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International83d ago

US Equity Markets End Lower as Tech Stocks Fall

US equity indexes ended lower on Tuesday after steep declines in mega-cap semiconductor and other tech stocks.* The June flash reading of manufacturing conditions from S&P Global rose to a 49-month high of 55.7 from 55.1 in May, in contrast with an expected decrease to 54.6 in a survey compiled by Bloomberg.* Redbook US same-store sales surged 10% from a year earlier in the week ended June 20 after a 9.4% year-over-year increase in the previous week.* August West Texas Intermediate crude oil fell $0.54 to settle at $73.32 per barrel, while August Brent crude, the global benchmark, was last seen down $0.82 at $77.08.* International Business Machines (IBM) shares gained 5%, the top gainer on the Dow, after the company said late Monday it joined the OpenAI Daybreak Cyber Partner Program and launched a new application-security service. Morgan Stanley raised its price target to $267 from $225, while keeping its equalweight rating.* Sandisk (SNDK) was down nearly 14%, the worst performer on the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, accompanied by Micron Technology (MU), Arm (ARM), and other major tech firms with a market cap of over $200 billion. Tech stocks may face spillover impact from the selloff in South Korea, though the slide appears to be a "pullback/breather" in a market that nearly doubled this year, Wedbush Securities said in a note.

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Sectors83d ago

Sector Update: Tech Stocks Fall Late Afternoon

Tech stocks were sharply lower late Tuesday afternoon, with the State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) falling 3.9% and the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) dropping 6.3%.The Philadelphia Semiconductor index tumbled 7.7%.In corporate news, Meta Platforms (META) is set to come under intensified scrutiny from European regulators, as the EU prepares to escalate an investigation into whether Facebook and Instagram are designed in ways that can be addictive for children, Bloomberg reported. Meta shares were down 0.3%.International Business Machines (IBM) shares gained 4.2% after Morgan Stanley raised its price target to $267 from $225, while keeping its equalweight rating.Alibaba (BABA) has filed a lawsuit against the US Department of Defense seeking to be removed from a blacklist that labels it as a supporter of the Chinese military, Bloomberg reported. Alibaba shares were down 2.1%.Oracle's (ORCL) total workforce fell by about 21,000 employees, or 13%, in fiscal 2026 to 141,000 as of May 31, according to the company's annual report. Oracle shares were falling 5.1%.

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US Markets83d ago

Update: Equity Markets Mostly Fall Intraday Amid Tech Sell-Off

(Updates with latest market prices and developments.)US benchmark equity indexes were mostly lower intraday amid a sell-off in the technology sector led by big names such as Nvidia (NVDA) and Micron Technology (MU).The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite was down 1.5% at 25,767.5 after midday Tuesday, while the S&P 500 fell 1% to 7,400.6. The Dow Jones Industrial Average edged up 0.3% to 51,845.6. Among sectors, tech saw the steepest decline, down 2.8%, while consumer staples paced the gainers.Within tech, semiconductor stocks were the notable laggards, with Nvidia shares down 3.1%, the second-worst performer on the Dow. Sandisk (SNDK) slid 13%, the biggest drop on the S&P 500. On Semiconductor (ON) and Qualcomm (QCOM) were also sharply lower.Micron followed Sandisk on the S&P 500, down nearly 12%.Tech stocks may face spillover impact from the recent sharp sell-off in South Korea, though the decline appears to be a "pullback/breather" in a market that nearly doubled this year, Wedbush Securities said."With Micron set to report earnings this (Wednesday), there is some added nervousness on the important memory chip trade and, along with technical triggers, is adding to some nervousness among tech investors," the brokerage said in a note.In company news, IBM (IBM) shares were up 4.8% intraday Tuesday, the best performer on the Dow. The computer maker joined the OpenAI Daybreak Cyber Partner Program and launched a new application-security service that uses OpenAI's models to help enterprises identify and validate software vulnerabilities, it said late Monday.Korn Ferry (KFY) on Tuesday reported higher fiscal fourth-quarter results, although the consulting firm issued an outlook calling for lower earnings in the current quarter. The company's shares were up 5.4%.Parcel delivery giant FedEx (FDX) is scheduled to report results after the closing bell Tuesday.West Texas Intermediate crude oil slipped 0.8% to $73.27 a barrel intraday, while Brent lost 1% to $77.15.US President Donald Trump said 19 million barrels of oil flowed out of the Strait of Hormuz yesterday, marking an all-time record. "Oil prices are tumbling down," Trump said Tuesday.In a separate social media post, Trump said he has agreed to allow the strait to remain open, with no further naval blockade. "However, all ships are remaining in place should it be necessary to reinstitute the Blockade, which seems, at this point, highly unlikely," the president said.US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in the Gulf region, aiming to sell the Iran deal to three countries -- the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Kuwait -- that are likely to be among its biggest skeptics, CNN reported.US Treasury yields were lower intraday, with the two-year rate down 4.3 basis points at 4.20% and the 10-year rate falling 2.8 basis points to 4.47%.In economic news, US private-sector output rose in June at the fastest pace in five months amid a solid expansion in the manufacturing sector, S&P Global (SPGI) said."Brighter news out of the Middle East has helped restore some confidence among US businesses in June, though the overall rate of economic growth signaled by the flash PMI survey remains relatively sluggish compared to that seen earlier in the year in the lead up to the conflict," S&P Global Market Intelligence Chief Business Economist Chris Williamson said.Manufacturing activity in the US Mid-Atlantic region fell more than projected in June, with shipments, new orders and employment all weakening sequentially, data from the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond showed.Gold was down 1.3% at $4,147.80 per troy ounce, while silver slumped 5.4% to $62.02 per ounce.

