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US Equity Futures Mixed Pre-Bell as Middle East Peace Talks Remain Stalled, Iran Reportedly Floats New Peace Offer

US equity futures were mixed pre-bell Monday amid reports of Iran's new proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz against the backdrop of stalled US-Iran negotiations.Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were 0.1% lower, S&P 500 futures were flat, and Nasdaq futures were 0.2% higher.Iran has sent the US a new proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the conflict, with nuclear talks deferred to a later date, according to an Axios report citing a US official and two other sources.President Donald Trump cancelled the trip of US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan for negotiations with Iran, saying, "If they want to talk, all they have to do is call!" according to a post on Truth Social on Sunday.Earnings kicked off for the week, with Verizon Communications (VZ) posting higher Q1 adjusted earnings and revenue.Among the companies expected to report quarterly earnings this week are Visa (V), Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL), Microsoft (MSFT), Amazon (AMZN), Meta Platforms (META), Apple (AAPL), and Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A, BRK.B).Oil prices were higher, with front-month global benchmark North Sea Brent crude up 1.1% at $100.19 per barrel and US West Texas Intermediate crude 0.7% higher at $95.08 per barrel.The Dallas Federal Reserve's manufacturing reading will be released at 10:30 am ET.The policy-setting Federal Open Market Committee is scheduled to release a statement 2 pm ET on Wednesday.

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Stocks Mostly Down Pre-Bell as Iran Reportedly Offers New Proposal to Open Strait of Hormuz

The benchmark US stock measures were mostly tracking in the red before the opening bell Monday as traders assess media speculation about Iran's new proposal to open the Strait of Hormuz.The S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 0.1% each in premarket activity, while the Nasdaq was up 0.1%. The Nasdaq and S&P 500 finished Friday's trading session with new closing highs, while the Dow was down.Iran has sent a new proposal to the US to reopen the crucial Strait of Hormuz, the world's most important chokepoint for crude flows, Axios reported, citing a US official and two sources with knowledge of the matter. The proposal reportedly includes postponing nuclear negotiations to a later stage.Shipment traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains at a near-complete halt with Iran and the US imposing their respective blockades of maritime traffic, Bloomberg News reported Sunday.West Texas Intermediate crude oil rose 2.1% to $96.38 a barrel before the open, while Brent gained 2.3% to $107.77.President Donald Trump cancelled plans to send his representatives to Pakistan for negotiations with Iran, saying too much time has been "wasted on traveling.""We have all the cards, they have none!" Trump said in a social media post on Saturday. "If they want to talk, all they have to do is call!!!"Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi travelled to Islamabad over the weekend to convey Tehran's "observations" to Pakistan's high-level officials, foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said in a post on X. There was no meeting planned with the US, according to Baqaei.Trump last week extended a ceasefire with Iran, but maintained the naval blockade of Iranian ports.The personal income and outlays report for March is scheduled to be released on Thursday. The report includes the personal consumption expenditure core price index, the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation metric.US consumer sentiment improved from an initial April estimate, but remained at a record low as near-term inflation expectations logged the biggest monthly increase in a year, final University of Michigan survey results showed Friday.Monday's thin economic calendar has the Dallas Fed manufacturing survey for April at 10:30 am ET.Technology giants Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL), Apple (AAPL), Microsoft (MSFT), Amazon (AMZN) and Meta Platforms (META) are slated to release their latest financial results later this week.Verizon Communications (VZ) and Domino's Pizza (DPZ) report their earnings before the bell, while Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) announces its financial statement after the markets close.Organon (OGN) shares climbed 16% pre-bell after the healthcare firm agreed to be acquired by India's Sun Pharmaceutical Industries in an all-cash deal worth about $11.75 billion. Qualcomm (QCOM) added 13% after finishing the previous trading session up 11%, while Nvidia (NVDA) increased 1%.Treasury yields were trending upwards in premarket action, with the two-year rate inclining 1.3 basis points to 3.79% and the 10-year rate moving 0.6 basis points higher to 4.32%.Gold slipped 0.5% to $4,718 per troy ounce, while bitcoin decreased 0.6% to $77,804.

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Fed, Persian Gulf Outlooks Cap Wall Street Pre-Bell; Asia, Europe Up

Wall Street futures pointed sideways pre-bell Monday, on media reports that Tehran has floated a proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and as traders await the Federal Reserve's next interest-rate decision, slated for 2pm on Wednesday.In the futures, the S&P 500 was steady, the Nasdaq inclined 0.2% and the Dow Jones was off 0.1%.On the earnings scene later this week, five of the "Magnificent Seven" enterprises, those being Alphabet (GOOGL), Microsoft (MSFT), Amazon.com (AMZN), Meta Platforms (META), and Apple (AAPL), are slated to report.Looking forward on the economic calendar, the Q1 gross domestic product (GDP) first estimate, and the March personal consumption expenditure-core, or PCE-core, inflation index, will be released Thursday pre-bell.Asian exchanges traded mostly higher overnight, with Tokyo's Nikkei 225 index gaining 1.4% to top the 60,000-milestone for the first time.European bourses tracked moderately north midday on the continent.Qualcomm (QCOM) traded up 12% pre-bell on media and brokerage reports that semiconductor-maker may be working with Microsoft's (MSFT) OpenAI to develop smartphone processors.On the economic calendar is the Dallas Federal Reserve manufacturing survey for April, at 10:30 am ET.In premarket action, Bitcoin traded at $77,800, West Texas Intermediate crude oil traded up 1.6% at $95.89, and 10-year US Treasuries offered 4.31%. Spot gold commanded $4,706 an ounce.

