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Stocks Rise Pre-Bell as Investors Monitor Latest Middle East Developments, Await Key Economic Data
US Markets

Stocks Rise Pre-Bell as Investors Monitor Latest Middle East Developments, Await Key Economic Data

The benchmark US stock measures were pointing higher before the opening bell Tuesday as traders assess the latest developments in the Middle East and await key economic data later in the week.The S&P 500 rose 0.6%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.5% and the Nasdaq added nearly 1% in premarket activity. The indexes finished Friday trading in the green, with the Dow hitting a new record high.US markets were closed on Monday for the Memorial Day holiday.The US military said it carried out strikes in southern Iran on Monday, targeting missile launch locations and vessels allegedly trying to deploy mines, CNBC reported. The US Central Command said the strikes were intended "to protect our troops from threats posed by Iranian forces," the report added.Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps reportedly said Tuesday it would retaliate against violations of the ongoing ceasefire.The incident occurred after President Donald Trump said in a social media post on Monday that negotiations with Iran were "proceeding nicely." In a separate post, Trump said that Iran's enriched uranium "will either be immediately turned over to the US" or be destroyed in place or at another "acceptable location."Tehran's semi-official Tasnim news agency reportedly described recent discussions with the US as "overall good," but said that a memorandum of understanding between the two countries would be subject to the release of $24 billion in frozen Iranian funds.West Texas Intermediate crude oil declined 4.4% to $92.31 a barrel before the open, while Brent fell 4.7% to $95.6.The personal income and outlays report for April is scheduled to be released on Thursday. The report includes the personal consumption expenditure core price index, the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation metric. The second estimate report of the first-quarter gross domestic product is also due on Thursday.Treasury yields fell in premarket action, with the two-year rate retreating 6.5 basis points to 4.06% and the 10-year rate declining 7.6 basis points to 4.5%.Tuesday's economic calendar has the Chicago Fed national activity index for last month at 8:30 am ET, followed by the Case-Shiller Home Price Index and the Federal Housing Finance Agency House Price Index, both for March at 9 am. The consumer confidence report for May is out at 10 am, followed by the Dallas Fed manufacturing survey for the same month at 10:30 am.Costco Wholesale (COST), Marvell Technology (MRVL), Salesforce (CRM) and Dell Technologies (DELL) are some of the major companies slated to release their latest financial results this week.AutoZone (AZO) posts earnings before the bell, among others, while Zscaler (ZS) is expected to announce its results after the markets close.Gold edged up 0.2% to $4,531 per troy ounce, while bitcoin slipped 0.3% to $77,121.

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Equities

S&P 500 Posts Eighth Consecutive Weekly Gain Led by Health Care, Utilities

The Standard & Poor's 500 index rose 0.9% this week, its eighth consecutive week of gains, amid upbeat trading heading into the holiday weekend.The S&P 500 ended Friday's session at 7,473.47, close to the record closing high it reached last week of 7,501.24.This marks the longest weekly winning streak since a nine-week run that ended in December 2023. The index is now up 3.7% for May and has climbed 9.2% in 2026.Government data this week showed US housing starts decreased less than estimated in April amid a jump in multi-family projects, while the single-unit component declined. Separate data from the National Association of Home Builders and Wells Fargo also showed US homebuilder confidence unexpectedly rose in May despite elevated mortgage rates, macro uncertainty and continued affordability challenges.US consumer sentiment, however, declined to a fresh record low in May amid fears that high gasoline prices could erode purchasing power, the University of Michigan said Friday. The main sentiment index tumbled 10% to 44.8 from last month. The consensus in a Bloomberg-compiled poll was for May's print to stay unchanged from a preliminary 48.2 estimate.The health care and utilities sectors led the gainers this week, climbing 3.3% each, followed by a 3% boost in real estate, a 1.9% gain in consumer discretionary and a 1.6% rise in financials. Technology, industrials and materials also edged higher.DexCom (DXCM) had the largest percentage increase in health care, jumping 17% on the week. The company announced the launch of its Dexcom Flex, a continuous glucose monitoring system for adults with Type 2 diabetes who are not using intensive insulin therapy, in Germany.The utilities sector's top gainers included shares of Dominion Energy (D), which unveiled an agreement to merge with NextEra Energy (NEE) in an all-stock deal to create the largest regulated electric utility in the world. Dominion shareholders will receive a 25.5% stake in the combined entity, while NextEra's shareholders will own about 74.5% of the merged company. Dominion's stock climbed 9.6% while NextEra, the only weekly decliner in the sector, lost 5.2%.Communication services fell 1.9%, while consumer staples shed 1% and energy edged down 0.4%.The hardest-hit stocks in communication services included shares of Take-Two Interactive Software (TTWO), which fell 6.1% on the week. The company posted a narrower-than-expected fiscal Q4 loss on higher-than-expected revenue but its fiscal 2027 guidance came in below analysts' mean estimates.Next week will have just four trading days as the US stock market will be closed on Monday for Memorial Day.Earnings reports are expected from companies including Costco Wholesale (COST), Dell Technologies (DELL) and Salesforce (CRM).Economic data will include the April personal consumption expenditures index, which is the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation measure, on Friday. Other reports will include May consumer confidence, April new home sales, and the second revision to Q1 gross domestic product.

