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Ball stock jumps nearly 9% after earnings beat, $900 million 2026 cash-flow goal in sight

Ball stock jumps nearly 9% after earnings beat, $900 million 2026 cash-flow goal in sight

Ball Corp shares jumped 8.9% to $61.75 after reporting fourth-quarter adjusted earnings of $0.91 a share on $3.35 billion in sales, both above analyst estimates. Global aluminum-packaging shipments rose 6%. The company forecast over 10% comparable profit growth in 2026 and warned of about $35 million in direct tariff costs. Ball completed an 80% purchase of Benepack for €184 million.
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  • EasyJet Shares Surge 49% in a Month on Strong Half-Year Results and Middle East Peace Optimism
    June 18, 2026, 3:50 AM EDT. EasyJet's share price has surged 49% in the past month, narrowing its year-long decline to just 6%. The rally follows strong half-year results showing a 6% rise in passenger numbers and a solid 90% load factor, alongside a robust liquidity position with £434 million net cash. CEO highlights the company's strong investment-grade balance sheet despite a pre-tax loss. Additionally, optimism around a newly reached peace deal between the US and Iran has eased fuel price and demand concerns. With a low price-to-earnings ratio of 7.61, well below the FTSE 100 average, and growing revenue streams from easyJet Holidays, analysts see potential for continued stock gains, though risks from Middle East instability and consumer spending remain.

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