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US Equity Investors to Focus on Mag-7 Earnings, Possibility of Iran War Resolution This Week

US equity investors will focus on mega-cap earnings this week alongside geopolitical developments, especially any possibility of a deal to end the Iran war.* Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL), Microsoft (MSFT), Amazon (AMZN), Meta Platforms (META), and Apple (AAPL), five out of the seven so-called Magnificent-7 companies will report quarterly earnings this week alongside scores of others. Last week, Intel's (INTC) blowout Q1 reflected the scale of demand for artificial intelligence-related products and services, boosting the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite to record highs.* US President Donald Trump on Sunday reportedly said Iranian authorities "can call" if they want to talk, while reiterating the war could "come to an end very soon." This statement from Trump comes after the president canceled his envoys' trip to Pakistan over the weekend to negotiate a peace deal with Iran.* In the absence of any face-to-face discussions in Pakistan, Iran offered a proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the war, Axios cited a US official and two people with knowledge of the matter in a news report. That proposal, however, includes postponing nuclear negotiations between the two countries, according to the Axios report.* Meanwhile, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is in Russia ahead of a meeting with President Vladimir Putin to discuss the conflict with the US, after Tehran's top diplomat visited with key mediators Pakistan and Oman over the weekend, CNN reported Monday.* The Federal Reserve on Wednesday is certain to keep the federal funds range unchanged at 3.5% to 3.75%, according to the CME FedWatch tool.* Data due this week includes the personal consumption expenditures price index, the Fed's preferred inflation gauge for March, the ISM survey on manufacturing and services activity in April, the Q1 employment cost index, the Q1 gross domestic product advance estimate, and durable goods orders for March.

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Nasdaq, S&P 500 Reach New Peaks Amid Tech Rally, Log Weekly Gains

The Nasdaq Composite and the S&P 500 hit all-time peaks as technology stocks rallied on Friday, while traders turned hopeful for a new round of US-Iran peace talks.The Nasdaq rose 1.6% to 24,836.6, while the S&P 500 climbed 0.8% to 7,165.1, both notching new closing highs. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.2% to 49,230.7. Technology paced the gainers with a 2.5% jump, while health care saw the biggest drop.This week, the Nasdaq advanced by 1.5%, while the S&P 500 added 0.5% -- marking their fourth consecutive weekly advance. The Dow posted a weekly loss of 0.4%."Equity markets were mixed this week with volatility settling down, and equity investors seemingly putting the conflict in Iran behind them despite ongoing uncertainties," Robert Kavcic, senior economist at BMO Capital Markets, said in a report."Despite the trade war and Iran conflict, the market keeps finding a footing thanks to the large-scale (artificial intelligence) buildout, strong productivity growth and robust earnings," Kavcic said.Intel shares soared nearly 24%, the best performer on the S&P 500. Late Thursday, the chipmaker delivered a first-quarter beat amid artificial intelligence-driven demand for its products. The company issued an upbeat outlook for the ongoing quarter.Intel's post-earnings commentary suggests revenue upside potential for 2026, UBS Securities said in a note.Several other major tech stocks also advanced. Nvidia (NVDA) shares jumped 4.3%, the top gainer on the Dow, followed by Amazon.com's (AMZN) 3.5% increase. Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and Qualcomm (QCOM) were up by double-digit percentage each, both among the best S&P 500 performers.Charter Communications (CHTR) reported first-quarter earnings below Wall Street's estimates as revenue declined annually, driven by weakness in the residential video and Internet segments. The company's shares plunged nearly 26%, the steepest decline on the S&P 500.West Texas Intermediate crude was last down 0.5% at $95.33 per barrel, while Brent rose 1.3% to $106.44.US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will travel for Pakistan Saturday for a fresh round of talks with Iran, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Friday.Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has arrived in Pakistan.US Treasury yields were lower, with the 10-year rate down two basis points at 4.31% and the two-year rate falling 6.3 basis points to 3.78%.In economic news, US consumer sentiment improved from an initial April estimate, but remained at a record low as near-term inflation expectations logged the biggest monthly increase in a year, final University of Michigan survey results showed."The Iran conflict appears to influence consumer views primarily through shocks to gasoline and potentially other prices," Surveys of Consumers Director Joanne Hsu said. "In contrast, military and diplomatic developments that do not lift supply constraints or lower energy prices are unlikely to buoy consumers."About three in every five US consumers plan to cut discretionary spending as a result of high gasoline prices, with a majority considering a pullback in outlays on travel and entertainment, according to an Oppenheimer survey.Gold was last down 0.1% at $4,721.70 per troy ounce, while silver gained 0.5% to $75.85 per ounce.

