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Oil prices reversed much of Tuesday's decline as the U.S. and Iran dug in their heels in peace talks while renewed Persian Gulf attacks threatened a fragile ceasefire. With hopes for a resolution that would open the Strait of Hormuz once again dented, the clock is ticking to some near-term bad scenarios for both Iran and the global economy. After the S&P 500 scratched out a new record closing high on Wednesday, futures slipped early Thursday amid higher Treasury yields and a stronger U.S. dollar.

Stock Market Today: The Dow Jones index fell Thursday ahead of key inflation data. AI stock Snowflake soared on earnings.

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are down -0.26%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are down -0.54% this morning, pointing to a lower open on Wall Street as oil prices and bond yields rose after fresh attacks in the Middle East cast doubt on whether an end to the war is imminent.

(Bloomberg) -- Micron Technology Inc. is the third-best performer in the S&P 500 Index this year and at the same time one of the least expensive stocks in the market. While that dichotomy looks bullish on the surface, it may be more of a warning sign than a green light for investors.Most Read from BloombergSingapore Hands Byju's Founder His First Ever Jail TermIran’s Khamenei Says No Going Back for Middle East Rocked by WarEx-President Biden Sues to Stop DOJ Sharing Interview TapesTwo More Oil S

United CEO Scott Kirby batted down speculation that his airline would buy JetBlue. United has a partnership with JetBlue that gives it access to slots at New York’s JFK International Airport, but Kirby said it was “mathematically impossible” for United to boost JetBlue’s margins enough for a merger to be worthwhile. “The last thing I’m going to do is buy a route network that loses money,” Kirby said Wednesday at an investor conference.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Wednesday closed up +0.02%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.36%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.09%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) rose +0.04%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said the airline is accelerating cabin upgrades and expects Starlink internet across its ‘whole fleet’ by next year.

(Bloomberg) -- American Airlines Group Inc. said it continues to see strong demand for travel, even as surging jet fuel drives up ticket prices and consumer confidence in the US edges down. Rival United Airlines Holdings Inc. also said demand continued to be robust. Most Read from BloombergIran’s Khamenei Says No Going Back for Middle East Rocked by WarSingapore Hands Byju's Founder His First Ever Jail TermPutin Signs Law on Use of Army to Aid Russians Detained AbroadEx-President Biden Sues to S

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The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.07%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.54%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.44%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are down -0.07%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Oil is down 8% over the last week as reports circulated that Washington and Tehran were edging closer to an agreement that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz. That drop helped push the S&P 500 and Nasdaq to record closing highs on Tuesday, underscoring the inverse relationship between crude prices and risk assets that has defined markets since the conflict 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.

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 tech rally looked to be losing some momentum Wednesday ahead of with earnings from artificial-intelligence hardware supplier Marvell Technology after the closing bell. Oil prices, meanwhile, continued to decline after Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps said the possibility of a return to war with the U.S. was “low.” Optimism around the U.S. and Iran reaching a peace agreement, despite ongoing hostilities, appeared to be growing.

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are up +0.36%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are up +0.56% this morning as optimism surrounding artificial intelligence and hopes for a U.S.-Iran peace deal boosted sentiment.

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%.

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...

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.

On May 26, 2026, Micron’s AI-fueled leap helped propel chips and tech higher even as old-line blue chips lost ground.

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...

United Airlines Holdings (UAL) stock has drawn fresh attention after recent trading, with shares closing at US$99.96. Investors are weighing this price in relation to the company’s current fundamentals and recent return pattern. See our latest analysis for United Airlines Holdings. That recent move to US$99.96 comes after a 12.16% 7 day share price return and a 7.48% 30 day share price return, even though the share price is down 11.44% over 90 days. The 1 year total shareholder return of...

Surging prices are prompting budget-conscious travelers to second-guess vacation plans while airlines dangle new perks for luxury customers.

Two billionaire investors are making opposite airline bets. While Berkshire is buying Delta, let’s take a closer look at why Appaloosa dumped American and United Airlines stocks.

United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:UAL) is one of the best airline stocks to buy according to Reddit. United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:UAL) announced on May 14 the expansion of its service offerings to Japan, with new flights to Sapporo and Tokyo-Narita this winter. The airline stated that it will launch the first nonstop service from […]

Today, May 22, 2026, investors weigh lower oil prices and continued demand for air travel against geopolitical volatility.

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.

United Airlines (UAL) closed the most recent trading day at $99.34, moving +1.35% from the previous trading session.