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U.S. stocks closed near records and futures stayed mixed after the Dow topped 50,000 and the S&P 500 rose above 7,500, with AI-driven gains helping lift markets as investors watch the U.S.–China summit and SpaceX’s upcoming IPO, while breadth concerns linger about tech-led strength vs. broader gains.
Nasdaq-100 futures rose about 0.9%, S&P 500 futures gained roughly 0.2%, and Dow futures were relatively flat as reports suggest the US and Iran are moving toward peace talks, signaling cautious optimism for equities amid geopolitical risk.
U.S. pretax corporate profits hit a record toward the end of 2025, and analysts expect profits to stay strong in 2026 despite weak consumer sentiment and high energy costs. But many forecasters warn the headroom for further gains is narrowing, with multiple theories about what's driving the current profit surge.
U.S. stock futures were roughly steady to modestly higher after news of a 10-day Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, with Dow and S&P 500 futures up about 0.15% and 0.05% and Nasdaq-100 futures down around 0.07%; in the regular session, major indices rose and the S&P 500 briefly closed above 7,000. Netflix posted Q1 results with a weak Q2 outlook, sending NFLX lower after hours, while investors await quarterly reports from Ally Financial, Truist, State Street, Autoliv, and Regions Financial.
U.S. stock futures were little changed after the S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs; the S&P 500 rose 0.80% and Nasdaq 1.59% while the Dow fell 0.15%. Futures for all three indices were up about 0.1%. Investors weigh potential progress in U.S.-Iran talks, with earnings reports from PepsiCo, Travelers, U.S. Bancorp, Abbott Labs and Charles Schwab ahead, plus weekly jobless claims and other data as oil prices fluctuated.
U.S. equities climbed toward record highs as optimism about a potential Iran nuclear deal boosted risk appetite, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq led by tech and growth names, while oil prices fell on the same upbeat mood.
The S&P 500 has fallen about 7.3% in March (on track for its worst month since 2022), but Morgan Stanley says the selloff is nearing its ending stages as the forward P/E has dropped roughly 15% from its peak; Brent crude has jumped about 51% since the start of the U.S.–Iran conflict and is largely priced in, yet higher interest rates remain a near-term risk with rate-cut odds fading by year-end.
The S&P 500 dipped below its 200-day moving average, a historically concerning signal, and Lance Roberts outlines a six-indicator checklist plus a six-step defensive plan: trim concentration in high-valuation holdings, hold 10–15% cash, tilt toward quality stocks, favor defensive sectors, tighten downside stops on volatile names, and extend Treasury duration to five–seven years to help shield portfolios from potential near-term downside.
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.
Morgan Stanley’s Michael Wilson argues the S&P 500 is nearing the end of its rolling correction, with earnings growth set to reaccelerate and market breadth improving. However, the pace of oil and dollar moves could keep volatility elevated in the near term and influence how quickly the market flexes out of the correction, potentially creating opportunities in cyclical names.
JPMorgan says a prolonged Iran war could push the S&P 500 into a ~10% correction, potentially to around 6,720, with near-term losses implied by options and oil-supply risks rising; they note a definitive off‑ramp to the conflict would reverse the bearish call. Morgan Stanley remains largely constructive over the next 6–12 months, arguing the rolling correction may be ending and highlighting buying opportunities in cyclicals if oil stays high but not prohibitive.
U.S. stock futures edged higher ahead of Thursday’s session after the major averages closed up on Wednesday, with Nasdaq-100, S&P 500, and Dow futures rising about 0.26%, 0.18%, and 0.09% as traders await Walmart’s earnings. Investors are also weighing Fed minutes showing policy disagreement, geopolitical tensions that pushed oil higher on Iran talks, and upcoming data on jobless claims and pending home sales.
Tariffs are effectively a tax on U.S. consumption, potentially slowing growth by raising costs for consumers and firms. The S&P 500 is trading with a CAPE ratio above 39, a level historically followed by weak returns and drawdowns, a pattern echoing the dot-com crash. While earnings may accelerate in 2025–26, investors are advised to be cautious, consider preserving cash, and tilt portfolios toward long-term wealth rather than chasing volatility.
Stocks rebound from last week’s losses as investors price in a Fed rate hold and await big‑tech earnings, lifting the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq while gold and silver push to fresh highs and the dollar weakens.