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US Equity Indexes Mixed as Big-Tech Marches Higher, Trump Engineers Halt to Iran-Israel's Exchange of Strikes
US equity indexes traded mixed as technology topped sector charts, while President Donald Trump's efforts to halt strikes between Iran and Israel helped crude oil retreat from intraday highs.The Nasdaq Composite jumped 0.9% to 25,937.1, with the S&P 500 up 0.4% to 7,409.9, but the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.1% to 50,804.5 ahead of Monday's close.Alphabet's (GOOG, GOOGL) Google and Nvidia (NVDA) have turned to Intel (INTC) as their backup manufacturer of the most advanced processors, as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM) struggles to meet demand, The Information reported Monday, citing four people with direct knowledge of discussions. Intel jumped 10%, one of the top gainers in the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq.Cantor Fitzgerald adjusted its price target for Micron Technology (MU) to $1,500 from $700 while maintaining its overweight rating. Wells Fargo tuned its price objective for Micron to $1,220 from $550 and kept its overweight rating. Shares of Micron were up 8.9%, making it one of the biggest outperformers in the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq.Israel and Iran are "looking to do an immediate CEASEFIRE," CNN cited President Donald Trump as saying, after an overnight exchange of strikes between the two warring countries risked the fragile April truce brokered by the US."Final negotiations on 'Peace' are proceeding, subject to ignorance or stupidity getting in its way," Trump said on Truth Social. "The Blockade will remain in place, and in full force and effect, until a 'Final Deal' is reached. Things should move quickly."Israel has halted attacks on Iran, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, stopping short of acknowledging a ceasefire, CNN reported. Iran has also suspended its operations against Israel, but warned it would resume if strikes in southern Lebanon continue, the news report added.West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures rose 1% to $91.47, and Brent crude futures climbed 1.4% to $94.41. Earlier in the session, crude oil futures were up more than 4% each amid reports of an overnight escalation between Iran and Israel.
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US Equity Indexes Rise as Iran, Israel Yield to Trump's Call to Halt Strikes
US equity indexes rose, with technology and energy leading the gainers, as President Donald Trump's efforts to keep the Iran ceasefire intact produced some results.The Nasdaq Composite jumped 1.4% to 26,062.2, with the S&P 500 up 0.8% to 7,440.9, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average higher by 0.2% to 50,972.5 in Monday's midday trading.Israel and Iran must immediately stop "shooting," Trump said in a Truth Social post.Israel accepted the US request to halt strikes on Iran but will continue attacks on southern Lebanon, sources told CNN. Iran has suspended its operations on Israel, but warned it would resume if strikes in southern Lebanon continue, the news report said Monday.The Israel Defense Forces said that the Israeli Air Force hit military targets in western and central Iran, according to a post on X. Meanwhile, Iran's military reportedly said it targeted two Israeli air bases in retaliation.West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures rose 0.9% to $91.33, and Brent crude futures climbed 1.4% to $94.35. Earlier in the session, crude oil futures were up more than 4% each amid reports of an overnight escalation between Iran and Israel.
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US Equity Futures Higher Pre-Bell as Trump Tries to Keep Fragile Middle East Ceasefire Intact Amid New Israel-Iran Clashes
US equity futures were higher pre-bell Monday as President Donald Trump tried to hold together the fragile Middle East ceasefire after Israel and Iran exchanged attacks over the past few days.Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were 0.2% higher, S&P 500 futures were up 0.6%, and Nasdaq futures were 1.2% higher.In a post on Truth Social, Trump said that Israel and Iran were looking to do an "immediate" ceasefire after the two nations exchanged a series of attacks. Israeli forces on Sunday had launched strikes on Iran-backed Hezbollah forces inside Beirut, Lebanon, and Iran had retaliated with missile attacks. "The Blockade will remain in place, and in full force and effect, until a 'Final Deal' is reached," Trump said.The US imposed a blockade of Iranian ports after Iran barred transit of ships in the Strait of Hormuz.Oracle (ORCL) and Adobe (ADBE) are among the companies scheduled to release quarterly financial results within the week.Oil prices were higher, with front-month global benchmark North Sea Brent crude up 1.3% at $94.26 per barrel and US West Texas Intermediate crude 1% higher at $91.44 per barrel.The NY Federal Reserve's June consumer inflation expectations index is scheduled to be released at 11 am ET.
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