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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
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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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Nvidia (NVDA) ‘largely conceded’ China AI chip market to Huawei, Huang says. (00:14) SpaceX (SPCX) IPO filing shows company built around Elon Musk, Starlink, AI Age. (01:52) PepsiCo (PEP) eyes selective price increases due to increased costs. (03:59)

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Biggest stock movers Thursday: INTU, APLD, and more
Iran deal looks like a 30-day ceasefire extension - Eurasia Group
Traders bet big on OpenAI beating Anthropic to IPO first
OpenAI prepares to possibly file for IPO as soon as Friday: report
JPMorgan to hire more AI specialists, fewer bankers, Dimon says

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Intuit cuts 3,000 jobs while expanding AI partnerships. (0:15) Meta layoffs hit thousands globally as restructuring pressures employee morale. (0:50) Target shares slide after execs warn about weaker consumer sentiment. (1:29)      

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Can NVDA learn from NVD.A?
UK wants food price caps

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CFTC said to probe spike in oil bets before Trump delayed Iran strikes. (00:13) Samsung (SSNLF) faces strike and chip disruption risk as labor talks fail. (02:17) Sony (SONY) raises PlayStation subscription prices. (03:09) 

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Biggest stock movers Wednesday: AMC, RBLX, and more
Meta Platforms begins new round of layoffs affecting ~8,000 employees
Nvidia heads into earnings with largest short position in SPX: S3 Partners
Tesla steps up 'urgent' FSD hiring in China amid rollout delays

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