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Asia Markets

US Equity Indexes Rise, Crude Oil Off Session Highs as Iran Peace Talks Press Ahead

US equity indexes rose as pressure on government bond yields eased and crude oil retreated from intraday highs amid intense diplomacy to reach a deal with Iran.The Nasdaq Composite rose 0.2% to 26,343.97, with the S&P 500 up 0.4% to 7,473.47 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average higher by 0.6% to 50,579.70. The Dow hit an all-time high of 50,830.24, according to data compiled by CNBC.Iran said peace negotiations with the US face "deep and significant" differences, and it's difficult to say if a deal can be reached over the next "weeks or months," Al Jazeera reported Friday.A Qatari negotiating team arrived in Tehran on Friday in coordination with the US to help secure a deal to end the war, Reuters reported, citing a source with knowledge of the matter. Pakistan's army chief Asim Munir is headed to Tehran to help mediate a settlement, Al Jazeera reported Friday.While there are "good signs" that an agreement to end the conflict is in sight, any deal would be "unfeasible" if Iran pursues measures to permanently control the Strait of Hormuz, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Thursday, according to CNBC. The US plans to seize Tehran's stockpile of enriched uranium as part of peace negotiations, President Donald Trump reportedly said Thursday.West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures rose 0.1% to $96.44, and Brent crude futures climbed 0.9% to $103.54. The WTI and Brent futures traded more than 3% higher earlier in the day.US Treasury yields were mixed, with the 10-year down 2.6 basis points to 4.56% and the 30-year down 4.7 basis points to 5.06%. The two-year yield, however, rose 3.6 basis points to 4.12%.In economic news, the Conference Board's measure of leading indicators rose by 0.1% in April following a 0.6% decrease in March.The University of Michigan consumer sentiment index was revised down to 44.8 for May from a preliminary reading of 48.2, compared with expectations for no revision in a Bloomberg-compiled survey and a drop from the final 49.8 in April.Respondents in the Michigan survey expected a 4.8% inflation rate over the next year and 3.9% annual inflation over the next five years, up from 4.7% and 3.5%, respectively, in April.In company news, Dell Technologies (DELL) shares jumped 17%, the top gainer on the S&P 500, after Wells Fargo raised its price target to $270 from $180.Take-Two Interactive Software (TTWO) reported a narrower fiscal Q4 net loss as revenue increased. MoffettNathanson adjusted its price target on the company's shares to $196 from $206 while maintaining its neutral rating. Take-Two shares slumped 4.4%, the second-steepest decline on the Nasdaq.Merck (MRK) said Friday the European Medicines Agency's Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use has recommended the approval of Keytruda, in combination with Padcev, to treat a type of bladder cancer. Shares of Merck jumped 5.6%, the Dow's top performer.

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Dow Reaches Fresh Peak as S&P 500 Logs Eighth Consecutive Weekly Jump
US Markets

