Economy

Airlines spent 56.4% more on jet fuel in month after Iran war started, U.S. government says

U.S. airlines spent 56.4% more on jet fuel in March than they did in February, U.S. government data released Wednesday shows.

Even if an Iran deal calms energy markets, one oil stock can still stand out

Shell plc (SHEL), along with other large integrated oil companies, have benefited from higher oil prices and should warrant investor attention.

Surging gas prices are hitting lower-income households harder, New York Fed study shows

Lower-income consumers are compensating for higher gas prices by buying less.

Trainline says Middle East tensions hitting European rail bookings

Profits jump to £122m at ticketing retailer but it expects flat or declining revenues over the coming year

Jim Cramer warns this stock may have run up too much ahead of earnings

The Investing Club holds its "Morning Meeting" every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET.

SpaceX and Anthropic mega-IPOs could mark end of bull run, Bank of America suggests

Rule changes for faster inclusion and rejiggering the math on free float multiples "smack of late-stage machinations," the bank said.

Apollo CEO Rowan warns of market correction, slams 'egregious' practices at rival insurers

Apollo CEO Marc Rowan warned that markets face an elevated risk of unexpected shocks, saying he is positioning the firm defensively for an expected correction.

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Gas prices top $4.50 a gallon, reaching highest level since July 2022

Gasoline prices across the U.S. surged to an average of $4.54 a gallon on Wednesday, the highest since July 2022, according to AAA data.

What are today's mortgage interest rates: May 6, 2026?

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Is a Larger Down Payment Worth It in Today's Mortgage Rate Environment? What Experts Say

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