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Sectors83d ago

Sector Update: Tech Stocks Fall Tuesday Afternoon

Tech stocks were sharply lower Tuesday afternoon, with the State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) falling 3.1% and the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) dropping 5.8%.The Philadelphia Semiconductor index slumped 7%.In corporate news, Alphabet's (GOOG, GOOGL) Google is supporting a new 12-week incubator for AI startups founded by former Google employees, Bloomberg reported. Its shares were down 0.5%.Oracle's (ORCL) total workforce fell by about 21,000 employees, or 13%, in fiscal 2026 to 141,000 as of May 31, Reuters reported. Oracle shares were falling 4%.Varonis Systems (VRNS) is exploring a potential sale after receiving takeover interest from private equity firms including Blackstone (BX), Thoma Bravo and Vista Equity Partners, Bloomberg reported. Varonis shares jumped past 9%.IBM (IBM) shares gained 5.3% after Morgan Stanley raised its price target to $267 from $225, while keeping its equalweight rating.

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Wire83d ago

Top Midday Gainers

Boundless Bio (BOLD) signed a definitive agreement with privately held biotech firm Serapha Bio in an all-stock merger, according to a statement Tuesday.Shares of Boundless surged 88% as intraday trading volume catapulted to over 57.5 million from a daily average of about 223,000.HeartSciences (HSCS) has agreed to merge with digital mining company Fortitude Mining in an all-stock deal, it said Tuesday.Shares jumped 52% amid a jump in intraday trading volume to over 126.9 million from a daily average of roughly 32,000.IBM (IBM) joined the OpenAI Daybreak Cyber Partner Program and launched a new application-security service that uses OpenAI's models to help enterprises identify and validate software vulnerabilities, it said late Monday.Shares rose 5.5% following an increase in intraday trading volume to over 9.3 million from a daily average of about 8.2 million.Price: $2.63, Change: $+1.23, Percent Change: +87.86%

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Commodities83d ago

Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Lower Pre-Bell Tuesday as AI Spending Concerns Weigh on Technology Shares