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S&P 500 Posts Fourth Consecutive Weekly Gain, Hits New Highs

The Standard & Poor's 500 index rose 0.55% this week to another round of fresh highs, led by the energy and technology sectors as oil prices climbed and Intel's (INTC) earnings topped views.The S&P 500 ended Friday's session at 7,165.08, its highest closing level yet. The market benchmark also reached a fresh intraday high on Friday at 7,168.59.This marks the S&P 500's fourth weekly gain in a row. It's up 9.8% for April and 4.7% for the year.US retail sales last month logged the largest rise since March 2025, data released earlier this week showed. The increase, however, came amid a surge in spending at gasoline station as the Middle East conflict led to higher prices.US consumer sentiment improved from an initial April estimate, and consumer sentiment remained at a record low as near-term inflation expectations logged the biggest monthly increase in a year, according to final University of Michigan survey results.The energy sector led the week's advance, rising 3.2%, followed by a 3.1% increase in technology and a 1.2% rise in consumer staples. Utilities and materials also edged higher.The energy sector's increase came as crude oil futures rose amid continued uncertainty in the Middle East.Baker Hughes (BKR) had the largest percentage gain in the energy sector, climbing 15% as the company reported Q1 adjusted earnings and revenue above analysts' mean estimates.The technology sector was boosted by stronger-than expected first-quarter results from Intel amid artificial intelligence-driven demand. The chip maker also issued an upbeat Q2 outlook. Its shares jumped 21% on the week.On the downside, health care fell 3.1%, followed by a 1.9% drop in financials and a 1.5% slip in real estate. Communication services, industrials and consumer discretionary also edged lower.HCA Healthcare (HCA) led the decliners in health care, falling 11%. The hospital operator's first-quarter results exceeded market expectations but the company also said it didn't experience its typical increase in seasonal volume during the quarter, mainly due to a drop in admissions related to respiratory issues.Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO) also lost 11%. The medical device manufacturer raised its full-year outlook as first-quarter results came in stronger than expected, but investors were disappointed by its organic growth, which fell short of analysts' estimates.Next week's earnings calendar features a number of large companies including Google parent Alphabet (GOOG), Microsoft (MSFT), Amazon.com (AMZN), Facebook parent Meta Platforms (META), Apple (AAPL), Eli Lilly (LLY), Mastercard (MA), Caterpillar (CAT), Merck (MRK), Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A, BRK.B), Verizon Communications (VZ), Visa (V) and Coca-Cola (KO).Economic data will include Q1 gross domestic product, March personal consumption expenditures and April consumer confidence, among other reports.The Federal Reserve's Federal Open Market Committee will hold a two-day rate policy meeting, concluding on Wednesday.

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Nasdaq, S&P 500 Touch All-Time Highs as Intel Lifts Tech, Stage Set for Iran Peace Talks This Weekend

The Nasdaq Composite and the S&P 500 hit records on Friday as Intel's (INTC) blowout Q1 results galvanized the technology sector amid reports that the White House is sending its Iran peace envoys to Pakistan for talks this weekend.The Nasdaq was up 1.6% to 24,836.60, after touching a record 24,854.04 intraday. The S&P 500 was up 0.8% to 7,165.08, after hitting a peak of 7,168.59 earlier in the session. The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 0.2% to 49,230.71 at the close, as health care, industrials, and financials led the decliners.Intel shares soared 24%, the top gainer on the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq, after the company reported higher fiscal Q1 adjusted earnings and revenue. The chipmaker issued a fiscal Q2 outlook above market expectations. Nvidia (NVDA), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), and Arm (ARM) were among the biggest outperformers across the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq.Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, the main mediator between Tehran and Washington, arrived in Islamabad, according to The Wall Street Journal. US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will travel to Pakistan on Saturday to participate in direct talks with Iran, CNN cited the White House.There is, however, no confirmation yet that American delegates will meet directly with Araghchi, according to both publications. US Vice President JD Vance will be on standby to travel if there is progress in the negotiations, a White House official told the WSJ.West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures fell 1% to $94.87, while Brent crude futures rose 0.8% to $105.95. Both WTI and Brent were up more than 1.5% each earlier in the session.In precious metals, gold futures rose 0.1% to $4,726.8, and silver futures climbed 0.5% to $75.91, after both traded lower earlier in the session.In economic news, the University of Michigan consumer sentiment index was revised up to 49.8 for April from 47.6 preliminary, compared with expectations for 48.5 in a Bloomberg-compiled survey. The index remains below the final 53.3 print in March. Respondents expected a 4.7% inflation rate over the next year and 3.5% annual inflation over the next five years, up from 3.8% and 3.2%, respectively, in March.US Attorney General for DC Jeanine Pirro said Friday on X that she has ordered her office to close its investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The Inspector General for the Federal Reserve has been asked to scrutinize cost overruns related to building construction, Pirro said. The move likely brings Kevin Warsh closer to taking over from Powell next month.Most US Treasury yields fell, with the 10-year slipping 1.5 basis points to 4.31% and the two-year dropping 4.2 basis points to at 3.78%.

