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Surged alongside other US benchmarks after Washington and Tehran reached a framework to end their war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Stocks Rise Pre-Bell as Traders Assess New US Tariffs, Latest Middle East Developments
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Stocks Rise Pre-Bell as Traders Assess New US Tariffs, Latest Middle East Developments

The benchmark US stock measures were trending higher before the open Friday as investors assess Washington's new phase of global tariffs and the latest developments in the Middle East.The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq gained 0.2% each in premarket activity, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.5%. The indexes ended the previous trading session lower, with the Nasdaq and S&P 500 recording their biggest one-day declines since June 23.In a fact sheet published on Thursday, the Office of the US Trade Representative announced new tariffs of 10% or 12.5% on 60 economies that it said have failed to prohibit or effectively enforce bans on imports made with forced labor, including China, India, the UK and the European Union.The duties took effect at 12:01 a.m. ET Friday, replacing President Donald Trump's temporary 10% global tariffs, which expired at the same time, CNBC reported.Earlier this week, Trump signed three proclamations to impose 50% tariffs on the imports of motor vehicles, alcohol and dairy products from Canada.West Texas Intermediate crude oil dropped 3.5% to $88.99 a barrel before the opening bell, while Brent fell 3.6% to $97.13.Trump told Axios on Thursday that he is seriously considering restarting major combat operations against Iran. The US Central Command said it completed its 13th consecutive night of strikes against Tehran on Thursday.The Iran-backed Houthi militants in Yemen recently claimed attacks on two Saudi Arabian oil tankers in the Red Sea, sparking concerns over a potential closure of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, an alternate shipping route to the Strait of Hormuz.In a social media post, Trump said the US will hold Iran responsible and threatened "major military punishment" if its Houthi proxies continued to attack commercial ships.Treasury yields were down in premarket action, with the two-year rate retreating 3.4 basis points to 4.33% and the 10-year rate off 2 basis points to 4.68%."Rising oil prices have revived talk of a (Federal Reserve) rate hike, with rates markets now beginning to treat next week's (Federal Open Market Committee) meeting as a live decision after the 10-year yield pushed back toward its year-to-date high," Saxo Bank said in a report Thursday.The probability that the Fed will leave its benchmark lending rate unchanged next week stood at 71% on Friday, up from 66% the day before, according to the CME FedWatch tool. The odds of a quarter-percentage-point increase moved down to 29% from 34%.Shares of Intel (INTC) advanced 5.3% pre-bell after the chipmaker reported second-quarter results ahead of Wall Street's estimates. Oracle (ORCL) inclined 2.6% as the cloud computing giant secured a 10-year enterprise software contract worth nearly $7 billion with the US Department of War.American Express (AXP), Verizon Communications (VZ), HCA Healthcare (HCA), SLB (SLB), Charter Communications (CHTR), Booz Allen Hamilton (BAH) and Lamb Weston (LW) report their latest financial results before the bell, among others.Friday's economic calendar has the S&P Global's (SPGI) flash purchasing managers' index for July at 9:45 am ET, followed by the new home sales report for June at 10 am. The weekly Baker Hughes oil-and-gas rig count is out at 1 pm.Gold nudged up 0.3% to $4,061 per troy ounce, while bitcoin increased 0.2% to $64,949.

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Tech Values, Easing Oil Prices Lift Wall Street Pre-Bell; Asia Off, Europe Up

Wall Street futures pointed moderately higher pre-bell Friday as traders look for tech-sector values after recent routs, and as crude oil prices eased.In the futures, the S&P 500 advanced 0.2%, the Nasdaq rose 0.1%, and the Dow Jones was up 0.5%.West Texas Intermediate crude oil traded down 2.3% at $90.03 in morning action.Investors look forward to the S&P Global flash US composite purchasing managers index (PMI) report for July, slated for release at 9:45 am ET, and a window into how the domestic economy is performing given higher oil prices.Asian exchanges traded mostly lower overnight, led by a 5.7% decline on Seoul's semiconductor-laden KOSPI Index.European bourses tracked moderately north at midday on the continent.American Express (AXP), NextEra Energy (NEE), and Verizon Communications (VZ) plan to report earnings pre-bell, among others.Also on the economic calendar is the new home sales report for June at 10 am ET, followed by the weekly Baker Hughes domestic oil-and-gas rig count at 1 pm.In pre-market action, Bitcoin traded at $64,982, and 10-year US Treasuries offered 4.68%. Spot gold commanded $4,061 an ounce.

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Update: US Equity Indexes Slump, Crude Oil Soars as Trump Warns of Big Iran Attack

