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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 Indexes Edge Up, Crude Oil Jumps Amid Reports Talks Continuing to Reach Israeli-Hezbollah Truce in Lebanon

US equity indexes ground higher while crude oil futures jumped as media reports claiming that parts of Lebanon remain under Israeli attack added to confusion surrounding the status of peace talks between Washington and Tehran.The Nasdaq Composite rose less than 0.1% to 27,093.90, giving up most of its intraday gains at the close on Tuesday. The S&P 500 edged up 0.1% to 7,609.78, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 0.5% to 51,307.79.Utilities, materials, and industrials were among the top gainers, while communication services led the decliners.The fourth round of talks between Israel and Lebanon is underway in Washington, DC, where Lebanese negotiators hope to secure a halt to attacks on and occupation of the south, Al Jazeera reported Tuesday. The Israeli army has carried out several attacks on the southern Lebanese Nabatieh governorate, the news report said.Iran stopped communicating with mediators about extending a ceasefire in the war with the US and Israel, two semiofficial Iranian news agencies reported Tuesday, but President Donald Trump disputed the claim and said talks were continuing, according to Associated Press.Iranian media outlets have signaled talks between Tehran and Washington are ongoing, a day after reports that Iran suspended them, CNN reported Tuesday. The country's top negotiator has, however, threatened escalation if Israel's attacks on Lebanon continue, the news report added.Washington won't remove sanctions on Iran in exchange for a full reopening of Hormuz, adding that any sanctions relief is conditioned on Iran giving up enriched uranium, Al Jazeera cited US Secretary of State Marco Rubio as saying on Tuesday at a Senate hearing.Brent crude futures climbed 0.9% to $95.87, and West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures jumped 1.4% to $93.48. Both crude types were lower by more than 1% each earlier in the session.US Treasury yields fell, with the 10-year down 2.6 basis points to 4.45%. The two-year declined less than one basis point to 4.05%.In precious metals, gold futures edged up 0.3% to $4,519.40, and silver futures climbed 0.3% to $75.49.Shares of Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) surged by more than 19%, the top gainer on the S&P 500, after the tech giant reported fiscal Q2 earnings ahead of analysts' forecasts.Marvell Technology's (MRVL) shares soared over 32%, the biggest outperformer on the Nasdaq, after multiple news outlets reported that Nvidia (NVDA) chief executive officer Jensen Huang called the chipmaker the next "trillion-dollar company."In economic news, US job openings rose to 7.618 million in April, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, above the 6.866 million expected in a Bloomberg-compiled poll and up from the 6.887 million reported in March. The April print represents 4.6% of total employment, up from 4.2% in March and 4.3% a year earlier. It is also the highest since May 2024, Stifel said in a note.The ratio of job openings to unemployed people -- a figure the Federal Reserve officials closely watch as a proxy for the balance between labor supply and demand -- rose to 1.03 in April from 0.95 in March, the highest since January 2025, suggesting that there are more jobs available for every person unemployed, per the Stifel note.Redbook US same-store sales rose by 9% from a year earlier in the week ended May 30, the same pace as in the previous week. "Customers remain highly value-driven and price sensitive," Redbook said in a note.

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US Equity Markets Extend Rally to Records on AI Momentum, Jobs Data

US equity indexes closed higher Tuesday as the three major gauges extended a rally to records, fueled by the AI boom and stronger-than-expected jobs data.* US job openings rose to 7.618 million in April, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, above the 6.866 million expected in a Bloomberg poll and up from the 6.887 million reported in March.* Redbook US same-store sales last week rose 9% from a year earlier, matching the pace in the previous week.* July West Texas Intermediate crude oil rose $1.56 to settle at $93.72 per barrel, while August Brent crude, the global benchmark, was last seen up $1.12 at $96.08 amid conflicting reports of the status of peace talks between Washington and Tehran.* Marvell Technology (MRVL) shares surged 32%, the biggest gain on the Nasdaq, after multiple news outlets reported the chipmaker was dubbed the next trillion-dollar company by Nvidia (NVDA) CEO Jensen Huang.Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) shares jumped 19%, a day after as the company lifted its full-year outlook and reported stronger-than-expected fiscal second-quarter results.* Intuit (INTU) shares fell 9%, the second-largest drop on the Nasdaq, after Goldman Sachs downgraded the stock to sell from neutral and cut its price target to $276 from $519.

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US Equity Indexes Mixed as Confusion Surrounds Status of Iran Peace Talks

