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Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Lower Pre-Bell Friday Amid Oil Surge, Higher Yields, Geopolitical Uncertainty

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was down 0.9% and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) was 1.3% lower in Friday's premarket activity as mounting inflation concerns linked to Middle East tensions and stronger oil prices reduce appetite for risk assets.US stock futures were also lower, with S&P 500 Index futures down 1.1%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipping 0.7%, and Nasdaq futures retreating 1.5% before the start of regular trading.The New York Federal Reserve's Empire State manufacturing index rose to 19.6 in May from 11.0 in April, compared with expectations of a decrease to a reading of 7.2 in a survey compiled by Bloomberg and the strongest reading in over four years.The industrial production data for April will be released at 9:15 am ET.In premarket activity, bitcoin was down by 1%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 1% lower, Ether ETF (EETH) retreated by 1.7%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) lost 0.03%.Power Play:IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) retreated by 0.6%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) was flat and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was inactive.Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises (BW) stock was down more than 10% before the opening bell after the company said it priced a public offering of roughly 10.8 million common shares at $18.50 apiece, subject to customary closing conditions.Winners and Losers:FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) retreated by 0.2%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was down 0.7%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 0.9% higher.HSBC (HSBC) shares were down more than 3% pre-bell after the Financial Times reported the bank has yet to deploy the $4 billion it previously committed to its private credit strategy, with no current timeline for the planned investment.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was up 0.3% and the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was flat. The iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was inactive. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) lost 1%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) gained 1.5%, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) was down 0.7%.Tesla (TSLA) shares retreated more than 2% pre-bell after Reuters reported that the company came under pressure from an Australian judge, who questioned whether the automaker was taking the discovery process seriously in a class action over alleged vehicle defects and misleading claims.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) retreated 1.8%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 1.8% lower, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was down 1.5%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) fell by 2.7%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) declined by 3.1%.Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM) shares declined more than 2% in premarket activity after the company said it plans to reduce its stake in Vanguard International Semiconductor to 19% from 27.1% by selling 152 million shares.Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) retreated by 0.1%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was down 0.3%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) was inactive. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was 0.2% lowerAlumis (ALMS) stock was down more than 1% premarket after the company reported a Q1 net loss and lower revenue.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) gained by 0.9%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was up by 0.5%.BP (BP) shares retreated by 0.9% pre-bell. Reuters reported that the company is contemplating selling certain natural gas assets in Egypt.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil advanced by 3.4% to $104.62 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was up 1.7% at $2.94 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) increased by 2%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 1.5% higher.Gold futures for May retreated by 2.8% to $4,556.20 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures fell by 7.9% to $78.62 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was 2.1% lower, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) declined by 5.8%.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Financial

Financial stocks were leaning lower pre-bell Friday, with the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) declining by 0.1%.The Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was 0.7% lower and its bearish counterpart Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ) was up 0.8%.HSBC (HSBC) has yet to deploy the $4 billion it previously committed to its private credit strategy, with no current timeline for the planned investment, the Financial Times reported, citing two sources familiar with the decision-making process. HSBC shares were down 2.9% premarket.

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Wire

Market Chatter: HSBC Reviewed Lending Policies After $400 Million Provision Against Fraud

HSBC (HSBC) has reviewed its lending policies and procedures following a $400 million provision against a fraud in its UK business, Reuters reported Friday, citing the bank's chairman.The bank reported the unexpected charge on Tuesday, which is connected to the collapse of British mortgage lender Market Financial Solutions, with no losses recorded against the provision yet, according to the report.The bank has concluded that the incident as a one-off and not a systematic issue, per the report.HSBC did not immediately respond to' request for comment.(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: $90.01, Change: $+1.04, Percent Change: +1.17%

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Asia Markets

European Equities Traded in the US as American Depositary Receipts Higher in Tuesday Trading

