Trump's Iran Comments Impact Markets; Berkshire Invests in Airlines

President Trump's renewed threats toward Iran have caused oil prices to surge and stock futures to fall, raising concerns about market volatility. Meanwhile, Berkshire Hathaway has acquired a $2.6 billion stake in Delta Air Lines.

By Alex Harring · CNBC · May 18, 2026, 12:23 UTC

Trump's Iran Comments Impact Markets; Berkshire Invests in Airlines

Tickers: $DAL

Topics: Berkshire Hathaway Delta Air Lines oil prices stock market Trump comments

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