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Climbed to a record close, settling near 51,670, after a US-Iran framework to reopen the Strait of Hormuz sent oil prices tumbling.

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US Equity Markets End Higher as US Says Iran Ceasefire Holds, Oil Falls

US equity indexes ended higher on Tuesday after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the ceasefire agreement with Iran remains in force and crude oil prices declined.* Hegseth, speaking at a press conference, promised to press ahead with opening the Strait of Hormuz, while Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said Iran's military actions didn't rise to the level of restarting the war, according to the Wall Street Journal.* US job openings fell to 6.866 million in March from 6.922 million in February, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, versus the 6.85 million expected in a Bloomberg poll.* The Institute for Supply Management's US services index declined to 53.6 in April from 54.0 in March, versus expectations for 53.7 in a Bloomberg survey.* June West Texas Intermediate crude oil fell $3.71 to settle at $102.71 per barrel, while July Brent crude, the global benchmark, was last seen down $4.27 at $110.21.* Waters (WAT) shares rose 13%, the biggest gain on the S&P 500, after the company reported higher fiscal Q1 adjusted earnings and revenue.* Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) shares fell 10%, the largest drop on the S&P, after the company's Q1 results.

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Japan

US Equity Indexes Rise as Iran Ceasefire Remains Intact

US equity indexes were up ahead of Tuesday's close as crude oil futures fell after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the ceasefire agreement with Iran remains in force.The Nasdaq Composite was 1.1% higher at 25,338.1, after touching a record 25,361.05 intraday. The S&P 500 climbed 1% to 7,269.8, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 0.8% to 49,349.5.At a Pentagon briefing Tuesday, Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said Iran's military actions didn't rise to the level of restarting the war, according to The Wall Street Journal. Hegseth, speaking at the same press conference, promised to press ahead with opening the Strait of Hormuz, the chokepoint for about a fifth of global crude oil flows.The statements follow Tehran's strikes in Hormuz and the United Arab Emirates amid rising tensions on Monday, fueling concern that the ceasefire was at risk.West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures dropped 4% to $102.45, and Brent crude futures slumped 4.5% to $109.92.

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Asia Markets

US Equity Indexes Rise, Crude Oil Slides As Iran Ceasefire Stays Intact

US equity indexes rose after midday Tuesday as crude oil futures slumped after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the ceasefire agreement with Iran remains in force.The Nasdaq Composite was 0.9% higher at 25,304.2, after touching a record 25,335.40 intraday. The S&P 500 climbed up 0.8% to 7,258.5, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 0.6% to 49,225.1.All sectors except financials and communication services rose. Materials, technology, and industrials led the gainers.At a Pentagon briefing Tuesday, Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said Iran's military actions didn't rise to the level of restarting the war, according to The Wall Street Journal.Hegseth, speaking at the same press conference, promised to press ahead with opening the Strait of Hormuz, the chokepoint for about a fifth of global crude oil flows.The statements follow Tehran's strikes in Hormuz and the United Arab Emirates amid rising tensions on Monday, fueling concern that the ceasefire was at risk.West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures dropped 4.2% to $102.23, and Brent crude futures slumped 3.8% to $110.61.US Treasury yields fell, with the 10-year down 2.8 basis points to 4.42%, retreating from its highest level in about a month. Two-year yield slid 2.4 basis points to 3.94%.In precious metals, gold futures climbed 0.8% to $4,571.8, and silver futures rose 0.1% to $73.56.In economic news, US job openings fell to 6.866 million in March from 6.922 million in February, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, versus the 6.850 million expected in a Bloomberg-compiled poll. The March level represents 4.1% of total employment, down from 4.2% in February and a year ago.The Institute for Supply Management's US services index declined to 53.6 in April from 54.0 in March, versus expectations for 53.7 in a Bloomberg survey.In company news, Intel (INTC) shares soared 14%, the top performer on the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq, after Bloomberg reported that Apple (AAPL) has held early discussions with the company and Samsung Electronics on producing key device processors in the US.Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) shares were down 11%, the steepest decline on the S&P 500, following its Q1 results.Shopify (SHOP) reported a Q2 revenue outlook that implied a sequential slowdown in annual growth. Its shares tumbled 14%, the worst performer on the Nasdaq.