Dow Reaches Fresh Peak as S&P 500 Logs Eighth Consecutive Weekly Jump

The Dow Jones Industrial Average hit a new record high on Friday, while the S&P 500 logged its eighth consecutive weekly advance.The Dow rose 0.6% to settle at 50,579.7, logging an all-time closing high for a second day in a row. The S&P 500 ended 0.4% higher at 7,473.5, while the Nasdaq Composite added 0.2% to 26,344. Barring communication services and consumer staples, all sectors were in the green, led by healthcare.US markets are closed on Monday for the Memorial Day holiday.This week, the Dow gained 2.1%, the S&P 500 advanced 0.9%, and the Nasdaq climbed 0.5%.Kevin Warsh formally assumed leadership of the Federal Reserve on Friday, replacing former Chair Jerome Powell amid growing signs of division at the central bank as inflation heats up.Warsh's nomination by US President Donald Trump had raised concerns about the central bank's independence."Markets increasingly believe that the (Federal Open Market Committee) -- and its new chair -- will act to burnish their inflation-fighting credentials and keep their independence intact," Scott Anderson, chief US economist at BMO, said in a report Friday. "This likely means holding policy rates higher for longer to prevent higher energy prices from feeding into longer-term inflation expectations."Fed officials flagged the possibility of raising interest rates if the Middle East conflict dragged on and kept inflation above the 2% goal, minutes from the central bank's April meeting showed Wednesday.Fed Governor Christopher Waller said Friday he is prepared to be patient in holding monetary policy at its current restrictive stance as the Middle East conflict continues to evolve."If I believe inflation expectations start to become unanchored, I would not hesitate to support an increase in the target range for the federal funds rate," Waller said. "But at this point, that action is premature."West Texas Intermediate crude oil was up 0.3% at $96.68 a barrel in Friday late-afternoon trade, while Brent rose 1.2% to $103.78. Both benchmarks were on track for weekly declines."Markets are still searching for signs of progress in a potential deal between the US and Iran," ING Bank said in a report Friday. "While there are signs of optimism, uncertainty reigns."A Qatari negotiating team arrived in Iran Friday to help secure a deal to end the conflict, Reuters reported, citing an unnamed source.US Treasury yields were mixed, with the 10-year rate last down one basis point at 4.56% and the two-year rate rising four basis points to 4.13%.In company news, Dell Technologies (DELL) shares soared nearly 17%, the top gainer on the S&P 500, as Wells Fargo raised its price target on the stock to $270 from $180.Take-Two Interactive Software (TTWO) shares fell 4.4%, the second worst performer on the S&P 500. Late Thursday, the video game publisher logged a smaller-than-expected fiscal fourth-quarter loss and said it was on track to launch the highly anticipated "Grand Theft Auto VI" Nov. 19.In economic news, US consumer sentiment declined to a fresh record low in May as people fear that high gasoline prices could erode their purchasing power, according to a survey by University of Michigan."Consumer sentiment fell for the third straight month as supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz continue to boost gasoline prices," Surveys of Consumers Director Joanne Hsu said. "The cost of living continues to be a first-order concern, with 57% of consumers spontaneously mentioning that high prices were eroding their personal finances, up from 50% last month."Gold was last down 0.7% at $4,509.10 per troy ounce, while silver lost 1% $75.96 per ounce.

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Japan

US Equity Markets Close Higher as US-Iran Talks Progress, Oil Pulls Back

US equity indexes ended higher on Friday amid progress in US-Iran peace negotiations, and crude oil prices retreated from intraday highs.* A Qatari negotiating team arrived in Tehran on Friday in coordination with the US to help secure a deal to end the war, Reuters reported, citing a source with knowledge of the matter. Pakistan's army chief Asim Munir is headed to Tehran to help mediate a settlement, Al Jazeera reported.* The Conference Board's measure of leading indicators rose 0.1% in April following a 0.6% drop in March.* The University of Michigan consumer sentiment index was revised down to 44.8 for May from the preliminary reading of 48.2, compared with expectations for no revision in a Bloomberg survey and a drop from 49.8 in April.* July West Texas Intermediate crude oil fell $0.05 to settle at $96.30 per barrel, while July Brent crude, the global benchmark, was last seen up $0.79 at $103.37.* Dell Technologies (DELL) shares rose 17%, the top gainer on the S&P 500, after Wells Fargo raised its price target to $270 from $180.* Take-Two Interactive Software (TTWO) shares fell 4.4%, the steepest decline on the Nasdaq, after the company reported fiscal 2027 guidance below analyst expectations. Multiple investment firms also lowered their price targets on the stock.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Tech Stocks Higher Late Afternoon

Tech stocks were higher late Friday afternoon, with the State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) rising 1% and the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) climbing 3.8%.The Philadelphia Semiconductor index added 1.8%.In corporate news, Dell Technologies (DELL) shares surged 17% after Wells Fargo raised the company's price target to $270 from $180.Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is working with Taiwan partners to boost production capacity as higher-than-expected demand limits the global CPU market, Reuters reported, citing AMD Chief Executive Lisa Su. AMD shares climbed 3.8%.Zoom Communications (ZM) appears poised for growth acceleration following a strong Q1, given sustained momentum in its AI products, RBC Capital Markets said in a note. Zoom shares jumped past 9%.Take-Two Interactive Software (TTWO) reported a narrower fiscal Q4 net loss as revenue increased. MoffettNathanson adjusted its price target on the company's shares to $196 from $206 while maintaining its neutral rating. Take-Two shares were down 3.9%.