US equity indexes traded mixed amid conflicting reports of the status of peace talks between Washington and Tehran, while parts of Lebanon are rumored to remain under Israeli attack.The Nasdaq Composite was little changed at 27,082.2, giving up intraday gains ahead of the close on Tuesday. The S&P 500 edged up 0.1% to 7,610.3, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 0.5% to 51,352.6.Iran stopped communicating with mediators about extending a ceasefire in the war with the US and Israel, two semiofficial Iranian news agencies reported Tuesday, but President Donald Trump disputed the claim and said talks were continuing, according to the Associated Press.CNN, however, reported that Iranian media outlets have signaled talks between Tehran and Washington are ongoing, a day after reports that Iran suspended them. The country's top negotiator has threatened escalation if Israel's attacks on Lebanon continue, the news report added.Washington won't remove sanctions on Iran in exchange for a full reopening of Hormuz, adding that any sanctions relief is conditioned on Iran giving up enriched uranium, Al Jazeera cited US Secretary of State Marco Rubio as saying on Tuesday at a Senate hearing.The fourth round of talks between Israel and Lebanon is underway in Washington, DC, where Lebanese negotiators hope to secure a halt to attacks on and occupation of the south, Al Jazeera reported on the same day. The Israeli army has carried out several attacks on the southern Lebanese Nabatieh governorate, the news report added.Brent crude futures climbed 1% to $95.94, and West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures jumped 1.5% to $93.51. Both crude types were lower by more than 1% each earlier in the session.Shares of Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) surged nearly 19%, the top gainer on the S&P 500, after the tech giant reported fiscal Q2 earnings ahead of analysts' forecasts.Marvell Technology's (MRVL) shares soared 30%, the biggest outperformer on the Nasdaq, after multiple news outlets reported that Nvidia (NVDA) chief executive officer Jensen Huang called the chipmaker the next "trillion-dollar company."

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Equities Mostly Rise Intraday as Traders Parse Labor Market Data
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Equities Mostly Rise Intraday as Traders Parse Labor Market Data

US benchmark equity indexes were mostly higher intraday as investors evaluated fresh labor market data and continued to monitor Middle East developments.The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.3% at 51,225.9 after midday Tuesday, while the S&P 500 rose 0.1% to 7,606.1. The Nasdaq Composite was little changed at 27,093.8. The indexes notched fresh closing highs in the previous session.Among sectors, utilities paced the gainers intraday Tuesday, while communication services saw the biggest decline.In economic news, US job openings hit their highest level in almost two years in April, while hiring and layoffs fell, official data showed."Job openings jumped to their highest level in nearly two years, but this likely overstates the strength of the labor market, as the increase didn't translate into a higher hiring rate," Oxford Economics said in a note. "The result should be taken with a grain of salt and doesn't suggest a sudden tightening of labor market conditions is ahead."Official data are expected to show Friday that the US economy added 95,000 nonfarm jobs in May, compared with a 115,000 increase reported for the previous month, according to a Bloomberg poll.West Texas Intermediate crude oil was up 1.6% at $93.59 a barrel intraday Tuesday, while Brent rose 1.1% to $96.04.Israel and Lebanon kicked off high-stakes talks in the US as renewed hostilities between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah threaten to derail peace talks between Washington and Tehran, CNN reported.Negotiations with Iran have been "going on continuously," US President Donald Trump said Tuesday."Where they lead, one never knows, but as I told Iran, 'It's time, one way or another, for you to make a deal'," Trump said in a social media post.On Monday, Iranian state-affiliated outlet Tasnim reported that the country suspended talks with the US in retaliation to Israel's military action in Lebanon.US Treasury yields were mixed intraday Tuesday, with the 10-year rate down two basis points at 4.46%, and the two-year rate little changed at 4.05%.In company news, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) shares jumped nearly 16%, the second-top gainer on the S&P 500. Late Monday, the information technology company lifted its full-year outlook and reported stronger-than-expected fiscal second-quarter results.Marvell Technology (MRVL) shares surged 29% intraday Tuesday after Nvidia (NVDA) Chief Executive Jensen Huang reportedly said Marvell could be the next chip company to join the trillion-dollar club.Palo Alto Networks (PANW), Ulta Beauty (ULTA) and GitLab (GTLB) are expected to report their latest quarterly financial results after the closing bell Tuesday, along with others.Gold was up 0.3% at $4,517.60 per troy ounce, while silver rose 0.4% to $75.54 per ounce.

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US Equity Indexes Edge Up as Trump Pushes for Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire, Technology Extends Gains

US equity indexes ground higher as investors weighed Israel and Hezbollah's response to President Donald Trump's call to stop fighting in Lebanon, while technology extended gains amid strong jobs data.The Nasdaq Composite edged up less than 0.1% to 27,100.7, with the S&P 500 advancing 0.1% to 7,606.6, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average higher by 0.2% to 51,203.4.Utilities, energy, and technology were among the gainers intraday, while communication services led the decliners.Trump said he believes a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and extend the ceasefire with Iran is reachable "over the next week," CNN reported Tuesday. The fourth round of talks between Israel and Lebanon is underway in Washington, DC, where Lebanese negotiators hope to secure a halt to attacks on and occupation of the south, Al Jazeera reported on the same day.Lebanese authorities said Hezbollah, an Iran-backed militant group, agreed to a US proposal for a ceasefire with Israel in which strikes on Beirut would stop, CNN reported. Trump declared Israeli forces would not move on Beirut after a call with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the news report said.Meanwhile, Washington won't remove sanctions on Iran in exchange for a full reopening of Hormuz, adding that any sanctions relief is conditioned on Iran giving up enriched uranium, Al Jazeera cited US Secretary of State Marco Rubio as saying on Tuesday.Brent crude futures climbed 0.8% to $95.78, and West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures climbed 1.2% to $93.27. Both crude types were lower by more than 1% each earlier in the session.US Treasury yields fell, with the 10-year down two basis points to 4.46%. The two-year declined less than one basis point to 4.05%.In precious metals, gold futures edged up 0.3% to $4,519.20, and silver futures climbed 0.7% to $75.78.Shares of Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) surged 15%, among the top gainers on the S&P 500, after the tech giant reported fiscal Q2 earnings ahead of analysts' forecasts.Marvell Technology's (MRVL) shares soared 29%, the biggest outperformer on the S&P 500, after multiple news outlets reported that Nvidia (NVDA) chief executive officer Jensen Huang called the chipmaker the next "trillion-dollar company."In economic news, US job openings rose to 7.618 million in April, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, above the 6.866 million expected in a Bloomberg-compiled poll and up from the 6.887 million reported in March. The April print represents 4.6% of total employment, up from 4.2% in March and 4.3% a year earlier.Redbook US same-store sales rose by 9% from a year earlier in the week ended May 30, the same pace as in the previous week. "Customers remain highly value-driven and price sensitive," Redbook said in a note.

