1. Geopolitical tensions escalated in the Middle East with reports of an Iranian missile attack on Kuwait, an Israeli strike in Beirut, and Iran asserting control over the Strait of Hormuz.
2. Fertitta Entertainment announced the acquisition of Caesars Entertainment for $17.6 billion, marking a significant recent M&A deal.
3. Snowflake shares surged 36.4% after raising its revenue forecast and securing a $6 billion AWS deal, contrasting with Salesforce which fell 1.5% due to a Q2 revenue outlook below estimates.
Middle East Tensions Rise, Caesars Acquired, Snowflake Soars on Outlook
