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Economy

Iran war impact: how global travel plans and tourist destinations are changing

Global travel patterns are undergoing a swift recalibration as the escalating conflict in the Middle East disrupts flight routes, dampens consumer confidence, and forces holidaymakers to rethink their plans. Travel companies across Europe are reporting cancellations, weaker demand in affected regions, and a noticeable pivot toward alternative destinations, even as overall appetite for travel remains

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Delta Air Lines stock price analysis and earnings preview: buy or sell?

Delta Air Lines stock price has done better than other American airlines during the ongoing Iran war. It has jumped by 5% in the last 30 days, while other companies like Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines have dropped by over 10% in this period.  DAL stock vs other top airlines | Source: TradingView Delta

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Economy

CFTC takes Illinois, Arizona, Connecticut to court over prediction market oversight

US federal regulators filed lawsuits against Illinois, Arizona, and Connecticut over who controls prediction markets, pushing back against state-level enforcement actions. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission, alongside the U.S. Department of Justice, launched separate legal actions on Thursday, arguing that state authorities have stepped beyond their remit by targeting platforms the agency considers federally regulated. 

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Economy

SOL risks falling below $70 amid bearish crossover despite SoFi expansion

Solana (SOL) is facing a tense moment as technical signals and recent ecosystem developments paint a mixed picture. Despite notable strides in institutional adoption, the cryptocurrency shows signs of short-term weakness that could push its price toward critical lower levels. Bearish technical signals put SOL at risk The price of SOL has recently hovered around

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Economy

One year on, did Trump’s Liberation Day tariffs make America wealthier?

Just over a year ago, on April 2, 2025, US President Donald Trump walked into the White House Rose Garden holding a large placard and signed what he called a declaration of economic independence. He called it Liberation Day. The US President promised it would make America wealthy, bring factories roaring back, and force the

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Economy

Bitrue launches 40 tokenized assets with up to 100x leverage trading

Crypto exchange Bitrue is widening its push beyond digital assets, launching 40 tokenized instruments on its futures platform in a move that reflects the growing overlap between crypto trading and traditional market exposure. Announced on Thursday, the rollout gives Bitrue users round-the-clock access to tokenized versions of blue-chip stocks, a major US equity index and

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China’s Leapmotor reports 26% jump in Q1 deliveries

Chinese electric vehicle maker Leapmotor reported strong delivery growth in the first quarter. The strong numbers came even as broader industry data pointed to intensifying competition and uneven demand in the domestic market. The company delivered 110,155 new energy vehicles during the quarter, marking an increase of nearly 26% from a year earlier. The performance

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Economy

QQQ stock rally may be a bull trap: what next for the Nasdaq 100 Index?

The Invesco QQQ ETF, which tracks the blue-chip Nasdaq 100 Index, has rebounded this week amid hopes that Donald Trump will wind down the war in Iran, which he reiterated in his prime-time address to the nation.  QQQ rose to $585, up modestly from the year-to-date low of $556. Still, there is a risk that

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Economy

US jobless claims fall to 202K, below expectations as layoffs ease

The US labour market showed signs of resilience toward the end of March, with fresh data pointing to subdued layoffs as initial applications for unemployment benefits fell. New claims for state unemployment benefits dropped by 9,000 to a seasonally adjusted 202,000 in the week ended March 28, according to data released by the Labor Department.

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Will Globalstar hit new highs following Amazon acquisition speculation?

Shares of Globalstar rallied strongly on April 2, 2026, climbing nearly 14% to $78.10 in premarket trading. The satellite communications company, known for providing global voice and data services and supporting IoT and enterprise connectivity, is reportedly in acquisition talks with Amazon.com. According to a report by Financial Times, discussions between the two companies are

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