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Exchange-Traded Funds Rise as US Equities Advance After Midday

Broad Market IndicatorsBroad-market exchange-traded funds IWM and IVV were higher. Actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) rose 0.3%.US equity indexes were higher after midday Tuesday, with technology extending gains, as investors weighed the response from Israel and Hezbollah to President Donald Trump's call to stop fighting in Lebanon.EnergyIShares US Energy ETF (IYE) and the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR (XLE) each added about 1.4%.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) was 0.6% higher; iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) rose 0.5%, and iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was up 0.7%.The State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor (XSD) climbed up 4.8%, and iShares Semiconductor (SOXX) edged up 4.5%.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR (XLF) added 0.1%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) rose 0.3%, and its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), slipped 0.2%.CommoditiesCrude oil rose 1.2%, and the United States Oil Fund (USO) added 0.9%. Natural gas dropped 0.8%, and the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was down 1%.Gold on Comex gained 0.3%, and the State Street SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was up 0.2%. Silver rose 0.6%, and iShares Silver Trust (SLV) added 0.9%.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR (XLP) lost 0.2%. The Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC) fell 0.2%, and iShares Dow Jones US Consumer Goods (IYK) eased fractionally.The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR (XLY) shed 0.3%. VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) fell 0.5%, and the State Street SPDR S&P Retail (XRT) rose 0.4%.HealthcareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR (XLV) lost 1.1%, iShares US Healthcare (IYH) fell 1.2%, and Vanguard Health Care ETF (VHT) was down 1.3%. IShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) declined 3.1%.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR (XLI) added 0.6%. Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) rose 0.6%, while iShares US Industrials (IYJ) gained 0.2%.CryptocurrencyIn midday activity, bitcoin (BTC-USD) dropped 5.6%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, ProShares Bitcoin ETF (BITO) fell 5.9%, ProShares Ether ETF (EETH) shed 4.1%, and ProShares Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) was 5.7% lower.

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US Equity Indexes Rise as Investors Assess Middle East Developments While Technology Extends Gains

US equity indexes ground higher in midday trading on Tuesday as investors weighed the response from Israel and Hezbollah to President Donald Trump's call to stop fighting in Lebanon, while technology extended gains.The Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.2% to 27,141.2, with the S&P 500 up 0.2% to 7,614.3, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average higher by 0.2% to 51,190.5.Utilities and technology were among the gainers intraday, while communication services led the decliners. Shares of Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) surged 17%, the top gainer on the S&P 500, after the tech giant reported fiscal Q2 earnings ahead of analysts' forecasts.US President Donald Trump said he believes a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and extend the ceasefire with Iran is reachable "over the next week," CNN reported.Lebanese authorities said Hezbollah, an Iran-backed militant group, agreed to a US proposal for a ceasefire with Israel in which strikes on Beirut would stop, the news report said. Trump declared Israeli forces would not move on Beirut after a call with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, it added.Israel and Lebanon are engaged in discussions at the US State Department after Hezbollah and Israel continued to trade strikes overnight, CNN reported.Brent crude futures edged up 0.1% to $95.10, and West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures climbed 0.2% to $92.35. Both crude types were lower by more than 1% each earlier in the session.

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Wall Street Set to Open Lower in Tuesday Trading as Investors Look for Signs of Middle East Peace Deal, Await Key Labor Data