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Equities Rise Intraday, Oil Falls as Markets Monitor Middle East Peace Prospects
US Markets

Equities Rise Intraday, Oil Falls as Markets Monitor Middle East Peace Prospects

US benchmark equity indexes were higher intraday, while oil prices fell as traders awaited progress in diplomatic efforts to end the Middle East conflict.The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 1% at 50,786.6 after midday Friday, after closing at a record high in the previous session. The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite were up 0.7% each at 7,499.5 and 26,464.9, respectively, intraday. Barring communication services and consumer staples, all sectors were in the green, led by healthcare.West Texas Intermediate crude oil was down 0.6% at $95.74 a barrel, while Brent fell 0.2% to $102.37. Both benchmarks were on track for weekly declines."Markets are still searching for signs of progress in a potential deal between the US and Iran," ING Bank said in a report Friday. "While there are signs of optimism, uncertainty reigns."A Qatari negotiating team arrived in Iran Friday in coordination with Washington to help secure a deal to end the conflict, Reuters reported, citing an unnamed source.On Thursday, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reportedly said there were "good signs" that a peace deal is in sight, but warned that any agreement would be "unfeasible" if Iran insists on controlling shipping through the crucial Strait of Hormuz. Iran is discussing setting up a permanent toll system with Oman to formalize its control of the strait, news outlets reported."No one in the world is in favor of a tolling system," Rubio told reporters, according to CNBC. "It can't happen [and] it would be unacceptable."US Treasury yields were mixed intraday Friday, with the 10-year rate down 2.4 basis points at 4.56% and the two-year rate rising four basis points to 4.12%.Kevin Warsh took charge of the Federal Reserve Friday, replacing former Chair Jerome Powell amid growing signs of division at the central bank as inflation heats up.Fed Governor Christopher Waller said he is prepared to be patient in holding monetary policy at its current restrictive stance as the Middle East conflict continues to evolve."If I believe inflation expectations start to become unanchored, I would not hesitate to support an increase in the target range for the federal funds rate," Waller said. "But at this point, that action is premature."In company news, Dell Technologies (DELL) shares soared 16% intraday, the top gainer on the S&P 500, as Wells Fargo raised its price target on the stock to $270 from $180.Take-Two Interactive Software (TTWO) shares were down 3.6%, the worst performer on the S&P 500. Late Thursday, the video game publisher logged a smaller-than-expected fiscal fourth-quarter loss and said it was on track to launch the highly anticipated "Grand Theft Auto VI" Nov. 19.In economic news, US consumer sentiment declined to a fresh record low in May as people fear that high gasoline prices could erode their purchasing power, according to a survey by University of Michigan."Consumer sentiment fell for the third straight month as supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz continue to boost gasoline prices," Surveys of Consumers Director Joanne Hsu said. "The cost of living continues to be a first-order concern, with 57% of consumers spontaneously mentioning that high prices were eroding their personal finances, up from 50% last month."Gold was down 0.5% at $4,519.30 per troy ounce, while silver lost 0.1% $76.66 per ounce.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Tech Stocks Rise Friday Afternoon

Tech stocks were higher Friday afternoon, with the State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) rising 1.5% and the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) climbing 4.6%.The Philadelphia Semiconductor index added 2.6%.In corporate news, Dell Technologies (DELL) shares surged 16% after Wells Fargo raised the company's price target to $270 from $180.Zoom Communications (ZM) appears poised for growth acceleration following a strong Q1, given sustained momentum in its AI products, RBC Capital Markets said in a note. Zoom shares jumped past 10%.Take-Two Interactive Software (TTWO) reported a narrower fiscal Q4 net loss as revenue increased. MoffettNathanson adjusted its price target on the company's shares to $196 from $206 while maintaining its neutral rating. Take-Two shares were down 3.6%.

