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Before Wall Street opens Monday: Iran strikes, oil-supply fears and the U.S. jobs report

Before Wall Street opens Monday: Iran strikes, oil-supply fears and the U.S. jobs report

Wall Street closed out February with the Dow down 1.05%, S&P 500 off 0.43%, and Nasdaq down 0.92%, marking their steepest monthly drops since March 2025. Oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz stalled after U.S.-Israel strikes killed Iran’s Supreme Leader, prompting Iranian missile retaliation. OPEC+ agreed in principle to raise output by 206,000 barrels per day, but traders remain focused on supply risks.
Block stock price surges after Jack Dorsey’s AI-driven layoffs — what to watch next

Block stock price surges after Jack Dorsey’s AI-driven layoffs — what to watch next

Block shares surged 16.8% to $63.70 Friday after the company announced over 4,000 job cuts and forecast higher profits. CEO Jack Dorsey said the workforce will drop from over 10,000 to under 6,000 as AI tools reshape operations. Block expects 2026 gross profit of $12.2 billion and a 26% margin. The company will report first-quarter results on May 7.
Bitcoin’s $79K Bounce Meets $50K Talk as Cathie Wood’s Ark Goes Shopping

Bitcoin’s $79K Bounce Meets $50K Talk as Cathie Wood’s Ark Goes Shopping

Ark Invest increased holdings in crypto-linked stocks, including Circle, Bullish, and BitMine, as bitcoin surged past $79,000 before falling back to around $73,000. Circle shares dropped 7.9% Monday, Coinbase fell 3.5%. Analysts warn bitcoin could slide to $50,000, with bearish sentiment rising. Morgan Stanley began coverage of Circle with an Equal-Weight rating.
Block stock steadies before the bell after 5% slide as $200B lending milestone hits tape

Block stock steadies before the bell after 5% slide as $200B lending milestone hits tape

Block Inc shares rose 0.3% to $62.82 premarket Wednesday after sliding 5% the previous day amid a broad U.S. market selloff. The company said it has extended over $200 billion in credit through Cash App Borrow, Afterpay, and Square Loans, maintaining steady loss rates since 2013. Block’s quarterly earnings are due Feb. 19. Investors are watching for signs of credit stress as lending volumes grow.
21 January 2026
Capital One stock slides as Trump’s 10% credit-card rate cap spooks lenders

Capital One stock slides as Trump’s 10% credit-card rate cap spooks lenders

Capital One shares fell nearly 10% in premarket trading Monday after Donald Trump proposed capping credit-card interest rates at 10%. Synchrony and Bread Financial dropped over 10%, while Affirm and Block rose. Analysts questioned the plan’s viability, citing lack of executive authority. Bank earnings and updates on rate caps remain in focus this week.
Cathie Wood Sells $40M in Tesla, Keeps Cutting Iridium, and Adds Nurix: What ARK Invest’s Latest Trades Signal on Dec. 15, 2025

Cathie Wood Sells $40M in Tesla, Keeps Cutting Iridium, and Adds Nurix: What ARK Invest’s Latest Trades Signal on Dec. 15, 2025

ARK Invest sold nearly 88,000 Tesla shares worth about $39.3 million across its ARKK and ARKW funds on December 12. The firm also trimmed positions in Iridium Communications and added to biotech firm Nurix Therapeutics, while increasing stakes in Robinhood and Block. The moves come as markets remain volatile after a tech-led pullback and ahead of major central bank decisions.
Stocks Slip as Tech Wobble Returns; Layoffs Spike and Tariff Showdown Clouds Outlook — Stock Market Today (Nov. 6, 2025)

Nasdaq Posts Worst Week Since April as AI Selloff Deepens; Mixed Close on Nov. 7 After Tech-Led Rout Nov. 6, Jobs Data Blackout Weighs on Sentiment

The Nasdaq fell 0.21% Friday to 23,004.54, capping its worst week since April as tech stocks slumped and investors questioned AI valuations. The Dow rose 0.16% and the S&P 500 gained 0.13% after signs of progress on the U.S. government shutdown. A data blackout forced traders to rely on private labor reports, while Tesla shareholders approved Elon Musk’s $1 trillion pay package.
European Stocks Climb Despite Shutdown Fears – Healthcare and Luxury Lead Gains

Stock Market Today: Nasdaq Logs Worst Week Since April as AI Jitters Bite; Dow, S&P Edge Up — Nov. 7, 2025