US stocks look set to open modestly lower in Tuesday's trading session as investors look for any signs that stalled Middle East may restart, and await key labor market data set for release later in the morning.The Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were down 0.5%, S&P 500 futures were off 0.2%, and Nasdaq futures were edging 0.1% lower.The Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) for April is set to be released at 10 am ET, which will give investors a good indication on the strength of the US labor market. The reading is expected to remain unchanged at 6.866 million job openings, according to Bloomberg.Oil prices were moving lower, with front-month global benchmarks Brent crude declining 0.96% to $94.07 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate crude was down 1.10% to $91.15 a barrel.In other world markets, Japan's Nikkei closed 0.3% lower, Hong Kong's Hang Seng surged 2.5%, and China's Shanghai Composite gained 0.4%. Meanwhile in Europe's early afternoon session, the UK's FTSE 100 was edging 0.1% higher, Germany's DAX was up 0.7%, and France's CAC was rising 0.5%.In equities, shares of Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) surged 27% in Tuesday's premarket session after it reported fiscal Q2 earnings late Monday that beat analyst forecasts.Marvell Technology (MRVL) shares climbed 18% after multiple news outlets reported that Nvidia (NVDA) Chief Executive Jensen Huang called the chipmaker the next "trillion-dollar company."Shares of STMicroelectronics (STM) advanced 10% after it said Tuesday that it now expects to generate data center revenue of about $1 billion in 2026, compared with previous guidance of more than $500 million.On the losing side, shares of Abivax (ABVX) tumbled 35% after the company's phase 3 maintenance trial evaluating obefazimod in ulcerative colitis met its primary endpoint and key secondary endpoints, though malignancy cases reported during the trial weighed on the results.AEVEX's (AVEX) stock was down 11% pre-bell after it reported late Monday it launched a public offering of its class A common shares, along with certain selling shareholders.And Praxis Precision Medicines' (PRAX) shares were down 10% after it reported late Monday that its phase 2/3 trial assessing vormatrigine to treat focal onset seizures failed to meet its primary endpoint of percent change in monthly seizure frequency from baseline.

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Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Lower Pre-Bell Tuesday as Traders Assess AI Momentum

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was down 0.2% and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) retreated by 0.1% in Tuesday's premarket activity, as investors assessed whether recent AI-driven gains can be sustained.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 losing 0.1% before the start of regular trading.The Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey, or JOLTS, for April will be released at 10:00 am ET.In premarket action, bitcoin was down by 2.9%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 2.9% lower, Ether ETF (EETH) retreated by 1.2%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) fell by 3%.Power Play:IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) was flat, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) was down 0.1% and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was inactive.Generac (GNRC) stock was up more than 9% before the opening bell after the company signed a global supply agreement with an unnamed hyperscale data center operator to supply backup power generators.Winners and Losers:FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) was little changed. 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.UP Fintech (TIGR) shares were down more than 2% pre-bell after the company swung to a Q1 non-GAAP net loss.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was down 2%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was 0.3% lower.BW LPG (BWLP) stock was up 0.7% before market open after the company reported higher Q1 earnings.HealthcareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV), Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) and iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) were little changed. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was inactive.Hims & Hers Health (HIMS) stock was up 3% premarket after the company said it had completed its acquisition of Eucalyptus, expanding its consumer health platform across Australia, Canada, Germany, and other international markets.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) gained slightly, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was marginally down, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was up 0.4%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) increased 3%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) rose by 2.5%.Nvidia (NVDA) shares were up more than 1% in premarket activity after Reuters reported, citing CEO Jensen Huang at the Computex event in Taipei, that the company has enough supply to support strong growth in its central processing units and graphics processing units.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was up 0.2%, and the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was 0.4% lower. The iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was flat. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) lost 0.5%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) was 0.5% higher.Amazon.com (AMZN) shares were down more than 1% pre-bell, extending a 3.5% fall at Monday's close. The company said Tuesday its Prime Day shopping event will take place from June 23 through June 26.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil retreated by 0.8% to $91.41 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was down 1.8% to $3.12 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) was down by 1.1%, and the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 2% lower.Gold futures for July retreated by 1.2% to $4,558.30 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures rose by 2% to $76.73 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was up by 1%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) increased by 1.9%.

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US Futures Edge Lower Tuesday as Investors Continue to Monitor Middle East Conflict, Await Key Labor Data

US stock futures were tracking slightly lower in Tuesday's pre-market session as investors continue to monitor any signs of a possible peace deal to end Middle East fighting, and look ahead to key labor market data set for release later in the morning.The Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were down 0.2%, S&P 500 futures were 0.4% lower, and Nasdaq futures were off 0.1%.Oil prices were moving lower, with front-month global benchmarks Brent crude declining 1.18% to $93.86 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate crude was down 1.19% to $91.06 a barrel.Investors will be looking ahead to the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) for April, set to be released at 10 am ET, which will give investors a good indication on the strength of the US labor market. The reading is expected to remain unchanged at 6.866 million job openings.

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Stocks Down Pre-Bell Amid Uncertainty Over US-Iran Peace Talks
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Stocks Down Pre-Bell Amid Uncertainty Over US-Iran Peace Talks