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S&P 500, Nasdaq Rise to Records as Intel Surges, US Steps Up Iran Talks

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq rose to records on Friday after Intel (INTC) reported strong Q1 results and the US sent envoys to Pakistan for Iran peace talks.* US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will travel to Pakistan on Saturday to participate in talks involving Iran, CNN reported, citing the White House.* The University of Michigan consumer sentiment index was revised upward to 49.8 for April from the preliminary estimate of 47.6, compared with expectations for 48.5 in a Bloomberg survey.* May West Texas Intermediate crude oil fell $0.81 to settle at $95.04 per barrel, while June Brent crude, the global benchmark, was last seen up $0.86 at $105.93.* Intel shares jumped 24%, the top gainer on the S&P and Nasdaq, after the company reported higher Q1 adjusted earnings and revenue while issuing a Q2 outlook above market expectations.* Charter Communications (CHTR) shares fell 26%, the biggest decline on the S&P and Nasdaq, after the company reported Q1 earnings below market estimates as revenue declined.

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US Equity Indexes Mixed This Week as Surging Technology Fails to Outweigh Iran Geopolitics

US equity indexes closed mixed this week, as quarterly earnings helped the technology sector top charts while a failure to hold the second round of Iran peace talks knocked confidence.* The S&P 500 closed at 7,165.08 on Friday, up 0.6% this week, according to data compiled by FactSet. The Nasdaq Composite ended at 24,836.60, rising 1.5% over the past five days. The Dow Jones Industrial Average ended at 49,310.32, down 0.4% from a week ago.* Technology and energy led sector gainers, while health care and financials were among the steepest decliners.* Intel's Q1 galvanized the technology sector as the chipmaker reported blowout results, pushing its shares as high as 25% on Friday. Arm (ARM), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), and Texas Instruments (TXN) each delivered returns of more than 20% this week.* Investors balked after Tesla (TSLA) unveiled its capital expenditure guidance for 2026, taking the shine off Q1 beats. TechCrunch reported the firm plans to spend $25 billion this year, compared with $8.5 billion in 2025. Tesla's shares ended 5.9% lower this week.* Late Friday, WTI and Brent crude oil futures trading at $94.74 and $105.79, respectively, were higher from a week ago, reflecting mainly the US-Iran's failure to hold the second round of talks in Pakistan earlier this week. The duo remained at an impasse up until Thursday, as Tehran refused to negotiate a peace deal as long as the US Navy continued to blockade its ports and Washington refused to lift the siege.* However, on Friday, news emerged that US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will travel to Islamabad, Pakistan, on Saturday to participate in direct talks with Iran, CNN cited the White House. On the same day, Tehran also announced it is sending Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to Pakistan, the news report said. WTI and Brent crude futures traded lower on Friday.

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US Equity Indexes Mixed as Intel Boosts Technology, Trump's Peace Envoys Set to Travel to Pakistan

US equity indexes traded mixed on Friday as Intel's (INTC) blowout Q1 results galvanized the tech sector amid reports that the White House is sending its Iran peace envoys to Pakistan for talks this weekend.The Nasdaq Composite jumped 1.5% to 24,802.2, with semiconductor manufacturers among the top gainers ahead of the close on Friday. The S&P 500 was up 0.7% to 7,158.3, but the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 0.3% to 49,163.3.Intel shares rose 20%, the top gainer on the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq, after the company reported higher fiscal Q1 adjusted earnings and revenue. The chipmaker issued a fiscal Q2 outlook above market expectations.Nvidia (NVDA), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), and Arm Holdings (ARM) were among the biggest outperformers across the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq.Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, the main mediator between Tehran and Washington, arrived in Islamabad, according to The Wall Street Journal. US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will travel to Pakistan on Saturday to participate in direct talks with Iran, CNN cited the White House.There is, however, no confirmation yet that American delegates will meet directly with Araghchi, according to both publications. US Vice President JD Vance will be on standby to travel if there is progress in the negotiations, a White House official told the WSJ.West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures fell 1.1% to $94.79, while Brent crude futures rose 0.8% to $105.87. Both WTI and Brent were up more than 1.5% each earlier in the session.

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Equities Mostly Rise Intraday as Intel Rallies; Oil Falls Amid US-Iran Peace Talk Hopes