European equities traded in the US as American depositary receipts were higher late Tuesday morning, rising 0.27% to 1,794.86 on the S&P Europe Select ADR Index.From continental Europe, the gainers were led by brewing firm Anheuser-Busch InBev (BUD) and medical device maker EDAP TMS (EDAP), which advanced 9% and 3% respectively. They were followed by telecommunications companies Ericsson (ERIC) and Nokia (NOK), which rose 2.5% and 2.4% respectively.The decliners from continental Europe were led by semiconductor company Sequans Communications (SQNS) and internet advertising firm Criteo (CRTO), which shed 9.7% and 3.9% respectively. They were followed by biotech firm BioNTech (BNTX) and consumer goods company Unilever (UL), which fell 3.1% and 0.6% respectively.The gainers from the UK were led by Biodexa Pharmaceuticals (BDRX) and insurance company Prudential (PUK), which climbed 32% and 2.2% respectively. They were followed by education company Pearson (PSO) and mining company BHP Group (BHP) were up 1.8% and 1.5% respectively.The decliners from the UK and Ireland were led by lender HSBC (HSBC) and Mereo BioPharma (MREO), which fell 5% and 2.1% respectively. They were followed by Lloyds Banking Group (LYG) and software firm Endava (DAVA), which were down 1.9% each.

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Research

Research Alert: CFRA Keeps Buy Opinion On Adss Of Hsbc Holdings Plc

CFRA, an independent research provider, has providedwith the following research alert. Analysts at CFRA have summarized their opinion as follows:We trim our target price to USD100 (from USD108), applying a 12.5x P/E to our unchanged 2026 EPADS forecast. This slight moderation from our previous 13.5x multiple reflects a higher near-term risk premium to account for the uncertainty introduced by the one-off credit and geopolitical provisions. We maintain our 4-STARS (Buy) recommendation and view the negative market reaction to Q1 results as an opportunity. We believe the market over-penalized the stock for headline 'noise' from large, specific provisions, while overlooking the underlying strength of business, which was validated by 18.7% adjusted RoTE, exceptional momentum in the Wealth franchise (USD39B net new money), upgraded NII guidance to ~USD46 billion, and a clearer path to resuming share buybacks. While we maintain our 2026 EPS forecast at USD1.60, we raise our 2027 EPS to USD1.80, underscoring our confidence that the fundamental earnings power of the franchise will continue to grow.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Financial Stocks Gain Pre-Bell Tuesday

Financial stocks were mostly higher pre-bell Tuesday, with the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) gaining by 0.5%.The Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) rose by 1%, and its bearish counterpart Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ) was 1.2% lower.PayPal (PYPL) shares were down more than 10% before the opening bell after the company said it expects to post a roughly 9% decline in Q2 non-GAAP EPS.HSBC (HSBC) stock was down more than 4% after the company reported lower-than-expected Q1 earnings.Banco Santander (SAN) shares were up more than 1% pre-bell after falling 3.1% at the prior close. The bank and Uber Technologies (UBER) said they have agreed to launch a scalable financing platform of up to 1 billion euros ($1.17 billion) to support fleet operators across Europe.

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Asia Markets

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

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

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Sectors

Sector Update: Financial

Financial stocks were mostly higher pre-bell Tuesday, with the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) gaining by 0.5%.The Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) rose by 1%, and its bearish counterpart Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ) was 1.2% lower.HSBC (HSBC) shares were down more than 4% after the company reported lower-than-expected Q1 earnings.

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Commodities

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

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

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Japan

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

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

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Research

Research Alert: Hsbc Q1 Profit Misses On Fraud Charge, Wealth Revenue Strong

CFRA, an independent research provider, has providedwith the following research alert. Analysts at CFRA have summarized their opinion as follows:HSBC's Q1 2026 PBT fell 1% Y/Y to USD9.4B, missing the consensus of USD9.6B, while revenue rose 6% to USD18.6B, beating the consensus of USD18.5B on strong Wealth fee income and banking NII growth. The results showed resilience amid geopolitical uncertainty, though profitability was pressured by elevated ECL charges rising 49% to USD1.3B, including a USD0.4B fraud-related provision and USD0.3B in Middle East conflict allowances. We believe strategic execution remains on track despite near-term headwinds, with USD39B in net new money inflows and continued Wealth momentum supporting the investment thesis. Management upgraded banking NII guidance to ~USD46B from at least USD45B while raising ECL guidance to ~45 bps from ~40 bps, reaffirming 17%+ RoTE targets for 2026-2028. The CET1 ratio declined 90 bps Q/Q to 14.0%, primarily from the Hang Seng privatization impact, though capital adequacy remains solid within the 14%-14.5% target range, supporting the USD0.10 interim dividend and medium-term return profile.