The benchmark US stock measures were tracking in the red before the opening bell Tuesday amid uncertainty over the status of peace talks between the US and Iran.The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq edged down 0.1% each in premarket activity, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average was off 0.2%. All three indexes logged new closing highs in the previous trading session.In a social media post on Monday, President Donald Trump said that talks with Iran were continuing "at a rapid pace." The post came after Trump told CNBC in an interview earlier on Monday that he "couldn't care less" if negotiations with Tehran failed.Iranian state-affiliated outlet Tasnim reportedly said Monday that the country suspended talks with Washington in retaliation to Israel's military action in Lebanon. In a separate social media post, Trump said he spoke to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Iran-backed Hezbollah representatives, with both agreeing to stop the fighting."These shifting conditions alongside continued kinetic skirmishes between the parties are likely to further erode Iranian trust as officials have already cited the fluidity of priorities as a point of friction with Iran making clear that nuclear dialogue is contingent on successful negotiations to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz," Tudor Pickering Holt said in a note on Monday.West Texas Intermediate crude oil declined 1.2% to $91.06 a barrel before the opening bell, while Brent decreased 1.1% to $93.90.Tuesday's thin economic calendar has the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey for April at 10 am ET. Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President Beth Hammack is scheduled to speak at 8:30 am.Treasury yields were down in premarket action, with the two-year rate retreating 3.9 basis points to 4.01% and the 10-year rate falling 4.7 basis points to 4.43%.Shares of Marvell Technology (MRVL) jumped 24% pre-bell after the company finished Monday trading with a 7% gain. Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) rose 26% as the information technology firm lifted its full-year outlook and reported stronger-than-expected fiscal second-quarter results.Alphabet's (GOOG, GOOGL) class A and C shares declined more than 2% each as the Google parent disclosed plans to raise $80 billion in equity for artificial intelligence infrastructure expansion.Dollar General (DG), Donaldson (DCI), Victoria's Secret (VSCO) and Signet Jewelers (SIG) report their latest financial results before the bell, among others. Palo Alto Networks (PANW), Ulta Beauty (ULTA) and GitLab (GTLB) post earnings after the markets close.Gold gained 1.2% to $4,561 per troy ounce, while bitcoin dropped 2.7% to $69,539.

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International

Tech Bulls Take Breather Pre-Bell on Wall Street; Asia, Europe Up

Wall Street futures pointed modestly lower pre-bell Tuesday as traders weighed values in stock markets trading near all-time zeniths, even as Persian Gulf prospects remain uncertain.In the futures, the S&P 500 fell 0.2%, the Nasdaq declined 0.1% and the Dow Jones was off 0.3%.West Texas Intermediate crude oil traded down 1.1% at $91.15, after renewed media reports of a possible Tehran-Washington deal to re-open the Strait of Hormuz.Investors also await the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) for April, slated for 10 am ET in Washington, sure to be parsed for clues to the strength of the US labor market.Asian exchanges traded mostly higher overnight, with fresh highs set on equity indices in Seoul and Taiwan.European bourses tracked north midday on the continent.Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) traded up 22.8% per-bell after the IT outfit reported fiscal Q2 EPS and revenue above expectations, and issued upbeat guidance, citing AI-fueled demand for servers, late Monday.On the economic calendar, in addition to the JOLTS report, Federal Reserve Minneapolis President Neel Kashkari and Cleveland President Beth Hammack are slated to speak on TuesdayIn pre-market action, bitcoin traded at $69,562, and 10-year US Treasuries offered 4.43%. Spot gold commanded $4,528 an ounce.

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US Equity Indexes Recover After Trump Claims Israel, Hezbollah Agreed to De-escalate Fighting in Lebanon

US equity indexes rose after President Donald Trump claimed Israel and Hezbollah agreed to dial back attacks on each other in Lebanon, and as technology topped sectors.The Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.4% to 27,086.81, with the S&P 500 up 0.3% to 7,599.96 on Monday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average turned the corner, trading up less than 0.1% to 51,078.88.Technology, which jumped more than 5% last week, and energy were the only gainers. Utilities, consumer discretionary, and communication services led the decliners.President Donald Trump spoke separately with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hezbollah representatives, multiple media reports cited the US president as saying. The president said Hezbollah had "agreed that all shooting will stop - That Israel will not attack them, and they will not attack Israel."The US informed Qatar that strikes threatened by Israel on Beirut's southern suburbs have been cancelled following a call between Trump and Netanyahu, a Qatari diplomatic source told Al Jazeera. Qatar had initiated contact with the US last Sunday to push for de-escalation, and since then, its officials have engaged in mediation efforts to reinforce the US-Iran ceasefire."The (Israel Defense Forces) will continue to operate in southern Lebanon as planned," CNN reported late Monday, citing Netanyahu as saying in a short statement. "There is no ceasefire in Lebanon," Defense Minister Israel Katz said Monday evening, according to CNN.Brent futures remained elevated, up 4.5% to $95.22. West Texas Intermediate futures were up 5.6% to $92.25. But, both crude oil types were off their respective session highs in the final leg of trading for the commodities.US Treasury yields were mixed after trading higher earlier in the session across the term structure. The 10-year yield was unchanged at 4.45%, retreating from over 4.5% intraday. The two-year rose 2.1 basis points to 4.04%, also off highs from earlier in the session.Gold futures were down 1.7% to $4,514.20, and silver futures declined 1% to $75.13, with both precious metals clawing back declines.In company news, Nvidia (NVDA) has launched RTX Spark, a new AI chip that will be used in Microsoft (MSFT) Windows laptops and desktops. Nvidia's shares jumped 6.3%, and Microsoft rose 2.3%, among the top gainers on the Dow.Salesforce (CRM) surged 9.7%, among the Dow and S&P 500's biggest outperformers, after the company said it will invest $2 billion in France through 2030 to expand its artificial intelligence and cloud operations.In economic news, the Institute for Supply Management's US manufacturing index rose to 54.0 in May, the highest since May 2022, from 52.7 in April, compared with expectations for a 53.0 reading in a Bloomberg-compiled poll.However, the S&P Global US manufacturing index for May was revised down to 55.1 from the flash 55.3, compared with expectations of no revision in a Bloomberg-compiled survey. The May index is above the 54.5 reading reported in April, indicating expansion.US construction spending rose by 0.4% in April, versus a 0.3% increase expected in a survey compiled by Bloomberg and following a downwardly revised 0.2% increase in March.

