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Iran tensions weigh on markets as futures dip and oil climbs
markets11 days ago

Iran tensions weigh on markets as futures dip and oil climbs

US stock futures fell on Tuesday as rising US-Iran tensions revived inflation concerns, with Dow futures flat, S&P 500 down about 0.5%, and Nasdaq futures down around 1%. Brent crude neared $91 and WTI around $84 as oil prices climbed, while the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve dropped to its lowest level since 1982. Bond yields rose globally (10-year ~4.72%, 30-year ~5.31%), even as earnings from Home Depot and Toll Brothers offer some support ahead of a busy reporting week (KLAR).

Immaculate Market Faces Seasonal Reality Check Amid Midterm Risks
finance11 days ago

Immaculate Market Faces Seasonal Reality Check Amid Midterm Risks

Despite a near-record run in the stock market fueled by a strong earnings season (EPS beat rates around 86%, the best since 2021), BTIG strategist Jonathan Krinsky warns that midterm-election years historically bring a meaningful pullback in August–October (about 7% or more in several past instances). With the S&P 500 benefiting from robust Q2 results, investors should consider trimming risk or hedging broad equity exposure as this historically difficult period approaches.

Stocks Ease Lower as Oil Rises and Nvidia Slips on AI-Funding Talks
markets18 days ago

Stocks Ease Lower as Oil Rises and Nvidia Slips on AI-Funding Talks

U.S. stocks opened the week lower as oil prices climbed and Nvidia slid after reports that AI-infrastructure financing could reach roughly $500 billion, dragging the tech sector down while the broader indices dipped: the S&P 500 around -0.1%, the Dow about -0.1%, and the Nasdaq around -0.3%. Oil benchmarks surged with Brent near $85+ and WTI above $80 amid Iran-Hormuz tension and wait for CPI data that could influence Fed policy. Intel also fell after announcing a $15 billion stock offering. Earnings season continues with AI infrastructure players on the docket, as investors weigh inflation signals and rate paths.

Marriott slides on Middle East drag as earnings season heats up; Trump‑backed Bitcoin sinks
finance25 days ago

Marriott slides on Middle East drag as earnings season heats up; Trump‑backed Bitcoin sinks

Live earnings updates show Marriott International (MAR) down about 5.5% mid-morning as Middle East headwinds weigh the stock, while Bitcoin (BTC-USD) swings to a loss on news tied to a Trump brothers‑backed project. Palantir Technologies (PLTR) edges higher, and the broader earnings season remains a market engine with Tyson, Marriott, and ON Semiconductor among the reports this week. FactSet data suggest second‑quarter S&P 500 earnings are up roughly 47.5% year over year, well above long‑term averages, signaling robust profit growth for another quarter.

Chip rout drags Nasdaq-100 into correction ahead of earnings season
business1 month ago

Chip rout drags Nasdaq-100 into correction ahead of earnings season

Chip and memory stocks led a broad sell-off that pushed the Nasdaq-100 briefly into correction territory (about a 10% drop from its high) as Sandisk, Western Digital, Seagate, Micron and AMD fell roughly 10% and Dell slid ~13%; Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix retreated more than 15% in Asia, with equipment makers like ASML down after a report—unverified—that a Chinese state-backed firm began mass-producing domestic chip tools. The move occurs ahead of key earnings reports from Meta, Amazon and Microsoft and amid ongoing AI-related capex, with JPMorgan forecasting AI spending near $870 billion by 2026. Apple rose, helping buoy large indices as the broader market remained resilient.

Chip revival lifts Nasdaq-led futures ahead of big earnings week
finance1 month ago

Chip revival lifts Nasdaq-led futures ahead of big earnings week

US stock futures rose Tuesday, led by the Nasdaq-100 as semiconductor names rebound, with Dow and S&P 500 futures modestly higher ahead of a busy earnings week; Nvidia disclosed a stake in Nebius, bolstering AI optimism, while traders weighed fresh tariffs on Canada and rising tensions in the Middle East as oil hovers near $90 ahead of Big Tech results later this week.