US benchmark equity indexes were mostly higher intraday amid Intel's (INTC) post-earnings rally, while oil prices moved lower on renewed hopes for a fresh round of peace talks between Washington and Iran.The Nasdaq Composite was up 1.4% at 24,785.3 after midday Friday, while the S&P 500 rose 0.7% to 7,154.6. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.3% to 49,157.6. Among sectors, technology paced the gainers with a 2.1% jump, while health care saw the biggest drop.Intel shares soared 21% intraday, the best performer on the S&P 500. Late Thursday, the chipmaker delivered a first-quarter beat amid artificial intelligence-driven demand for its products. The company issued an upbeat outlook for the ongoing quarter.Intel's post-earnings commentary suggests revenue upside potential for 2026 despite a likely conservative outlook for the second half of the year, UBS Securities said in a note.Several other major tech stocks were also advancing intraday Friday. Nvidia (NVDA) shares jumped 4.9%, the top gainer on the Dow, followed by Amazon.com's (AMZN) 3.1% increase. Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and Qualcomm (QCOM) were up by double-digit percentage each, both among the best S&P 500 performers.Charter Communications (CHTR) reported first-quarter earnings below Wall Street's estimates as revenue declined annually, driven by weakness in the residential video and Internet segments. The company's shares plunged 22%, the steepest decline on the S&P 500.West Texas Intermediate crude was down 2.1% at $93.82 per barrel, while Brent lost 0.4% to $104.67.US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will leave for Pakistan Saturday for a fresh round of talks with Iran, CNN reported Friday, citing White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt.The Iranians reached out to the US, "as the president called on them to do," and requested the in-person conversation, Leavitt reportedly said.US Treasury yields were lower intraday, with the 10-year rate down 1.6 basis points at 4.31% and the two-year rate falling 5.7 basis points to 3.79%In economic news, US consumer sentiment improved from an initial April estimate, but remained at a record low as near-term inflation expectations logged the biggest monthly increase in a year, final University of Michigan survey results showed."The Iran conflict appears to influence consumer views primarily through shocks to gasoline and potentially other prices," Surveys of Consumers Director Joanne Hsu said. "In contrast, military and diplomatic developments that do not lift supply constraints or lower energy prices are unlikely to buoy consumers."Gold was up 0.4% at $4,743.50 per troy ounce, while silver gained 1.2% to $76.44 per ounce.

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US Equity Indexes Mixed as Intel Boosts Technology, Iran Peace Talks Likely in Pakistan

US equity indexes traded mixed as Intel's (INTC) blowout Q1 results galvanized the tech sector, and crude oil futures dropped following reports that Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and President Donald Trump's envoys will arrive in Pakistan for peace talks this weekend.The Nasdaq Composite jumped 1.5% to 24,802.2, with the S&P 500 up 0.7% to 7,158.3, with semiconductor manufacturers among the top gainers. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, however, declined 0.3% to 49,163.3.Intel shares rose 20%, the top gainer on the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq, after the company reported higher fiscal Q1 adjusted earnings and revenue. The chipmaker issued a fiscal Q2 outlook above market expectations. Nvidia (NVDA), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), and Arm Holdings (ARM) were among the leaders across both indexes.Araghchi, the main mediator between Tehran and Washington, is set to arrive in Islamabad with a small delegation, Pakistani government sources and an Iranian source told CNN. Pakistan is brokering the talks between Washington and Tehran, seeking an end to the war in Iran and a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.From the US, President Donald Trump is sending envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan to participate in talks with Araghchi this weekend, administration officials told CNN.West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures fell 2% to $93.98, and Brent crude futures slipped 0.2% to $104.87 after midday as geopolitical risk receded. Both WTI and Brent were up more than 1.5% each earlier in the session.In precious metals, gold futures rose 0.4% to $4,741.60, and silver futures climbed 1% to $76.84, after both traded lower earlier in the session.The Strait is the chokepoint for exports from Persian Gulf nations, which met 20% of daily global oil demand before the Feb. 28 start to the war, which also trapped shipments of diesel and jet fuel, as well as petrochemical feedstocks and fertilizers."What began as a crude oil supply shock linked to the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz has now broadened into a multi-commodity disruption," Ole Hansen, head of commodity strategy at Saxo Bank, said in a note. "The implications are no longer confined to energy markets alone but are spreading into industrial production, transportation, and ultimately agriculture and food prices."US Attorney General for DC Jeanine Pirro said Friday on X that she has ordered her office to close its investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The Inspector General for the Federal Reserve has been asked to scrutinize cost overruns related to building construction, Pirro said.Most US Treasury yields fell, with the 10-year slipping 1.7 basis points to 4.31% and the two-year dropping 4.9 basis points to at 3.78%.In economic news, the University of Michigan consumer sentiment index was revised up to 49.8 for April from 47.6 preliminary, compared with expectations for 48.5 in a Bloomberg-compiled survey. The index remains below the final 53.3 print in March. Respondents expected a 4.7% inflation rate over the next year and 3.5% annual inflation over the next five years, up from 3.8% and 3.2%, respectively, in March.

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Exchange-Traded Funds Rise, US Equities Mixed After Midday