(Updates with index/price moves and company/geopolitical news from the first paragraph.)US equity indexes dropped as government bond yields jumped to the highest in a year and crude oil surged after President Donald Trump warned of a major operation in Iran.The Nasdaq Composite slumped 2.2% to 25,137.69, the S&P 500 dropped 1.2% to 7,408.30, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 1% to 51,711.65 on Thursday. Consumer discretionary and communication services were the standout decliners, down more than 5% each, while technology also lagged. Industrials and health care topped the gainers.President Donald Trump is considering restarting major combat operations in Iran, including strikes bigger than the ones seen in Operation Epic Fury, according to an Axios report. "I am considering a massive attack. Bigger than ever before. I am close to making a decision. We are all set for it," the president said.Yemen's Houthi rebels said they attacked two Saudi Arabian oil tankers in the Red Sea on Thursday to disrupt Middle East exports, according to a report from the Associated Press. If Houthis attack again, "the U.S. will hold Iran responsible, in that the Houthis are a Surrogate and/or Proxy of Iran, and major military punishment will be inflicted upon Iran and, of course, the Houthis themselves," Trump said in a Truth Social post.The CBOE Volatility Index VIX, also known as the fear gauge for equities, shot up 12% to 18.70.The front-month US West Texas Intermediate soared 6.1% to $92.13 a barrel, and global benchmark North Sea Brent spiked 6.5% to $100.19 a barrel.In precious metal markets, gold futures dropped 2.4% to $4,052.20, and silver futures slumped 4% to $57.91, reflecting concerns that an extended disruption to crude oil supplies may make it more challenging for the Federal Reserve to bring inflation down to its 2% target.US Treasury yields jumped, extending gains. The 10-year marched 3.8 basis points higher to 4.70% after touching its highest intraday level in a year. The two-year surged 4.7 basis points to 4.35% after yields hit a fresh 52-week high this week.In economic news, initial jobless claims fell 22,000 to 187,000 in the week ended July 18, the lowest since 1969 and trimming the four-week moving average by 7,250 to 207,500, a fourth straight decrease.In company news, Tesla (TSLA) shares fell 14.5%, the worst performer in the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq, after the firm reported a steeper-than-expected drop in Q2 adjusted earnings.The European Commission fined Alphabet's (GOOG, GOOGL) Google 890 million euros ($1.04 billion) for violating the Digital Markets Act by self-preferencing in Google Search and anti-steering practices on Google Play. Shares slumped 7.1%, among the steepest decliners on the S&P 500, the Nasdaq, and the Dow.After the bell, Intel (INTC) reported fiscal Q2 adjusted earnings of $0.42 per share, swinging from a loss of $0.10 a year earlier. Analysts polled by FactSet expected earnings of $0.22. Revenue for the three months ended June 27 jumped to $16.13 billion from $12.86 billion a year earlier. Analysts expected $14.44 billion.

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Update: Nasdaq, S&P 500 Log Worst Day in More Than Four Weeks as Brent Tops $100
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Update: Nasdaq, S&P 500 Log Worst Day in More Than Four Weeks as Brent Tops $100

(Updates with market moves at the end of the day.)The Nasdaq Composite and the S&P 500 fell the most in more than four weeks on Thursday as Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL) and Tesla (TSLA) shares tumbled, while Brent crude rose back above $100 a barrel.The Nasdaq shed nearly 2.2% to settle at 25,137.69, while the S&P 500 fell 1.2% to 7,408.30 -- marking their biggest one-day declines since June 23. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped 1% to 51,711.65. Most sectors were in the red, led by communication services and consumer discretionary, while industrials paced the gainers.Alphabet's class A shares tumbled 7.1%, the worst performer on the Dow, while its class C shares slumped 6.9%. Tesla slumped nearly 15%, the steepest decline on the S&P 500.Late Wednesday, the Google parent and Tesla indicated rising artificial intelligence capital spending that analysts said could drive a bigger cash burn than previously projected.Brent futures were trading 6.3% higher at $100.03 a barrel, crossing the $100 level for the first time since May. West Texas Intermediate crude jumped 5.5% to $91.59.The Iran-backed Houthi militants in Yemen reportedly claimed attacks on two Saudi Arabian oil tankers in the Red Sea.US President Donald Trump threatened "major military punishment" against Iran if its Houthi proxy continues attacking ships, according to his social media post on Thursday. The US Central Command said Wednesday it struck Iran for the 12th consecutive night.Treasury yields jumped, with the two-year rate up 4.9 basis points at 4.35% and the 10-year rate rising 4.2 basis points to 4.7%."Rising oil prices have revived talk of a (Federal Reserve) rate hike, with rates markets now beginning to treat next week's (Federal Open Market Committee) meeting as a live decision after the 10-year yield pushed back toward its year-to-date high," Saxo Bank said in a report Thursday.The probability that the Fed will leave its benchmark lending rate unchanged next week fell to 64% Thursday from 88% a week earlier, according to the CME FedWatch tool. The odds of a quarter-percentage-point increase rose to 36% from 12%.Elsewhere in the corporate sector, RTX (RTX) and Lockheed Martin (LMT) raised their full-year guidance after both defense contractors reported second-quarter results above Wall Street's expectations. Lockheed jumped nearly 11%, the biggest gain on the S&P 500, while RTX advanced 7.3%.Gold fell 2.5% to $4,047.90 per troy ounce, while silver lost 4.2% to $57.75 per ounce.

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US Equity Markets Close Lower as Oil Prices Surge on Widening Middle East Tensions

US equity indexes ended lower Thursday as crude oil prices jumped after Iran-aligned Houthis claimed attacks on Saudi Arabian tankers.* Iran flew Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commanders, military advisers, and missile- and drone-related equipment into Yemen this month, according to four sources cited by Reuters, in a move suggesting Tehran is seeking to strengthen its Houthi allies' ability to threaten Red Sea shipping.* Houthi rebels said they attacked two Saudi tankers in the Red Sea on Thursday, according to a report from the Associated Press, further heightening Middle East export concerns.* August West Texas Intermediate crude oil rose $4.71 to settle at $91.45 per barrel, while September Brent crude, the global benchmark, was last seen up $5.81 at $99.88.* Allegion (ALLE) shares rose 10%, the top gainer on the S&P 500, after the company reported higher Q2 results and raised its 2026 outlook.* Tesla (TSLA) shares fell 15%, the biggest drop on the S&P, a day after a surprise decline in Q2 adjusted earnings.