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was down 1.4%, and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) retreated 3% in recent Tuesday premarket activity, amid a broad technology selloff fueled by concerns over borrowing costs and heavy spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure.US stock futures were also lower, with S&P 500 Index futures down 1.4%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipping 0.5%, and Nasdaq futures retreating 3% before the start of regular trading.The S&P Global flash readings for June manufacturing and services conditions are due to be released at 9:45 am ET.The state-level unemployment data for May and the Richmond Fed's services and manufacturing readings for June will be released at 10:00 am ET.In premarket action, bitcoin was down by 4.4%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 3.4% lower, Ether ETF (EETH) retreated by 5.5%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) was flat.Power Play:TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) retreated 3.8%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 3.5% lower, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was down 3.4%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) declined by 5.8%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) fell by 7%.International Business Machines (IBM) shares were up more than 4% in recent premarket activity after the company said it joined the OpenAI Daybreak Cyber Partner program.Winners and Losers:FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) was down 0.2%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) retreated by 1.1%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 0.1% higher.Robinhood Markets (HOOD) shares traded down 5.6% in early hours activity after the online investment platform priced a private $2 billion offering of non-interest-bearing senior convertible notes, due Oct. 1, 2029.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was up 1.5%, the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was gaining by 0.2%, and the iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was flat. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) lost 0.9%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) retreated by 0.6%.Tesla (TSLA) shares were down 2.7% pre-bell, following a 1.1% gain at the previous day's close. NatPower said it has signed a multiyear supply and execution deal with Tesla for more than 25 gigawatt-hours of battery energy storage systems in Italy and the UK.Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) advanced 0.7%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was up 0.4%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) was up 2%. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was down 0.7%.Natera (NTRA) stock was down more than 2% premarket, extending the 1.1% decline at the prior close. The company said it has received a Category 1 recommendation from the National Comprehensive Cancer Network for Signatera-guided adjuvant atezolizumab treatment in patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was down 0.03%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was up by 0.2%.Energy Fuels (UUUU) stock was down more than 2% before market open after the company agreed to acquire Germany's Vaccumschmelze and associated business and subsidiaries from Ara Partners for $1.9 billion in cash and stock.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) declined by 1.2%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) was up less than 0.1% and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was flat.A. O. Smith (AOS) stock little changed before the opening bell. The company said its board has elected Stephen Shafer, president and chief executive officer, as chairman, effective July 1, after Executive Chairman Kevin Wheeler retires.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil retreated by 0.3% to $73.60 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was down by 1.6% to $3.20 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) declined by 1%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 1.5% lower.Gold futures for July were down by 1.6% to $4,134.70 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures retreated by 5.1% to $62.21 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) declined by 2%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) was 4.9% lower.

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Asia Markets84d ago

Update: US Equity Futures Fall Pre-Bell Amid Broad Tech Sell-Off, US-Iran Peace Negotiations

(Updates with economic data, recent oil price movement, world markets' overview, and corporate stock movements.)US equity futures were lower pre-bell Tuesday amid a sell-off in tech stocks and ongoing peace negotiations between the U.S. and Iran.Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were 0.4% lower, S&P 500 futures were down 1.3%, and Nasdaq futures were 2.8% lower.Micron Technology (MU) stock was down 8.3% in premarket activity, joining a broader sell-off in the technology sector.Technical discussions between the US and Iran in Switzerland have been completed, with negotiating groups to be established to focus on nuclear issues and sanctions, AFP reported, citing Iranian state media.Iran's chief negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, told state media that the country intends to retain control of the Strait of Hormuz after talks with the US. At least 35 vessels crossed the waterway on Monday, marking the highest level since the war in the Middle East began, AFP reported, citing data from maritime tracking firm Kpler.Oil prices were lower, with front-month global benchmark North Sea Brent crude down 0.8% at $76.91 per barrel and US West Texas Intermediate crude 0.7% lower at $73.31 per barrel.The June S&P Global Composite Purchasing Managers' Index, due at 9:45 am ET, is seen at 52.1, up from 51.5 previously, according to estimates compiled by Bloomberg. The Richmond Fed manufacturing index for June is scheduled to be released at 10 am ET.In other world markets, Japan's Nikkei closed 3.6% lower, Hong Kong's Hang Seng ended 1.8% lower, and China's Shanghai Composite finished 1.4% lower. Meanwhile, the UK's FTSE 100 was down 0.4%, and Germany's DAX index was 1% lower in Europe's early afternoon session.In equities, shares of Marvell Technology (MRVL), Western Digital (WDC), and Seagate Technology (STX) were all down as part of a wider decline in technology stocks. Marvell shares dropped 8.8%, Western Digital stock was down 7.6%, and Seagate shares fell 7.7%.On the winning side, Netflix (NFLX) stock was up 0.9% after the company and Omnicom (OMC) said they agreed on a collaboration that combines Omnicom Media's Acxiom audience intelligence with Netflix's artificial intelligence-powered advertising technology. IBM (IBM) shares rose 4.2% after the company said it joined the OpenAI Daybreak Cyber Partner Program and launched a new application-security service that uses OpenAI's models to help enterprises identify and validate software vulnerabilities. Accenture (ACN) stock was up 2% after the company said it is raising its fiscal 2026 share repurchase plan by $2 billion to a total of $7.5 billion.

