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Update: US Equity Futures Lower Pre-Bell as Middle East Peace Prospects Dim

(Updates with economic data, recent oil price movement, world markets' overview and corporate stock movements.)US equity futures were edging lower pre-bell Tuesday as prospects for a peace agreement in the Middle East dimmed with the US not seeking to extend the ceasefire agreement with Iran that expired Monday.Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were 0.1% lower, S&P 500 futures were down 0.5%, and Nasdaq futures were 1.3% lower.Iran would shift to a "fully offensive" military posture to break the US naval blockade if diplomatic efforts to end the war fail, Reuters reported Tuesday, citing a senior Iranian official. Asked by reporters if the US was seeking to extend the ceasefire, President Donald Trump said no, according to Reuters.Traders digested the latest round of earnings, with Home Depot (HD) reporting higher fiscal Q2 adjusted earnings and net sales.Oil prices were higher, with front-month global benchmark North Sea Brent crude up 0.3% at $91.10 per barrel and US West Texas Intermediate crude 0.% higher at $84.29 per barrel.July housing starts dropped to a 1.239 million annual rate from 1.415 million in the previous month, compared with expectations for a 1.345 million rate in a survey compiled by Bloomberg. US import prices fell 0.4% in July, compared with the 0.1% gain expected and the prior 0.3% decrease in June. US export prices fell 1.3% in July, compared with expectations for no change and the 0.7% decrease in the prior month.The July industrial production report, due at 9:15 am ET, is forecast to show a 0.3% gain following a 0.1% increase in the prior month. Pending home sales for July, slated for 10 a.m. ET, are expected to hold steady after a drop of 5.4% in the prior month.In other world markets, Japan's Nikkei closed 2.5% lower, Hong Kong's Hang Seng ended 0.1% higher, and China's Shanghai Composite finished 0.2% higher. Meanwhile, the UK's FTSE 100 was up 0.1%, and Germany's DAX index was 0.3% lower in Europe's early afternoon session.In equities, stocks of Nvidia (NVDA), Micron Technology (MU), and AMD (AMD) were all down as part of a wider downswing in the technology sector. Nvidia shares dropped 2%, Micron stock fell 4.8%, and AMD shares were 3.5% lower.On the winning side, Home Depot stock was 2.1% higher after the company posted better-than-expected fiscal Q2 adjusted earnings and net sales. Alibaba Group (BABA) shares rose 3% after Alipay said Monday it launched a full-stack agentic AI commerce platform for merchants. Targa Resources (TRGP) stock was up 3.6% after the company said late Monday it struck new 20-year fee-based, midstream agreements to support ExxonMobil's (XOM) development of its Permian Basin acreage.

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US Equity Futures Lower Pre-Bell as Middle East Peace Prospects Dim

US equity futures were edging lower pre-bell Tuesday as prospects for a peace agreement in the Middle East dimmed with the US not seeking to extend the ceasefire agreement with Iran that expired Monday.Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were 0.1% lower, S&P 500 futures were down 0.4%, and Nasdaq futures were 1.2% lower.Iran would shift to a "fully offensive" military posture to break the US naval blockade if diplomatic efforts to end the war fail, Reuters reported Tuesday, citing a senior Iranian official. Asked by reporters if the US was seeking to extend the ceasefire, President Donald Trump said no, according to Reuters.Traders digested the latest round of earnings, with Home Depot (HD) reporting higher fiscal Q2 adjusted earnings and net sales.Oil prices were higher, with front-month global benchmark North Sea Brent crude up 0.3% at $91.10 per barrel and US West Texas Intermediate crude 0.7% higher at $84.33 per barrel.Housing starts for July, slated for 8:30 am ET, are expected at 1.345 million units annually, down from 1.427 million, according to estimates compiled by Bloomberg. The July import price index is expected to show a 0.1% month-over-month gain after a 0.3% increase previously. The export price index is projected to hold steady, compared with a decrease of 0.6% previously.The July industrial production report, due at 9:15 am ET, is forecast to show a 0.3% gain following a 0.1% increase in the prior month. Pending home sales for July, slated for 10 a.m. ET, are expected to hold steady after a drop of 5.4% in the prior month.