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Update: US Equity Indexes Slump, Crude Oil Soars as Iran-Backed Houthis Hit Tankers in Red Sea Chokepoint

(Updates with index/price moves and company/geopolitical news from the first paragraph.)US equity indexes dropped, as government bond yields jumped with crude oil after Iran-aligned Houthis attacked Saudi Arabian tankers and investors awaited Intel's (INTC) earnings following a decline in the shares of mega-caps Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL) and Tesla (TSLA).The Nasdaq Composite slumped 2.4% to 25,074.5, the S&P 500 dropped 1.4% to 7,393.7, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 1.1% to 51,654.6 ahead of Thursday's close. Intel's quarterly results are due after the bell on Thursday.Iran flew Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commanders, military advisers, and missile- and drone-related equipment into Yemen this month, according to four sources, in a move that suggests Tehran is seeking to strengthen the ability of its Houthi allies to threaten Red Sea shipping, Reuters reported.Houthi rebels said they attacked two Saudi Arabian oil tankers in the Red Sea on Thursday, according to a report from the Associated Press, further heightening supply concerns as the militants sought to disrupt Middle East exports.The front-month US West Texas Intermediate soared 5.7% to $91.78 a barrel, and global benchmark North Sea Brent spiked 6.5% to $100.21 a barrel.Crude oil extended its rally after "Iran-backed Houthi militants struck two Saudi tankers in the Red Sea," Saxo Bank said in a note. The bid "reflects the US-Iran conflict, the Houthi threat to Red Sea shipping through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, and Tehran's dismissal of peace talks," it said.US Treasury yields jumped, extending gains, reflecting concerns that an extended disruption to crude oil supplies may make it more challenging for the Federal Reserve to bring inflation down to its 2% target. The 10-year marched 4.2 basis points higher to 4.7% after touching its highest intraday level in a year. The two-year surged 5.1 basis points to 4.35% after yields hit a fresh 52-week high this week.In company news, Tesla shares fell 15%, the worst performer in the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq, after the firm reported a steeper-than-expected drop in Q2 adjusted earnings. Gross and operating margins missed consensus "considerably," and "more important aspects are an increase in capital investments and operating expenses related to the AI transition," Truist Securities said in a note. Free cash flow turned negative in Q2, with an outflow of $1.1 billion.The European Commission fined Alphabet's Google 890 million euros ($1.04 billion) after the company violated the Digital Markets Act through self-preferencing in Google Search and anti-steering practices on Google Play. Shares slumped 7%, among the steepest decliners on the S&P 500, the Nasdaq, and the Dow.

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Update: Equity Markets Fall Intraday as Brent Crosses $100; Alphabet, Tesla Tumble
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Update: Equity Markets Fall Intraday as Brent Crosses $100; Alphabet, Tesla Tumble

(Updates with latest market prices and developments.)US benchmark equity indexes were lower intraday, weighed down by post-earnings selloffs in Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL) and Tesla (TSLA) shares, while a widening Middle East conflict sent Brent crude above $100 a barrel.The Nasdaq Composite was down 2.1% at 25,160.8 after midday Thursday, while the S&P 500 fell 1.2% to 7,411.4. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped 0.9% to 51,747.98. Among sectors, consumer discretionary and communication services saw the steepest declines, both shedding more than 4%, while industrials paced the gainers.Alphabet's class A shares were down 6.3% intraday, the worst performer on the Dow, while its class C shares slumped 6.2%. Late Wednesday, the Google parent raised its 2026 capital expenditure guidance as it reported stronger-than-expected revenue for the second quarter amid a surge in the Google cloud segment's sales.Tesla's stock slumped nearly 14% intraday, the steepest decline on the S&P 500. Late Wednesday, the electric vehicle manufacturer reported an unexpected year-over-year decline in its second-quarter earnings, weighed down by higher operating expenses.Brent futures were trading 7.2% higher at $100.85 a barrel, after rising to as high as $101.20 earlier in the day. The global benchmark crossed the $100 level for the first time since May. West Texas Intermediate crude jumped 6.8% to $92.74.US gas prices hit an average $4.091 per gallon on Thursday, up from $3.943 a week ago, according to data from AAA, a travel organization that tracks fuel prices in the country.The Iran-backed Houthi militants in Yemen reportedly claimed attacks on two Saudi Arabian oil tankers in the Red Sea.US President Donald Trump threatened "major military punishment" against Iran if its Houthi proxy continues attacking ships, according to his social media post on Thursday. The US Central Command said Wednesday it struck Iran for the 12th consecutive night.Treasury yields were higher intraday, with the two-year rate rising 5.3 basis points to 4.36% and the 10-year rate rising 4.2 basis points to 4.7%."Rising oil prices have revived talk of a (Federal Reserve) rate hike, with rates markets now beginning to treat next week's (Federal Open Market Committee) meeting as a live decision after the 10-year yield pushed back toward its year-to-date high," Saxo Bank said in a report Thursday.The probability that the Fed will leave its benchmark lending rate unchanged next week fell to 64% Thursday from 88% a week earlier, according to the CME FedWatch tool. The odds of a quarter-percentage-point increase rose about 36% from 12%.Elsewhere in the corporate sector, RTX (RTX) and Lockheed Martin (LMT) raised their full-year guidance after both defense contractors reported second-quarter results above Wall Street's expectations. Lockheed was up 9.1% intraday, while RTX advanced 7.2%, both among the biggest gainers on the S&P 500.Gold fell 2.4% to $4,053.90 per troy ounce, while silver lost 3.7% to $58.10 per ounce.