Markets mixed as Middle East tensions lift oil and chip worries linger
markets1 month ago

Markets mixed as Middle East tensions lift oil and chip worries linger

U.S. stock futures opened mixed after last week’s declines as tensions in the Middle East escalate and oil climbs; S&P 500 futures +0.2%, Nasdaq-100 futures +0.5%, Dow futures flat. Oil rose with WTI above $85 and Brent over $91 amid strikes and casualties, while Asia‑Pacific markets opened mixed and chip stocks stayed under pressure. Earnings season kicks into high gear this week with Alphabet and Tesla reporting after the bell on Wednesday and Intel due Thursday.

Analysts anticipate upbeat earnings season as estimates climb
business1 month ago

Analysts anticipate upbeat earnings season as estimates climb

Wall Street is expected to have a relatively calm earnings season, with negative earnings preannouncements well below typical levels and consensus estimates on the rise. JPMorgan strategist Mislav Matejka says rising estimates reflect genuine improvements in corporate fundamentals rather than analyst complacency. The S&P 500 is seen posting about 23.3% year-over-year Q2 earnings growth, above the five-year (16.4%) and 10-year (10.3%) averages. Ten of 11 sectors are expected to grow, led by Energy, Technology and Materials, with big hyperscalers’ capex boosting hardware and data-center spending. Despite inflation and geopolitics, consumer resilience has helped keep the broader U.S. economy stable.

stock-markets1 month ago

US futures wobble as Hormuz tensions shadow Q2 earnings week

US stock futures were mixed Monday as renewed Middle East tensions over the Strait of Hormuz and conflicting reports about shipping closures spurred a risk-off tone ahead of a busy Q2 earnings season led by JPMorgan, Bank of America, Goldman Sachs, Wells Fargo and Citigroup; S&P 500 futures slipped about 0.25%, Nasdaq-100 about 0.9% lower, while Dow futures edged up around 0.1%; oil prices climbed on supply concerns, and tech equities faced a rough start with a chip rout ahead of ASML and TSMC results.

S&P 500 Earnings Poised for ~29% YoY Jump in Q2
business1 month ago

S&P 500 Earnings Poised for ~29% YoY Jump in Q2

S&P 500 Q2 earnings growth is 23.6% so far, but FactSet’s John Butters says the season typically lifts the final rate. By applying historical improvements from three windows, the most conservative estimate puts Q2 growth at about 29.4% YoY (highest since Q4 2021), with other windows suggesting 29.6% or up to 31.7%. Early results (18 companies) show 89% beating estimates by an average 14.5%, nudging the growth rate from 23.2% to 23.6%. If the pattern of surprises holds, the index could end Q2 around 29.4% YoY.

June rout: Magnificent 7 wipe out about $2.3 trillion on AI spending bets
business1 month ago

June rout: Magnificent 7 wipe out about $2.3 trillion on AI spending bets

The Magnificent 7—Microsoft, Nvidia, Alphabet, Apple, Meta, Tesla, and Amazon—lost roughly $2.3 trillion in June as investors grew wary of the giants’ heavy AI-driven infrastructure spending, much funded by debt. Nvidia fell about 13%, Microsoft around 20%, and Apple and Amazon about 8% for the month. Despite the broad losses, the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index rose roughly 6%, reflecting ongoing demand and supply constraints in the chip sector. Investors are cautious ahead of the second‑quarter earnings season starting in July, watching how AI investments translate into results and cash flow, while memory shortages push some component prices higher.

Tech Giants Slip: The Magnificent Seven Hit a Dreadful Year
business2 months ago

Tech Giants Slip: The Magnificent Seven Hit a Dreadful Year

The so‑called Magnificent Seven have faltered after peaking in May, dropping more than 13% as AI-related capex pressures cash flow and raises funding costs. While the S&P 500 and QQQ are down roughly 2%, individual names are well off their 52‑week highs (backed by declines from about 11% to as much as 33%). Analysts say AI infrastructure spending needs to translate into near‑term profits, or the group may stay under pressure through the upcoming earnings season.