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Wire

OCBC Indonesia Agrees to Buy HSBC Wealth Unit in Indonesia

OCBC Indonesia has agreed to acquire HSBC's (HSBC) International Wealth and Premier Banking operations, adding about 336,000 customers and 89.8 trillion Indonesian rupiah ($5.6 billion) in assets under management, the company said Monday.The bank said the deal includes customer deposits, investment products, insurance, credit cards, and retail loans, and is expected to be earnings accretive after completion, excluding one-off transaction costs.OCBC Indonesia said the acquisition will expand its wealth management franchise, lift assets under management by about 25%, and increase credit card balances by more than 150%.The company added that the deal is expected to close in the second quarter of 2027.Price: $91.50, Change: $-0.43, Percent Change: -0.47%

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Asia Markets

US Equity Futures Slip Pre-Bell as Middle East Conflict Enters Third Month, Oil Prices Rise

US equity futures were marginally lower pre-bell Monday as the standoff in the Strait of Hormuz continued, with the Iran-US conflict reaching its third month and traders noting the increase in oil prices.Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were 0.3% lower, S&P 500 futures were down 0.1%, and Nasdaq futures were 0.1% higher.President Donald Trump said Sunday that the US would help guide vessels stranded in the Persian Gulf due to the conflict, and Iran responded by warning US forces not to enter the Strait of Hormuz.A US warship was turned away from entering the waterway after being hit by two missiles fired by Iran's navy near the port of Jask, according to Iran's Fars news agency, but a senior US official denied the report, Axios said.Among the companies expected to report quarterly earnings this week are Palantir Technologies (PLTR), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), HSBC (HSBC), Arm (ARM), Shell (SHEL), and McDonald's (MCD).Oil prices were higher, with front-month global benchmark North Sea Brent crude up 2% at $110.31 per barrel and US West Texas Intermediate crude 0.8% higher at $102.72 per barrel.March factory orders, due at 10 am ET, are expected to have gained 0.6%, compared with no change previously, according to estimates compiled by Bloomberg.New York Federal Reserve President John Williams is due to speak today.In other world markets, Japan's Nikkei, China's Shanghai Composite, and the UK's FTSE 100 were all closed due to public holidays. Hong Kong's Hang Seng ended 1.2% higher. Germany's DAX index was flat in Europe's early afternoon session.In equities, Alibaba (BABA) shares rose 2% after Chinese robotics startup Linkerbot, which is backed by Alibaba unit Ant Group, said it will seek a $6 billion valuation in its next funding round, according to a Reuters report. EBay (EBAY) stock was 7.5% higher after GameStop (GME) said it submitted a non-binding proposal to acquire all outstanding shares of eBay for $125 each. Tyson Foods (TSN) shares were up 1.6% after the company reported fiscal Q2 adjusted earnings and sales that surpassed analysts' consensus.On the losing side, Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH) stock was down 5.9% after the company issued lower-than-expected Q2 adjusted earnings guidance and trimmed its 2026 adjusted EPS outlook.

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Japan

US Equity Futures Slip as Middle East Conflict Enters Third Month, Oil Prices Rise

US equity futures were lower pre-bell Monday as the standoff in the Strait of Hormuz continued, with the Iran-US conflict reaching its third month and traders noting the increase in oil prices.Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were 0.4% lower, S&P 500 futures were down 0.2%, and Nasdaq futures were 0.1% lower.President Donald Trump said Sunday that the US would help guide vessels stranded in the Persian Gulf due to the conflict, and Iran responded by warning US forces not to enter the Strait of Hormuz.A US warship was turned away from entering the waterway after being hit by two missiles fired by Iran's navy near the port of Jask, according to Iran's Fars news agency, but a senior US official denied the report, Axios said.Among the companies expected to report quarterly earnings this week are Palantir Technologies (PLTR), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), HSBC (HSBC), Arm (ARM), Shell (SHEL), and McDonald's (MCD).Oil prices were higher, with front-month global benchmark North Sea Brent crude up 3.4% at $111.89 per barrel and US West Texas Intermediate crude 2.9% higher at $104.93 per barrel.March factory orders are expected to have gained 0.6%, compared with no change previously, according to estimates compiled by Bloomberg.New York Federal Reserve President John Williams is due to speak today.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Financial Stocks Higher Late Afternoon

