QUICK SPARK: Booking Holdings Eyes Worst Month Since June 2022

Booking Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG) is experiencing an 18.6% decline in September, marking its worst month since June 2022. The downturn follows the EU General Court's decision to block its $1.63 billion eTraveli deal, rising Brent crude prices above $100, and the Federal Reserve's first rate hike in three years. Additionally, Booking has previously reduced its FY26 revenue growth guidance to high single digits, citing challenges in the Middle East.