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Wall Street Extends Record Run as Nvidia Rally Boosts Tech Sector
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Wall Street Extends Record Run as Nvidia Rally Boosts Tech Sector

Wall Street's equity benchmarks hit fresh peaks on Monday, buoyed by gains in the technology sector as Nvidia's (NVDA) shares rallied, while traders monitored mixed US-Iran peace talks signals.The Nasdaq Composite rose 0.4% to 27,086.8, while the S&P 500 added 0.3% to 7,600. The Dow Jones Industrial Average edged up 0.1% to settle at 51,078.9. All three indexes logged new closing highs on the first trading day of June.Barring tech and energy, all sectors were in the red, led by utilities.In company news, Nvidia shares jumped 6.3%, among the top gainers on the Dow. On Sunday, the tech bellwether announced a new artificial intelligence chip to power Microsoft (MSFT) Windows personal computers, called RTX Spark, entering the consumer PC processor market.Microsoft shares rose 2.3%, also one of the Dow's best performers.Dell (DELL) shares advanced nearly 11%, extending its rally into the eight day in a row. Morgan Stanley upgraded its rating on the computer maker's stock to equal-weight from underweight and raised its price target to $448 from $170. Dell is outperforming peers in navigating semiconductor supply shortages, the brokerage said.Salesforce (CRM) climbed 9.7% after the company said it will invest $2 billion in France through 2030. Separately, Salesforce said it agreed to buy Contentful, a "composable" content platform.S&P 500 companies' quarterly earnings growth held steady at nearly 28%, compared with financials reported up until a week ago, putting the index on track to close out the most recent cycle well above estimates, Oppenheimer Asset Management said in a note.West Texas Intermediate crude oil was up 5.7% at $92.35 a barrel in Monday late-afternoon trade, while Brent rose 4.5% to $95.25.Iran suspended talks with the US in retaliation to Israel's military action in Lebanon, CNBC reported Monday, citing Iranian state-affiliated outlet Tasnim. However, US President Donald Trump said talks with Iran were continuing at "a rapid pace."In a separate social media post, Trump said he spoke to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Iran-backed Hezbollah, with both agreeing to stop the fighting."It unfortunately feels like we have moved further away from a conclusion, with Iran commenting mid-Friday that no agreement has been reached, and reports over the weekend indicating that (Trump) has asked to amend the prior framework," Tudor Pickering Holt said in a note. "These shifting conditions alongside continued kinetic skirmishes between the parties are likely to further erode Iranian trust as officials have already cited the fluidity of priorities as a point of friction with Iran making clear that nuclear dialogue is contingent on successful negotiations to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz."US Treasury yields were higher, with the 10-year rate up two basis points at 4.46%, and the two-year rate rising 3.3 basis points to 4.04%.In economic news, the US manufacturing sector expanded to its highest level in four years last month amid strength in demand and production, though price pressures remained elevated, two separate surveys by the Institute for Supply Management and S&P Global (SPGI) showed."Even with improving activity, the persistence of elevated cost pressures is likely to constrain the pace of expansion and keep policymakers cautious, limiting the scope for near-term monetary-policy easing," TD Economics said in a note.Gold was last down 1.8% at $4,512.30 per troy ounce, while silver fell 1% to $75.13 per ounce.

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US Equity Markets Higher After Trump Says Israel, Hezbollah to Cease Fighting

US equity indexes were higher on Monday after President Donald Trump said Israel and Hezbollah will cease fighting in Lebanon.* Trump has spoken separately with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hezbollah representatives, multiple media reports cited the US president as saying. The growing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon will stop, Trump was cited as saying.* Trump, who last week received a framework for a peace agreement with Iran, sent back changes to the proposed deal, officials said, insisting on tougher language about Tehran's nuclear and Strait of Hormuz reopening commitments, CNN reported.* The Institute for Supply Management's US manufacturing index rose to 54.0 in May from 52.7 in April, compared with expectations for 53.0 in a survey compiled by Bloomberg.* The S&P Global US manufacturing index for May was revised down to 55.1 from the flash 55.3, compared with expectations of no revision in a Bloomberg-compiled survey.* July West Texas Intermediate crude oil rose $5.22 to settle at $92.58 per barrel, while August Brent crude, the global benchmark, was last seen up $4.21 at $95.33.* MGM Resorts International (MGM) shares were up roughly 16%, the highest on the S&P 500, after the company confirmed that it received an offer from People Inc. (IAC) to acquire all MGM shares that it does not already own for $48.30 per share in cash.* Constellation Energy (CEG) shares were down about 7.6%, among the lowest on S&P 500 and Nasdaq, after the company said it has priced an underwritten secondary offering of 11 million shares at $281 apiece.