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US Markets84d ago

Stock Futures Down as Tech Sell-Off Weighs on Sentiment

US equity futures were tracking in the red on Tuesday amid a broader tech sell-off despite signs of easing tensions between the US and Iran.The S&P 500 declined 1.4%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was off 0.7% and the Nasdaq dropped 2.3% in premarket activity. The indexes finished the previous trading session mixed, with the Nasdaq closing the day down 1.3%.Shares of several major technology companies, including Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL), Amazon (AMZN) and Meta Platforms (META), were down pre-bell, after closing the previous session in the red. SpaceX (SPCX) fell 3.7% following a 16% fall at the end of the previous session.Super Micro Computer (SMCI) fell about 5%, reversing a 16% gain on Monday.The sell-off is driven by concerns over AI valuations, with South Korean memory chipmakers SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics also falling sharply, CNBC reported."Clearly this will cause selling pressure and white knuckles for tech stocks in the US this morning as investors worry the overheated (Korea Composite Stock Price Index) sell-off has a spillover impact to US tech stocks," Wedbush Securities said in a Tuesday client note.Treasury yields declined in premarket action, with the two-year rate retreating 4.2 basis points to 4.19% and the 10-year rate sliding 2.2 basis points to 4.49%.The US Treasury on Monday issued a broad 60-day exemption allowing Iran to produce and sell crude oil, petrochemical and petroleum products in US dollars, effectively easing key sanctions restrictions, CNBC reported.West Texas Intermediate crude oil slipped 0.5% to $73.49 a barrel before the opening bell, while Brent decreased 0.7% to $77.38.US Vice President JD Vance reportedly said Monday that Iran agreed to admit International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors into the country. On the status of the Strait of Hormuz, Vance said the crucial waterway is open, and negotiations with Iran are focused on setting up a "coordination mechanism" for demining and resuming trade, CNN reported.Tuesday's economic calendar has the S&P Global's (SPGI) flash purchasing managers' index for June at 9:45 am ET, followed by the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond manufacturing index for the same month at 10 am.Parcel delivery giant FedEx (FDX) is scheduled to report its latest financial results after the markets close, along with KB Home (KBH). Carnival (CCL) and Korn Ferry (KFY) post earnings before the bell, among others.Gold fell 1.4% to $4,145 per troy ounce, while bitcoin dropped 3.1% to $62,354.

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Research84d ago

JPMorgan Upgrades International Business Machines to Overweight From Neutral, Adjusts PT to $291 From $270

International Business Machines (IBM) has an average rating of overweight and mean price target of $298.53, according to analysts polled by FactSet.