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Exchange-Traded Funds Lower as US Equities Decline After Midday

Broad Market IndicatorsBroad-market exchange-traded funds IWM and IVV fell. Actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) eased 0.2%.US equity indexes dropped as government bond yields jumped with crude oil after Iran-aligned Houthis attacked Saudi Arabian tankers in the Red Sea and shares of mega-caps Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL) and Tesla (TSLA) sank.EnergyIShares US Energy ETF (IYE) and the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR (XLE) each added about 0.9%.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) fell 1%; iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) shed 1.9%, and iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was down 1.6%.The State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor (XSD) slipped 1.5%, and iShares Semiconductor (SOXX) fell 1.2%.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR (XLF) shed 0.5%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) declined 2%, and its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), advanced 1.9%.CommoditiesCrude oil rose 6.4%, and the United States Oil Fund (USO) added 6.9%. Natural gas gained 0.01%, and the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was up 0.3%.Gold on Comex fell 2.4%, and the State Street SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) lost 2%. Silver was down 3.8%, and iShares Silver Trust (SLV) eased 3.1%.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR (XLP) fell 1.6%. The Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC) dropped 1.7%, and iShares Dow Jones US Consumer Goods (IYK) was down 1.3%.The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR (XLY) slipped 4.4%. VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) lost 1.8%, and the State Street SPDR S&P Retail (XRT) was down 3%.HealthcareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR (XLV) rose 0.9% and iShares US Healthcare (IYH) added 0.9%, and Vanguard Health Care ETF (VHT) gained 0.8%. IShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was up 1.1%.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR (XLI) added 1.7%. Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) and iShares US Industrials (IYJ) were higher as well.CryptocurrencyIn midday activity, bitcoin (BTC-USD) dipped 1.9%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, ProShares Bitcoin ETF (BITO) fell 2%, ProShares Ether ETF (EETH) was down 2.1%, and ProShares Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) was 1.3% lower.

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Update: US Equity Indexes Sink as Houthis Target Saudi Tankers in Red Sea, Mag-7 Stalwarts Disappoint

(Updates with index/price moves and company/geopolitical news from the first paragraph.)US equity indexes dropped as government bond yields jumped with crude oil after Iran-aligned Houthis attacked Saudi Arabian tankers in the Red Sea and shares of mega-caps Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL) and Tesla (TSLA) sank.The Nasdaq Composite slumped 2.1% to 25,141.3, the S&P 500 dropped 1.2% to 7,410.6, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 1% to 51,709.3 after midday Thursday. Consumer discretionary and communication services were the standout decliners, down almost 5% each, while technology also lagged. Industrials and energy topped the gainers.Iran flew Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commanders, military advisers, and missile- and drone-related equipment into Yemen this month, according to four sources, in a move that suggests Tehran is seeking to strengthen the ability of its Houthi allies to threaten Red Sea shipping, Reuters reported.Houthi rebels said they attacked two Saudi Arabian oil tankers in the Red Sea on Thursday, according to a report from the Associated Press, widening the disruption to crude oil supplies from the Middle East. President Donald Trump warned Tehran would be held accountable for any further Houthi attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, CNN reported. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Iran "suckered" the group into attacking shipping lanes, the news report added.The CBOE Volatility Index VIX, also known as the fear gauge for equities, catapulted 14.5% to 19.05.Meanwhile, Jordan, Bahrain and Kuwait have reported retaliatory missile and drone attacks from Iran after a 12th consecutive day of US strikes on the Islamic Republic, Al Jazeera, a Middle Eastern broadcaster, reported.The front-month US West Texas Intermediate soared 6.3% to $92.33 a barrel, and global benchmark North Sea Brent spiked 6.9% to $100.60 a barrel.US Treasury yields jumped, extending gains. The 10-year marched 3.6 basis points higher to 4.69% after touching its highest intraday level in a year. The two-year surged 4.7 basis points to 4.35% after yields hit a fresh 52-week high this week.In precious metal markets, gold futures dropped 2.4% to $4,053.70, and silver futures slumped 3.9% to $57.96.In company news, Tesla shares fell 13%, the worst performer in the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq, after the firm reported a steeper-than-expected drop in Q2 adjusted earnings. Gross and operating margins missed consensus "considerably," and "more important aspects are an increase in capital investments and operating expenses related to the AI transition," Truist Securities said in a note. Free cash flow turned negative in Q2, with an outflow of $1.1 billion.The European Commission fined Alphabet's Google 890 million euros ($1.04 billion) after the company violated the Digital Markets Act through self-preferencing in Google Search and anti-steering practices on Google Play. Shares slumped 6.6%, among the steepest decliners on the S&P 500, the Nasdaq, and the Dow.United Rentals (URI) reported Q2 adjusted earnings and revenue above market expectations and raised its full-year fiscal 2026 sales guidance. Shares soared 12%, one of the top gainers on the S&P 500.Honeywell Technologies (HON) reported Q2 adjusted earnings and sales that beat consensus, and lifted its full-year 2026 earnings guidance range. Shares advanced 5.2%, the Dow's leader.

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Update: US Equity Indexes Sink as Mag-7 Stalwarts Disappoint, Houthis Attack Saudi Tankers in Red Sea

US equity indexes dropped as shares of mega-caps Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL) and Tesla (TSLA) sank and government bond yields surged with crude oil after Iran-aligned Houthis attacked Saudi Arabian tankers in the Red Sea.The Nasdaq Composite slumped 2.4% to 25,067.2, the S&P 500 dropped 1.3% to 7,402.7, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 1% to 51,708.5.Tesla (TSLA) shares fell 14%, the worst performer in the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq, after the firm reported a steeper-than-expected drop in Q2 adjusted earnings. Gross and operating margins missed consensus "considerably," and "more important aspects are an increase in capital investments and operating expenses related to the AI transition," Truist Securities said in a note. Free cash flow turned negative in Q2, with an outflow of $1.1 billion.The European Commission fined Alphabet's (GOOG, GOOGL) Google 890 million euros ($1.04 billion) after the company violated the Digital Markets Act through self-preferencing in Google Search and anti-steering practices on Google Play. Shares slumped 7.1%, among the steepest decliners on the S&P 500, the Nasdaq, and the Dow.In geopolitical news, Iran flew Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) commanders, military advisers, and missile- and drone-related equipment into Yemen this month, according to four sources, in a move that suggests Tehran is seeking to strengthen the ability of its Houthi allies to threaten Red Sea shipping, Reuters reported.Houthi rebels said they attacked two Saudi Arabian oil tankers in the Red Sea on Thursday, according to a report from the Associated Press, widening the disruption to crude oil supplies from the Middle East.The front-month US West Texas Intermediate soared 5.6% to $91.70 a barrel, and global benchmark North Sea Brent spiked 6.8% to $100.42 a barrel.US Treasury yields jumped, extending gains. The 10-year marched 4.8 basis points higher to 4.71% after touching its highest in 52 weeks intraday. The two-year surged six basis points to 4.36% after yields hit a fresh 52-week high this week.