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Wire

Top Midday Gainers

Dell Technologies' (DELL) shares soared 16.6% after Wells Fargo raised its price target to $270 from $180.More than 10.6 million shares of the company traded intraday compared with a daily average of about 8 million.CIBC Capital Markets raised its price target on BlackBerry (BB) to $8.50 from $6, with Analyst Todd Coupland maintaining an outperformer rating on the shares."...Management signalled better operating visibility and a clearer path to profitable growth across both QNX and Secure Communications," Coupland said in a note to clients.Shares of BlackBerry jumped 18% amid a surge in intraday trading volume to over 34.6 million from a daily average of roughly 15.9 million.Akari Therapeutics (AKTX) reported positive preclinical data highlighting synergistic cytotoxic activity of AKTX-101 in combination with KRAS inhibition in KRAS-mutated pancreatic cancer models.Shares more than doubled as intraday trading volume catapulted to over 17.2 million from a daily average of about 68,000.Price: $294.87, Change: $+42.07, Percent Change: +16.64%

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Asia Markets

US Equity Indexes Rise as Momentum Builds to Secure Iran Peace Agreement

US equity indexes rose as pressure on government bond yields eased and crude oil retreated from intraday highs amid progress in Iran peace talks.The Nasdaq Composite rose 0.5% to 26,423.4, with the S&P 500 up 0.6% to 7,488.2 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average higher by 0.8% to 50,709.3 in Friday's midday trading. The Dow hit an all-time high of 50,746.25, according to data compiled by CNBC.A Qatari negotiating team arrived in Tehran on Friday in coordination with the US to help secure a deal to end the war, Reuters reported, citing a source with knowledge of the matter. Pakistan's army chief Asim Munir is headed to Tehran to help mediate a settlement, Al Jazeera reported Friday.While there are "good signs" that an agreement to end the conflict is in sight, any deal would be "unfeasible" if Iran pursues measures to permanently control the Strait of Hormuz, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Thursday, according to CNBC. The US plans to seize Tehran's stockpile of enriched uranium as part of peace negotiations, President Donald Trump reportedly said Thursday.West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures rose 0.8% to $97.19, and Brent crude futures climbed 1.1% to $103.65. The WTI and Brent futures traded more than 3% higher earlier in the day.US Treasury yields were mixed, with the 10-year down 1.6 basis points to 4.57% and the 30-year down 3.4 basis points to 5.08%. The two-year yield, however, rose 3.8 basis points to 4.13%.In economic news, the Conference Board's measure of leading indicators rose by 0.1% in April following a 0.6% decrease in March."Strong investment in AI infrastructure, data centers, and energy production likely will have a positive impact on growth and sustain business spending but may only partially offset weakness on the consumer side," said Justyna Zabinska-La Monica, Senior Manager for Business Cycle Indicators.The University of Michigan consumer sentiment index was revised down to 44.8 for May from 48.2 preliminary, compared with expectations for no revision in a Bloomberg-compiled survey and a drop from the final 49.8 in April. Respondents expected a 4.8% inflation rate over the next year and 3.9% annual inflation over the next five years, up from 4.7% and 3.5%, respectively, in April."Consumer sentiment fell for the third straight month as supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz continue to boost gasoline prices," Michigan said.In company news, Dell Technologies (DELL) shares jumped 17%, the top gainer on the S&P 500, after Wells Fargo raised its price target to $270 from $180.Take-Two Interactive Software (TTWO) reported a narrower fiscal Q4 net loss as revenue increased. MoffettNathanson adjusted its price target on the company's shares to $196 from $206 while maintaining its neutral rating. Take-Two shares slumped 4.3%, the steepest decline on the Nasdaq.Merck (MRK) said Friday the European Medicines Agency's Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use has recommended the approval of Keytruda, in combination with Padcev, to treat a type of bladder cancer. Shares of Merck jumped 5.4%, the Dow's top performer.

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Asia Markets

Easing Bond Yields Lift US Equity Futures Pre-Bell Amid Ongoing Middle East Peace Talks

