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U.S. stocks are higher on Friday with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 set to finish the week up as traders weigh a hotter March CPI (headline +0.9%, core +0.2%) against a record-low April consumer sentiment reading, while inflation expectations tick higher. Investors are also eyeing direct U.S.-Iran peace talks and related geopolitical developments as notable catalysts.
Stock futures were little changed on Friday as traders weigh a fragile two-week U.S.–Iran ceasefire, following a Thursday rally that lifted the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow to weekly gains. Oil prices fluctuated near peaks as geopolitical tensions persist, while investors await March CPI and other data ahead of earnings season. The week has seen broad gains across major indices, with markets in Asia-Pacific also higher on relief over the ceasefire news.
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.
Investor Michael Burry said Anthropic is outpacing Palantir, pointing to Anthropic’s rapid ARR growth (from $9B to $30B) and its easy-to-integrate, plug-and-play AI tools as reasons businesses are flocking to Claude, which helped send Palantir shares lower after his comments. Burry, who has a shorts position on Palantir, argues the AI market is shifting toward private-sector AI solutions, diminishing Palantir’s government-heavy edge. Ramp data cited by Burry suggests Anthropic is capturing a growing share of enterprise spending and impacting multiple sectors, highlighting a broader AI-driven rebalancing in software.
Oil prices climbed toward $100 a barrel—WTI around $101.54 and Brent about $99.32—driven by Strait of Hormuz disruptions and doubts about a U.S.-Iran ceasefire, while stock markets paused after a rally as investors weigh geopolitical risk, inflation readings, and potential Fed policy moves.
Palantir Technologies’ shares slid about 6% intraday after investor Michael Burry warned of a rising threat from Anthropic in the AI space, signaling growing investor concern about AI-driven competition affecting Palantir’s prospects.
U.S. stock futures were mostly flat after a relief rally sparked by news that Trump would suspend attacks on Iran for two weeks; the S&P 500 rose about 2.5%, Nasdaq ~2.8%, and the Dow gained over 1,300 points for its best day since April 2025. The ceasefire news faced questions of violations, and investors await the PCE price index and weekly jobless claims. Dow Transports hit record highs, energy stocks fell, and Constellation Brands dropped after weaker earnings guidance.
President Trump sought to soothe investors amid the Iran crisis with public speeches and assurances, but markets remain volatile and little relief has materialized, underscoring skepticism that rhetoric alone can steady prices during heightened geopolitical risk.
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.
Ackman argues that high-quality stocks are trading at attractive discounts and flags Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac as potential 10x upside; Michael Burry agrees with the bullish view as both bet on a market bargain amid volatility and evolving post-crisis policy dynamics.
Berkshire Hathaway shares fell for eight straight sessions—their longest losing streak since 2018—amid a broader market pullback driven by higher energy prices and geopolitical tensions; Buffett has signaled he’ll step down as CEO by end-2025. The firm also announced a roughly $2.3 billion stake in Tokio Marine Holdings in Japan, paired with a strategic reinsurance partnership that underscores long-term expansion.
U.S. stocks fell, with SPY and QQQ closing at year-to-date lows as Iran-related tensions persist; energy led gains on higher oil prices while consumer discretionary names declined amid rising inflation expectations. China launched two retaliatory trade probes against the U.S., Netflix hiked prices across tiers, and investors weighed ongoing geopolitical risk alongside sector rotations in a cautious mood.
A Fortune report reveals Anthropic's Claude Mythos, the company's most powerful AI model, was exposed by a data leak. The leak has analysts weighing potential IPO implications for Anthropic and causing volatility in AI/cybersecurity equities as investors weigh the model's advanced capabilities against security risks.
Even high-net-worth Americans are growing more pessimistic about the economy as rising gasoline costs and falling stock prices erode perceived wealth, likely dimming spending and signaling slower growth ahead.
U.S. stock futures fell in premarket trading as President Trump pushed the Iran deal deadline to April 6 amid ongoing negotiations. Traders await final March sentiment data and a likely hold on rates in April, with FedWatch signaling about a 93.8% chance of no rate change. In focus, Unity Software jumped after strong Q1 guidance, Oracle expanded its Nashville footprint (and Veritone moved to OCI), and SoFi announced LPB partnerships, while Datacentrex plunged on a $20.2 million public offering. Southland Holdings also slid after disappointing results. Commodities were mixed, with crude higher, Bitcoin slipping, and gold easing as markets digest geopolitical tensions and earnings momentum.