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US Equity Indexes Rise After Trump Says Israel, Hezbollah to Stop Fighting

US equity indexes rose after President Donald Trump said that Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to dial back attacks on each other in Lebanon.The Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.6% to 27,142.9, with the S&P 500 up 0.4% to 7,610.8 ahead of Monday's close. The Dow Jones Industrial Average turned the corner, trading up 0.1% to 51,094.6.Energy and technology, which jumped more than 5% last week, were the only sectors in positive territory. Utilities, consumer discretionary, and real estate led the decliners.President Donald Trump has spoken separately with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hezbollah representatives, multiple media reports cited the US president as saying. The growing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon will stop, Trump was cited as saying.Brent futures were up 4.4% to $95.17, and West Texas Intermediate oil futures climbed 5.7% to $92.31, but both crude types were off their respective session highs.

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Equities Mostly Rise Intraday Amid Nvidia Rally; Oil Jumps
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Equities Mostly Rise Intraday Amid Nvidia Rally; Oil Jumps

US benchmark equity indexes were mostly higher intraday as Nvidia (NVDA) helped lift the technology sector, while oil prices jumped as markets tracked the latest developments in the Middle East.The Nasdaq Composite was up 0.7% at 27,169.1 after midday Monday, while the S&P 500 rose 0.4% to 7,612.6. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was little changed at 51,017.1. All three benchmarks notched fresh closing highs in the previous session.Barring tech and energy, all sectors were in the red intraday Monday, led by utilities.In company news, Nvidia shares jumped 5.6%, among the top gainers on the Dow. On Sunday, the tech bellwether announced a new artificial intelligence chip to power Microsoft (MSFT) Windows personal computers, called RTX Spark, entering the consumer PC processor market.Microsoft shares were up 1.8% intraday Monday.Salesforce (CRM) was the best performer on the S&P 500, up 9.5%, after it said it will invest $2 billion in France through 2030. Separately, Salesforce said it agreed to buy Contentful, a "composable" content platform.Dell (DELL) shares were up 8.9% intraday, extending its rally. Morgan Stanley upgraded its rating on the computer maker's stock to equal-weight from underweight and raised its price target to $448 from $170. Dell is outperforming peers in navigating semiconductor supply shortages, the brokerage said.S&P 500 companies' quarterly earnings growth held steady at nearly 28%, compared with financials reported up until a week ago, putting the index on track to close out the most recent cycle well above estimates, Oppenheimer Asset Management said in a note.Hewlett Packard (HPE), Palo Alto Networks (PANW), Broadcom (AVGO) and CrowdStrike (CRWD) are scheduled to release quarterly results this week.West Texas Intermediate crude oil was up 4.8% at $91.54 a barrel, while Brent rose 3.9% to $94.70.Talks with Iran are continuing at "a rapid pace," US President Donald Trump said in a social media post Monday.Iran will suspend talks through intermediaries with the US and will move to completely shut the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation to alleged ceasefire violations, CNBC reported, citing Iran's state-affiliated news outlet Tasnim.In a separate social media post, Trump said he had a call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, adding that no troops will be going to Beirut, while any troops that are on their way have already been turned back."Likewise, through highly placed representatives, I had a very good call with Hezbollah, and they agreed that all shooting will stop -- that Israel will not attack them, and they will not attack Israel," Trump said.US Treasury yields were higher intraday, with the 10-year rate up 1.6 basis points at 4.47%, and the two-year rate rising 3.5 basis points to 4.05%.In economic news, the US manufacturing sector expanded to its highest level in four years last month amid strength in demand and production, though price pressures remained elevated, two separate surveys by the Institute for Supply Management and S&P Global (SPGI) showed."Even with improving activity, the persistence of elevated cost pressures is likely to constrain the pace of expansion and keep policymakers cautious, limiting the scope for near-term monetary-policy easing," TD Economics said in a note.Gold was down 1.5% at $4,523.30 per troy ounce, while silver fell 0.4% to $75.59 per ounce.

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Exchange-Traded Funds, US Equities Mixed After Midday

