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Update: Potential Middle East Ceasefire Lifts US Equity Futures Pre-Bell

(Updates with economic data, recent oil price movement, world markets' overview and corporate stock movements.)US equity futures were higher pre-bell Tuesday as traders digested new efforts by mediators to put peace talks between the US and Iran back on track.Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were 0.3% higher, S&P 500 futures were up 0.4%, and Nasdaq futures were 1.3% higher.The US Central Command said it completed another round of attacks against Iran on Monday evening, as news reports said Tuesday that Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen are planning a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia.Mediators are proposing a 10-day ceasefire between the two nations, giving hope that hostilities may de-escalate. Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni has asked Pakistan to resume its mediation role in the conflict and traveled to Islamabad for further discussions, according to a Reuters report.Traders took note of the latest round of earnings, with Novartis (NVS) reporting lower core earnings and higher net sales for Q2.Interactive Brokers Group (IBKR) is expected to report its Q2 financial results after the market closes. Analysts polled by FactSet expect adjusted earnings of $0.64 per share and revenue of $1.8 billion.Oil prices were higher, with front-month global benchmark North Sea Brent crude up 1.8% at $90.83 per barrel and US West Texas Intermediate crude 1.8% higher at $83.97 per barrel.The economic calendar is vacant.In other world markets, Japan's Nikkei closed 3.3% higher, Hong Kong's Hang Seng ended flat, and China's Shanghai Composite finished 1.8% higher. Meanwhile, the UK's FTSE 100 was up 0.1%, and Germany's DAX index was 0.1% higher in Europe's early afternoon session.In equities, Micron Technology (MU) and SK Hynix (SKHY) stocks were up 5.6% and 5.4%, respectively, as part of a broader rebound in technology-related stocks. Novartis shares rose 3.2% after the company reported Q2 core earnings and net sales that surpassed analysts' consensus estimates. 3M (MMM) stock was up 6% after the company posted a Q2 beat for adjusted earnings and revenue, as well as raised its fiscal 2026 adjusted earnings outlook.On the losing side, Charles Schwab (SCHW) stock was down 1.3% despite the company's Q2 adjusted earnings and net revenue exceeding analysts' estimates. Danaher (DHR) shares dropped 13% despite the company reporting Q2 earnings and revenue above expectations, and raising its 2026 earnings guidance.

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Potential Middle East Ceasefire Lifts US Equity Futures Pre-Bell

US equity futures were higher pre-bell Tuesday as traders digested new efforts by mediators to put peace talks between the US and Iran back on track.Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were 0.2% higher, S&P 500 futures were up 0.4%, and Nasdaq futures were 1.3% higher.The US Central Command said it completed another round of attacks against Iran on Monday evening, as news reports said Tuesday that Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen are planning a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia.Mediators are proposing a 10-day ceasefire between the two nations, giving hope that hostilities may de-escalate. Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni has asked Pakistan to resume its mediation role in the conflict and traveled to Islamabad for further discussions, according to a Reuters report.Traders took note of the latest round of earnings, with Novartis (NVS) reporting lower core earnings and higher net sales for Q2.Interactive Brokers Group (IBKR) is expected to report its Q2 financial results after the market closes. Analysts polled by FactSet expect adjusted earnings of $0.64 per share and revenue of $1.8 billion.Oil prices were higher, with front-month global benchmark North Sea Brent crude up 1.3% at $90.36 per barrel and US West Texas Intermediate crude 1.3% higher at $83.55 per barrel.The economic calendar is vacant.

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Stocks Rise Pre-Bell as Investors Await More Earnings, Monitor Middle East Developments
US Markets

Stocks Rise Pre-Bell as Investors Await More Earnings, Monitor Middle East Developments

