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US stocks climb toward records as oil prices fall and earnings beat forecasts

US stocks climb toward records as oil prices fall and earnings beat forecasts

The U.S. stock market is rising toward records after an easing of oil prices let Wall Street turn its focus back to the big profits that companies keep producing

Lufthansa Q1 loss narrows, keeps 2026 outlook despite $2 billion fuel hit

Lufthansa Q1 loss narrows, keeps 2026 outlook despite $2 billion fuel hit

LONDON/BERLIN, May 6 (Reuters) - Lufthansa reported better-than-expected first-quarter results on Wednesday and maintained its outlook for the year as strategic hedging helped the airline sidestep the impact of a war-driven rise in jet fuel prices, while labour disruptions were kept largely under

Europe shares inch lower as tariff threats drag automakers; investors assess Mideast progress

Europe shares inch lower as tariff threats drag automakers; investors assess Mideast progress

By Twesha Dikshit May 4 (Reuters) - European shares ticked lower on Monday as European automakers came under pressure following threats of a U.S. tariff hike, while investors awaited signs of progress in reopening the Strait of Hormuz. U.S.

US stocks rally toward records after oil prices ease

US stocks rally toward records after oil prices ease

The U.S. stock market is rallying toward records after an easing of oil prices let Wall Street turn its focus back to the big profits that companies keep producing

European shares gain as positive earnings outweigh Mideast worries

European shares gain as positive earnings outweigh Mideast worries

By Twesha Dikshit May 5 (Reuters) - European shares edged higher on Tuesday, recouping slightly from a slump in the previous session, as investors assessed upbeat corporate earnings, though an escalation in U.S.-Iran tensions kept sentiment in check.

Wall Street rises toward records after oil prices give back some of Monday's spurt

Wall Street rises toward records after oil prices give back some of Monday's spurt

The U.S. stock market is rising toward records after an easing of oil prices let Wall Street turn its focus back to the big profits that companies keep producing

Trading Day: Rarified AIr

Trading Day: Rarified AIr

By Jamie McGeever ORLANDO, Florida, May 5 (Reuters) - The S&P 500 and Nasdaq sailed to new highs on Tuesday, riding the crest of yet another wave of optimism around the artificial intelligence boom.

Wall Street rallies to records after oil prices ease and corporate profits keep topping expectations

Wall Street rallies to records after oil prices ease and corporate profits keep topping expectations

The U.S. stock market rose to records after oil prices eased and companies kept reporting bigger profits for the start of the year than analysts expected

Asia markets hit records on AI euphoria, Iran peace hopes

Asia markets hit records on AI euphoria, Iran peace hopes

By Gregor Stuart Hunter SINGAPORE, May 6 (Reuters) - Stocks leapt, oil prices sank and the dollar dropped in the Asian morning on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump touted "great progress" towards a "final agreement" with Tehran, while momentum in AI-driven trades accelerated.

US stocks edge up toward more records as crude oil prices ease

US stocks edge up toward more records as crude oil prices ease

The U.S. stock market is ticking toward records after an easing of oil prices let Wall Street turn its focus back to the big profits that companies keep producing

LATAM Airlines cuts 2026 earnings forecast as jet fuel shock lifts costs

LATAM Airlines cuts 2026 earnings forecast as jet fuel shock lifts costs

SAO PAULO, May 5 (Reuters) - LATAM Airlines slashed its 2026 core earnings forecast on Tuesday, as higher jet fuel prices driven by the conflict in the Middle East significantly increased costs despite mitigation measures.

Wall Street flirts with records after oil prices give back some of Monday's spurt

Wall Street flirts with records after oil prices give back some of Monday's spurt

The U.S. stock market is ticking toward records after an easing of oil prices let Wall Street turn its focus back to the big profits that companies keep producing