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Markets waver as SK Hynix’s U.S. IPO looms big
business22 hours ago

Markets waver as SK Hynix’s U.S. IPO looms big

U.S. stocks opened mixed ahead of SK Hynix’s record US listing, the largest-ever foreign IPO, with the Dow up about 0.1%, the S&P 500 flat, and the Nasdaq down roughly 0.2 as chip names tug on tech shares. Oil prices also edged higher near $72 for WTI and over $76 for Brent amid renewed Middle East tensions and slower traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Delta Air Lines fell on higher fuel costs, though it beat earnings estimates and reinstated full-year guidance.

Nasdaq Leads Gains as Tech Jitters Ease, S&P and Dow Rise
business4 days ago

Nasdaq Leads Gains as Tech Jitters Ease, S&P and Dow Rise

U.S. stocks rose on Monday as tech jitters eased, with the Nasdaq Composite up about 1%, the S&P 500 higher around 0.6%, and the Dow edging into gains after a holiday-shortened week. AI-related momentum helped lift tech names as Nvidia supplier Hon Hai posted stronger quarterly sales, with Samsung’s results due next, while oil prices stayed roughly unchanged after OPEC+ signaled higher output. Investors also watched for steady U.S. services data and awaited the Fed minutes for further signals on policy.

Nasdaq-led rally: tech jitters ease bolster stocks
business4 days ago

Nasdaq-led rally: tech jitters ease bolster stocks

U.S. stocks edged higher as tech jitters cooled: the Nasdaq Composite rose about 0.8%, the S&P 500 gained roughly 0.5%, and the Dow ticked up around 0.2%. Strength in tech names helped the mood after a recent chip slump, with Nvidia-related signals and anticipation of Samsung’s results supporting optimism. Oil prices fell on higher OPEC+ output and easing inflation worries tied to the Strait of Hormuz reopening. Investors awaited Monday’s services data for economic clues and the Fed minutes for any rate guidance.

Markets Brace for Fed Minutes as AI Rotation Shapes Open
business5 days ago

Markets Brace for Fed Minutes as AI Rotation Shapes Open

Stock futures are mixed after a strong week that left the Dow near record territory, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq higher too. Asia-Pacific markets open mixed as investors rethink AI-driven plays ahead of Wednesday’s Fed June meeting minutes—the first led by Chairman Kevin Warsh. Despite a semiconductor pullback, sector rotation boosted Financials, Healthcare, and Industrials to weekly highs, and traders will seek clues on policy in the minutes.

Markets retreat as Warsh panel signals Fed path ahead of jobs data
business9 days ago

Markets retreat as Warsh panel signals Fed path ahead of jobs data

U.S. stocks pulled back on Wednesday as investors watched for clues on the Federal Reserve’s policy path from remarks by former Fed official Kevin Warsh; the Dow fell about 0.4%, the S&P 500 around 0.5%, and the Nasdaq about 0.8%, with ADP data showing cooler private payroll growth and Challenger noting fewer anticipated layoffs ahead of Thursday’s June jobs report, while oil prices pared gains ahead of the Fourth of July holiday.

Dow hits fresh record as chip rally powers best quarter for the S&P since 2020
markets10 days ago

Dow hits fresh record as chip rally powers best quarter for the S&P since 2020

U.S. stocks rose on Tuesday, with the Dow edging to a new record above 52,000, the S&P 500 up 0.8% for the quarter—the strongest since 2020, and the Nasdaq up about 1.5% as chipmakers rallied, with the SOX posting a record quarterly gain as oil fell and the dollar strengthened ahead of the June jobs report and a Supreme Court ruling preserving Federal Reserve independence.

Chip Rally Drives Dow to Fresh High; S&P 500 Caps Best Quarter Since 2020
markets10 days ago

Chip Rally Drives Dow to Fresh High; S&P 500 Caps Best Quarter Since 2020

US stocks rose on the last trading day of the second quarter of 2026, with the Dow nudging to a fresh record above 52,000, the S&P 500 up 0.8% for its best quarter since 2020, and the Nasdaq up about 1.5% as chip stocks led the rally; the Philadelphia SOX posted its best quarter on record. Investors weighed a stronger dollar and yen weakness against signs of Fed independence after a Supreme Court ruling and potential US-Iran talks, while oil slid and markets awaited the June jobs report.

Futures Hold Steady After Record Day as Quarter-End Cues Loom
markets11 days ago

Futures Hold Steady After Record Day as Quarter-End Cues Loom

U.S. stock futures were little changed after a record-setting session, with Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures hovering near flat as traders eye the end of the quarter, a stronger dollar and an easing oil glut. Oil prices slid toward quarterly lows while flows through the Strait of Hormuz continued to recover; investors await key data (JOLTS and consumer confidence) ahead of Thursday’s jobs report, and Nike’s earnings are in focus amid a backdrop of dollar strength and potential Fed policy cues.

Markets pause after tech rout as Micron earnings loom; Alphabet joins Dow in AI-era reshuffle
business17 days ago

Markets pause after tech rout as Micron earnings loom; Alphabet joins Dow in AI-era reshuffle

US stock futures paused after a tech-led rout as investors await Micron's earnings for AI-demand cues; Nasdaq-100 futures rose about 0.5%, S&P 500 futures ~0.1% higher, and Dow futures ~0.1% lower. Alphabet will join the Dow, replacing Verizon, marking a shift toward AI/tech exposure. Gold slid below 4100 as Treasuries rallied and the dollar strengthened, while traders weigh high valuations and potential rate hikes amid AI optimism.

Alphabet Replaces Verizon in Dow Jones, After-Hours Lift Signals Shift
business17 days ago

Alphabet Replaces Verizon in Dow Jones, After-Hours Lift Signals Shift

Alphabet will join the Dow Jones Industrial Average on June 29, replacing Verizon Communications, in a move aimed at better reflecting AI, cloud computing and tech services growth. Alphabet shares edged higher after hours, while Verizon has risen about 14% year-to-date, and the Dow’s price-weighting amplifies Alphabet’s impact given its larger market cap and diverse businesses.