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BenzingaBenzinga··Mohd Haider

Vance-Qatar Talks Signal U.S. Pivot on Iran as Energy Markets Watch LNG Stakes

VP Vance meets Qatar PM to discuss Iran negotiations, regional stability, and LNG markets amid $8.6B arms sales to allies.
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Investing.comInvesting.com··Peter Frank

SLB's Digital Pivot Shines Amid Q1 Slump as AI Strategy Bears Fruit

Schlumberger reports Q1 challenges from Middle East disruptions, but digital business grew 9% YoY to $640M with expanded NVIDIA AI partnership positioning long-term transformation.
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Investing.comInvesting.com··Ali Merchant

Markets Face Perfect Storm: Jobs Report, Fed Split Threaten Wall Street Rally

U.S. markets face headwinds from Middle East tensions, $110+ oil prices, and critical April jobs data after strong April gains. Earnings and Fed policy uncertainty threaten the recent rally.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Emma Newbery

JetBlue Soars on Spirit Bailout Setback; Consolidation Opportunity Looms

JetBlue Airways surged 4.4% May 1 as Spirit Airlines bailout prospects dimmed, positioning the carrier to acquire valuable routes and slots amid industry consolidation.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Evette Mitkov

Coinbase Tumbles 6.92% as Middle East Tensions Spark Crypto Selloff

Coinbase shares drop 6.92% amid Middle East tensions and weak crypto fundamentals. Robinhood's 47% crypto revenue decline signals cooling retail participation.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Piero Cingari

Fed Holds Rates Steady as Powell's Era Ends; Rate Cuts Fade from 2026 Outlook

Fed holds rates at 3.50-3.75% in Powell's final decision; hawkish stance erases 2026 rate cut expectations. Markets reprice sharply.
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Investing.comInvesting.com··Fiona Cincotta

S&P 500 Consolidates Near Records as Tech Earnings and Fed Meeting Loom

S&P 500 near all-time highs faces consolidation as five Magnificent Seven firms report earnings this week and Federal Reserve meets.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Eva Mathew

S&P 500 Poised for Gains Despite Geopolitical Jitters; Earnings Momentum Builds

S&P 500 faces bullish Friday open with 62% trader conviction; 85% of companies beat earnings expectations, Intel surges 26% pre-market.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Vandana Singh

Thermo Fisher Beats Q1 Estimates, Raises Guidance Despite Middle East Inflation Concerns

Thermo Fisher beats Q1 earnings, raises FY26 guidance on strong bioproduction demand, but warns of modest inflation risks from Middle East tensions.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Mohd Haider

QatarEnergy, ExxonMobil Load First LNG Cargo From $10B Golden Pass Terminal

QatarEnergy and ExxonMobil achieved first LNG cargo load from Golden Pass terminal in Texas, marking key $10B venture milestone amid Middle East tensions.
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Investing.comInvesting.com··Irina Slav

HSBC Downgrades Indian Equities Again as Oil Crisis Threatens Economic Growth

HSBC downgrades Indian equities amid deepening oil crisis. Brent crude exceeds $100/barrel; India faces pressure as world's third-largest oil importer dependent on imports for 85% of consumption.
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Investing.comInvesting.com··Iux

Tech Stocks Surge as Inflation Cools, Markets Rise Above April Lows

US stocks rally on soft inflation and tech strength; Nasdaq 100 leads. Q1 earnings expected to grow 12.5-13.2% despite Middle East tensions.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Katie Brockman

Recession Alarm Bells Ring as Oil Prices, Middle East Tensions Threaten Growth

Economists warn of rising recession risks from Middle East tensions and elevated oil prices, with Goldman Sachs estimating 30% recession probability within 12 months.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Eva Mathew

Wall Street Rally Extends as Trump Signals Iran War Resolution; Financial Earnings Loom

Wall Street rallies as Trump signals Iran war resolution; S&P 500 up 3.3%, Nasdaq up 5.2% for week. Major bank earnings due Friday.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Lekha Gupta

TotalEnergies Surges on Strong Q1 Outlook Despite Middle East Output Loss

TotalEnergies shares rose 4.38% Thursday after guiding for robust first-quarter earnings from higher crude prices, increased LNG output, and strong trading activity despite regional production headwinds.
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Investing.comInvesting.com··Jesse Cohen

Netflix Surges While J&J Stumbles: Which Stock to Buy and Sell This Week

S&P 500 rallies 3.6% as Netflix emerges as a buy ahead of strong earnings, while J&J faces downgrades and patent cliff pressures triggering a sell recommendation.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Lekha Gupta

TotalEnergies Confirms SATORP Refinery Damage Amid Regional Supply Crisis

TotalEnergies confirms SATORP refinery damage, faces potential Middle East facility shutdowns affecting ~15% of global output. Shares rise despite crisis.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Rishabh Mishra

S&P 500 Futures Tumble on Iran Tensions, CPI Anxiety; TSM, RKLB in Focus

Stock futures fell Friday on Iran-Israel tensions and pre-CPI anxiety as crude oil surged to $100/barrel. Taiwan Semiconductor and select tech stocks found support amid broader weakness.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Howard Smith

Kratos Defense Tumbles 7% as Valuation Concerns Overshadow Growth Outlook

$KTOS shares declined 7.1% amid 22% monthly drop driven by valuation concerns and geopolitical uncertainty over Iran negotiations.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Dominic Basulto

Bitcoin Emerges as Safe Haven as Oil Tensions Fuel $150 Price Outlook

Bitcoin recovered to $69,000 after 45% decline, emerging as institutional safe-haven asset as Middle East tensions threaten $150 oil prices.
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