct relief to airlines, hotels, cruise lines, and online travel agents.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Tuesday closed up +0.61%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.23%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +1.76%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) rose +0.61%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.81%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.10%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.74%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +0.77%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.72%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.31%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.42%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +0.62%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Royal Caribbean changed the cruise industry with its launch of Perfect Day at CocoCay. The cruise line changed the definition of what consumers expect in a private island by adding multiple experiences. The addition of a dock also meant passengers no longer had to ride on small tender ships to get ...

In early May 2026, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reported first-quarter results that exceeded earnings expectations, outlined US$125 million in SG&A run-rate savings, and announced a cooperation agreement with activist investor Elliott Management that reshaped its board oversight. Soon after, law firm Pomerantz launched a securities investigation following Norwegian’s reduced full-year adjusted EPS guidance, even as multiple company directors bought shares in the open market, highlighting a...

Norwegian Cruise Line shares have dropped more than 9% this month amid rising fuel prices and a rare viral outbreak.

A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after easing pressure in the bond market and a pullback in oil prices boosted investor sentiment for consumer-facing companies.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Thursday closed up +0.17%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.55%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.20%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) rose +0.18%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Activist hedge fund Elliott Management increased its position in Hewlett Packard Enterprise while exiting investments in Bill Holdings and Sensata Technologies during the first quarter.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.44%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.47%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.49%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are down -0.40%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Wednesday closed up +1.08%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +1.31%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +1.66%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) rose +0.96%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

US stocks rebounded Wednesday as traders parsed minutes of the Federal Reserve's latest monetary pol

Shares of Carnival (NYSE:CCL) are up 9% in midday trading Wednesday while Norwegian Cruise Line (NYSE:NCLH) is rallying 11%. Royal Caribbean Cruises (NYSE:RCL) isn’t joining the party, with RCL stock only up 2% on the session. The divergence is the story. All three cruise names have been pummeled over the past month, with CCL stock ... Carnival Jumps 9%, Norwegian Cruise Line Soars 11%: Why Royal Caribbean Isn’t Joining the Cruise Party

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.78%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.75%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.24%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +0.70%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Tuesday closed down -0.67%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.65%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.61%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) fell -0.70%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.68%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.34%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.95%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are down -0.75%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.35%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.19%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.45%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are down -0.40%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

VIK's first-quarter 2026 revenues benefit from increased Capacity Passenger Cruise Days (capacity PCDs) and higher revenue per PCD in 2026.

Consumer discretionary businesses are levered to the highs and lows of economic cycles. Unfortunately, the industry’s recent performance suggests demand may be slowing as discretionary stocks’ 3.1% return over the past six months has trailed the S&P 500 by 6.8 percentage points.

The Standard & Poor's 500 index edged up 0.1% this week, its seventh consecutive weekly gain, as a s

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Friday closed down -1.24%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -1.07%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -1.54%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) fell -1.26%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.91%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.83%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -1.30%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are down -1.02%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -1.17%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.96%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -1.64%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are down -1.07%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...