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US Markets

Equities Rise Intraday as Hegseth Says US-Iran Ceasefire Still Holds

US benchmark equity indexes were higher intraday as oil prices fell after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the ceasefire agreement with Iran remains intact.The Nasdaq Composite was up 1% at 25,307.8 after midday Tuesday, while the S&P 500 rose 0.9% to 7,262.2. The Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 0.7% to 49,283. Barring financials and communication services, all sectors were in the green, led by materials.West Texas Intermediate crude was down 4.4% at $101.73 per barrel in afternoon trading, while Brent fell 4% to $109.91."The ceasefire is not over," Hegseth said in a press briefing at the Pentagon, according to a CNBC report.The comment came a day after Tehran fired missiles and drones at the United Arab Emirates, reigniting concerns about an already fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran.The US military destroyed six Iranian boats in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday after Tehran attacked US Navy ships and commercial vessels, CNN reported, citing Admiral Brad Cooper, the head of the US Central Command. A senior Iranian military official reportedly disputed that claim.US Treasury yields were lower intraday, with the 10-year rate down 2.9 basis points at 4.41% and the two-year rate falling 2.6 basis points to 3.94%.In company news, Pinterest (PINS) shares were advancing by 9.1% in Tuesday afternoon trading. The image-sharing platform company posted better-than-expected first-quarter results late Monday and forecast up to 16% revenue growth year over year for the ongoing three-month period.Shopify (SHOP) on Tuesday issued a second-quarter revenue outlook that implied a sequential slowdown in annual growth. The stock was down 15%.PayPal (PYPL) shares were down 9.1% intraday, the third-worst performer on the S&P 500. The payments company said it was targeting at least $1.5 billion in cost cuts over the next few years, while it maintained its full-year earnings outlook.Palantir Technologies (PLTR) shares were down 6.6% intraday, among the worst performers on the S&P 500, despite the software maker raising its 2026 revenue outlook and first-quarter results topping Wall Street's expectations.Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and Arista Networks (ANET) are expected to announce their earnings after the markets close.In economic news, two surveys released Tuesday painted a mixed picture of the US services sector in April, with Institute for Supply Management data showing a deceleration in growth and an S&P Global (SPGI) report indicating a return to expansion."The services sector continues to expand, but the sharp cooling in new orders alongside still-subdued employment momentum suggests growth may be becoming less durable," TD Economics Senior Economist Vikram Rai said in a note.On Friday, ISM and S&P surveys showed that the US manufacturing sector saw continued growth in April, though inflationary pressures intensified amid disruptions caused by the Middle East conflict.New-home sales in the US grew past Wall Street's estimates for March, driven by a demand surge in the Northeast region, government data showed.Gold rose 0.7% to $4,566.70 per troy ounce, while silver advanced 0.4 % to $73.82 per ounce.

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Asia Markets

Exchange-Traded Funds Rise as US Equities Advance After Midday

Broad Market IndicatorsBroad-market exchange-traded fund IWM and IVV were higher. Actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) edged up 1.2%.US equity indexes rose in midday trading on Tuesday as crude oil futures slumped after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the ceasefire agreement with Iran remains in force.EnergyIShares US Energy ETF (IYE) and the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR (XLE) each added about 0.4%.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) was up 2.1%; iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) climbed 1.8%, and iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) rose 1.7%.The State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor (XSD) gained 3.8%, and iShares Semiconductor (SOXX) was up 4.3%.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR (XLF) fell fractionally. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) declined 0.3%, and its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), climbed up 0.5%.CommoditiesCrude oil dropped 4%, and the United States Oil Fund (USO) shed 2.9%. Natural gas was down 2.8%, and the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) fell 2.2%.Gold on Comex rose 0.7%, and the State Street SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) added 0.9%. Silver gained 0.2%, and iShares Silver Trust (SLV) was up 0.4%.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR (XLP) added 0.4%. The Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC) rose 0.3%, and iShares Dow Jones US Consumer Goods (IYK) was 0.3% higher.The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR (XLY) gained 0.5%. VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was up 0.5%, and the State Street SPDR S&P Retail (XRT) rose 1.1%.Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR (XLV) added 0.2%, iShares US Healthcare (IYH) gained 0.1%, and Vanguard Health Care ETF (VHT) rose fractionally. IShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) slipped 0.4%.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR (XLI) added 1.1%. Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) and iShares US Industrials (IYJ) were also higher.CryptocurrencyIn midday activity, bitcoin (BTC-USD) advanced 1.6%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, ProShares Bitcoin ETF (BITO) added 1.5%, ProShares Ether ETF (EETH) gained 0.4%, and ProShares Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) was 1.8% higher.

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US Equity Indexes Advance, Crude Oil Drops as Hegseth Confirms Iran Ceasefire Deal Intact

US equity indexes rose in midday trading on Tuesday as crude oil futures slumped after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the ceasefire agreement with Iran remains in force.The Nasdaq Composite traded 0.9% higher at 25,295.1, after touching a record 25,335.40 intraday. The S&P 500 climbed 0.7% to 7,252.3, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 0.5% to 49,187.7.Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, speaking at a Tuesday morning press conference, said the Iran ceasefire remains in effect while promising to continue to press ahead with opening the Strait of Hormuz, the chokepoint for about a fifth of global crude oil flows.At the Pentagon press briefing, Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said Iran's military actions didn't rise to the level of restarting the war, according to The Wall Street Journal. "No adversary should mistake our current restraint for a lack of resolve."The statements follow Tehran's strikes in the Strait of Hormuz and the United Arab Emirates on Monday, fueling concern that the Iran ceasefire was at risk of falling apart. Earlier this month, President Donald Trump told congressional leaders that "hostilities" with Iran have "terminated," addressing a critical 60-day deadline under a decades-old law meant to limit the use of military force without authorization from Congress, CBS News reported.West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures dropped 4% to $102.18, and Brent crude futures slumped 3.1% to $110.92.

