US Stocks Climb to Catch Up With Global Market Rally
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.
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Oil dip helps U.S. stocks rebound from early losses
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.
Markets Hover Near All-Time Highs as Oil Fluctuates
U.S. stock indices held near record levels as oil prices swung, signaling a cautious but positive session on Wall Street amid ongoing energy-market volatility.
Broad Rally Lifts S&P 500 Toward All-Time High
U.S. equities jumped as the S&P 500 rose about 1% to around 6,954, trading near its all-time high of 7,002.28, helped by roughly 20 leading stocks fueling the move and supported by broad strength across large-cap names and related ETFs like SPY and VOO.
AI disruption could give short sellers a wind at their backs, Block says
Carson Block of Muddy Waters argues that AI-driven disruption will trigger broad market upheaval—potentially bigger than the 2008 crisis—reviving opportunities for short sellers as AI hype and economic dislocation shake US equities, with rising short interest and concerns about private credit signaling further volatility.
US equities retreat to year-to-date lows as Iran conflict escalates
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.
Arm bets on its own AGI CPU to drive fivefold revenue growth
Arm unveiled its first in-house AI processor, the AGI CPU, and forecast that annual revenue will rise to about $25 billion within five years (roughly five times today), with a $15 billion AI-related revenue opportunity by 2031. Meta and OpenAI are among early customers as Arm shifts from licensing chips to producing silicon, a move expected to expand revenue but potentially compress margins; production is by TSMC and shipments are planned for year-end.
Prince-backed Swarmer rockets on Nasdaq debut with 520% surge
Swarmer, a drone-software maker chaired by Erik Prince, surged about 520% on its Nasdaq debut after pricing at $5, opening at $12.50 and closing at $31, giving it a market value around $380 million. Prince joined Swarmer as chair in December 2025 and holds options to buy about 940,000 shares at $6.27, vesting over time and on revenue milestones. The company says its AI can control up to 690 drones per operator and its software has been used by Ukraine’s military since 2024. Swarmer posted roughly $310,000 in revenue for the year and a net loss of about $8.5 million. The IPO comes as the US shifts toward domestic drone production after policy steps curbing foreign-made drones, underscoring growing importance of drone tech in modern warfare.
Global markets take the lead as U.S. stocks lag, signaling a multi-year shift
International markets have outpaced U.S. stocks early in 2026, with global benchmarks leading and international ETFs seeing record January inflows, fueling talk that a years-long shift away from U.S. dominance may be underway.
AI Fears Drag Software and Analytics Stocks Down
US tech stocks slid as AI concerns weighed on software and analytics names, with the Nasdaq down 2.2% and the S&P 500 off 1.4%. Gartner and S&P Global led the losses after Anthropic launched Claude Cowork tools to automate legal tasks, and others such as Intuit, Equifax, Moody’s and FactSet also fell, while European peers like Relx and London Stock Exchange Group dropped as AI demand cooled.
Stocks cling to record highs as the dollar stabilizes
US stocks hover near their all-time highs as the dollar steadies, signaling continued investor appetite for equities amid stable currency moves.
Yen rally chatter sends dollar to four-month low, threatening U.S. equities
The dollar weakened to a four‑month low as reports of a coordinated move to bolster the yen surfaced, a development that could curb yen-carry trades and weigh on U.S. stocks, with the ICE dollar index around 96.85 and USD/JPY near 153–154 per dollar.
Markets Mixed as OPEC+ Pauses Hikes and Trade Truces Boost Investor Sentiment
US stock futures rose, indicating a potential continuation of the seven-month rally driven by strong tech earnings and easing US-China trade tensions, despite mixed economic signals and geopolitical uncertainties. Commodities like gold and oil also saw movements influenced by policy changes and OPEC decisions, while markets await key central bank meetings and economic data amid ongoing US government shutdown concerns.
Asian Markets Rise and Oil Prices Fall Amid Ceasefire Developments
Global stocks continued their rally driven by AI-related optimism, with Asian markets led by tech firms and US benchmarks reaching new highs, while investors focus on earnings amid geopolitical developments and economic data. Gold retreated slightly from record highs, and currency markets saw the dollar and yen fluctuate amid speculation of intervention. China’s reopening after Golden Week showed cautious consumer spending, contrasting with enthusiasm for AI tech stocks. Major geopolitical news includes a potential breakthrough in Israel-Hamas negotiations and US export approvals for Nvidia chips, amidst ongoing tensions over rare earths.
Asian Stocks Rise Following Wall Street Record
Asian stocks are near record highs following a tech rally, with US markets also performing well amid expectations of a Fed rate cut, while Hong Kong faces weather disruptions from Typhoon Ragasa and China sees a slight pullback after a long rally. Investors are awaiting Fed signals and earnings season, with concerns over the Indian rupee's decline due to US tariffs and visa fee hikes.