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Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Lower Pre-Bell Thursday Amid Major Tech Stocks Sell-Off

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was down 0.6%, and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) retreated 0.9% in Thursday's premarket activity, as a selloff in major technology stocks follows corporate earnings.US stock futures were also lower, with S&P 500 Index futures down 0.3%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipping 0.3%, and Nasdaq futures retreating 0.3% before the start of regular trading.US initial jobless claims decreased to a level of 187,000 in the employment survey week ended July 18, the lowest level since 1969, from an upwardly revised 209,000 level in the previous week, compared with expectations for an increase to 210,000 in a survey of analysts compiled by Bloomberg.Weekly natural gas stocks are due to be released at 10:30 am ET, followed by the Kansas City Fed's manufacturing index for July at 11:00 am ET.In premarket action, bitcoin was down by 0.7%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 0.9% lower, Ether ETF (EETH) retreated 0.04%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) declined by 0.02.Power Play:TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) retreated 0.7%, the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 1.1% lower, and the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was down 0.4%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) was up 0.1%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) fell by 1.9%.STMicroelectronics (STM) shares were down more than 13% in premarket activity even after the company reported higher Q2 non-GAAP earnings and revenue.Winners and Losers:ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was down 0.4%, the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was up 1.3%, and the iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was inactive. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) lost 1.8%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) was 1.2% lower.Tesla (TSLA) shares fell more than 7% pre-bell after the electric vehicle manufacturer reported an unexpected year-over-year decline in its Q2 earnings, weighed down by higher operating expenses related to research and development and artificial intelligence initiatives.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) was down 0.3%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was down 0.7%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 0.4% higher.Ameriprise Financial (AMP) shares traded up 2% in early-hours activity after the company reported higher Q2 adjusted earnings and revenue.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) rose 1.2%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was up by 1.8%.TotalEnergies (TTE) stock was up more than 2% before market open after the company reported higher Q2 adjusted earnings and revenue.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) advanced 0.1%, the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) was 0.04% lower, and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was up 1%.Union Pacific Railroad (UNP) and Canadian National Railway (CNI) shares rose more than 1% before the opening bell after the companies signed a binding memorandum of understanding establishing a framework for CN to secure competitive access in connection with the proposed merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern (NSC). Norfolk Southern shares were 0.7% lower.Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) advanced 0.2%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was up 0.1%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) slipped 0.4%. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was 0.1% lower.AstraZeneca (AZN) stock was down more than 1% premarket following a 0.2% gain at the prior close. The company said that the European Commission approved its experimental drug, Etcamah, in combination with a CDK4/6 inhibitor, for adults with a type of breast cancer harboring an ESR1 mutation that emerges during first-line endocrine therapy, after the Phase 3 SERENA-6 trial met its primary endpoint.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil advanced by 4.3% to $90.56 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was up by 1.1% to $2.96 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) was up 4.8%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 1.8% higher.Gold futures for July retreated 1.5% to $4,087.80 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures were down 2.5% to $58.81 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) decreased 1.7%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) was 3% lower.

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Update: US Equity Futures Drop Pre-Bell as Mid-East Conflict Expands to Potentially Include Red Sea

(Updates with economic data, recent oil price movement, world markets' overview and corporate stock movements.)US equity futures were lower pre-bell Thursday as traders considered the possibility of the Middle East conflict spreading to a new front in the Red Sea, lifting oil prices closer to the $100 mark.Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were 0.6% lower, S&P 500 futures were down 0.8%, and Nasdaq futures were 1.1% lower.The US launched attacks on Iran for the 12th consecutive day, US Central Command said in a post on X. Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen have claimed they attacked two Saudi Arabian oil tankers in the Red Sea for allegedly violating their announced blockade, in a potential new front for the war, according to multiple media reports.Alphabet's (GOOG, GOOGL) Google posted higher earnings and revenue for Q2, but the company's stock dropped 5% in premarket activity as it increased its forecasted capital expenditures to as high as $205 billion.Intel (INTC) is is expected to report its Q2 earnings after the market closes. Analysts polled by FactSet expect earnings of $0.22 per share on revenue of $14.44 billion.Oil prices were higher, with front-month global benchmark North Sea Brent crude up 5.5% at $99.27 per barrel and US West Texas Intermediate crude 4.3% higher at $90.55 per barrel.Initial jobless claims dropped to 187,000 in the week ended July 18 from 209,000 in the previous week, compared with expectations for an increase to 210,000 in a survey compiled by Bloomberg.In other world markets, Japan's Nikkei closed 0.5% higher, Hong Kong's Hang Seng ended 1.3% higher, and China's Shanghai Composite finished 0.3% higher. Meanwhile, the UK's FTSE 100 was down 0.5%, and Germany's DAX index was 0.8% lower in Europe's early afternoon session.In equities, Tesla (TSLA) shares fell 7.6% after the company reported an unexpected year-over-year decline in its Q2 earnings and missing analysts' consensus estimates. T-Mobile US (TMUS) stock was down 5.7% after the company posted lower-than expected Q2 revenue. Texas Instruments (TXN) shares were 4.7% lower despite the company reporting higher Q2 earnings and revenue.On the winning side, RTX (RTX) stock was up 5.9% after the company surpassed consensus estimates for Q2 adjusted earnings and net sales. Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO) shares rose 5% after the company reported better-than-expected fiscal Q2 adjusted earnings and revenue. Lockheed Martin (LMT) stock was 4.9% higher after the company posted a Q2 beat for earnings and sales, as well as increased its 2026 EPS outlook.