Broad Market IndicatorsBroad-market exchange-traded fund IWM declined, while IVV edged higher. Actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) rose 0.5%.US equity indexes traded mixed after Iran's reported threats to halt the indirect peace talks with Washington sent crude oil futures sharply higher, and as technology extended gains.EnergyIShares US Energy ETF (IYE) and the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR (XLE) each added about 2.2%.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) was 2.3% higher; iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) rose 1.8%, and iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was up 1.9%.The State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor (XSD) dropped 1.8%, and iShares Semiconductor (SOXX) edged up 0.7%.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR (XLF) slipped 0.6%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) declined 1.6%, and its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), climbed up 1.6%.CommoditiesCrude oil rose 7.7%, and the United States Oil Fund (USO) added 6.1%. Natural gas dropped 2.6%, and the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was down 2.8%.Gold on Comex fell 2%, and the State Street SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was down 1.5%. Silver dipped 1.2%, and iShares Silver Trust (SLV) eased 0.8%.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR (XLP) lost 1.4%. The Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC) fell 1.4%, and iShares Dow Jones US Consumer Goods (IYK) was down 1.3%.The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR (XLY) shed 2.1%. VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) fell 2%, and the State Street SPDR S&P Retail (XRT) eased 1.1%.HealthcareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR (XLV) lost 1.4%, iShares US Healthcare (IYH) fell 1.4%, and Vanguard Health Care ETF (VHT) was down 1.4%. IShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) declined 1.5%.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR (XLI) lost 0.6%. Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) fell 0.8%, while iShares US Industrials (IYJ) dipped 1%.CryptocurrencyIn midday activity, bitcoin (BTC-USD) dropped 3%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, ProShares Bitcoin ETF (BITO) fell 2.8%, ProShares Ether ETF (EETH) shed 2.2%, and ProShares Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) was 2.8% lower.

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US Equity Indexes Mixed, Crude Oil Surges Amid Reports Iran Halting Peace Process

US equity indexes traded mixed after Iran's reported threats to halt the indirect peace talks with Washington sent crude oil futures sharply higher, and as technology extended gains.The Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.2% to 27,019.1, with the S&P 500 up less than 0.1% to 7,581.9, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average was lower by 0.3% to 50,858.1 after midday on Monday.Energy and technology, which jumped more than 5% last week, were the only sectors in positive territory. Utilities, consumer discretionary, and communication services led the decliners.Iranian negotiators will stop exchanging messages with the US through intermediaries, and Tehran will fully close the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation against ongoing ceasefire violations, CNBC reported, citing Iran's state-affiliated news outlet Tasnim on Monday. The report, in a translated post on the social media site Telegram, homed in on Israel's military operations in Lebanon against the Iran-backed militia Hezbollah, CNBC reported."No dialogue will take place" until Israel fully withdraws from occupied areas in Lebanon and stops all attacks in both Lebanon and Gaza, Tasnim was cited as saying.Meanwhile, President Donald Trump, who last week received a framework for a peace agreement with Iran, sent back changes to the proposed deal, officials said, insisting on tougher language about Tehran's nuclear commitments and its pledge to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, CNN reported.Brent crude futures soared 6.6% to $97.12, and West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures surged 7.7% to $94.07. The rise follows US attacks on Iranian military sites, Tehran targeting a US military base, and Israel's advances in Lebanon, according to media reports.US Treasury yields rose, with the 10-year up 5.3 basis points to 4.51%. The two-year jumped 6.8 basis points to 4.08%.In precious metals, gold futures slumped 2.1% to $4,496.5, while silver futures dropped 1.3% to $74.97.In company news, Nvidia (NVDA) has launched RTX Spark, a new AI chip that will be used in Microsoft (MSFT) Windows laptops and desktops. Nvidia's shares jumped 5.1%, and Microsoft rose 2.6%, among the top gainers on the Dow.Salesforce (CRM) surged 9.6%, among the Dow and S&P 500's biggest outperformers, after the company said it will invest $2 billion in France through 2030 to expand its artificial intelligence and cloud operations.In economic news, the Institute for Supply Management's US manufacturing index rose to 54.0 in May from 52.7 in April, compared with expectations for a smaller increase to a 53.0 reading in a survey compiled by Bloomberg. The index indicates faster expansion, and the print is the highest since May 2022.However, the S&P Global US manufacturing index for May was revised down to 55.1 from the flash 55.3, compared with expectations of no revision in a Bloomberg-compiled survey. The May index is above the 54.5 reading reported in April, indicating expansion.US construction spending rose by 0.4% in April, versus a 0.3% increase expected in a survey compiled by Bloomberg and following a downwardly revised 0.2% increase in March.

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US Equity Indexes Mixed After Iran Halts Peace Process, Technology Marches Higher

US equity indexes traded mixed after Iran's move to halt indirect peace talks with the US sent crude oil futures sharply higher and as technology extended gains.The Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.2% to 27,030.4, with the S&P 500 up less than 0.1% to 7,583.9, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average was lower by 0.2% to 50,912.6 after midday on Monday.Energy and technology, which last week jumped more than 5%, were the only sectors in positive territory intraday. Utilities, consumer staples, health care led the decliners.Iran will halt talks with the US in protest of Israel's military operations in Lebanon, media outlets reported Monday, citing Iran's state-affiliated news outlet Tasnim. President Donald Trump, who last week received a framework for a peace agreement with Iran, had sent back changes to the proposed deal, officials said, insisting on tougher language about Tehran's nuclear commitments and its pledge to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, CNN reported.Brent crude futures soared 7.2% to $97.71, and West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures surged 8.3% to $94.62. The rise follows US attacks on Iranian military sites and Tehran targeting a US military base, according to media reports.In company news, Nvidia (NVDA) has launched RTX Spark, a new AI chip that will feature in Microsoft (MSFT) Windows laptops and desktop personal computers. Nvidia's shares jumped 3.9% and Microsoft rose 2.3%, among the top gainers on the Dow.

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