US equity futures were higher pre-bell Friday as traders mulled easing bond yields and monitored developments in the Middle East peace negotiations.Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were 0.6% higher, S&P 500 futures were up 0.4%, and Nasdaq futures were 0.4% higher.Treasury yields declined after a spike earlier in the week. The yield on the 10-year US Treasury note fell more than 2 basis points to 4.56%.Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with Pakistani Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi in Tehran to discuss proposals aimed at ending the US-Iran conflict, according to Iranian media reports. US and Iran are still in disagreement over the issue of uranium enrichment and control over the Strait of Hormuz.Traders noted the latest round of earnings, with BJ's Wholesale Club (BJ) posting lower fiscal Q1 adjusted earnings on higher revenue.Oil prices were higher, with front-month global benchmark North Sea Brent crude up 1% at $103.58 per barrel and US West Texas Intermediate crude 0.3% higher at $96.64 per barrel.The final University of Michigan consumer sentiment report for May, scheduled at 10 am ET, is expected to show consumer sentiment index coming in at 48.2, unchanged from the preliminary reading, according to estimates compiled by Bloomberg.Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller is slated to speak on Friday.In other world markets, Japan's Nikkei closed 2.7% higher, Hong Kong's Hang Seng ended 0.9% higher, and China's Shanghai Composite finished 0.9% higher. Meanwhile, the UK's FTSE 100 was up 0.3%, and Germany's DAX index was 1.1% higher in Europe's early afternoon session.In equities, Workday (WDAY) shares rose 6.3% after the company's fiscal Q1 results surpassed market expectations. Dell Technologies (DELL) stock was up 4.4% after Wells Fargo raised its price target to $270 from $180. Nokia (NOK) shares were up 3.2% after the company said it launched an AI networking innovation lab in California.On the losing side, UBS (UBS) stock was down 0.9% after the company said it expects the voluntary review of historic World War II operations at Credit Suisse to conclude by the end of the year. NetEase (NTES) shares fell 2.6% after the company posted lower Q1 non-GAAP earnings. Copart (CPRT) stock was down 2.5% despite posting higher fiscal Q3 earnings and revenue.

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Wire

IT Hardware Stocks May Not Fully Reflect Macro, Earnings Risks, Morgan Stanley Says

IT hardware stocks may not fully reflect growing macro and earnings risks despite strong recent gains and elevated valuations, Morgan Stanley said Thursday in a report.Hardware stocks have outperformed over the past three months as spending has remained stronger than expected, supported by enterprise customers pulling forward demand and optimism around the "CPU Renaissance" theme, the report said.Earnings revisions are near 15-year highs, while the next 12-month price-to-earnings ratio is about four times the prior peak, the report said. The market is underestimating risks tied to the memory supercycle, supply-chain shortages, and a more volatile macroeconomic backdrop, Morgan Stanley said."However, our concerns won't necessarily materialize in a broad-based cautionary off-cycle earnings period, as the near-term resilience in spend is creating a more H2-loaded catalyst path," the report said.Over the next two weeks, earnings are expected to be mixed, with Dell Technologies (DELL) likely to report the strongest results, followed by Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) and Everpure (P), while HP (HPQ) and NetApp (NTAP) face a higher risk of weaker margins and EPS guidance, the report said.Morgan Stanley boosted its price target on Dell to $170 from $110, raised Hewlett Packard Enterprise to $33 from $25, and lifted HP to $17 from $16.Price: $247.29, Change: $+4.35, Percent Change: +1.79%

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Wire

Dell Technologies' Near-Term Results to be 'Very Strong', Morgan Stanley Says

Dell Technologies' (DELL) near-term results are likely to be "very strong", driven by strength in AI servers and a pull-forward in large enterprise spending, Morgan Stanley analysts said in a Thursday note.Dell is expected to report its fiscal Q1 financial results on May 28.Analysts said they expect a much stronger-than-anticipated first half of the year for Dell, but note that the beat is already priced into the stock.Morgan Stanley said it is more cautious about Dell going into the second half of the year.Analysts said that Dell could see AI server demand of $65 billion in fiscal 2027, well above the company's target of $50 billion.Analysts retained an underweight rating on the stock, but raised its price target to $170 from $110.Price: $244.93, Change: $+2.00, Percent Change: +0.82%

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Wire

Dell Introduces PowerStore Elite, Expands PowerEdge Portfolio

Dell Technologies (DELL) said Tuesday it has introduced Dell PowerStore Elite, a new class of storage platform.The platform can boost performance up to 3x with software-driven improvements and 3x network throughput, the firm said.The company also said it expanded its Dell PowerEdge portfolio with 11 new servers that improve data center efficiency across air-cooled and liquid-cooled environments.Other products include Dell PowerProtect One and Dell Cyber Detect that boost cyber resilience across the data center, it added.Price: $238.84, Change: $+0.81, Percent Change: +0.34%

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Market Chatter: Dell Added 1,000 AI Factory Customers Last Quarter