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US Equity Futures Gain Pre-Bell as Traders Keep Eye on Potential Re-Escalation of Middle East Hostilities

US equity futures were higher pre-bell Tuesday as traders kept a close watch on the potential re-escalation of hostilities in the Middle East.Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were 0.4% higher, S&P 500 futures were up 0.5%, and Nasdaq futures were 0.8% higher.The UAE said that it was attacked by Iranian drones and missiles, while the US said it sank Iranian boats in the Strait of Hormuz.President Donald Trump had said that the US would help guide vessels stranded in the Persian Gulf. In a post Monday on Truth Social, he said that a South Korean cargo ship had been damaged by Iran, but the US had shot down seven Iranian small boats."Other than the South Korean Ship, there has been, at this moment, no damage going through the Strait," Trump said.Traders digested the latest round of earnings, with Palantir Technologies (PLTR) and Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) reporting higher Q1 adjusted earnings and revenue. HSBC (HSBC) also posted an increase in Q1 earnings and revenue.Oil prices were lower, with front-month global benchmark North Sea Brent crude down 2.2% at $111.91 per barrel and US West Texas Intermediate crude 3.2% lower at $103.04 per barrel.The US international trade deficit widened to $60.31 billion in March from a $57.78 billion gap in February, compared with a $61.0 billion gap expected in a survey compiled by Bloomberg as of 7:40 am ET.The S&P Global purchasing managers' index composite final report for April, due at 9:45 am ET, is seen reporting 52.1 versus 52.0 previously.March new home sales report, due at 10 am ET, is expected to post a 652,000 annual rate. The April Institute for Supply Management's services index is projected at 53.7 versus 54.0 previously. March job openings from the US Department of Labor's Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey are expected to come in at 6.850 million compared with 6.882 million in the prior month.Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman and Fed Governor Michael Barr are due to speak today.In other world markets, Japan's Nikkei and China's Shanghai Composite were closed due to public holidays. Hong Kong's Hang Seng ended 0.8% lower. The UK's FTSE 100 was down 1.4%, and Germany's DAX index was 1.6% higher in Europe's early afternoon session.In equities, Intel (INTC) shares were up 3.8% after Bloomberg reported the Apple (AAPL) has held early discussions with the company and Samsung Electronics on producing key device processors in the US. Anheuser-Busch InBev (BUD) stock was up 6.6% after the company reported fiscal Q1 underlying earnings and revenue that beat analysts' estimates. Pinterest (PINS) shares were up 18% after the company posted higher Q1 non-GAAP earnings and revenue that beat analysts' consensus.On the losing side, Palantir and HSBC shares were down 1.3% and 3.9%, respectively, after they reported Q1 financial results. Shopify (SHOP) stock was 5.9% lower after the company reported a Q1 loss while analysts expected earnings.

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Commodities

Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Higher Pre-Bell Tuesday Amid Corporate Earnings Rush

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was up 0.4% and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) advanced 0.6% in Tuesday's premarket activity amid a rush of corporate earnings.US stock futures were also higher, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.4%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures advancing 0.3%, and Nasdaq futures gaining 0.6% before the start of regular trading.International trade data for March will be released at 8:30 am ET, followed by S&P global services data for April at 9:45 am ET.ISM manufacturing data for April, job openings data for March, and new home sales data for March are all due at 10 am ET.Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman and Fed Governor Michael Barr are slated to speak on Tuesday.In premarket activity, bitcoin was up by 1.1%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 1.3% higher, Ether ETF (EETH) advanced 1%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) was flat.Power Play:IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) advanced 0.3%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) rose 1.7%, and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was inactive.Sterling Infrastructure's (STRL) stock was up more than 25% before the opening bell after the company overnight reported a stronger-than-expected rise in Q1 earnings and sales, and guided fiscal 2026 sales above analyst expectations.Winners and Losers:ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) gained 0.01% and the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was up 0.6%. The iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was inactive. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) advanced 0.3%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) was 0.7% higher.Anheuser-Busch InBev (BUD) shares were up more than 6% pre-bell after the company reported higher fiscal Q1 underlying earnings and revenue.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was inactive, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was up by 0.1%.Kosmos Energy (KOS) stock was down more than 1% before the opening bell after the company reported a Q1 adjusted loss versus analysts' expectations of earnings.Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) advanced 0.1%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) gained 0.5%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) was flat. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was 0.2% higher.IDEXX Laboratories (IDXX) stock was up more than 3% premarket after the company reported higher Q1 comparable earnings and revenue.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) advanced 0.4%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was up 0.5%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 0.2% lower.HSBC (HSBC) shares were down more than 3% pre-bell after the company reported lower-than-expected Q1 earnings.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) gained 0.8%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was flat, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was up 0.3%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) was 1.9% higher, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) rose by 1.4%.Leidos Holdings (LDOS) shares were up more than 2% in Tuesday's premarket activity after the company reported higher Q1 non-GAAP earnings and revenue.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil retreated by 2.4% to $103.92 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was down by 1.3% at $2.83 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) fell by 1.1%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 0.8% lower.Gold futures for May gained by 0.9% to reach $4,573.50 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures advanced by 0.9% to $74.20 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was 1% higher, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) rose by 1.1%.