US equity futures were tracking in the green on Tuesday as traders await the latest batch of corporate earnings and assess the latest developments in the Middle East.The S&P 500 rose 0.5%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.3% and the Nasdaq added 1.3% in premarket activity. The indexes closed the previous trading session lower.Charles Schwab (SCHW), Danaher (DHR), 3M (MMM), Northrop Grumman (NOC), General Motors (GM), D.R. Horton (DHI), Genuine Parts (GPC) and Hasbro (HAS) are some of the major companies scheduled to release their latest financial results before the bell.Interactive Brokers (IBKR) and Alaska Air (ALK) post earnings after the markets close, among others."The reporting calendar is shifting beyond the first wave of money-center banks toward large tech, industrial and consumer names," Tigress Financial said in a note Monday. "The narrative will increasingly focus on whether (artificial intelligence) platforms, cloud providers and key cyclicals can match the strong bank prints without sparking renewed worries about margins or demand."The UK Maritime Trade Operations said Tuesday it has received multiple reports that a tanker was struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz. The US Central Command said Monday its forces completed their latest round of strikes against Iran.A senior official from Tehran told Reuters that mediators have forwarded a 10-day ceasefire proposal to Iran in an attempt to revive the interim deal reached with the US last month. Houthi militants in Yemen on Monday declared a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia, effective immediately, CNBC reported, citing Yemen News Agency.President Donald Trump said Monday that "every time Iran kills an American soldier they will pay for that killing many times over." The US recently confirmed the passing of at least three service members during recent fighting with Iran.West Texas Intermediate crude oil edged up 0.3% to $83.49 a barrel before the opening bell, while Brent increased 0.4% to $89.60.Trump signed three proclamations on Monday to impose 50% tariffs on the imports of motor vehicles, alcohol and dairy products from Canada, in response to its "discriminatory treatment of American products," according to the White House. The tariffs are set to come into effect after 30 days.Treasury yields were moving downwards in premarket action, with the two-year rate retreating 1.9 basis points to 4.2% and the 10-year rate off 0.4 basis points to 4.59%.Gold advanced 1.4% to $4,073 per troy ounce, while bitcoin climbed 1.9% to $66,296.

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Wire

Barclays Adjusts Price Target on Interactive Brokers to $108 From $93

Interactive Brokers (IBKR) has an average rating of overweight and mean price target of $97.08, according to analysts polled by FactSet.(covers equity, commodity and economic research from major banks and research firms in North America, Asia and Europe. Research providers may contact us here: https://finwires.com/en/contact)Price: $96.17, Change: $+2.77, Percent Change: +2.97%

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Wire

Interactive Brokers June Daily Average Revenue Trades Jump 53%

Interactive Brokers Group's (IBKR) said its June daily average revenue trades rose 53% to 5.3 million from a year earlier.Ending client equity increased 40% to $930.3 billion, while client accounts rose 34% to 5.2 million, the company said Wednesday in a statement.Client margin loan balances climbed 67% to $108.5 billion, and client credit balances increased 27% to $182.4 billion.Price: $93.61, Change: $+6.57, Percent Change: +7.55%

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Sectors

Sector Update: Financial Stocks Edge Higher Premarket Tuesday

Financial stocks were edging higher premarket Tuesday, with the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) advancing by 0.2%.The Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was up 0.8% and its bearish counterpart Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ) was 0.8% lower.Swiss lawmakers are considering proposals that would reduce the capital burden facing UBS Group (UBS) under planned banking reforms introduced after the collapse of Credit Suisse, Reuters reported, citing sources. Shares of UBS Group were up more than 2% pre-bell.Interactive Brokers (IBKR) stock was up 0.8% after the company launched commission-free ETFs within its recurring investment feature for eligible investors in the European Economic Area.Lloyds Banking (LYG) has launched Lloyds Accept, a new payments platform for UK small businesses, using Stripe infrastructure, Stripe said. Lloyds Banking shares were up more than 1% premarket.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Financial Stocks Mixed Late Afternoon

Financial stocks were mixed in late Friday afternoon trading, with the NYSE Financial Index decreasing 0.3% and the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) gaining 0.1%.The Philadelphia Housing Index was down 0.8%, and the State Street Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLRE) was up 0.9%.Bitcoin (BTC-USD) was down 6.2% to $59,675, and the yield for 10-year US Treasuries rose 5.9 basis points to 4.536%.In economic news, the unemployment rate remained at 4.3% in May, as expected. The labor force participation rate was also unchanged from 61.8% in April, and the size of the labor force rose by 83,000 on an increase in household employment that was partially offset by a decline in household unemployment.In corporate news, JPMorgan Chase (JPM) Chief Executive Jamie Dimon is exploring acquisition opportunities, potentially including a wealth management firm or a private credit business, the New York Post reported Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. JPMorgan shares rose 0.3%.Fiserv (FISV) shares were down about 3.6% in Friday trading after BNP Paribas downgraded the stock to underperform from neutral and reduced its price target to $46 from $55.Interactive Brokers (IBKR) will allow eligible UK clients to participate in the initial public offering of SpaceX ahead of the listing of its shares on Nasdaq, the company said Friday. Interactive Brokers' shares were down 3.4%.

