United Brings Meal Preorders to 420 More Flights Ahead of Earnings

American Express vs. Mastercard: Which Financial Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

The article compares American Express and Mastercard as investment options for 2026. American Express operates a closed-loop system as both lender and network processor with premium positioning but faces credit risk and customer concentration. Mastercard functions as a pure-play technology network with global scale, higher margins, and no direct credit risk, but commands a premium valuation. The author recommends Mastercard as the better buy despite American Express's more attractive valuation, citing Mastercard's superior long-term performance and lower risk profile.

Shares of airline companies are trading lower amid a rise in oil prices. Elevated fuel costs and rising Treasury yields are fueling concerns about persistent inflation and increased financing costs, which could pressure airline profitability and weigh on passenger demand.

Prediction: UPS Will Miss Estimates (but the Stock Could Still Be a Good Value)

UPS faces headwinds from elevated fuel costs, Amazon's new supply chain services, and declining e-commerce demand, which could lead to missed earnings estimates in Q3 2026. However, the stock's high dividend yield and market expectations of a miss may position it for recovery if the company merely meets expectations. The dividend sustainability remains a concern despite the potential value opportunity.

Tesla Stock Trends Higher: What's Going On?

Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) shares are gaining Monday ahead of third-quarter earnings due Wednesday after the close, as Roadster excitement fuels SpaceX merger chatter.

SpaceX Could Buy Tesla for $480 Per Share in $3.74 Trillion Merger, RBC Says

RBC models a SpaceX-Tesla merger worth $3.74 trillion, valuing Tesla at $480 per share.

'Of Course' Bitcoin Could Grow to $50 Trillion, Jordi Visser Says: But How?

Jordi Visser says Bitcoin could reach a $50 trillion valuation as fund leverage unwinds and asset tokenization expands.