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US Equity Futures Higher Pre-Bell as Traders Keep Eye on Potential Re-Escalation of Middle East Hostilities

US equity futures were higher pre-bell Tuesday as traders kept a close watch on the potential re-escalation of hostilities in the Middle East.Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were 0.3% higher, S&P 500 futures were up 0.4%, and Nasdaq futures were 0.6% higher.The UAE said that it was attacked by Iranian drones and missiles, while the US said it sank Iranian boats in the Strait of Hormuz.President Donald Trump had said that the US would help guide vessels stranded in the Persian Gulf. In a post Monday on Truth Social, he said that a South Korean cargo ship had been damaged by Iran, but the US had shot down seven Iranian small boats."Other than the South Korean Ship, there has been, at this moment, no damage going through the Strait," Trump said.Traders digested the latest round of earnings, with Palantir Technologies (PLTR) and Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) reporting higher Q1 adjusted earnings and revenue. HSBC (HSBC) also posted a Q1 increase in earnings and revenue.Oil prices were lower, with front-month global benchmark North Sea Brent crude down 1.6% at $112.67 per barrel and US West Texas Intermediate crude 2.4% lower at $103.94 per barrel.The international trade in goods report, scheduled for release at 8:30 am ET, is expected to post a deficit widening to $61 billion from $57.3 billion in the prior month, according to estimates compiled by Bloomberg. The purchasing managers' index composite final report for April, due at 9:45 am ET, i is seen coming in at 52.1 versus 52.0 previously.March new home sales, due at 10 am ET, is seen coming in at a 652,000 annual rate. The April Institute for Supply Management's services index is projected at 53.7 versus 54.0 previously. March job openings from the Department of Labor's Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey are expected to come in at 6.850 million compared with 6.882 million in the prior month.Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman is slated to speak at 10 am, while Fed Governor Michael Barr speaks at 12:30 pm.

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US Markets

Stocks Rise Pre-Bell as Investors Await More Earnings, Monitor Middle East Developments

US equity futures were trending higher on Tuesday as traders await a fresh batch of corporate earnings and monitor developments in the Middle East.The S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.3% each in premarket activity, while the Nasdaq added 0.6%. The indexes finished the previous trading session lower.Shopify (SHOP), Pfizer (PFE), Duke Energy (DUK), KKR (KKR), Ferrari (RACE), American Electric Power (AEP), Transdigm (TDG), PayPal (PYPL) and Rockwell Automation (ROK) report their latest financial results before the bell, among others.Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Arista Networks (ANET) and Strategy (MSTR) are expected to announce their earnings after the markets close.Shares of Palantir Technologies (PLTR) fell 3.3% pre-bell even though the software maker raised its full-year revenue outlook and reported first-quarter results above Wall Street's expectations. Pinterest (PINS) jumped 17% as the image-sharing platform company recorded better-than-expected first-quarter results.Investors were watching developments in the Middle East closely after a day of heightened tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. The US military destroyed six Iranian boats on Monday in the strait after Tehran attacked US Navy ships and commercial vessels, CNN reported, citing Admiral Brad Cooper, the head of the US Central Command. A senior Iranian military official reportedly disputed that claim.Iran fired missiles and drones at the United Arab Emirates, the UAE's Defense Ministry said in a post on X.President Donald Trump told Fox News on Monday that Iran will be "blown off the face of the Earth" if they attack US vessels that support his initiative to escort commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz.West Texas Intermediate crude oil declined 2.2% to $104.09 a barrel before the opening bell, while Brent decreased 1.4% to $112.79."Absent a reopening of the strait within the next several weeks, the global oil market, in our view, is likely to enter a period of explicit demand rationing within the current quarter," Wells Fargo Investment Institute Chief Investment Officer Darrell Cronk said Monday.Tuesday's economic calendar has the international trade in goods and services report for March at 8:30 am ET, followed by the purchasing managers' index composite final report from S&P Global (SPGI) for April at 9:45 am.New home sales reports for February and March are expected to be out at 10 am, along with the Institute for Supply Management's services index for the previous month. The Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey for March also posts at 10 am.Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman is slated to speak at 10 am, while Fed Governor Michael Barr speaks at 12:30 pm.New York Fed President John Williams said Monday that the Middle East conflict could keep inflation elevated for some time.Treasury yields were down in premarket action, with the two-year rate retreating 2.8 basis points to 3.93% and the 10-year rate off 2.2 basis points to 4.42%.Gold inclined 0.7% to $4,563 per troy ounce, while bitcoin advanced 1% to $80,756.

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International

Oil Eases, Stocks Gain on Wall Street Pre-Bell; Asia Off, Europe Up

Wall Street futures pointed moderately higher pre-bell Tuesday after media reports that commercial vessels had transited the Strait of Hormuz under US guidance.The US Central Command said Apache helicopters have been tasked to sink Iranian speedboats that were disrupting traffic in the seaway.West Texas Intermediate crude oil traded down 1.6% at $104.71 in pre-bell action.In the futures, the S&P 500 rose 0.3%, the Nasdaq inclined 0.6%, and the Dow Jones was up 0.3%.Traders also await the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey for March, aka JOLTS, which posts at 10 am ET in Washington, providing a window into the tightness of US labor markets.Asian exchanges traded mostly lower overnight, with Seoul and Tokyo closed on holiday, while European bourses tracked moderately north at midday on the continent.On the economic calendar, in addition to the JOLTS, is the international trade in goods and services bulletin for March at 8:30 am ET, followed by the S&P Global US composite purchasing managers index final for April at 9:45 am.The new home sales reports for February and March, and the ISM Services Index for April, log at 10 am.Federal Reserve Governors Michelle Bowman and Michael Barr are slated to speak on Tuesday.In pre-market action, Bitcoin traded at $80,749, and 10-year US Treasuries offered 4.42%. Spot gold commanded $4,552 an ounce.

