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Bitcoin surge lifts U.S. stock futures as Iran policy, PMI loom
markets4 days ago

Bitcoin surge lifts U.S. stock futures as Iran policy, PMI loom

U.S. stock futures drift higher on Friday as bitcoin surged toward $77,000, with Dow futures up about 0.6%, S&P 500 futures up 0.4%, and Nasdaq-100 futures up 0.7%, as investors await details on President Trump's Iran policy, a Jackson Hole backdrop, and the S&P Global PMI release along with BJ's Wholesale Club earnings; a bond selloff earlier in the week pressured AI/tech names like Nvidia, while bitcoin's strength supported risk sentiment.

Markets buoyed by cooling CPI as Fed timing remains uncertain
markets13 days ago

Markets buoyed by cooling CPI as Fed timing remains uncertain

US stocks rose after July’s CPI showed inflation cooling to 3.4% year-over-year and a 0.1% monthly increase. The Nasdaq led gains (about 0.7%), the S&P 500 rose around 0.3%, while the Dow barely moved, as traders ponder whether the Fed will hold rates or cut a move in September. Inflation staying above the 2% target keeps the central bank in a wait-and-see stance. Geopolitical tension in the Middle East supported oil and yields, with energy near $90 per barrel. Earnings from Cisco, Coherent, and Cerebras Systems are due this week.

Dow Hits Fresh All-Time High as Earnings Optimism and AI Bets Lift Markets
markets19 days ago

Dow Hits Fresh All-Time High as Earnings Optimism and AI Bets Lift Markets

U.S. stocks closed at a record high on strong earnings signals and AI spending optimism, with the Dow up about 0.5% (and futures higher) while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq slipped on profit-taking. Nvidia led tech gains on AI prospects, though AMD and Alphabet lagged. Investors await more earnings (Warner Bros. Discovery, Airbnb, Lyft) and Friday’s payrolls report, weighing inflation risks as Fed rhetoric stays cautious; oil eased as Middle East tensions moderated.

Markets hold steady ahead of megacap earnings and Fed decision
markets28 days ago

Markets hold steady ahead of megacap earnings and Fed decision

Futures were little changed after a choppy session as traders brace for a week of megacap earnings (Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, Apple) and a Federal Reserve rate decision. The Dow rose for a second day while the Nasdaq declined on semiconductor weakness, and oil prices paused with Brent under $90 as tension in the Middle East eased. Investors await guidance on the Fed’s path, with talk of balance-sheet shrinkage potentially paving the way for future rate cuts. After-hours movers included Cadence Design Systems and Rambus, while Universal Health Services cut guidance and Williams-Sonoma drew analyst interest on an initiation.

Tech rout drags Nasdaq lower as oil spikes on Middle East tensions
markets-and-exchanges1 month ago

Tech rout drags Nasdaq lower as oil spikes on Middle East tensions

U.S. stocks fell as a tech-led selloff hit major indexes after Alphabet and Tesla posted results, with the Nasdaq down more than 2% and the Dow and S&P 500 also lower; oil climbed above $100 amid Middle East tensions and tanker attacks, lifting energy names and fueling inflation/rate concerns, while the 10-year yield rose. In the data flow, initial jobless claims dropped to 187,000—the lowest since 1969—just as a batch of earnings from Intel, T-Mobile, Lockheed Martin and others loomed on the schedule.

Markets Split Ahead of Alphabet and Tesla Earnings
markets1 month ago

Markets Split Ahead of Alphabet and Tesla Earnings

U.S. stocks diverged as the Dow rose about 0.3%, the S&P 500 held near flat, and the Nasdaq slid roughly 0.3% ahead of Alphabet and Tesla’s Q2 results; investors weigh Google’s AI monetization against AI spending and Tesla’s capex/automation plans, while Super Micro Computer jumped on backlog and GE Vernova beat revenue but missed EPS as oil prices rise and tariffs swirl in the backdrop.