US Markets30d ago

Stocks Fall Pre-Bell as Hopes for Near-Term US-Iran Peace Deal Fade

US equity futures were tracking in the red on Tuesday amid fading hopes for a US-Iran peace deal, as a temporary ceasefire between the two countries expired without an extension.The S&P 500 declined 0.6%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged down 0.1% and the Nasdaq fell 1.3% in premarket activity. The indexes finished the previous trading session lower.A 60-day ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran signed in June expired on Monday, with no immediate signs of renewed negotiations. The two countries agreed to the memorandum of understanding to end their war and negotiate a final deal, but the truce collapsed as tensions over the control of the Strait of Hormuz escalated.President Donald Trump told Fox News in an interview on Monday that he wasn't pressing for the Middle East conflict to end without Tehran conceding to his demands. "I have no time schedule," Trump reportedly said. "I'm not in a hurry."In the same interview, Trump warned that the US could attack Oman if the Gulf nation interferes with its blockade of Iranian ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran and Oman are reported to have held negotiations recently on managing the crucial waterway.Iran's top negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, said Tuesday that the Strait of Hormuz will remain shut until the US meets the conditions of the interim deal signed in June, Reuters reported, citing state media.Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei on Monday ruled out extending the memorandum of understanding, according to a CNBC report that cited state news agency Tasnim.West Texas Intermediate crude oil increased 0.8% to $85.14 a barrel before the opening bell, while Brent edged 0.1% higher to $90.98.Treasury yields were trending higher in premarket action, with the two-year rate rising 0.2 basis points to 4.18% and the 10-year rate adding 1.2 basis points to 4.74%.Tuesday's economic calendar has the housing starts and permits data for July at 8:30 am ET, along with the import and export prices data for the same month. The industrial production report for July is out at 9:15 am, followed by the pending home sales index for the same month at 10 am.Shares of Nike (NKE) rebounded 1.1% pre-bell after closing Monday trading with a 4% drop. Meta Platforms (META) fell 0.7% as the social media giant faces a trial brought by a coalition of 29 states over allegations that Facebook and Instagram were designed in ways that could adversely affect the mental health of children and teenagers.Home Depot (HD) gained as second-quarter sales rose year over year and the home-improvement retailer reaffirmed its full-year outlook. Baidu's (BIDU) Nasdaq-listed stock slipped 4.9% as the Chinese technology firm reported weaker-than-expected second-quarter results.Keysight Technologies (KEYS) posts its latest quarterly earnings after the markets close.Gold declined 0.4% to $4,455 per troy ounce, while bitcoin slipped 0.3% to $64,142.

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International30d ago

Interest Rates, Crude Prices Dent Wall Street Pre-Bell; Asia, Europe Off

Wall Street futures pointed lower pre-bell Tuesday as interest rates and crude prices rose, following the official death knell of Washington-Tehran ceasefire negotiations Monday, after the 60-day memorandum of understanding between the two capitals expired.In the futures, the S&P 500 fell 0.5%, the Nasdaq declined 1.2% and the Dow Jones was flat, as tech shares sagged.Yields on 10-year US Treasuries touched 4.73%, testing 21-year highs.West Texas Intermediate crude oil traded up 0.2% to $83.94, in morning action.The VanEck Semiconductor fund (SMH) traded down 3% pre-bell.In earnings news, Home Depot (HD) traded up 2.1% in morning hours after the home-improvement chain reported fiscal Q2 earnings and revenue above expectations, in pre-bell release.Asian exchanges traded mostly lower overnight, led by losses in AI- and semiconductor-shares.European bourses tracked moderately south midday on the continent.On the economic calendar is the housing starts and permits bulletin for July, and the import and export prices report for July, at 8:30 am ET.The industrial production report for July logs at 9:15 am.The pending home sales index for July posts at 10 am, along with the Q2 e-commerce retail sales release.In premarket action, Bitcoin traded at $64,128 and spot gold commanded $4,394 an ounce.