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Asia Markets

US Equity Indexes Fall, Crude Oil Futures Advance as Iran Ceasefire at Risk of Falling Apart

US equity indexes fell while crude oil futures jumped amid reports of strikes in the Strait of Hormuz and the United Arab Emirates on Monday, fueling concern that the Iran ceasefire could fall apart.The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 1.1% to 48,941.90, with the S&P 500 down 0.4% to 7,200.75 and the Nasdaq Composite lower by 0.2% to 25,067.80 at the close. All sectors except energy retreated, with materials and industrials leading the decliners.The US and Iran exchanged fire in the Persian Gulf in a flareup of violence on Monday that also drew in the UAE, prompting calls for renewed strikes on Iranian targets, Bloomberg reported. The US military fought off attacks from Iranian drones, missiles, and armed small boats as it facilitated the passage of two US-flagged vessels through the Hormuz, US Central Command chief Admiral Brad Cooper was cited as telling reporters in a briefing on Monday.President Donald Trump warned Iran will be "blown off the face of the earth" if it targets US ships that are protecting commercial vessels transiting the crucial waterway, CNBC cited Trump's interview on Fox News.US envoy to the United Nations Mike Waltz told reporters Monday that the US will co-draft a Security Council resolution with Bahrain and its Gulf allies that would "hold Iran to account" for its months-long chokehold over crude oil transit in Hormuz, according to a report from Associated Press.West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures jumped 2.9% to $104.89, and Brent crude futures surged 5% to $113.60.Most US Treasury yields rose, with the 10-year up 5.4 basis points to 4.43%, the highest in more than a month on an intraday basis. Two-year yield jumped six basis points to 3.95%.In precious metals, gold futures dropped 2.6% to $4,525.1, and silver futures slumped 4.3% to $73.13.In economic news, new orders for US factory goods rose by 1.5% in March, above expectations for a 0.6% gain in a Bloomberg-compiled survey, following a revised 0.3% increase in February. Excluding a 0.8% rebound in transportation orders, new orders would have been up 1.6%, above a 1.3% gain expected and the same as in February.In company news, Video game retailer GameStop (GME) proposed acquiring eBay (EBAY) in a cash-and-stock deal valued at about $55.5 billion. Shares of eBay jumped 5.1%, among the top gainers on the S&P 500.Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH) lowered its full-year earnings outlook amid higher fuel costs and weak consumer demand due to the war in the Middle East. The cruise operator's first-quarter revenue also fell short of market expectations. Its shares slumped 8.6%, among the steepest decliners in the S&P 500.United Parcel Service (UPS) maintained its 2026 sales outlook while flagging a potential demand impact from the Middle East conflict. Shares of the package delivery giant sank 10%, the worst performer on the S&P 500.

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US Markets

S&P 500, Nasdaq Retreat From Record, Oil Jumps Amid Renewed US-Iran Tensions

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq retreated from record highs as oil prices jumped amid signs that the Middle East conflict could intensify again.The S&P 500 lost 0.4% to close at 7,200.8, while the Nasdaq fell 0.2% to 25,067.8. The Dow Jones Industrial Average ended 1.1% lower at 48,941.9. Barring energy, all sectors were in the red, led by materials.Brent crude jumped 5.3% to $113.87 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate crude rose 3.1% to $105.12.The US military destroyed six Iranian boats in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday after Tehran attacked US Navy ships and commercial vessels, CNN reported, citing Admiral Brad Cooper, the head of the US Central Command.A senior Iranian military official disputed that claim, Fox News reported, citing Iranian media. US President Donald Trump told news agency that Iran will be "blown off the face of the Earth" if they attack US vessels that support Trump's initiative to escort commercial ships through the Strait of HormuzTehran fired missiles and drones at the United Arab Emirates, the UAE's Defense Ministry said in a post on X earlier in the day.Two US-flagged vessels passed through the strait, the Central Command said Monday, denying claims from Iran that a US ship had been hit. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said no commercial vessels or oil tankers had transited the narrow waterway, CNN reported.Meanwhile, the Israeli military reportedly issued an evacuation order for 10 villages in southern Lebanon.The broader conflict paused following two separate ceasefires; one between Washington and Tehran and the other involving Israel and Lebanon. However, a framework for a permanent truce is yet to be reached.The cumulative supply disruption due to the conflict has now reached an estimated 600 million barrels by early May, Wells Fargo Investment Institute said in a note."Absent a reopening of the strait within the next several weeks, the global oil market, in our view, is likely to enter a period of explicit demand rationing within the current quarter," Wells Fargo Investment Institute Chief Investment Officer Darrell Cronk said. "Rationing on the order of four million to five million barrels per day would be required within weeks to rebalance the system, with a typical 30-day lag before flow disruptions fully translate into end-market shortages."US Treasury yields were higher, with the 10-year rate up 6.3 basis points at 4.44% and the two-year rate rising 6.6 basis points to 3.96%."Notwithstanding the recent powerful rallies in stocks, challenges remain to finding resolution for the conflict and in our view persist as a potential negative overhang to market performance with news flow from the Middle East, the price of oil, and supply chain disruptions adding to inflation risks near term," Oppenheimer Asset Management Chief Investment Strategist John Stoltzfus said in a report. "That said, stock prices in the US continue to reflect in our view an appreciation for the fundamentals that matter most for revenue and profit growth."On the monetary policy front, New York Fed President John Williams said Monday that the Middle East conflict could keep inflation elevated for some time.Switching to quarterly results, S&P 500 companies' earnings and revenue growth accelerated compared with figures from a week ago, Oppenheimer Asset Management said Monday.Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Disney (DIS), Uber Technologies (UBER), Shopify (SHOP), Pfizer (PFE) and McDonald's (MCD) are among major companies that are scheduled to release quarterly financials this week.Traders will be looking ahead to fresh labor market data later this week, beginning with the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey for March on Tuesday, followed by the ADP employment report for April on Wednesday. The Challenger Job Cut report and the government's nonfarm payrolls data, both for last month, are scheduled to be released on Thursday and Friday, respectively."Focus shifts from Big Tech to consumer-facing earnings and macro validation," Saxo Bank said in a report. "US earnings from Disney, Airbnb (ABNB), and McDonald's will test demand resilience, while the US jobs report will determine whether strong growth can sustain current equity levels."In company-specific news, Tyson Foods' (TSN) shares jumped 8%, the best performer on the S&P 500. The meat producer's fiscal second-quarter results surpassed Wall Street's expectations, lifted by price and volume gains in the chicken and prepared foods segments.Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH) lowered its full-year earnings outlook on Monday amid higher fuel costs and weak consumer demand due to the Middle East conflict, while the cruise operator's first-quarter revenue fell short of market estimates. The stock fell 8.6%, among the worst performers on the S&P 500.EBay (EBAY) shares advanced 5.1%, among the best performers on the S&P 500, after video game retailer GameStop (GME) proposed to acquire the e-commerce company in a cash-and-stock deal worth about $55.5 billion. Shares of GME slumped 10%.Gold fell 2.6% to $4,524.40 per troy ounce, while silver declined 4% to $73.42 per ounce.

