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Markets Steady as Middle East Hopes and Earnings Drive Sentiment
business1 month ago

Markets Steady as Middle East Hopes and Earnings Drive Sentiment

U.S. stock futures were steady ahead of Monday trading as investors weighed Middle East developments—Trump’s plan to help free cargo ships and Iran’s response to peace talks—along with a busy earnings week. Nasdaq-100 and S&P 500 futures gained modestly while Dow futures slipped; oil prices edged lower, and traders awaited the April jobs report after a strong market session Friday.

Stock Futures Edge Up as Earnings Roll In and Oil Stabilizes
market-news1 month ago

Stock Futures Edge Up as Earnings Roll In and Oil Stabilizes

U.S. stock futures nudged higher Friday on strong earnings, easing oil prices, and hopes for a de-escalation in Middle East tensions. Nasdaq 100, Dow, and S&P futures were up roughly 0.11%, 0.15%, and 0.21% in early trading as Apple rose after-hours on solid earnings, while major indices closed April higher. Investors await more earnings from Exxon, Chevron, Moderna, Colgate-Palmolive and Dominion Energy, and PMI data due on Friday.

Calm Start for U.S. Futures as Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire News Lifts Markets
business1 month ago

Calm Start for U.S. Futures as Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire News Lifts Markets

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.

Hormuz Blockade Sparks Market Slump as Oil Surges
market-news1 month ago

Hormuz Blockade Sparks Market Slump as Oil Surges

U.S. stock futures fell early Monday after President Trump announced the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, fueling fears of a longer conflict and a sharp rise in oil prices. Futures on the Nasdaq-100, Dow, and S&P 500 were down about 0.6%, 0.5%, and 0.6% respectively at 3:10 a.m. EDT, while Brent and WTI crude jumped roughly 6–7% as talks in Islamabad collapsed. Investors also kept an eye on the start of the Q1 earnings season, led by banks like Goldman Sachs and Citigroup.

Iran Tensions Pressure U.S. Stock Futures as Markets Extend Losses
business2 months ago

Iran Tensions Pressure U.S. Stock Futures as Markets Extend Losses

U.S. stock futures edged lower on Monday as warnings about Iran weighed on sentiment, extending major indices' fourth straight weekly decline; Nasdaq-100, Dow, and S&P 500 futures fell roughly 0.46%, 0.39%, and 0.28% as oil prices rose and the S&P 500 slipped below its 200-day moving average ahead of CPI, PCE data, and a key consumer sentiment read.