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US Equity Futures Drop Pre-Bell as Mid-East Conflict Expands to Potentially Include Red Sea

US equity futures were lower pre-bell Thursday as the traders considered the possibility of the Middle East conflict spreading to a new front in the Red Sea, lifting oil prices closer to the $100 mark.Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were 0.6% lower, S&P 500 futures were down 0.6%, and Nasdaq futures were 0.9% lower.The US launched attacks on Iran for the 12th consecutive day, US Central Command said in a post on X. Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen have claimed they attacked two Saudi Arabian oil tankers in the Red Sea for allegedly violating their announced blockade, in a potential new front for the war, according to multiple media reports.Alphabet's (GOOG, GOOGL) Google posted higher earnings and revenue for Q2, but the company's stock dropped 4.7% in premarket activity as it increased its forecasted capital expenditures to as high as $205 billion.Intel (INTC) is is expected to report its Q2 earnings after the market closes. Analysts polled by FactSet expect earnings of $0.22 per share on revenue of $14.44 billion.Oil prices were higher, with front-month global benchmark North Sea Brent crude up 4.9% at $98.64 per barrel and US West Texas Intermediate crude 4.5% higher at $90.69 per barrel.The weekly jobless claims bulletin, scheduled for release at 8:30 am ET, is expected to show 210,000 new unemployment claims for the week ended July 18, up from 208,000 in the prior week, according to estimates compiled by Bloomberg.

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Stocks Fall Pre-Bell Amid Rising Middle East Tensions; Traders Parse Alphabet, Tesla Results
US Markets

Stocks Fall Pre-Bell Amid Rising Middle East Tensions; Traders Parse Alphabet, Tesla Results

US equity markets were tracking in the red before the opening bell Thursday and oil prices rose amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, while investors digest the latest financial results of Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL) and Tesla (TSLA).The S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 0.2% each in premarket activity, while the Nasdaq was off 0.3%. The indexes ended the previous trading session mostly down.The Iran-backed Houthi militants in Yemen reportedly claimed attacks on two Saudi Arabian oil tankers in the Red Sea on Wednesday, raising concerns that the conflict could spread to a new front in the Middle East, CNBC reported. The UK Maritime Trade Operations said Wednesday that an "unknown projectile" struck a Saudi Arabian oil tanker around 70 nautical miles southwest of Al Shuqaiq, Saudi Arabia.West Texas Intermediate crude oil climbed 3.7% to $89.99 a barrel before the open, while Brent increased 4.4% to $98.18.The US Central Command said Wednesday its forces struck Iran for the 12th consecutive night. In a social media post, President Donald Trump vowed to destroy an Iranian bridge or power plant every time Tehran attacks ships in the Strait of Hormuz.Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it hit Jordan's King Faisal and Prince Hassan bases with missiles and drones, claiming to have targeted US military equipment in response to recent American strikes, CNN reported Wednesday.Treasury yields were trending higher in premarket action, with the two-year rate rising 1.3 basis points to 4.32% and the 10-year rate adding 1.8 basis points to 4.68%.Alphabet's (GOOG, GOOGL) class A and C shares were down roughly 4% each pre-bell after the Google parent announced in its second-quarter results that its capital expenditure doubled year over year. Tesla's stock dropped 5.9% as the electric vehicle manufacturer recorded an unexpected year-over-year decrease in its second-quarter earnings amid higher expenses related to research and development and artificial intelligence initiatives.ServiceNow (NOW) jumped 7.6% while IBM (IBM) edged down 0.6% early Thursday following their latest financial results.T-Mobile US (TMUS), Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO), Union Pacific (UNP), Lockheed Martin (LMT), Blackstone (BX), Comcast (CMCSA) and Honeywell International (HON) are scheduled to release their quarterly earnings before the bell, among others. Intel (INTC) and Deckers Outdoor (DECK) are due to announce their results after the markets close.Thursday's economic calendar has the weekly jobless claims bulletin at 8:30 am ET, along with the Chicago Fed national activity index for June. The Kansas City Fed manufacturing index follows at 11 am.Gold fell 1.5% to $4,092 per troy ounce, while bitcoin slipped 0.2% to $65,732.

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Heavy AI Expenses Weigh on Wall Street Pre-Bell; Asia Up, Europe Off

Wall Street futures pointed moderately lower pre-bell Thursday on refreshed concerns that the AI-related capital spending tsunami could undercut profits in the tech sector.Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL) fell 3.8% pre-bell after the Google parent overnight reported strong Q2 results, but also up to $205 billion of planned AI-related capital outlays this year.In the futures, the S&P 500 fell 0.2%, the Nasdaq declined 0.3%, and the Dow Jones was off 0.3%.Traders also mulled West Texas Intermediate crude oil prices, up 4.2% to $90.49 in morning hours, due in part to ongoing Persian Gulf hostilities.Asian exchanges traded mostly higher overnight on strength in semiconductor shares. European bourses tracked moderately lower midday on the continent.Tesla (TSLA) traded down 5.7% pre-bell after the EV maker reported Q2 earnings that missed expectations, and noted heavy capital outlays, late Wednesday.Lockheed Martin (LMT) gained 6.6% pre-bell after the defense giant reported Q2 earnings and revenue above outlooks, and boosted guidance, before the market open.On the economic calendar is the weekly jobless claims report at 8:30 am ET, along with the Chicago Fed National Activity Index for June.The weekly EIA natural gas report logs at 10:30 am, and the Kansas City Fed Manufacturing Index for July at 11 am.In premarket action, Bitcoin traded at $65,735, and 10-year US Treasuries offered 4.67%. Spot gold commanded $4,088 an ounce.