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US Equity Markets End Lower Amid Growing Tensions in Middle East, Rising Crude Oil Prices

US equity indexes ended lower on Monday after an escalation in the Middle East, with strikes on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, sending crude oil prices higher.* The US military "blew up" six Iranian boats in Hormuz on Monday after Tehran launched "multiple cruise missiles, drones and small boats" at American Navy ships and commercial vessels, CNN reported, citing the US Central Command.* New orders for US factory goods rose by 1.5% in March, above expectations for a 0.6% gain in a Bloomberg-compiled survey, following a revised 0.3% increase in February* June West Texas Intermediate crude oil rose $3.32 to settle at $105.26 per barrel, while July Brent crude, the global benchmark, was last seen up $5.85 at $114.02.* GameStop (GME) has proposed to acquire eBay (EBAY) in a cash-and-stock deal worth about $55.5 billion. eBay shares were up about 5%, among the top gainers on the S&P 500, while GameStop fell more than 10%.* Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH) shares were down nearly 9%, the biggest decliner on the S&P 500, after the company lowered its full-year earnings outlook amid higher fuel costs and weak consumer demand due to the war in the Middle East, and its Q1 revenue fell short of market expectations.

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Japan

US Equity Indexes Fall as Hormuz Chokepoint Attacks Cast Doubt Over Sustainability of Iran Ceasefire

US equity indexes fell ahead of Monday's close amid reports of fresh strikes in the Middle East, fueling concern that the Iran ceasefire is at risk of falling apart.The Nasdaq Composite fell 0.1% to 25,080.1, the S&P 500 slid 0.4% to 7,203.3, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 1.1% to 48,966.7.All sectors except energy retreated, with materials and industrials leading the decliners.The US and Iran exchanged fire in the Persian Gulf in a flareup of violence on Monday that also drew in the United Arab Emirates, prompting calls for renewed strikes on Iranian targets, Bloomberg reported.The US military fought off attacks from Iranian drones, missiles, and armed small boats as it facilitated the passage of two US-flagged vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, US Central Command chief Admiral Brad Cooper was cited as telling reporters in a briefing on Monday.West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures jumped 3.2% to $105.14, and Brent crude futures surged 5.2% to $113.79.

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Equities Fall Intraday, Oil Prices Climb as Traders Monitor Middle East Developments