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Wire

Interactive Brokers' Daily Average Revenue Trades Rise in May

Interactive Brokers Group (IBKR) said Monday its daily average revenue trades for May rose 47% to almost 5 million from a year earlier.The measure was about 17% higher than in April, the firm said.Ending client equity was $937.3 billion, up 49% from a year ago, while client accounts grew 32%, the company added.Price: $89.20, Change: $+2.23, Percent Change: +2.56%

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Sectors

Sector Update: Financial Stocks Higher Late Afternoon

Financial stocks rose late Thursday afternoon trading, with the NYSE Financial Index increasing 0.6% and the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) adding 0.7%.The Philadelphia Housing Index rose 0.4%, and the State Street Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLRE) was down 0.6%.Bitcoin (BTC-USD) gained 2.7% to $81,396, and the yield for 10-year US Treasuries was decreasing 2 basis points to 4.46%.In economic news, retail sales in April rose for the third straight month, with analysts saying the increase largely reflected higher prices as the war in Iran kept fuel costs elevated. Sales rose 0.5% in April following a revised 1.6% gain in March, the Census Bureau reported Thursday, matching the consensus in a survey compiled by Bloomberg.In corporate news, Assurant (AIZ) shares climbed 3.9% after Morgan Stanley upgraded the stock to overweight from equal weight, and raised its price target to $285 from $240.Klarna (KLAR) shares surged 19% after the company posted a narrower net loss and higher revenue for Q1.Interactive Brokers (IBKR) is launching a platform that enables investors to trade contracts across all three prediction market exchanges from a single platform. The clients can access the combined liquidity of ForecastEx, CME Group (CME), and Kalshi and receive the best available net price. Interactive Brokers shares rose 3.8%.Blackstone (BX) owned data center operator AirTrunk is seeking a $2.3 billion syndicated loan to fund the development of its AirTrunk JHB2 facility in Malaysia's Johor state, Bloomberg reported. Blackstone shares added 2.5%.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Financial Stocks Advance Thursday Afternoon

Financial stocks were higher Thursday afternoon trading, with the NYSE Financial Index rising 0.5% and the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) adding 0.6%.The Philadelphia Housing Index was climbing 0.8%, and the State Street Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLRE) was down 0.4%.Bitcoin (BTC-USD) gained 2.6% to $81,414, and the yield for 10-year US Treasuries was decreasing 3 basis points to 4.45%.In economic news, retail sales in April rose for the third straight month, with analysts saying the increase largely reflected higher prices as the war in Iran kept fuel costs elevated. Sales rose 0.5% in April following a revised 1.6% gain in March, the Census Bureau reported Thursday, matching the consensus in a survey compiled by Bloomberg.In corporate news, Klarna (KLAR) shares jumped 15% after the company posted a narrower net loss and higher revenue for Q1.Interactive Brokers (IBKR) is launching a platform that enables investors to trade contracts across all three prediction market exchanges from a single platform. The clients can access the combined liquidity of ForecastEx, CME Group (CME), and Kalshi and receive the best available net price. Interactive Brokers shares rose 3.3%.Blackstone (BX) owned data center operator AirTrunk is seeking a $2.3 billion syndicated loan to fund the development of its AirTrunk JHB2 facility in Malaysia's Johor state, Bloomberg reported. Blackstone shares added 2.3%.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Financial

Financial stocks were advancing in Thursday afternoon trading, with the NYSE Financial Index rising 0.7% and the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) adding 0.6%.The Philadelphia Housing Index was climbing 0.8%, and the State Street Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLRE) was down 0.4%.Bitcoin (BTC-USD) gained 2.6% to $81,414, and the yield for 10-year US Treasuries was decreasing 2.8 basis points to 4.45%.In corporate news, Interactive Brokers (IBKR) is launching a platform that enables investors to trade contracts across all three prediction market exchanges from a single platform. The clients can access the combined liquidity of ForecastEx, CME Group (CME), and Kalshi and receive the best available net price. Interactive Brokers shares rose 2.7%.