Broad Market IndicatorsBroad-market exchange-traded fund IWM and IVV gained. Actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) rose 1.8%.US equity indexes traded mixed as Intel's (INTC) strong Q1 results lifted technology, and crude oil futures retreated following reports that Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will arrive in Pakistan late Friday for peace talks.EnergyIShares US Energy ETF (IYE) and the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR (XLE) each shed 1%.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) rose 2.7%; iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) and iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) gained.The State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor (XSD) jumped 6.4%, and iShares Semiconductor (SOXX) climbed 4.4%.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR (XLF) shed 0.6%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) declined 1.7%, and its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), climbed 1.6%.CommoditiesCrude oil dropped 1.9%, and the US Oil Fund (USO) fell 2.9%. Natural gas declined 3.5%, and the US Natural Gas Fund (UNG) shed 2%.Gold on Comex added 0.3%, and the State Street SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) rose 0.7%. Silver gained 1%, and iShares Silver Trust (SLV) advanced 1.3%.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR (XLP) slipped 0.3%. The Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC) eased 0.1%, and iShares Dow Jones US Consumer Goods (IYK) was little changed.The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR (XLY) rose 0.7%. VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) fell 0.2%, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail (XRT) lost 0.3%.Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR (XLV) dropped 1.4%, iShares US Healthcare (IYH) eased 1.4%, and Vanguard Health Care ETF (VHT) dropped 1.2%. IShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) lost 0.8%.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR (XLI) fell 0.8%. Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) and iShares US Industrials (IYJ) also dropped.CryptocurrencyIn midday activity, bitcoin (BTC-USD) fell 0.2%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, ProShares Bitcoin ETF (BITO) dipped 0.2%, ProShares Ether ETF (EETH) was little unchanged, and ProShares Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) was up 0.4%.

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US Equity Indexes Mixed Amid Tech Gains, Iran Peace Talks Speculation

US equity indexes traded mixed as Intel's (INTC) blowout Q1 results lifted technology, and crude oil futures retreated following reports that Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will arrive in Pakistan late Friday for peace talks.The Nasdaq Composite jumped 1% to 24,689.1, with the S&P 500 up 0.4% to 7,139.9, with semiconductor manufacturers among the top gainers. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, however, declined 0.4% to 49,141.5.Intel shares rose 24%, the top gainer on the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq, after the company reported higher fiscal Q1 adjusted earnings and revenue. The chipmaker issued a fiscal Q2 outlook above market expectations. Nvidia (NVDA), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), and Arm Holdings (ARM) were among the leaders across both indexes.Araghchi, the main mediator between Tehran and Washington, is set to arrive in Islamabad with a small delegation, Pakistani government sources and an Iranian source told CNN.Pakistani mediators expect a second round of talks between the US and Iran, government sources told the news agency. A US logistics and security team is present in Islamabad to facilitate the negotiation process, according to the sources.West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures fell 0.3% to $95.55, while Brent crude futures rose 0.6% to $105.72 after midday. Both WTI and Brent rose more than 1.5% each earlier in the session.Separately, the Justice Department is closing a probe relating to cost overruns at the Federal Reserve, US Attorney Jeanine Pirro was cited as saying Friday in multiple news reports.

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Commodities

Exchange-Traded Funds Rise, Equity Futures Mixed Pre-Bell as Traders Assess Tech Earnings Amid Global Uncertainty

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) was 1.3% higher in Friday's premarket activity as investors assess technology companies' earnings while global uncertainty persists amid the Middle East conflict.US stock futures were mixed, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.4%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipping 0.1%, and Nasdaq futures gaining 1.3% before the start of regular trading.The University of Michigan consumer sentiment report for the current month is scheduled to be released at 10 am ET, while the weekly Baker Hughes domestic oil-and-gas rig count is due at 1 pm ET.In premarket activity, bitcoin was up by 0.7%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 0.6% higher, Ether ETF (EETH) advanced 0.6%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) declined by 0.02%.Power Play:Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) retreated by 0.5%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was down 0.1%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) was 0.1% lower. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was 0.5% higher.Organon (OGN) shares were up 29% in Friday's premarket activity, a day after a media report that India's Sun Pharmaceutical Industries was planning a $13 billion bid for Organon.Winners and Losers:TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) advanced by 2.1%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 1.7% higher, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was up 2.3%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) was 4.2% higher, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) rose by 4.1%.Intel (INTC) stock was 28% higher pre-bell Friday after the company reported overnight higher fiscal Q1 adjusted earnings and revenue in addition to providing fiscal Q2 outlook that surpassed analyst estimates.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was down 0.1% and the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was up 0.1%. The iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was 0.04% higher and the State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) gained 0.8%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) and the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) were flat.Coursera (COUR) stock was 16% lower before the opening bell on Friday after the company reported overnight lower Q1 non-GAAP earnings that also trailed analysts' estimates.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) slipped 0.4%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was down 0.9%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 1.1% higher.Hartford Insurance Group (HIG) shares were down 4.4% before Friday's bell, a day after the company posted lower-than-expected Q1 core earnings and revenue.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) retreated by 1%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was down by 1.1%.SLB (SLB) shares were down 3.7% before Friday's bell after the company posted lower Q1 adjusted earnings.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) retreated by 0.7%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) was 0.2% lower and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was flat.Norfolk Southern (NSC) shares were down 1.1% before the opening bell Friday after the company reported lower Q1 adjusted EPS.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil retreated by 1.3% to $94.63 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas declined by 2.4% to $2.70 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) decreased by 1.4%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 1.7% lower.Gold futures for May were down by 0.1% at $4,721.50 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures gained by 0.9% to reach $76.17 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was 0.4% higher, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) advanced by 0.5%.