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Update: US Equity Indexes Slide After Trump's Threats to Bomb Oman Lifts Crude Oil, 30-Year Treasury Yield Touches 19-Year High

(Updates with index/price moves, macroeconomic data, and company/geopolitical news from the first paragraph.)US equity indexes fell after President Donald Trump warned of attacks against Oman on the day a deadline to reach a permanent peace deal with Iran expired, and as the 30-year US government bond yield jumped to the highest in more than 19 years.The Nasdaq Composite slipped 0.3% to 26,644.91, the S&P 500 declined 0.5% to 7,745.06, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average slid 0.5% to 53,459.78 on Monday. All sectors except energy retreated, led by declines in communication services, consumer staples, financials and consumer discretionary. Technology was one of the outperformers.Monday marks 60 days since the US and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding that called for a wider peace deal to be negotiated within that timeframe, CBS NEWS reported. On the same day, Trump threatened to bomb Oman if the country "gets in the way" of US efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the war with Iran, CBS cited Fox News.Earlier, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman said Tehran had reached an agreement with Oman regarding future shipping routes in the strait, according to the CBS report. That being said, Iran has decided to shift its policy from defensive to "fully offensive" due to the deadlock in efforts to secure a permanent end to its war with the United States, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Monday.Brigadier General Yadollah Javani, head of the political bureau of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, told state television on Sunday night that his forces were ready to take whatever action is needed to defend the country, according to a report from Al Jazeera, a Middle Eastern broadcaster.Crude oil futures jumped, with the front-month US West Texas Intermediate contract up 3% to $84.90 per barrel and global benchmark North Sea Brent rising 2.8% to $91.02 per barrel.Most US Treasury yields rose, with the 30-year surging 4.3 basis points to 5.31%, the highest since 2002. The 10-year yield climbed 2.8 basis points to 4.72%, and the two-year climbed 1.3 basis points to 4.18%.Gold futures advanced 0.8% to $4,472.1, and silver futures jumped 1.2% to $65.92.While equity indices are trading close to all-time highs, there is evidence that "challenging" August crosswinds are playing out in bond markets, according to a note from Deutsche Bank. "Expectations for an imminent Fed rate hike have been pulled back, but this has been accompanied by a significant US curve steepening, with the backdrop of higher oil prices, elevated fiscal deficits, and demand for capital from the AI investment boom putting upward pressure on yields."In economic news, the National Association of Home Builders' monthly housing market index rose to 35 in August from 34 in July, compared with expectations for a decline to 33 in a Bloomberg-compiled poll. The index was above 32 a year earlier.The New York Federal Reserve's Empire State manufacturing index rose to 20.6 in August from 15.6 in July, compared with an expected decrease to 10.0 in a Bloomberg-compiled survey. The Empire State index is the first manufacturing sector reading for August and suggests expansion is picking up pace.In company news, Amazon-backed (AMZN) Anthropic informed potential investors that Q2 revenue increased at least 14-fold from a year earlier to over $11.5 billion, Bloomberg News reported Monday, citing documents.Among companies with market capitalizations exceeding $200 billion each, eight of the top 10 by Monday's returns were in the technology sector, according to data compiled by Finviz. Of those eight firms, five were related to the semiconductor industry. Sandisk (SNDK) led the pack, with an 8.9% gain.

