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Contrarian analysts say the U.S. stock-market correction has more downside ahead, as March–April optimism hasn’t triggered a buy signal despite the Iran war and cease-fire; with May–October historically weak in midterm years, the bottom could be months away, so investors should keep expectations in check.
U.S. stock futures were little changed after Monday’s losses, with the S&P 500 down 0.39%, Nasdaq down 0.73%, and the Dow up 0.11%. The CBOE VIX topped 30 as geopolitical tensions persisted and oil prices rose. Eight of 11 GICS sectors rose (financials +1.1%, utilities +0.7%), while industrials, information technology and energy lagged. President Trump signaled progress toward ending operations in Iran and Powell said inflation is in check, providing some relief ahead of Tuesday’s March consumer-confidence data and February JOLTS. The market remains vigilant for a potential normal 10% correction as investors weigh macro risks.
U.S. stock indexes gained as investors weighed renewed hopes for U.S.–Iran talks, lifting the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq, while oil prices fell below $100 a barrel.
U.S. stock futures rose as investors priced in progress toward easing tensions with Iran, boosting sentiment for the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq ahead of the session.
U.S. stocks fell Friday after reports the U.S. could deploy ground troops in Iran, fueling risk-off selling that pushed the Nasdaq about 2% lower while the S&P 500 and Dow slipped. Oil rose to session highs as Treasury yields climbed and traders weighed geopolitical risk during quadruple witching, a period of large option/futures expirations. The move broad-based hit rate-sensitive sectors; FedEx rose after lifting its full-year outlook, underscoring a mixed backdrop amid ongoing energy and inflation concerns.
Stocks rebounded from earlier declines as oil prices cooled, with the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq turning higher and a mix of large-cap names moving up or down amid a cautious but improving market tone.
Ukrainian-founded Swarmer, whose software lets one pilot control hundreds of drones, surged on its Nasdaq debut, underscoring Ukraine’s leading role in cost-effective drone technology used by its military. Backed by high-profile US ties and seeking further capital and partnerships, the company aims to scale production for both Kyiv and American markets as Pentagon interest in cheaper drone capabilities grows.
The Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq opened down as oil prices surged on geopolitical headlines, with traders awaiting the Federal Reserve's rate decision at 2 p.m. ET and digesting hotter inflation signals.
U.S. stock indexes rose for a second consecutive session ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy decision, with broad gains across major indices as investors weigh upcoming guidance and rate expectations.
Stocks rose for a second straight day with the Dow about 100 points higher and the S&P 500 and Nasdaq in the green, as Brent crude hovered around $101 a barrel amid ongoing Iran tensions and energy-cost concerns, signaling resilience despite geopolitical risk.
U.S. stocks rose with the major indices edging higher as investors weighed the potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the accompanying relief from supply fears, while individual stocks moved in mixed directions and risk-on assets found support.
Investors are pricing in a longer conflict as US-Iran tensions threaten the Strait of Hormuz, with the US signaling escalation by moving a Marine expeditionary unit and planning navy escorts. Oil prices jumped toward $98 as emergency crude releases were employed, and the Nasdaq fell about 1%, raising the risk of retesting war-era lows if the tension persists.
An investor argues Nvidia (NVDA) is surprisingly cheap for its AI leadership, noting a forward P/E around 22x and naming NVDA the second-cheapest of the Magnificent 7 alongside META. Nvidia also posted a new quarterly revenue record of $68.1 billion (up 20% sequential, 73% YoY) as its GPUs power ongoing AI demand. The stock has surged roughly 600% over three years. Wall Street gives NVDA a Strong Buy with a 12‑month target of about $272.16, implying more than 50% potential upside as investors remain bullish on AI adoption despite a recent pullback in AI stocks.
U.S. stock indexes fell after a surprising jobs report suggested inflation risks and higher interest rates could persist, with the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq dropping as crude oil jumped, fueling risk-off sentiment across markets.
U.S. stocks fell after February nonfarm payrolls unexpectedly contracted by 92,000, vs a +60,000 consensus and +126,000 prior. The Dow dropped about 1.6%, S&P 500 futures were down 1.3%, and the Nasdaq Composite fell around 1.5%.