Callum Keown

Callum Keown

European Deputy Bureau Chief

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AI Tax Talk Derails World’s Hottest Stock Market

AI Tax Talk Derails World’s Hottest Stock Market

The leading index took a tumble Monday as an official floated the idea of a giving excess artificial-intelligence profits to the country’s citizens.

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Moderna Loses Steam as Hantavirus Trade Fizzles

Moderna Loses Steam as Hantavirus Trade Fizzles

The biotech's stock has jumped as more cases develop. It is is in the early stages of developing a treatment.

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‘Piece of Garbage’: Trump’s Response to Iran’s Counteroffer Sends Oil Prices Higher

‘Piece of Garbage’: Trump’s Response to Iran’s Counteroffer Sends Oil Prices Higher

He added that “the cease-fire is on massive life support.”

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S&P Is Thinking About Changing Its Rules for the S&P 500. What It Means for SpaceX, OpenAI

S&P Is Thinking About Changing Its Rules for the S&P 500. What It Means for SpaceX, OpenAI

Index providers are rethinking their rules ahead of a series of blockbuster IPOs on the horizon.

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Meta Stock Falls Sharply on Earnings

Meta Stock Falls Sharply on Earnings

Shares of Facebook-parent Meta Platforms fell sharply in late trading Thursday despite strong earnings.

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Royal Caribbean Says Earnings Will Take Hit From Oil Prices

Royal Caribbean Says Earnings Will Take Hit From Oil Prices

The cruise operator beat earnings estimates in the first quarter but cut its annual profit forecast amid rising fuel costs.

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Humana Earnings Beat Estimates. The Stock Is Gaining.

Humana Earnings Beat Estimates. The Stock Is Gaining.

The stock has slumped this year, seesawing on news of how much the government plans to pay insurers that operate Medicare Advantage health plans for seniors.

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Bitcoin Prices Rise. Is It Breaking Out or Topping?

Bitcoin Prices Rise. Is It Breaking Out or Topping?

Cryptocurrencies were rising early Wednesday as investors braced for a big day ahead.

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JetBlue Airways Losses Widen as Soaring Fuel Costs Bite. The Stock Is Rising.

JetBlue Airways Losses Widen as Soaring Fuel Costs Bite. The Stock Is Rising.

The low-cost carrier signaled strong demand trends said fuel prices have surged in the current quarter.

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Bitcoin, XRP Prices Fall. What’s Holding Cryptos Back.

Bitcoin, XRP Prices Fall. What’s Holding Cryptos Back.

It’s been a good month for cryptos. Bitcoin is up 13% in April, though it remains 12% down in 2026.

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Bitcoin Price Came So Close to Breaking $80,000 but Failed. How the Crypto Can Get There.

Bitcoin Price Came So Close to Breaking $80,000 but Failed. How the Crypto Can Get There.

The world's largest cryptocurrency was falling early Monday after testing the $80,000 level—and falling short.

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Intel Soars After Earnings. Can AI Drive It Higher?

Intel Soars After Earnings. Can AI Drive It Higher?

Sales for PCs weren’t as badly impacted as expected by the memory shortage and data center sales grew by 22%. 

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U.S. Delegation Will Head to Pakistan for Talks With Iran. Oil Prices Settle Below $100.

U.S. Delegation Will Head to Pakistan for Talks With Iran. Oil Prices Settle Below $100.

News of a fresh round of talks helped calm oil markets on Friday.

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Trump Orders Navy to ‘Shoot and Kill’ Boats Laying Mines in Hormuz

Trump Orders Navy to ‘Shoot and Kill’ Boats Laying Mines in Hormuz

Oil prices were mixed on Thursday as traffic through the critical waterway remains sharply curtailed.

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American Airlines Cuts Guidance, Flags $4 Billion Jet Fuel Hit. Why the Stock Is Rising.

American Airlines Cuts Guidance, Flags $4 Billion Jet Fuel Hit. Why the Stock Is Rising.

Major U.S. airlines have cut or suspended guidance this earnings season amid surging jet fuel prices.

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Southwest Airlines Stock Is Falling. Fuel Prices Threaten Its Guidance.

Southwest Airlines Stock Is Falling. Fuel Prices Threaten Its Guidance.

The airline has been one of the better performers in the sector this year, but

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Oil Tops $100 as Iran Attacks 3 Ships

Oil Tops $100 as Iran Attacks 3 Ships

A U.S. blockade remains in the vital shipping route with peace talks in the balance.

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United Airlines Cuts Guidance Due to Fuel Prices. The Stock Is Rising.

United Airlines Cuts Guidance Due to Fuel Prices. The Stock Is Rising.

For the full year, United changed its profit guidance range to $7-$11 a share, compared with its previous earnings guidance of $12 to $14 a share.

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Trump Says He’ll Extend the Cease-Fire. Brent Oil Falls Below $100 a Barrel.

Trump Says He’ll Extend the Cease-Fire. Brent Oil Falls Below $100 a Barrel.

The president posted on Truth Social that the extension continues until Iran and Pakistan come up with “a unified proposal.”

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Oil Prices Surge Higher Again After Slump

Oil Prices Surge Higher Again After Slump

Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate futures both climbed around 4%, clawing back about half of Friday’s sharp slump.

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