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Update: Interactive Brokers Rolls Out Prediction-Market Platform

(Updates with details from Interactive Brokers' statement throughout, adds share movement in the last paragraph)Interactive Brokers (IBKR) said Thursday that it is launching a platform that enables investors to trade contracts across all three prediction market exchanges from a single platform.The firm said the platform will aggregate prices, and clients can access the combined liquidity of ForecastEx, CME Group (CME), and Kalshi and receive the best available net price.Clients will be able to initially trade contracts focused on election outcomes, climate events, and economic indicators, it said.Shares were up over 2% in morning trading.Price: $87.20, Change: $+2.08, Percent Change: +2.44%

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Market Chatter: Interactive Brokers Rolls Out Prediction-Market Platform

Interactive Brokers (IBKR) is rolling out a platform that lets clients trade prediction-market contracts through its own ForecastEx, CME Group (CME), and Kalshi, the Wall Street Journal reported Thursday.Clients will be able to trade yes-or-no contracts tied to elections, climate and economic outcomes, while sports and pop culture will be excluded, the report said.The platform will aggregate prices across exchanges and route orders to the best available execution, including fees, with plans to expand access over time, the report said.Interactive Brokers didn't immediately respond to a request for comment from.(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: $85.66, Change: $+0.54, Percent Change: +0.63%

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Research

William O'Neil Initiates Interactive Brokers Group at Buy

Interactive Brokers Group (IBKR) has an average rating of overweight and mean price target of $88.44, according to analysts polled by FactSet.(covers equity, commodity and economic research from major banks and research firms in North America, Asia and Europe. Research providers may contact us here: https://finwires.com/en/contact)

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Insider Trading

Interactive Brokers Group Insider Sold Shares Worth $2,000,180, According to a Recent SEC Filing

Lawrence E Harris, Director, on April 28, 2026, sold 26,000 shares in Interactive Brokers Group (IBKR) for $2,000,180. Following the Form 4 filing with the SEC, Harris has control over a total of 173,482 Class A common shares of the company, with 173,482 shares held directly.SEC Filing:https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1381197/000138119726000086/xslF345X05/ownership.xml

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Wire

Rothschild & Co Redburn Adjusts Interactive Brokers PT to $80 From $78, Maintains Buy Rating

Rothschild & Co Redburn Adjusts Interactive Brokers PT to $80 From $78, Maintains Buy Rating

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Rothschild & Co Redburn Adjusts Price Target on Interactive Brokers Group to $78 From $76, Maintains Buy Rating

Interactive Brokers Group (IBKR) has an average rating of overweight and mean price target of $88.11, according to analysts polled by FactSet.(covers equity, commodity and economic research from major banks and research firms in North America, Asia and Europe. Research providers may contact us here: https://finwires.com/en/contact)Price: $76.15, Change: $+0.24, Percent Change: +0.32%

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Research

Research Alert: CFRA Maintains Strong Buy Rating On Shares Of Interactive Brokers Group, Inc.

CFRA, an independent research provider, has providedwith the following research alert. Analysts at CFRA have summarized their opinion as follows:We raise our target by $6 to $94, applying a forward P/E of 32.3x our 2027 EPS estimate vs. the peer average of 28.3x. We keep our 2026 EPS view at $2.49 and increase 2027's by $0.20 to $2.91. IBKR delivered a strong Q1, achieving record net revenues and commission revenues despite a challenging market environment where major indices declined. The company continued its impressive client acquisition momentum, setting new records for total accounts (+31% Y/Y), client equity (+38%), and client cash balances. Trading activity remained robust, with significant growth in DARTs (+24%) and volumes across all major product classes. We see several emerging catalysts, including the elimination of the Pattern Day Trader rule to boost retail activity, a partnership with Coinbase Derivatives to capture crypto demand, and the long-term opportunity in its burgeoning prediction markets. We like IBKR's deep integration of AI across the firm as a key strategic priority to enhance client tools and improve operational efficiency.