The S&P 500 rose 0.13% and the Dow gained 0.16% Friday, while the Nasdaq slipped 0.21%, marking its worst week since April. U.S. consumer sentiment fell to 50.3, near a 3½-year low, as the record government shutdown continued. The FAA ordered initial 4% flight cuts, warning reductions could reach 20% if the shutdown persists. Tesla shareholders approved Elon Musk’s $1 trillion pay package.
Bitcoin’s Record Run, DeFi Shockwaves & NFT Revival – Crypto News Roundup (Aug 23–24, 2025)

Bitcoin’s Record Run, DeFi Shockwaves & NFT Revival – Crypto News Roundup (Aug 23–24, 2025)

Aave’s token surged nearly 19% to $355 after expanding to Aptos and launching Aave V3 in Move, its first non-Ethereum deployment. Bitcoin traded between $115,000 and $117,000, up fourfold from a year ago. Ether hovered near $4,800 as U.S. spot Ether ETFs saw $12.7 billion in August inflows. A $91.4 million Bitcoin theft on Aug. 19 exploited social engineering and Wasabi Wallet mixers.
Google Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro & Pixel 10a – Rumors, Leaks and Everything We Know

Pixel 10’s AI Reveal, Foldable Phone Showdowns, and iOS 26’s “Liquid Glass” Revolution – Mobile Tech News Roundup

Google will debut the Pixel 10, 10 Pro, 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold on August 20, 2025, in New York, alongside the Pixel Watch 4. The Pixel 10 Pro Fold is expected to feature an IP68 dust-proof rating, 6.4-inch 3000-nit display, 3nm Tensor G5 chip, 16GB RAM, and up to 1TB storage. All Pixel 10 models run Android 16 with a redesigned UI and TSMC-built Tensor G5 chip.

Stock Market Today

  • Morgan Stanley strategist calls tech's selloff a 'healthy reset' for bull market
    June 8, 2026, 7:09 AM EDT. Morgan Stanley's top stock-market strategist, Mike Wilson, describes the recent record pullback in tech stocks as a 'healthy reset' rather than a sign of market trouble. Wilson attributes this optimism to improving corporate earnings and the positive economic backdrop, which continue to support the broader stock market. He suggests that these fundamentals provide a foundation for sustained growth despite temporary volatility in the tech sector. This perspective contrasts with fears that the tech downturn signals a major market correction, emphasizing resilience in underlying market conditions.

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American Airlines Stock Faces Fuel Question as United Merger Buzz Fades

American Airlines Stock Faces Fuel Question as United Merger Buzz Fades

8 June 2026
American Airlines shares closed at $13.50 Friday, up 1.5% on the day but down 5.9% from the prior Monday, as surging fuel costs and a rejected United merger overture keep the stock under industry stress; Brent crude jumped 4.47% to $97.15 a barrel, and American warned fuel expense could rise by over $4 billion this year, with second-quarter earnings guidance ranging from a 20-cent loss to a 20-cent profit.
Delta Back in Hong Kong, but United in Focus

Delta Back in Hong Kong, but United in Focus

8 June 2026
Delta Air Lines relaunched daily Los Angeles-Hong Kong flights, directly challenging United and Cathay Pacific amid high fuel costs and heavy competition; the move tests whether Delta’s premium cabins, cargo capacity, and LAX connections can drive growth as IATA slashes 2026 profit forecasts due to elevated fuel prices and regional disruptions.
FTSE 100 Dips While £2.7bn Takeover Drives London Headlines

FTSE 100 Dips While £2.7bn Takeover Drives London Headlines

8 June 2026
Tate & Lyle soared nearly 13% after Ingredion agreed to buy the British ingredients group for 595p per share in cash, valuing its equity at about £2.7 billion; meanwhile, the FTSE 100 slipped 0.28% as oil’s surge on renewed Middle East tensions lifted BP and Shell but pressured airlines and tech stocks, with higher bond yields adding further drag.
Air Liquide Shares Appear Down 10% as Bonus-Share Reset Takes Effect

Air Liquide Shares Appear Down 10% as Bonus-Share Reset Takes Effect

8 June 2026
Air Liquide shares fell 0.90% to €165.22 in Paris after a 1-for-10 bonus-share adjustment, with Eurex using a €183.40 closing price and a 0.90909091 adjustment factor; the move was technical, not a change in fundamentals, as investors await a June 9 shareholder meeting and July 28 first-half results.
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