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Update: US Equity Indexes Fall as Treasury Yields, Crude Oil Gains Reflect Concern Over Widening Disruption to Energy Supplies

(Updates with index/price moves and company/geopolitical news from the first paragraph.)US equity indexes fell on Wednesday as government bond yields followed crude oil prices higher amid concern that disruption to energy supplies is likely to both extend and expand in the Middle East.The Nasdaq Composite declined 0.6% to 25,690.90, with the S&P 500 down 0.1% to 7,498.96, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average leaned slightly lower to 52,218.58. Communication services and consumer discretionary led decliners while utilities and energy topped the gainers.Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL) and Tesla (TSLA), both a part of the so-called Magnificent-7 group of stocks with a significant index sway, reported after the bell on Wednesday.Alphabet reported Q2 earnings of $9.11 per diluted share, up from $2.31 a year earlier. Analysts polled by FactSet expected $2.88. Revenue for the three months ended June 30 was $119.80 billion, up from $96.43 billion a year earlier. Analysts expected $117.06 billion.Tesla reported Q2 adjusted earnings of $0.33 per diluted share, versus $0.40 a year ago. Analysts polled by FactSet expected $0.53. Sales for the quarter were $28.24 billion, up from $22.50 billion a year earlier. Analysts expected $26.42 billion.In geopolitical news, the US plans to destroy an Iranian bridge or power plant, including those in and around Tehran, every time it attacks ships in the Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump said in a social media post on Wednesday. US Central Command has struck Iran for 11 consecutive nights to degrade the Iran Revolutionary Guards Corps' ability to attack maritime traffic in the chokepoint to about a fifth of global crude oil and gas flows.Meanwhile, seven tankers have changed course in the Red Sea to avoid the Bab el-Mandeb Strait since the Houthis' threat on Tuesday to block Saudi oil exports, Reuters reported. The Iran-aligned Houthis have reportedly completed preparations to target vessels near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, which connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden and Arabian Sea. The Bab el-Mandeb Strait is an alternative route to the Strait of Hormuz, which remains effectively closed due to tensions between the US and Iran."Any aggression against Iran, including our infrastructure, will compel a powerful and decisive response," Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi posted on X, formerly Twitter, on Wednesday. "Those who contribute to such aggression, whatever the kind of support, will also be considered as legitimate targets."The front-month US West Texas Intermediate climbed 2.5% to $86.41 a barrel, and global benchmark North Sea Brent jumped 3% to $93.75 a barrel.US Treasury yields rose, extending gains from Tuesday. The 10-year marched 3.1 basis points higher to 4.66%, its strongest level in a month. The two-year jumped 4.3 basis points to 4.3% after yields hit the highest in 52 weeks.Markets are pricing in a more hawkish path for central banks, with yields moving higher around the world as a result, a Deutsche Bank note said, referring to the recent moves in real yields.Next week, the probability of the Federal Reserve leaving its policy unchanged for July slumped to 66% from 89% a week ago, the CME FedWatch tool showed Wednesday. The likelihood of a pause continuing across September, October, and December also declined.In precious metal markets, gold futures jumped 1.5% to $4,136.1, and silver futures advanced 1.5% to $59.98.

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Update: Equities Mostly Lower as Oil Prices Extend Rally
US Markets

Update: Equities Mostly Lower as Oil Prices Extend Rally

(Updates with market moves at the end of the day.)US equity benchmarks ended mostly lower Wednesday ahead of key earnings releases, while oil prices headed for their fourth consecutive day of gains.The Nasdaq Composite fell 0.6% to 25,690.90, while the S&P 500 edged down 0.1% to 7,498.96. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was little changed at 52,218.58. Among sectors, communication services led the laggards, while utilities paced the gainers.Google parent Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL) and electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla (TSLA) released their quarterly earnings after the closing bell.Texas Instruments (TXN), IBM (IBM), ServiceNow (NOW) and CSX (CSX) were also scheduled to release their results after market close.West Texas Intermediate crude oil was up 2.5% at $86.41 a barrel in Wednesday late-afternoon trade, while Brent advanced 3% to $93.76. Brent briefly traded above $95 earlier Wednesday amid escalating tensions between the US and Iran.In a social media post Wednesday, US President Donald Trump vowed to destroy an Iranian bridge or power plant every time Tehran attacks ships in the Strait of Hormuz.Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it hit Jordan's King Faisal and Prince Hassan bases with missiles and drones, claiming to have targeted US military equipment in response to recent American strikes, CNN reported. The US Central Command said Tuesday it struck Iran for the 11th consecutive evening.More tankers changed course in the Red Sea Wednesday following threats by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis to attack vessels using Saudi Arabian ports, BBC and Reuters reported.Treasury yields were higher, with the two-year rate up 4.5 basis points at 4.31% and the 10-year rate rising 3.3 basis points to 4.66%.In corporate news, shares of Super Micro Computer (SMCI) jumped nearly 20%, the best performer on the S&P 500. The company said in a preliminary business update late Tuesday that it received more than $60 billion in new orders during its fiscal fourth quarter. It raised the gross margin outlook for the period.Alaska Air (ALK) fell 2.4% as the airline late Tuesday issued a downbeat third-quarter earnings outlook and swung to a second-quarter loss.Gold was up 1.5% at $4,135.60 per troy ounce, while silver gained 1.4% to $59.92 per ounce.