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Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Extension Nudges US Equity Futures Higher Pre-Bell

US equity futures nudged higher pre-bell Friday as Israel and Lebanon extended their ceasefire by three weeks in a meeting at the White House facilitated by President Donald Trump.Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were 0.1% lower, S&P 500 futures were up 0.4%, and Nasdaq futures were 1.3% lower.Fighting between Israel and Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah in Lebanon has been a key discussion point in negotiations to end the conflict in the Middle East. The Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed to vessels, while the US maintains its blockade on Iranian ports.Trump said he was not in a hurry to reach a peace agreement with Iran, saying he wanted to make it "everlasting." He had extended the US-Iran ceasefire, calling the Iranian government "fractured," but Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei on Thursday denied Trump's claim of disunity in the country's leadership.Traders tracked the latest round of earnings, with Procter & Gamble (PG) reporting higher fiscal Q3 financial results and HCA Healthcare (HCA) posting an increase in Q1 adjusted earnings and revenue.Oil prices were mostly flat, with front-month global benchmark North Sea Brent crude up 0.3% at $105.39 per barrel and US West Texas Intermediate crude 0.1% lower at $95.73 per barrel.The final University of Michigan consumer sentiment report for April, scheduled at 10 am ET, is expected to show consumer sentiment index coming in at 48.5, compared with the preliminary reading of 47.6, according to estimates compiled by Bloomberg.In other world markets, Japan's Nikkei closed 1% higher, Hong Kong's Hang Seng ended 0.2% higher, and China's Shanghai Composite finished 0.3% lower. Meanwhile, the UK's FTSE 100 was down 0.3%, and Germany's DAX index was 0.2% higher in Europe's early afternoon session.In equities, Intel (INTC) shares rose 26% after the company reported fiscal Q1 adjusted earnings and revenue, as well as issued fiscal Q2 guidance, that surpassed analyst estimates. Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) stock was 11% higher after DA Davidson upgraded the company's stock to buy from neutral and raised its price target to $375 from $220. Procter & Gamble shares were up 2.6% after the company's fiscal Q3 financial results beat analysts' consensus.On the losing side, HCA Healthcare shares dropped 7.8% after the company reported its Q1 financial results. Comcast (CMCSA) stock was down 2.7% after the company posted lower Q1 adjusted earnings from a year ago. Infosys (INFY) shares fell 2.6% despite reporting higher fiscal Q4 earnings and revenue.

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Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Extension Nudges US Equity Futures Higher Pre-Bell

US equity futures were higher pre-bell Friday as Israel and Lebanon extended their ceasefire by three weeks in a meeting at the White House.Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were 0.1% higher, S&P 500 futures were up 0.5%, and Nasdaq futures were 1.4% lower.Fighting between Israel and Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah in Lebanon has been a key discussion point in negotiations to end the conflict in the Middle East. The Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed to vessels, while the US maintains its blockade on Iranian ports.Trump said he was not in a hurry to reach a peace agreement with Iran, saying he wanted to make it "everlasting." He had extended the US-Iran ceasefire, calling the Iranian government "fractured," but Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei on Thursday denied Trump's claim of disunity in the country's leadership.Traders tracked the latest round of earnings, with Procter & Gamble (PG) reporting higher fiscal Q3 financial results and HCA Healthcare (HCA) posting an increase in Q1 adjusted earnings and revenue.Oil prices were lower, with front-month global benchmark North Sea Brent crude down 0.5% at $104.57 per barrel and US West Texas Intermediate crude 1.2% lower at $94.66 per barrel.The final University of Michigan consumer sentiment report for April, scheduled at 10 am ET, is expected to show consumer sentiment index coming in at 48.5, compared with the preliminary reading of 47.6, according to estimates compiled by Bloomberg.

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US Markets

Stocks Mostly Up Pre-Bell as Israel, Lebanon Agree to Extend Ceasefire

The benchmark US stock measures were mostly pointing higher before the open Friday as President Donald Trump announced an extension of the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon.The S&P 500 edged up 0.1% and the Nasdaq increased 0.9%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 0.3%. The indexes finished the previous trading session lower.In a social media post on Thursday, Trump said the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon will be extended by three weeks after representatives from the two countries met at the White House. Trump announced a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon last week."The meeting went very well!" Trump wrote. "The United States is going to work with Lebanon in order to help it protect itself from Hezbollah."The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon has been a key sticking point in US-Iran peace efforts, which are showing no apparent signs of progress."Hopes for a resolution between the US and Iran are fading as peace talks stall," ING Bank said in a Thursday report. "If no progress is made, the market will become increasingly numb to the noise and headlines that have dictated price action recently."Trump on Thursday ordered the US navy to "shoot and kill any boat" placing mines in the Strait of Hormuz. Separately, the US leader claimed that the US has "total control" over the key oil supply chokepoint.Trump extended a ceasefire with Iran earlier in the week, though he said the naval blockade of Iranian ports would continue. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps on Wednesday reportedly seized two tankers attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz.West Texas Intermediate crude oil rose 1.3% to $97.08 a barrel before the opening bell, while Brent gained 1.6% to $106.76.Treasury yields were trending upwards in premarket action, with the two-year rate increasing 1.5 basis points to 3.84% and the 10-year rate adding 0.8 basis points to 4.33%.Shares of Intel (INTC) jumped 27% pre-bell after the chipmaker reported first-quarter results above Wall Street's estimates. Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) climbed 11% while Lucid (LCID) rebounded 0.4% following a 9.3% drop at the close of Thursday.Procter & Gamble (PG), HCA Healthcare (HCA), SLB (SLB) and Charter Communications (CHTR) report their latest financial results before the bell, among others.Friday's economic calendar has the final University of Michigan consumer sentiment report for April at 10 am ET, followed by the weekly Baker Hughes oil-and-gas rig count at 1 pm.Gold declined 0.6% to $4,695 per troy ounce, while bitcoin was slightly up at $77,789.