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US Markets30d ago

Update: Equities Fall, Oil Rallies as US-Iran Ceasefire Expires

(Updates with market moves at the end of the day, and other changes, if any.)Stocks on Wall Street fell Monday and oil prices advanced as a ceasefire between the US and Iran expired, with both sides showing no interest in an extension.The S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average shed 0.5% each to close at 7,745.06 and 53,459.78, respectively. The Nasdaq Composite lost 0.3% to 26,644.91. Except energy, all sectors were in the red, led by communication services and consumer staples.West Texas Intermediate crude oil was up 2.4% at $84.41 a barrel in Monday late-afternoon trade, while Brent rose 2.4% to $90.64.In June, the US and Iran agreed to a memorandum of understanding to end their war and negotiate a final deal. However, the truce apparently collapsed as tensions over the control of the Strait of Hormuz escalated.Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei ruled out extending the memorandum of understanding, according to a CNBC report that cited state news agency Tasnim.President Donald Trump warned that the US could attack Oman if the Gulf nation interferes with the blockade of Iranian ships in the Strait of Hormuz, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing an interview with Fox News.On Saturday, Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon left at least 11 people dead, Reuters reported, citing the Lebanese health ministry. Traffic through the strategic waterway slowed as three vessels operated by Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. were attacked in transit last week."Prices remained supported by renewed fighting in Lebanon and attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns over regional supply disruptions and complicating prospects for a US-Iran deal," ING Bank said in a report Monday.US Treasury yields were higher, with the 10-year rate up 3.2 basis points at 4.73% and the two-year rate rising 1.3 basis points to 4.18%.In company news, JetBlue Airways (JBLU) shares slumped 7.3%, as Seaport Research Partners downgraded its rating on the air carrier's stock. JetBlue's balance sheet woes could worsen as the Strait of Hormuz appears unlikely to reopen anytime soon, potentially prolonging jet fuel volatility, Seaport said in a note.Shares of American Airlines Group (AAL), Southwest Airlines (LUV), United Airlines (UAL) and Delta Air Lines (DAL) were also in the red.Retail giant Walmart (WMT) is scheduled to release its latest financial results later this week, along with Home Depot (HD), TJX (TJX), Lowe's (LOW), Target (TGT), Ross Stores (ROST) and BJ's Wholesale Club (BJ).S&P 500 companies' annual growth in second-quarter earnings and revenue largely held steady week over week, Oppenheimer Asset Management said Monday.The Federal Reserve is scheduled to post minutes of its July policy meeting Wednesday, which will be assessed for fresh insight on the central bank's monetary policy. At the meeting, policymakers left interest rates unchanged in a divided decision, with three regional presidents calling for policy tightening.In economic news, homebuilder confidence in the US unexpectedly ticked higher this month, though builders continued to deal with rising construction costs amid a renewed surge in gas and diesel prices, the National Association of Home Builders and Wells Fargo said.Gold was up 0.9% at $4,475.40 per troy ounce, while silver advanced 1.7% to $66.20 per ounce.

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US Equity Markets End Lower Amid Rise in Crude Oil Prices Following Trump's Threat to Attack Oman

US equity indexes ended lower Monday after crude oil prices rose following President Donald Trump's threat to attack Oman as the deadline to reach a permanent peace deal with Iran expired.* Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman said Tehran had reached an agreement with Oman regarding future shipping routes in the strait, according to a CBS report. Trump threatened to bomb Oman if the country "gets in the way" of US efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the war with Iran, CBS cited Fox News.* The National Association of Home Builders' monthly housing market index rose to 35 in August from 34 in July and 32 a year earlier, compared with expectations for a decline to 33 in a Bloomberg-compiled poll.* September West Texas Intermediate crude oil rose $2.04 to settle at $84.46 per barrel, while October Brent crude, the global benchmark, was last seen up $2.16 at $90.68.* Situational Awareness increased its stakes in Micron Technology (MU) and Sandisk (SNDK) in Q2, according to regulatory filings published Friday. Sandisk shares were about 8.8% higher, the top gainer on the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, while Micron Technology stock was up more than 4.1%.* Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A, BRK.B) exited its position in Constellation Brands (STZ), while increasing its stake in Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL), according to a filing on Friday. Constellation Brands' stock fell about 6.1%, among the worst performers on the S&P 500.

Update: US Equity Indexes Decline, Crude Oil Jumps After Trump Threatens to Bomb Oman