US benchmark equity indexes were lower intraday and oil prices jumped as fighting in the Iran war flared up again.The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 1% at 49,011.4 after midday Monday, while the S&P 500 lost 0.5% to 7,196.7. The Nasdaq Composite fell 0.3% to 25,038.8. The Nasdaq and the S&P 500 reached new peaks in the previous session.Barring energy, all sectors were in the red, led by materials.Brent crude jumped 6.1% to $114.79 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate crude rose 4% to $106.13.The US military destroyed six Iranian boats in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday after Tehran attacked US Navy ships and commercial vessels, CNN reported, citing Admiral Brad Cooper, the head of the US Central Command.Tehran fired missiles and drones at the United Arab Emirates, the UAE's Defence Ministry said in a post on X earlier in the day.US President Donald Trump's initiative to escort commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz began on Monday. Two US-flagged vessels passed through the strait, the Central Command said Monday, after denying claims from Iran that a US ship had been hit.Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said no commercial vessels or oil tankers had transited the narrow waterway, CNN reported.Meanwhile, the Israeli military reportedly issued an evacuation order for 10 villages in southern Lebanon."Notwithstanding the recent powerful rallies in stocks, challenges remain to finding resolution for the conflict and in our view persist as a potential negative overhang to market performance with news flow from the Middle East, the price of oil, and supply chain disruptions adding to inflation risks near term," Oppenheimer Asset Management Chief Investment Strategist John Stoltzfus said in a report. "That said, stock prices in the US continue to reflect in our view an appreciation for the fundamentals that matter most for revenue and profit growth."S&P 500 companies' quarterly earnings and revenue growth accelerated compared with figures from a week ago, Oppenheimer Asset Management said Monday.In company news, Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH) lowered its full-year earnings outlook on Monday amid higher fuel costs and weak consumer demand due to the Middle East conflict, while the cruise operator's first-quarter revenue fell short of market estimates. The stock was down 8.9% intraday, the second-worst performer on the S&P 500.EBay (EBAY) shares were up 5.6%, among the best performers on the S&P 500, after video game retailer GameStop (GME) proposed to acquire the e-commerce company in a cash-and-stock deal worth about $55.5 billion. Shares of GME slumped 7.7%.Palantir Technologies (PLTR), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Disney (DIS), Uber Technologies (UBER), Shopify (SHOP), Pfizer (PFE) and McDonald's (MCD) are among major companies that are scheduled to release quarterly financials this week.Traders will be looking ahead to fresh labor market data later this week, beginning with the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey for March on Tuesday, followed by the ADP employment report for April on Wednesday. The Challenger Job Cut report and the government's nonfarm payrolls data, both for last month, are scheduled to be released on Thursday and Friday, respectively."Focus shifts from Big Tech to consumer-facing earnings and macro validation," Saxo Bank said in a report. "US earnings from Disney, Airbnb (ABNB), and McDonald's will test demand resilience, while the US jobs report will determine whether strong growth can sustain current equity levels."US Treasury yields were higher intraday, with the 10-year rate up seven basis points at 4.45% and the two-year rate rising 8.5 basis points to 3.98%.Gold fell 2.2% to $4,540.50 per troy ounce, while silver declined 3.7% to $73.62 per ounce.

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Asia Markets

US Equity Indexes Fall as Strikes on United Arab Emirates, Ships in Hormuz Send Crude Oil Prices Soaring

US equity indexes fell in midday trading on Monday amid reports that fighting escalated in the Middle East, with strikes on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, the chokepoint for about a fifth of global crude oil flows, and the United Arab Emirates.The Nasdaq Composite fell 0.4% to 25,028.2, the S&P 500 slid 0.5% to 7,197.5, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 1% to 49,028.8. All sectors except energy retreated, with materials leading the decliners.The US military "blew up" six Iranian boats in Hormuz on Monday after Tehran launched "multiple cruise missiles, drones and small boats" at American Navy ships and commercial vessels, CNN reported, citing the US Central Command. This came about as the US launched an effort to help vessels transit the crucial waterway, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing Adm. Brad Cooper, head of US Central Command.The UAE, which has backed tougher action against Iran, sounded alerts for the first time since early April, saying four missiles and several drones targeted the country, the WSJ reported. It confirmed that a drone strike sparked a fire at an oil hub in Fujairah.West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures jumped 4.2% to $106.18, and Brent crude futures surged 6.2% to $114.87.Most US Treasury yields rose, with the 10-year soaring 7.6 basis points to 4.45%, the highest in more than a month on an intraday basis. Two-year yield catapulted 8.7 basis points to 3.98%.In precious metals, gold futures dropped 2.5% to $4,523.6, and silver futures slumped 3.9% to $73.45.In economic news, new orders for US factory goods rose by 1.5% in March, above expectations for a 0.6% gain in a Bloomberg-compiled survey, following a revised 0.3% increase in February. Excluding a 0.8% rebound in transportation orders, new orders would have been up 1.6%, above a 1.3% gain expected and the same as in February.In company news, video game retailer GameStop (GME) proposed acquiring eBay (EBAY) in a cash-and-stock deal valued at about $55.5 billion. Shares of eBay jumped 4.7%, among the top gainers on the S&P 500.Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH) lowered its full-year earnings outlook amid higher fuel costs and weak consumer demand due to the war in the Middle East. The cruise operator's Q1 revenue also fell short of market expectations. Its shares slumped 8%, among the steepest decliners in the S&P 500.United Parcel Service (UPS) maintained its 2026 sales outlook while flagging a potential demand impact from the Middle East conflict. Shares of the package delivery giant sank 9.5%, the worst performer on the S&P 500.

