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A pro analysis reports that SpaceX's IPO filing is fueling a bullish run in space-related equities and outlines ways investors can gain exposure to the sector amid the buzz.
AutoZone beat quarterly earnings and revenue estimates for its latest quarter, posting EPS of $38.07 on $4.84 billion in revenue, but its shares fell more than 10% on the day, on pace for the worst single-day drop in over six years as investors weigh slower international growth, margin compression, and ongoing inflation, energy costs, and potential supply-chain disruptions affecting lubricants and related parts.
A Tuesday roundup highlights major Wall Street analyst calls on Nvidia, Apple, Micron, Pershing Square, Dell, Occidental and others, with investors watching how these recommendations may influence stock sentiment and price moves.
U.S. stocks rose, aligning with gains seen in global markets the previous day as major indices tracked a broader rally and investors weighed upcoming economic signals and policy expectations.
Nvidia stock is hovering near a crucial price level that could determine its near-term direction, with traders watching for a breakout or reversal as they gauge the next move.
Semiconductor stocks jump in premarket trading as investor sentiment improves, with gains across memory and chip names like Micron, AMD and Intel and uplift from the SOXL ETF, signaling broad tech strength ahead of the market open.
European equities edged lower as investors weighed renewed Middle East tensions, Ukraine developments and volatile oil, with the Stoxx 600 slipping while the FTSE 100 rose on mining gains; Brent rose to about $99 a barrel while U.S. WTI traded near $93 after a prior drop. Ferrari slumped following the debut of its first fully electric car, BP fell on governance concerns after removing its chairman, and Kingfisher rose after reaffirming first-quarter guidance. No major economic data were due today as traders monitor geopolitical risks and energy markets.
U.S. stocks extended an eight-week streak toward record territory as solid earnings and AI optimism support the market, but Treasury yields rose to their highest in a year amid inflation concerns tied to oil near multi-year highs and a closed Strait of Hormuz. Higher yields raise borrowing costs and could weigh on consumer spending, with gains still concentrated in tech/AI names and traders awaiting clues on inflation and possible Fed action later in the year.
Ferrari's stock fell more than 7% after the luxury automaker unveiled its first fully electric model, the Luce, in Rome, signaling an EV push even as rivals scale back amid weak demand; the shares are about 27% lower over the past year.
Slate Money reports that President Trump’s trading volume jumped roughly 10x quarter over quarter, with dollar terms exceeding all trading by Congress combined. One theory floated by host Felix Salmon is that changes in personal capital-gains tax exposure under the 2026 tax code could have unlocked more aggressive trading. The piece notes the STOCK Act requires disclosure but does not ban presidential or congressional stock trades, and it highlights headline risk, disclosure lag, and the market-moving potential of public statements as key takeaways while more data and policy reforms remain undecided.
Despite the S&P 500’s earnings-driven optimism, a rally in long-term yields (30-year above 5% and a breakout in the 10-year) adds risk to stocks. A potential Iran deal could help cool yields before the July FOMC, but if the long end keeps rising I’ll trim risk. The AAII sentiment shows a contrarian tilt, and I’m still buying the pullback—staying bullish on earnings while staying nimble and ready to reduce exposure if yields resume their ascent.
U.S. stocks are on track to finish the week higher, with the Dow reaching a record close as traders weigh a postponed AI-order signing by Trump, earnings news from Richemont and Estee Lauder, elevated oil costs, and a booming Pokémon-card market.
Investigate Midwest reports that the person who controls Donald Trump’s investment portfolio purchased John Deere stock three times since January, with the largest trade marked as unsolicited. Deere purchases were modest compared with other holdings (e.g., Apple and Nvidia) and appear within a broader set of trades tied to companies with business before the Trump administration, fueling ongoing questions about potential conflicts of interest while Trump officials say there are no conflicts of interest.
A turn lower in oil prices helped U.S. equities erase their early losses, with major indices trimming negative moves as energy costs cooled and investors eyed the market backdrop.
U.S. bond yields paused near recent highs while stock indices held steady ahead of Nvidia’s results, with mixed premarket moves: Nvidia slipped about 0.8%, Target rose ~3%, Marvell Technology up ~4%, Astera Labs surging ~13%, Chewy down ~9%, and cryptocurrencies edging higher as Bitcoin and Ethereum posted modest gains.