Dell Technologies' (DELL) AI Factory added 1,00 customers in the past quarter, bringing the total to 5,000 for its product line of servers used to power artificial intelligence work with Nvidia's (NVDA) chips, software and services, Bloomberg reported Monday, citing an interview with Chief Executive Michael Dell.Eli Lilly (LLY), Honeywell International (HON) and Samsung are among its customers, the report said. Dell had about 4,000 clients when it reported its quarterly results in February.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)Price: $239.90, Change: $-2.09, Percent Change: -0.87%

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Dell Added 1,000 AI Factory Customers Last Quarter, Bringing Total to 5,000, Bloomberg Reports

Dell Added 1,000 AI Factory Customers Last Quarter, Bringing Total to 5,000, Bloomberg Reports

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Research

Research Alert: CFRA Maintains Buy Opinion On Shares Of Dell Technologies Inc

CFRA, an independent research provider, has providedwith the following research alert. Analysts at CFRA have summarized their opinion as follows:We increase our price target by $24 to $263, 17.5x our FY 28 (Jan.) EPS view, above DELL's three-year average (~11x) as significant demand from the AI buildout offsets PC weakness and temporary supply/margin risks. We lift our FY 27 EPS view by $0.15 to $12.95 and raise FY 28's by $0.14 to $15.05. As Q1 earnings have progressed, all signs point to better-than-expected demand for all things AI, validated by continued increases in hyperscalers' capex projections and improving projections across semis/semi equip. We also see upside associated with comments from President Trump last Friday to "go out and buy a Dell" (sending shares up 13% on the day), which we doubt moves the needle much on the PC business but which we think signals a further divergence in reputation between DELL and server peer SMCI (amid associated export control violations), further solidifying our position that customer demand and priority supply allocations (of GPUs and memory) will shift towards DELL/HPE, creating incremental demand.

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Nasdaq, S&P 500 Retreat From Record Highs Amid Losses in Tech Sector
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Nasdaq, S&P 500 Retreat From Record Highs Amid Losses in Tech Sector

The Nasdaq Composite and the S&P 500 fell Tuesday as technology shares slid, with traders apparently spooked by a hotter-than-anticipated inflation report and higher oil prices.The Nasdaq shed 0.7% to 26,088.2, while the S&P 500 lost 0.2% to 7,401, following their back-to-back record closing highs. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.1% to 49,760.6, rising for a third consecutive session. Most sectors ended in the green, led by healthcare, while consumer discretionary saw the steepest decline.Shares of several big tech names tumbled with Qualcomm (QCOM) sliding nearly 12%, the worst performer on the S&P 500. Intel (INTC) followed Qualcomm on the index, down 6.8%. Salesforce (CRM) dropped 3.5%, the steepest decline on the Dow, followed by IBM (IBM), which fell 1.9%.Micron Technology (MU), Oracle (ORCL), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Dell Technologies (DELL), Microsoft (MSFT) and Amazon.com (AMZN) also logged declines.In economic news, US annual consumer inflation accelerated in April to the fastest pace in almost three years as energy prices surged amid the near-complete closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Core inflation, which excludes the volatile food and energy components, hit a seven-month high, official data showed."The unfavorable and larger-than-expected jump in core prices shows pressures are now spreading beyond energy, transportation, and food, into larger categories such as services and housing," Scott Anderson, chief US economist at BMO, said in a report. "If the energy price shock doesn't subside soon, we can expect more of the same in the months ahead."Energy prices surged nearly 18% annually last month, marking the biggest jump since September 2022, official data showed."The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is doing significant damage to the (Federal Reserve's) ability to hold the line on inflation," Anderson said. "At a minimum, this inflation report will keep the Fed on hold longer and may facilitate a move toward a more neutral policy stance at upcoming meetings -- removing the (Federal Open Market Committee's) implicit rate cut bias."The Fed, which late last month kept its policy rate steady for a third consecutive meeting, is widely expected to stay put again next month, according to the CME FedWatch tool. Its latest policy statement include an easing bias, which was opposed by three regional presidents.Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee said inflation data on the services side was "unexpectedly disappointing," Reuters reported.Inflation is "going the wrong way, and it's going the wrong way not just in oil-related things and not just in tariff-related things," Goolsbee was quoted as saying at an event in Rockford, Illinois.US Treasury yields were higher, with the 10-year rate up five basis points at 4.46% and the two-year rate rising 3.2 basis points to 4%.West Texas Intermediate crude was last up 4.4% at $102.39 per barrel, while Brent rose 3.5% to $107.86.US President Donald Trump recently rejected Iran's counteroffer to end the war, extending uncertainty around oil flows through the crucial Strait of Hormuz.Trump is now more seriously considering restarting military operations against Iran than he has in recent weeks, CNN reported, citing his aides. Trump, who will fly to Beijing this week, reportedly said he will have a "long talk" about the Iran war with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, though he downplayed the idea he would want China to play a role in ending the conflict."The global oil market continued to tighten amid limited prospects for a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz," Saxo Bank said in a report.In company news, EBay (EBAY) rejected video game retailer GameStop's (GME) proposal to acquire the e-commerce company in what would have been a $55.5 billion deal. EBAY shares rose 2.1%, while GameStop fell 3.5%.Gold was last down 0.2% at $4,721.20 per troy ounce, while silver gained 1.6% to $87.30 per ounce.