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International

Tech Tops Oil Pre-Bell on Wall Street; Asia Up, Europe Off

Wall Street futures largely pointed higher on Wall Street after Intel (INTC) shares jumped 26.6% pre-bell, following the chipmaker's reported Q1 results late Thursday that blew past analyst estimates, alongside an upbeat revenue forecast.In the futures, the S&P 500 rose 0.1%, the Nasdaq inclined 0.9% and the Dow Jones was off 0.2%.Other tech outfits gained in morning hours on the Intel effect, led by a 10.5% rise in the shares of Advanced Micro Devices (AMD).Ongoing Middle East tensions raised the price of West Texas Intermediate crude oil up 1.2% pre-bell, to $96.92 a barrel.Asian exchanges traded unevenly higher overnight, while European bourses tracked moderately south midday on the continent.On the economic calendar, the University of Michigan consumer sentiment bulletin for April posts at 10 am, followed by the weekly Baker Hughes domestic oil-and-gas rig count at 1 pm.In premarket action, Bitcoin traded at $77,740, and 10-year US Treasuries offered 4.33%. Spot gold commanded $4,678 an ounce.

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US Markets

Nasdaq, S&P 500 Retreat From Record Highs as Tech Shares Fall, Oil Climbs

The Nasdaq Composite and the S&P 500 pulled back from record highs on Thursday, dragged down by a sell-off in technology stocks, while oil prices rose.The Nasdaq fell 0.9% to 24,438.5, while the S&P 500 dropped 0.4% to 7,108.4, a day after both indexes notched record-high closing levels. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 0.4% to 49,310.3. Tech saw the steepest decline among sectors, shedding 1.5%, while utilities paced the gainers with a 2.8% advance.ServiceNow (NOW) shares sank nearly 18%, the worst performer on the S&P 500, following its quarterly results.Shares of other major tech names also fell, with Salesforce (CRM) down 8.7%, the steepest decline on the Dow. Microsoft (MSFT) lost 4%, while tech bellwether Nvidia (NVDA) shed 1.4%.International Business Machines (IBM) followed Salesforce on the Dow, as the stock tumbled 8.3%. Late Wednesday, the technology giant maintained its full-year revenue growth outlook even as it reported first-quarter results above Wall Street's estimates.Tesla (TSLA) slumped 3.6% despite the company reporting stronger-than-expected first-quarter results. The electric vehicle manufacturer is ramping up its capital investments, which will result in a negative free cash flow for the rest of 2026, according to Chief Financial Officer Vaibhav Taneja.Tesla's aggressive capital spending on artificial intelligence initiatives should boost revenue, though it may take some time before those gains materialize, UBS Securities said in a Thursday note to clients.American Express (AXP) shares fell 4.3%, also among the biggest declines on the Dow, even as the payments company reported better-than-expected first-quarter results and reiterated its full-year outlook.West Texas Intermediate crude oil was up 3.7% at $96.37 per barrel in Thursday late-afternoon trade, on track for its fifth day of gains. Brent rose 3.8% to $105.82, extending its advance to a fourth day.US President Donald Trump ordered the US navy to "shoot and kill any boat" placing mines in the Strait of Hormuz, he said in a social media post on Thursday. Separately, Trump claimed that the US has "total control" over the key oil supply chokepoint.Trump extended a ceasefire with Iran earlier in the week, though he said the naval blockade of Iranian ports would continue. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps on Wednesday reportedly seized two tankers attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz."Hopes for a resolution between the US and Iran are fading as peace talks stall," ING Bank said Thursday in a report. "If no progress is made, the market will become increasingly numb to the noise and headlines that have dictated price action recently."A second round of ceasefire talks between Israel and Lebanon was scheduled to take place at the White House on Thursday, according to media reports. On April 16, Trump announced a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon.US Treasury yields were higher, with the 10-year rate up 2.2 basis points at 4.33% and the two-year rate rising 3.6 basis points to 3.84%.In economic news, government data showed weekly applications for unemployment insurance in the US increased more than expected, while continuing claims largely matched Wall Street's estimates."We remain of the mind that the conflict in Iran is unlikely to cause significant disruptions in the US labor market," Jefferies Chief US Economist Thomas Simons said in a note on Thursday. "There are many vulnerable points in the global economy that are at risk in the near-term due to potential shortages of all sorts of commodities, but for better or worse, the US economy is likely going to be the most insulated in the world."Gold was down 0.9% at $4,712.20 per troy ounce, while silver lost 3.2% to $75.46 per ounce.

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