Financial stocks edged higher late Tuesday afternoon, with the NYSE Financial Index rising 0.2% and the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) up 0.1%.The Philadelphia Housing Index was decreasing 1.3%, while the State Street Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLRE) increased 0.7%.Bitcoin (BTC-USD) was falling 1.6% to $76,126, and the yield for 10-year US Treasuries rose 1.8 basis points to 4.35%.In economic news, the Conference Board's measure of consumer confidence rose to 92.8 in April from an upwardly revised 92.2 in March, compared with the 89.0 print expected in a Bloomberg survey. The poll for preliminary results was conducted from April 1 to April 22, which included the temporary two-week ceasefire in the Iran war.In sector news, Polymarket has had talks with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission in recent weeks as it seeks regulatory approval to bring its main exchange back to the US, Bloomberg reported. Polymarket has technically banned US citizens from trading on its international platform since running afoul of regulators in 2022, and its US-based alternative has failed to fully launch, the report said.In corporate news, JPMorgan Chase (JPM) was selected as the first global banking partner of the Olympic Games, the firm and the International Olympic Committee said Tuesday. Separately, JPMorgan is joining HSBC (HSBC) in providing a $6 billion financing for potential suitors of a stake in Kuwait Petroleum's crude oil pipeline network, Reuters reported. JPMorgan and HSBC shares were little changed.First Financial (THFF) shares added 1.1% after the company posted higher Q1 net income and revenue from a year ago.Barclays (BCS) shares decreased 0.4% after Bloomberg reported the bank had reserved 228 million British pounds ($307.9 million) in Q1 to cover the collapse of specialty lender MFS.Commerce Bancshares (CBSH) shares gained 1.9% after its board approved an increase of 2.5 million shares to its stock buyback program.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Financial Stocks Higher in Afternoon Trading

Financial stocks were advancing in Tuesday afternoon trading, with the NYSE Financial Index rising 0.5% and the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) up 0.4%.The Philadelphia Housing Index was decreasing 0.9%, and the State Street Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLRE) was up 0.6%.Bitcoin (BTC-USD) was falling 1.5% to $76,184, and the yield for 10-year US Treasuries rose 2.6 basis points to 4.36%.In economic news, the Conference Board's measure of consumer confidence rose to 92.8 in April from an upwardly revised 92.2 in March, compared with the 89.0 print expected in a Bloomberg-compiled survey. The poll for preliminary results was conducted from April 1 to April 22, which included the temporary two-week ceasefire in the Iran war.The Richmond Fed's monthly manufacturing index rose to 3 in April from 0 in March, above expectations for 1 in a Bloomberg-compiled poll. Other regional manufacturing data already released have suggested expansion, except for the Dallas Fed's measure.In sector news, Polymarket has had talks with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission in recent weeks as it seeks regulatory approval to bring its main exchange back to the US, Bloomberg reported. Polymarket has technically banned US citizens from trading on its international platform since running afoul of regulators in 2022, and its US-based alternative has failed to fully launch, the report said.In corporate news, JPMorgan Chase (JPM) was selected as the first global banking partner of the Olympic Games, the company and the International Olympic Committee said Tuesday. Separately, JPMorgan is joining HSBC (HSBC) in providing a $6 billion financing for potential suitors of a stake in Kuwait Petroleum's crude oil pipeline network, Reuters reported. JPMorgan shares rose 0.3%, and HSBC was steady.Barclays (BCS) shares decreased 0.2% after Bloomberg reported the bank had reserved 228 million British pounds ($307.9 million) in Q1 to cover the collapse of specialty lender MFS.Commerce Bancshares (CBSH) shares gained 2.1% after it said Tuesday its board approved an increase of 2.5 million shares to its stock buyback program.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Financial

Financial stocks were advancing in Tuesday afternoon trading, with the NYSE Financial Index rising 0.4% and the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) ahead 0.5%.The Philadelphia Housing Index was decreasing 0.9%, and the State Street Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLRE) was up 0.6%.Bitcoin (BTC-USD) was falling 1.5% to $76,184, and the yield for 10-year US Treasuries rose 2.6 basis points to 4.36%.In corporate news, JPMorgan Chase (JPM) was selected as the first global banking partner of the Olympic Games, the company and the International Olympic Committee said Tuesday. Separately, JPMorgan is joining HSBC (HSBC) in providing a $6 billion financing for potential suitors of a stake in Kuwait Petroleum's crude oil pipeline network, Reuters reported. JPMorgan shares rose 0.3%, and HSBC was steady.