(Updates with index/price moves, macroeconomic data, and company/geopolitical news from the first paragraph.)US equity indexes fell as crude oil prices jumped after President Donald Trump threatened to attack Oman while a deadline to reach a permanent peace deal with Iran expired.The Nasdaq Composite fell 0.2% to 26,666.1, the S&P 500 declined 0.4% to 7,752.2, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average slid 0.5% to 53,488.6. All sectors except energy retreated, led by declines in communication services, consumer staples and consumer discretionary.Monday marks 60 days since the US and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding that called for a wider peace deal to be negotiated within that timeframe, CBS NEWS reported. On the same day, Trump threatened to bomb Oman if the country "gets in the way" of US efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the war with Iran, CBS cited Fox News.Earlier, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman said Tehran had reached an agreement with Oman regarding future shipping routes in the strait, according to the CBS report. That being said, Iran has decided to shift its policy from defensive to "fully offensive" due to the deadlock in efforts to secure a permanent end to its war with the United States, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Monday.Brigadier General Yadollah Javani, head of the political bureau of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, told state television on Sunday night that his forces were ready to take whatever action is needed to defend the country, according to a report from Al Jazeera, a Middle Eastern broadcaster.The front-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil contract jumped 2.3% to $84.31 per barrel, and global benchmark North Sea Brent advanced 2.4% to $90.66 per barrel.Meanwhile, Amazon-backed (AMZN) Anthropic informed potential investors that Q2 revenue increased at least 14-fold from a year earlier to over $11.5 billion, Bloomberg News reported Monday, citing documents.Among companies with market capitalizations exceeding $200 billion each, eight of the top 10 by intraday returns were in the technology sector, according to data compiled by Finviz. Of those eight firms, six were related to the semiconductor industry. Sandisk (SNDK) led the pack, with a 7.4% gain.

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US Markets30d ago

Update: Equity Markets Fall Intraday, Oil Rises Amid Middle East Tensions

(Updates with latest market prices and developments.)US benchmark equity indexes were lower intraday, while oil prices rose as a ceasefire between Washington and Iran expired, with no indications of near-term engagement prospects.The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.5% at 53,484.5 after midday Monday, while the S&P 500 fell 0.4% to 7,756.7. The Nasdaq Composite dropped 0.3% to 26,647.9. Among sectors, communication services saw the steepest decline, while energy led the gainers.West Texas Intermediate crude oil was up 1.3% at $83.44 a barrel, while Brent rose 1.4% to $89.77.In June, the US and Iran agreed to a memorandum of understanding to end their war and negotiate a final deal. However, the truce apparently collapsed as tensions over the control of the Strait of Hormuz escalated.Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei ruled out extending the memorandum of understanding, according to a CNBC report that cited state news agency Tasnim.President Donald Trump warned that the US could attack Oman if the Gulf nation interferes with the blockade of Iranian ships in the Strait of Hormuz, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing an interview with Fox News.On Saturday, Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon left at least 11 people dead, Reuters reported, citing the Lebanese health ministry. Traffic through the strategic waterway slowed as three vessels operated by Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. were attacked in transit last week."Prices remained supported by renewed fighting in Lebanon and attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns over regional supply disruptions and complicating prospects for a US-Iran deal," ING Bank said in a report Monday.US Treasury yields were mixed intraday, with the 10-year rate up 2.4 basis points at 4.72% and the two-year rate little changed at 4.17%.In company news, JetBlue Airways (JBLU) shares were down 6.4%, as Seaport Research Partners downgraded its rating on the air carrier's stock. JetBlue's balance sheet woes could worsen as the Strait of Hormuz appears unlikely to reopen anytime soon, potentially prolonging jet fuel volatility, Seaport said in a note.Shares of American Airlines Group (AAL), Southwest Airlines (LUV), United Airlines (UAL) and Delta Air Lines (DAL) were also in the red intraday.Retail giant Walmart (WMT) is scheduled to release its latest financial results later this week, along with Home Depot (HD), TJX (TJX), Lowe's (LOW), Target (TGT), Ross Stores (ROST) and BJ's Wholesale Club (BJ).The Federal Reserve is scheduled to post minutes of its July policy meeting Wednesday, which will be assessed for fresh insight on the central bank's monetary policy. At the meeting, policymakers left interest rates unchanged in a divided decision, with three regional presidents calling for policy tightening.In economic news, homebuilder confidence in the US unexpectedly ticked higher this month, though builders continued to deal with rising construction costs amid a renewed surge in gas and diesel prices, the National Association of Home Builders and Wells Fargo said.Gold was up 0.9% at $4,475.40 per troy ounce, while silver advanced 1.7% to $66.20.