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Research

Research Alert: Ibkr Q1: Eps In Line As Client Activity Surge Drives Revenue Growth

CFRA, an independent research provider, has providedwith the following research alert. Analysts at CFRA have summarized their opinion as follows:IBKR reported in-line Q1 adjusted EPS of $0.60 vs. $0.47 in the prior year, with net revenues of $1.67B exceeding by 17%. Strong performance was led by commission revenue growth of 19% and net interest income of +17%, supported by trading volume increases across stocks (+25%), futures (+20%), and options (+16%). We believe the firm's revenue diversification strategy and client-centric technological platform continue to drive impressive financial performance and accelerated client acquisition. Management's confidence is reflected in the quarterly dividend increase from $0.0800 to $0.0875 per share. Total accounts reached 4.75M (+31%) while customer equity surged 38% to $789.4B, demonstrating successful new client onboarding and increased engagement. Operational efficiency remains a competitive advantage with adjusted pre-tax profit margin expanding to 77% vs. 73% in the prior year, underscoring the scalability of IBKR's business model and disciplined cost management while investing in growth initiatives.

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US Markets

Nasdaq, S&P 500 Hit New Highs Amid US-Iran Peace Talk Prospects

The Nasdaq Composite and the S&P 500 notched record highs on Wednesday, buoyed by hopes that another round of peace talks between the US and Iran will likely result in a deal.The Nasdaq rose 1.6% to 24,016, marking the 11th consecutive one-day gain in a row, while the S&P 500 advanced 0.8% to 7,023. Both are new closing highs. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.2% to 48,463.7.Most sectors ended in the red, led by materials, while tech saw the biggest gain.Microsoft (MSFT) shares climbed 4.6%, the top gainer on the Dow, with fellow tech majors Salesforce (CRM), Apple (AAPL), and IBM (IBM) among the best performers on the index.Reports suggest Washington and Tehran could return to Pakistan for a second round of talks ahead of the deadline for a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran. The first round of negotiations in Islamabad ended without a breakthrough."We feel good about the prospects of a deal," White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Wednesday, CNN reported."Markets have grown more confident that the Middle East crisis is moving toward a resolution, with the US and Iran arranging a second round of talks, and Tehran seemingly willing to halt shipments to avoid testing the US naval blockade," ING Bank said in a report.West Texas Intermediate crude oil was down 0.1% at $91.16 a barrel in Wednesday late-afternoon trade, while Brent gained 0.1% to $94.91.In company news, shares of retail brokers jumped, with Robinhood Markets (HOOD) up 10%, the best performer on the S&P 500. Webull (BULL) jumped 11%, while Interactive Brokers Group (IBKR) rose 3.4%.The rally followed the approval by the US Securities and Exchange Commission of a rule change that would eliminate the $25,000 minimum equity requirement for so-called "pattern day traders."Morgan Stanley (MS) and Bank of America's (BAC) first-quarter results topped Wall Street's estimates. Morgan Stanley's shares climbed 4.5%, while Bank of America rose 1.8%.Snap (SNAP) rallied 7.9%. The social media company plans to lay off about 1,000 employees, or roughly 16% of its full-time workforce, as part of Chief Executive Evan Spiegel's efforts to reduce costs.In economic news, US homebuilder confidence sank this month to the lowest since September amid economic uncertainty, as well as increasing building material costs and interest rates, the National Association of Home Builders and Wells Fargo said."Builder sentiment has fallen back in spring as buyers face ongoing elevated interest rates and growing economic uncertainty," NAHB Chairman Bill Owens said. "The year started with hopes for housing momentum growth, but risks with respect to the Iran war, energy costs, and declines for consumer confidence have slowed the market."US Treasury yields were higher, with the 10-year rate up 2.8 basis points at 4.28% and the two-year rate rising 1.5 basis points to 3.77%.Gold was last down 0.7% at $4,816.50 per troy ounce, while silver fell 0.3% to $79.32 per ounce.

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