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Oil & Energy

Market Chatter: JPMorgan, HSBC Lead $6 Billion Financing for Kuwait Pipeline Stake Sale

JPMorgan (JPM) and two Kuwait-based lenders will join HSBC (HSBC) to form a $6-billion financing syndicate for potential buyers of a stake in Kuwait Petroleum Corporation's crude pipeline network, Reuters reported, citing sources.KPC has reportedly been in discussions with a group of prospective buyers regarding the sale of a stake in crude oil pipelines worth almost $7 billion.However, investors want guarantees given the risk of supply disruptions through Kuwait's pipeline network and the current situation in the Strait of Hormuz, a source told Reuters.The syndicate is offering a loan to finance the KPC pipeline stake deal with a 20-year tenure and indicative pricing of 170 basis points over the Secured Overnight Financing Rate, the sources said.National Bank of Kuwait and Kuwait Finance House are also reportedly participating in the loan.HSBC is reportedly acting as lead underwriter for the transaction.The stake sale was launched before the US-Israel campaign on Iran that began on Feb. 28.The KPC pipeline complex transports crude and refined products across Kuwait, connecting it with the country's export terminals in the Arabian Gulf.HSBC, JPMorgan, KPC, NBK, and KFH did not immediately respond to' requests for comment.(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: $312.01, Change: $+3.73, Percent Change: +1.21%

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Sectors

Sector Update: Financial Stocks Decline Late Afternoon

Financial stocks were lower late Wednesday afternoon, with the NYSE Financial Index decreasing 0.5% and the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) down 0.3%.The Philadelphia Housing Index rose 0.3%, and the State Street Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLRE) was down 1%.Bitcoin (BTC-USD) was increasing 3.5% to $78,958, and the yield for 10-year US Treasuries was slightly higher at 4.29%.In corporate news, Prudential Financial (PRU) shares fell 1.5% after Barclays downgraded the stock to underweight from equalweight and cut its price target to $91 per share from $110. Jefferies also downgraded the stock to hold from buy and cut its price target to $98 per share from $124.Goldman Sachs (GS) has reached an agreement to settle a shareholder class action linked to the 1Malaysia Development, or 1MDB, scandal, Bloomberg reported, citing a letter from Goldman and lead plaintiff Sjunde AP-Fonden to US District Judge Vernon Broderick. Goldman shares rose 0.7%.Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD) is considering a rare type of significant risk transfer to hedge against current and future data center debt, Bloomberg reported. Toronto-Dominion Bank shares were down 0.7%.HSBC (HSBC) has shortlisted Allianz, Daiichi Life, and Sumitomo Life Insurance as potential buyers of its Singapore insurance business, Bloomberg reported. HSBC shares eased 0.1%.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Financial Stocks Decline Wednesday Afternoon

Financial stocks were lower Wednesday afternoon, with the NYSE Financial Index decreasing 0.3% and the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) down 0.2%.The Philadelphia Housing Index rose 1.1%, and the State Street Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLRE) was down 0.8%.Bitcoin (BTC-USD) was increasing 4.1% to $78,952, and the yield for 10-year US Treasuries was slightly higher at 4.29%.In corporate news, Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD) is considering a rare type of significant risk transfer to hedge against current and future data center debt, Bloomberg reported. Toronto-Dominion Bank shares were down 0.3%.Goldman Sachs' (GS) alternatives arm invested $50 million in BLP Digital, a Swiss AI firm that develops software to automate financial processes, such as invoicing and internal reporting, BLP co-founder Tim Beck told Bloomberg in an interview Wednesday. Goldman shares were up 0.8%.HSBC (HSBC) has shortlisted Allianz, Daiichi Life, and Sumitomo Life Insurance as potential buyers of its Singapore insurance business, Bloomberg reported. HSBC shares added 0.1%.

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