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Equities Fall Intraday Amid Tech Sell-Off
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Equities Fall Intraday Amid Tech Sell-Off

US benchmark equity indexes were mostly lower intraday, weighed down by a technology sell-off, as investors assessed the latest consumer inflation report.The Nasdaq Composite was down 1.5% at 25,886.7 after midday Tuesday, while the S&P 500 fell 0.6% to 7,368.1. Both indexes hit new peaks in the previous session. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was little changed at 49,708.5.Among sectors, tech saw the steepest decline, shedding 2%, while healthcare paced the gainers.Shares of several big tech names were down intraday Tuesday, with Qualcomm (QCOM) sliding 13%, the worst performer on the S&P 500. Intel (INTC) followed Qualcomm on the index, down 9.3%. Salesforce (CRM) declined 2.9%, the steepest decline on the Dow.Oracle (ORCL), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and Dell Technologies (DELL) fell about 5% each. Amazon.com (AMZN) and IBM (IBM) also logged declines, with Microsoft (MSFT) and Nvidia (NVDA) marginally lower.In economic news, US annual consumer inflation accelerated in April to the fastest pace in almost three years as energy prices surged amid the near-complete closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Core inflation, which excludes the volatile food and energy components, accelerated to the fastest since September, official data showed."A hotter-than-expected CPI report underscores the ongoing impact of higher energy prices seeping further into the economy with the core jumping to a seven-month high," Stifel Chief Economist Lindsey Piegza said in a note emailed to.Energy prices surged nearly 18% annually last month, marking the biggest jump since September 2022, official data showed."This morning's numbers reinforce why the (Federal Reserve) needs to remain patient," Thomas Feltmate, senior economist at TD Economics, said in a report. "With secondary price effects from higher energy prices likely to intensify in the months ahead, we're likely to see core measures of inflation drift a bit higher and hover around 3% through year-end."The Fed, which late last month kept its policy rate steady for a third consecutive meeting, is widely expected to stay put again next month, according to the CME FedWatch tool.US Treasury yields were higher intraday Tuesday, with the 10-year rate up 4.9 basis points at 4.46% and the two-year rate rising 4.4 basis points to 4.01%.West Texas Intermediate crude was up 3.7% at $101.67 per barrel intraday Tuesday, while Brent rose 3.3% to $107.66.US President Donald Trump recently rejected Iran's counteroffer to end the war, extending uncertainty around oil flows through the crucial Strait of Hormuz.Trump is now more seriously considering restarting military operations against Iran than he has in recent weeks, CNN reported, citing his aides."The global oil market continued to tighten amid limited prospects for a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz." Saxo Bank said in a report.In company news, EBay (EBAY) rejected video game retailer GameStop's (GME) proposal to acquire the e-commerce company in what would have been a $55.5 billion deal. EBAY shares were up 0.8% intraday, while GameStop fell 0.7%.Gold was down 0.9% at $4,688.10 per troy ounce, while silver lost 0.4% to $85.60 per ounce.

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Alphabet's Google Launches Googlebook AI-Powered Laptops

Alphabet's (GOOG, GOOGL) Google said Tuesday it is introducing Googlebook, a new category of laptops built around its artificial intelligence models and Gemini Intelligence.The company said Googlebook is designed to integrate Android and ChromeOS, marking a shift toward what it describes as an "intelligence system" rather than a traditional operating system.Being part of the Android ecosystem, users will be able to access and use files from their phones directly on Googlebook laptops without requiring file transfers, the company said.Google said it is working with partners including Acer, Asus, Dell (DELL), HP (HPQ) and Lenovo to launch the first Googlebook laptops.Price: $381.74, Change: $-5.03, Percent Change: -1.30%

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