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Asia Markets

Exchange-Traded Funds Lower as US Equities Drop After Midday

Broad Market IndicatorsBroad-market exchange-traded fund IWM and IVV fell. Actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) edged down 0.4%.US equity indexes retreated in midday trading on Monday as investors weighed military action in the Strait of Hormuz, the chokepoint for about a fifth of global crude oil flows.EnergyIShares US Energy ETF (IYE) and the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR (XLE) each added about 0.8%.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) was down 0.2%; iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) fell 0.3%, and iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) shed 0.2%.The State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor (XSD) dropped 0.7%, and iShares Semiconductor (SOXX) was down 1.2%.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR (XLF) lost 0.4%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) declined 1.4%, and its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), climbed up 1.4%.CommoditiesCrude oil rose 3.5%, and the United States Oil Fund (USO) added 3.8%. Natural gas was up 3.3%, and the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) rose 3.1%.Gold on Comex slipped 2.5%, and the State Street SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) eased 2.1%. Silver fell 3.8%, and iShares Silver Trust (SLV) was down 3.3%.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR (XLP) fell 0.8%. The Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC) fell 0.8%, and iShares Dow Jones US Consumer Goods (IYK) was 0.8% lower.The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR (XLY) dipped 0.9%. VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) eased 0.5%, and the State Street SPDR S&P Retail (XRT) was down 2.3%.Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR (XLV) fell 0.5%, iShares US Healthcare (IYH) shed 0.4%, and Vanguard Health Care ETF (VHT) was 0.3% lower. IShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) gained 1.1%.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR (XLI) fell 1.1%. Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) and iShares US Industrials (IYJ) were also lower.CryptocurrencyIn midday activity, bitcoin (BTC-USD) added 1.7%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, ProShares Bitcoin ETF (BITO) rose 2.3%, ProShares Ether ETF (EETH) gained 1.7%, and ProShares Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) was 1.5% higher.

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Japan

US Equity Indexes Fall, Crude Oil Jumps as Military Tensions Flare Up in Hormuz Chokepoint

US equity indexes retreated in midday trading on Monday as investors weighed military action in the Strait of Hormuz, the chokepoint for about a fifth of global crude oil flows.The Nasdaq Composite fell 0.7% to 24,946.4, the S&P 500 slid 0.7% to 7,182.2, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 1.1% to 48,952.7. The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq touched record highs last week.West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures jumped 3.7% to $105.70, and Brent crude futures jumped 5.6% to $114.21.Military tensions were fanning up in Hormuz on Monday, as several vessels were struck amid Iranian threats and the US sent in destroyers and fought off further attacks, The Wall Street Journal reported. The skirmishes followed President Donald Trump's initiative to get ships bottled up in the Persian Gulf out through the crucial waterway, the Journal said.Meanwhile, US Central Command denied Iran's claim that a US warship transiting the Strait of Hormuz was struck by two missiles and forced to retreat, CNBC reported. Separately, the US military said two American-flagged merchant ships transited the Strait of Hormuz, according to the Associated Press.Iran's unified command told commercial ships and oil tankers to refrain from any movement that was not coordinated with Iran's military, according to Reuters.Most US Treasury yields rose, with the 10-year up 8.2 basis points to 4.46%, the highest in more than a month on an intraday basis. Two-year yield jumped 10.5 basis points to 3.99%.

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Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Lower Pre-Bell Monday as US-Iran Tensions Escalate Near Strait of Hormuz

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was down 0.3% and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) retreated 0.03% in Monday's premarket activity as escalating tensions between the US and Iran near the Strait of Hormuz push oil prices higher.US stock futures were also lower, with S&P 500 Index futures down 0.2%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipping 0.5%, and Nasdaq futures retreating 0.1% before the start of regular trading.The factory orders data for March will be released at 10 am ET.New York Federal Reserve President John Williams is slated to speak on Monday.In premarket activity, bitcoin was up by 0.4%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 0.6% higher, Ether ETF (EETH) advanced 1.5%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) retreated by 0.3%.Power Play:ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was down 0.2%, while the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was up 0.4%. The iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was 0.5% lower. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) lost 0.2%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) declined by 0.3%.Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH) shares were down more than 7% pre-bell after the company lowered its outlook for 2026 adjusted earnings.Winners and Losers:Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) retreated by 0.1%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was down 0.4%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) was inactive. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was 0.2% lower.Evotec (EVO) stock was up more than 3% premarket after the company said it has nominated the first small molecule preclinical development candidate from its multi-target drug discovery collaboration in medical dermatology with Almirall.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) retreated by 0.2%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was down 0.4%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 0.7% higher.CNA Financial (CNA) shares were down more than 2% pre-bell after the company reported lower Q1 core income.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) retreated by 0.2%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) declined by 0.01% and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was inactive.ADT (ADT) stock was down more than 2% before the opening bell after the company said it initiated a secondary public offering of 102 million shares held by entities managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management (APO).EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was down 0.4%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was up by 0.5%.Equinor (EQNR) stock was up more than 2% before the opening bell after the company said it is extending key supplier deals for drilling and well services with an aggregate value of about 17 billion Norwegian kroner ($1.83 billion).TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) gained by 0.2%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 0.2% higher, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was down 0.6%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) declined by 0.01%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) advanced by 0.01%.SAP (SAP) shares were up more than 1% in premarket activity after the company said it has agreed to acquire Dremio and Prior Labs in separate deals aimed at supporting its enterprise AI and data capabilities.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil rose by 3% to $105.10 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was up by 1.4% to $2.82 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) rose by 2%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 1% higher.Gold futures for May were down by 1.7% at $4,567.80 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures fell by 3.5% to $73.76 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was 1.1% lower, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) declined by 2.8%.

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