Wall Street Breakfast

BP Chairman Albert Manifold out over governance and oversight concerns. (0:15) BofA boosts Apple target on growing agentic AI opportunities. (0:52) China restricts overseas travel for AI experts. (2:32)

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The markets are doing the Fed’s job for it

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Stock futures rise on hopes of U.S.-Iran conflict resolution. (00:14) Uber (UBER) weighs higher bid for Delivery Hero (DLVHF) after €11.5B offer rebuffed, FT reports. (01:08) Wix (WIX) set to ax a fifth of staff in post-earnings shockwave. (01:40)

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Biggest stock movers Tuesday: Space stocks and more
Don’t believe the GDPNow hype
Taiwan overtakes India as world's fifth-largest stock market as TSMC surges
China limits overseas travel for top AI talent at Alibaba, DeepSeek: report

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Markets focus on core PCE inflation data during shortened trading week. (0:17) Salesforce investors watch whether AI demand boosts momentum. (1:13) Trump says Iran ceasefire deal could reopen Strait of Hormuz soon. (2:26)  

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Earnings Calendar
Dividend Roundup

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As Memorial Day kicks off the unofficial start of summer travel, another major force is shaping vacation plans and corporate forecasts: FIFA World Cup 2026. While retailers, airlines and short-term rental companies are already cashing in on the global tournament buzz, many hotels in host cities say bookings have yet to meet expectations. With millions of fans expected across North America, companies like United Airlines (UAL) Airbnb (ABNB) and Marriott (MAR) are betting late-breaking travel demand will still turn this summer into a winning season.

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Biggest stock movers Friday: WDAY, ZM, and more
RLJ Lodging Trust (RLJ) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (HST) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Airbnb CEO Chesky says company aims to become ‘Amazon for services’ - report

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U.S. government backs quantum firms with funding and equity stakes. (0:14) Walmart issues cautious guidance as higher gas prices pressure consumers. (1:10) OpenAI could launch history’s biggest IPO, raising $60B. (1:59)      

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SpaceX says its market rivals total U.S. GDP

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