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Exchange-Traded Funds Fall, US Equities Mixed After Midday

Broad Market IndicatorsBroad-market exchange-traded funds IWM and IVV edged lower. Actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) added 0.1%.US equity indexes traded mixed, as speculation about Anthropic's Q2 sales propped up technology and President Donald Trump warned Oman of attacks on the day a deadline to reach a permanent peace deal with Iran expired.EnergyIShares US Energy ETF (IYE) and the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR (XLE) each rose about 0.6%.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) gained 0.6%; iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) and iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) also advanced.The State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor (XSD) added 2.3%, and iShares Semiconductor (SOXX) was up 2.5%.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR (XLF) eased 0.4%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) declined 1.4%, and its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), advanced 1.2%.CommoditiesCrude oil rose 0.5%, and the United States Oil Fund (USO) added 1.2%. Natural gas shed 1.6%, and the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was down 1.2%.Gold on Comex added 1%, and the State Street SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was up 1.1%. Silver gained 2.1%, and iShares Silver Trust (SLV) was up 2.5%.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR (XLP) was down 1.4%. The Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC) fell 1.1%, and iShares Dow Jones US Consumer Goods (IYK) eased 1.4%.The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR (XLY) was down 1.1%. VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) fell 0.8%, and the State Street SPDR S&P Retail (XRT) shed 1.3%.HealthcareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR (XLV) added 0.1%. iShares US Healthcare (IYH) and Vanguard Health Care ETF (VHT) edged higher as well. IShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) climbed 1.8%.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR (XLI) added 0.5%. Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) and iShares US Industrials (IYJ) were also slightly higher.CryptocurrencyIn midday activity, bitcoin (BTC-USD) advanced 1.8%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, ProShares Bitcoin ETF (BITO) added 1.8%, ProShares Ether ETF (EETH) was up 1.7%, and ProShares Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) was up 1.3%.

Update: US Equity Indexes Mixed as Tech Gains Lift Nasdaq, Trump Threatens to Bomb Oman as Iran Peace Deal Deadline Expires

(Updates with index/price moves, macroeconomic data, and company/geopolitical news from the first paragraph.)US equity indexes traded mixed, as speculation about Anthropic's Q2 sales propped up technology and President Donald Trump warned Oman of attacks on the day a deadline to reach a permanent peace deal with Iran expired.The Nasdaq Composite was little changed at 26,718.2 after midday Monday. The S&P 500 slipped 0.2% to 7,770.7, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 0.4% to 53,545.8.Amazon-backed (AMZN) Anthropic informed potential investors that Q2 revenue increased at least 14-fold from a year earlier to over $11.5 billion, Bloomberg News reported Monday, citing documents.Among companies with market capitalizations exceeding $200 billion each, seven of the top 10 by intraday returns were in the technology sector, according to data compiled by Finviz. Of those seven firms, five were related to the semiconductor industry. Sandisk (SNDK) led the pack, with a 9.1% gain.Monday marks 60 days since the US and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding that called for a wider peace deal to be negotiated within that timeframe, CBS NEWS reported. On the same day, Trump threatened to bomb Oman if the country "gets in the way" of US efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the war with Iran, CBS cited Fox News.Earlier, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman said Tehran had reached an agreement with Oman regarding future shipping routes in the strait, according to the CBS report. That being said, Iran has decided to shift its policy from defensive to "fully offensive" due to the deadlock in efforts to agree a permanent end to its war with the United States, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Monday.The front-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil contract rose 0.1% to $82.51 per barrel, and global benchmark North Sea Brent edged up 0.4% to $88.86 per barrel.The National Association of Home Builders' monthly housing market index rose to 35 in August from 34 in July, compared with expectations for a decline to 33 in a Bloomberg-compiled poll. The index was above 32 a year earlier.The New York Federal Reserve's Empire State manufacturing index rose to 20.6 in August from 15.6 in July, compared with an expected decrease to 10.0 in a Bloomberg-compiled survey. The Empire State index is the first manufacturing sector reading for August and suggests expansion is picking up pace.US Treasury yields traded mixed, with the 10-year yield up a basis point to 4.71% while the two-year slipped one basis point to 4.17%.Gold futures advanced 1% to $4,481.2, and silver futures jumped 2.1% to $66.51.

Update: US Equity Indexes Mixed as Tech Gains Lift Nasdaq, Trump Threatens to Bomb Oman as Iran Peace Deal Deadline Expires