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US equities have fallen about 7.4% since the Iran conflict began, exceeding the 6.1% median drawdown seen after prior geopolitical shocks, according to Deutsche Bank analysis cited by MarketWatch. With the VIX above 30 signaling elevated fear and both discretionary and systematic investors trimming exposure, the market could face more downside if volatility remains elevated.
Dell has been added back to Josh Brown’s Best Stocks list, with Brown signaling potential further gains for the stock.
The 30-year U.S. Treasury yield edged toward 5% on March 24, 2026 amid rising inflation risk from the Middle East conflict and a slowing economy (Q4 2025 growth was revised to 0.7%). Unlike some past near-5% moves that coincided with stock gains, this cycle reflects inflation risk pricing rather than growth, potentially shaping Fed policy expectations and weighing on stocks and borrowers if yields keep rising.
The S&P 500 fell to fresh 2026 lows with volatile bounces; while more downside looks possible, the index now approaches the 200-day moving average which may trigger a tentative bounce, and equities remain underweight amid geopolitical headwinds, with a potential bullish alignment possible in early April if technical signals cooperate.
Variant Perception’s tactical correction signal for the S&P 500 has activated for the third time in seven years, signaling weeks of volatility and a test of the 200-day moving average (about 6,579) despite a resilient macro backdrop; past signals appeared in 2010, 2019 and 2021, and investors should brace for uncertainty with potential stabilizing events such as a Trump-Xi meeting.
TipRanks’ earnings-move preview estimates ATM option-driven post-earnings moves for major stocks this week (Feb 2–6, 2026), noting that volatility generally rises before earnings and crushes afterward. The piece lists daily move expectations by ticker, e.g., Monday: DIS ±6.38%, PLTR ±10.47%; Tuesday: AMD ±8.87%, CMG ±9.57%, ENPH ±13.39%, EPD ±2.23%, MRK ±4.90%, PEP ±4.10%, PFE ±3.44%, SMCI ±12.30%, PYPL ±8.50%; Wednesday: LLY ±6.51%, GOOGL ±6.18%, NVO ±7.71%, QCOM ±6.66%, ABBV ±4.78%, ARCC ±4.83%, ACB ±19.21%, SNAP ±15.73%, UBER ±7.42%, GOOG ±6.16%, ARM ±9.42%; Thursday: AMZN ±7.52%, B ±20.55%, BMY ±4.63%, COP ±4.94%, MSTR ±8.72%, RBLX ±15.37%, IREN ±16.97%; Friday: CGC ±13.76%. The article also cautions about the risks of options trading.
A midweek market preview listing ten indicators investors should watch during Wednesday’s session, with updates as of Jan 14, 2026.
Morgan Stanley doubles up its upgrade on a cybersecurity stock as it nears a pivotal inflection point, signaling potential upside for investors.
Dow Jones futures and major indices are slightly higher ahead of the market open, with key tech stocks like AMD, Apple, Palantir, Nvidia, and Tesla showing mixed movements. Nvidia announced a new AI chip, boosting its stock, while other stocks like AMD and Apple declined. The market is awaiting key economic data, including the December jobs report, as Wall Street watches for further cues. Nvidia's new AI processor and CEO Jensen Huang's speech could drive future gains, amid ongoing market rally conditions.
The article argues that despite the hype and bubble talk surrounding AI, investing in AI stocks remains a strong opportunity for 2026 due to their potential for growth and innovation, emphasizing the importance of not dismissing these stocks despite market skepticism.
Markets start 2026 with key events including CES 2026 where Nvidia and AMD CEOs will highlight AI infrastructure developments, amid ongoing economic data releases and sector volatility, influencing investment sentiment and sector stability.
Despite concerns over an AI bubble and potential Fed turmoil, investors broadly expect global stock markets to rise in 2026, driven by supportive economic conditions, with notable optimism for the UK and US markets, though risks such as geopolitical tensions and private credit crises remain.
The article reviews the strong market performance in 2025 driven by AI and major tech stocks, but highlights underlying economic issues and dismal statistics that could present profit opportunities in 2026.
Global stocks and bonds experienced their strongest cross-asset rally since 2009 in 2025, driven by AI enthusiasm, easing inflation, and supportive policies, but concerns remain about the sustainability of this growth and the risks of a diversification mirage as markets enter 2026.
Micron's shares surged 8.1% after Bernstein raised its price target to $330, citing strong AI-driven demand for memory chips, especially DRAM, amid constrained supply and booming data center needs, following record quarterly results and optimistic forecasts.