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Japan

US Equity Markets Close Lower as Escalating Middle East Tensions Lift Oil Prices

US equity indexes ended lower Wednesday as US-Iran tensions continued to escalate, boosting crude oil prices.* The US will destroy an Iranian bridge or power plant, including those in and around Tehran, every time it attacks ships in the Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump said in a social media post. In a post on X, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said, "Our defense doctrine is clear: eye for an eye."* The probability of the Federal Reserve raising the policy rate for July increased to 33.7% from 10.7% a week ago, according to the CME FedWatch tool.* August West Texas Intermediate crude oil rose $2.24 to settle at $86.62 per barrel, while September Brent crude, the global benchmark, was last seen up $2.88 at $93.92.* Super Micro Computer (SMCI) shares rose 20%, the top gainer on the S&P 500, a day after the company said it expects fiscal Q4 GAAP and non-GAAP gross margins in the range of 15% to 17%, above its 8.2% to 8.4% forecast.* Space Exploration Technologies' (SPCX) SpaceXAI unit is exploring several potential sites in Texas for at least one new large-scale data center, The Information reported. The stock fell 6.7%, the biggest drop on the Nasdaq.

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Japan

Update: US Equity Indexes Mixed as Crude Oil Jumps While Investors Await Alphabet, Tesla's Earnings

(Updates with index/price moves and company/geopolitical news from the first paragraph.)US equity indexes traded mixed as government bond yields followed crude oil prices higher and investors awaited quarterly results from mega-caps Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL) and Tesla (TSLA).The Nasdaq Composite fell 0.3% to 25,756.3 ahead of Wednesday's close. The S&P 500 slipped less than 0.1% to 7,507.8, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average leaned slightly higher to 52,254.6.Alphabet and Tesla, both a part of the so-called Magnificent-7 group of stocks with a significant index sway, will report after the bell on Wednesday.In geopolitical news, the US will destroy an Iranian bridge or power plant, including those in and around Tehran, every time it attacks ships in the Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump said in a social media post on Wednesday.Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi posted on X, formerly Twitter, saying "our defense doctrine is clear: eye for an eye.""Any aggression against Iran, including our infrastructure, will compel a powerful and decisive response," he posted on Wednesday. "Those who contribute to such aggression, whatever the kind of support, will also be considered as legitimate targets."Seven tankers have changed course in the Red Sea to avoid the Bab el-Mandeb Strait since the Houthis' threat on Tuesday to block Saudi oil exports, Reuters reported. The Iran-aligned Houthis have reportedly completed preparations to target vessels near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, which connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden and Arabian Sea. The Bab el-Mandeb Strait is an alternative route to the Strait of Hormuz, which remains effectively closed due to tensions between the US and Iran.The front-month US West Texas Intermediate climbed 3.1% to $86.97 a barrel, and global benchmark North Sea Brent jumped 3.5% to $94.22 a barrel.US Treasury yields rose, extending gains from Tuesday. The 10-year marched 3.1 basis points higher to 4.66%, its strongest level in a month. The two-year jumped 4.1 basis points to 4.3% after yields hit the highest in 52 weeks.

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Update: Equities Mixed Intraday as Traders Await Alphabet, Tesla Results
US Markets

Update: Equities Mixed Intraday as Traders Await Alphabet, Tesla Results

(Updates with latest market prices and developments.)US benchmark equity indexes were mixed intraday ahead of earnings releases from technology giants Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL) and Tesla (TSLA), while oil prices advanced further.The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.3% at 52,372.4 after midday Wednesday, while the S&P 500 edged up 0.2% to 7,520.4. The Nasdaq Composite ticked down 0.1% to 25,812.3. Among sectors, utilities paced the gainers, while consumer discretionary saw the steepest decline.Google parent Alphabet and electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla are scheduled to report their quarterly earnings after the markets close, along with Texas Instruments (TXN), IBM (IBM), ServiceNow (NOW) and CSX (CSX).West Texas Intermediate crude oil was up 2.4% at $86.32 a barrel intraday, while Brent advanced 2.7% to $93.47. Both benchmarks were on track for their fourth consecutive day of gains, with Brent briefly trading above $95 earlier Wednesday amid escalating tensions between the US and Iran.In a social media post Wednesday, US President Donald Trump vowed to destroy an Iranian bridge or power plant every time Tehran attacks ships in the Strait of Hormuz.Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it hit Jordan's King Faisal and Prince Hassan bases with missiles and drones, claiming to have targeted US military equipment in response to recent American strikes, CNN reported. The US Central Command said Tuesday it struck Iran for the 11th consecutive evening.Four more tankers changed course in the Red Sea Wednesday following threats by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis to attack vessels using Saudi Arabian ports, Reuters reported.Treasury yields were higher intraday, with the two-year rate up 3.7 basis points at 4.3% and the 10-year rate rising 1.8 basis points to 4.65%.In corporate news, shares of Super Micro Computer (SMCI) jumped nearly 24% intraday, the best performer on the S&P 500. The company said in a preliminary business update late Tuesday that it received more than $60 billion in new orders during its fiscal fourth quarter. It raised the gross margin outlook for the period.Alaska Air (ALK) slumped 5.3% as the airline late Tuesday issued a downbeat third-quarter earnings outlook and swung to a second-quarter loss.Gold was up 1.8% at $4,151.20 per troy ounce, while silver gained 2% to $60.30 per ounce.

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