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Asia Markets94d ago

Update: US Equity Futures Rise Pre-Bell on Middle East Peace Deal Optimism

(Updates with recent oil price movement, world markets' overview and stock movements.)US equity futures were higher pre-bell Friday as traders anticipated the potential signing of a peace deal between the US and Iran that will reopen the Strait of Hormuz.Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were 0.4% higher, S&P 500 futures were up 0.2%, and Nasdaq futures were marginally up.The draft memorandum of understanding includes a commitment from the US to lift oil sanctions and a pledge from Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, according to a CNBC report citing Iranian state media. The two nations could sign the agreement as soon as Sunday in Switzerland, Bloomberg reported, citing senior officials.President Donald Trump said in a post on Truth Social Thursday that he had cancelled planned strikes on Iran, as talks with Iranian leadership had resulted in final points being "approved by all parties involved."Traders took note of the latest round of earnings, with Adobe (ADBE) posting higher fiscal Q2 adjusted earnings and revenue. They are also anticipating the debut of SpaceX on Nasdaq, set to go public under the ticker symbol SPCX.Oil prices were lower, with front-month global benchmark North Sea Brent crude down 2.5% at $88.10 per barrel and US West Texas Intermediate crude 2.8% lower at $85.22 per barrel.The University of Michigan consumer sentiment index for June, slated for 10 am ET, is expected at 46.0, up from 44.8 previously.In other world markets, Japan's Nikkei closed 2.8% higher, Hong Kong's Hang Seng ended 1.9% higher, and China's Shanghai Composite finished 1.1% higher. Meanwhile, the UK's FTSE 100 was up 0.9%, and Germany's DAX index was 1.2% higher in Europe's early afternoon session.In equities, Adobe shares dropped 9.1% after the company reported its fiscal Q2 financial results and Chief Financial Officer Dan Durn announced his exit from the firm effective Monday. Venture Global (VG) stock was down 1.5% after the company said it closed an offering of $1.13 billion of 6.375% senior secured notes due Dec. 15, 2034, and $1.13 billion of 6.625% senior secured notes due June 15, 2036.On the winning side, IBM (IBM) and ServiceNow (NOW) shares were up 0.5% and 0.2%, respectively, after the companies said they have expanded their collaboration to help enterprises modernize legacy data and accelerate the use of artificial intelligence across core business operations. Nokia (NOK) stock was up 0.8% after the company upgraded its Network Services Platform with an agentic artificial intelligence framework to enable trusted AI operations across multi-vendor IP networks and advance autonomous network capabilities.

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Sectors95d ago

Sector Update: Tech Stocks Gain Late Afternoon

Tech stocks were higher late Thursday afternoon, with the State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) rising 3.1% and the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) climbing 6%.The Philadelphia Semiconductor index jumped 6.9%.In corporate news, Applied Materials (AMAT) shares jumped past 10% after the company said it has expanded its manufacturing and R&D operations in Singapore with a $500 million facility in Tampines to support AI-driven semiconductor demand.Amazon-backed (AMZN) Anthropic signed over a dozen initial agreements to lease data center facilities from US developers, and the AI company has privately discussed a plan to have Alphabet's (GOOGL) Google provide a financial guarantee for its lease payments, The Information reported. Amazon shares rose 1%, and Alphabet was fractionally lower.Oracle (ORCL) shares fell 9.2% after the company said it plans to raise about $40 billion via debt and equity issuances in fiscal 2027, including its previously announced $20 billion stock sale.IBM (IBM) and ServiceNow (NOW) said Thursday they have expanded their collaboration to help enterprises modernize legacy data and accelerate the use of AI. IBM shares added 0.9%, and ServiceNow was down 2.4%.

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US Markets97d ago

Nasdaq Composite Falls to 5-Week Low Amid Tech Pullback

US equities fell Tuesday, with technology stocks pulling back following a jump in the previous session, sending the Nasdaq Composite to its lowest close in five weeks.The tech-heavy index shed 1% to 25,678.8, its lowest finish since May 5. The S&P 500 fell 0.3% to 7,386.7, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.2% to 50,872.1 after a two-day decline.Barring tech and energy, all sectors were in the green, led by real estate.Salesforce (CRM) shares fell 3.9%, the worst performer on the Dow. The cloud-based customer relationship management platform provider implemented a fresh round of job cuts, Business Insider reported Tuesday.Apple (AAPL) dropped 3.6% and followed Salesforce on the Dow, while Cisco Systems (CSCO) declined 3.1%, the third worst performer on the index.Super Micro Computer (SMCI) slumped 7.6%, among the steepest declines on the S&P 500. Also under pressure were major tech names such as Microsoft (MSFT), IBM (IBM), Qualcomm (QCOM) and Dell Technologies (DELL).Outside tech, J.M. Smucker (SJM) reported better-than-expected fiscal fourth-quarter results, while the food producer's full-year earnings outlook came in above Wall Street's estimates at the midpoint. The stock jumped 10%, the best performer on the S&P 500.Boeing (BA) fell behind European rival Airbus in both aircraft deliveries and orders for May, even as the US planemaker's deliveries rose sequentially and annually. The stock fell 0.7%.US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Iran shot down an American military helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz on Monday night. He said the two pilots were unharmed, but the US must "respond to this attack."Trump told reporters in New York on Monday that a diplomatic resolution to the Middle East conflict could be reached in "two or three days," CNBC reported. The crucial Strait of Hormuz, which remains effective shut, would reopen "immediately" after the deal, Trump reportedly said.Trump has made similar claims on a number of occasions in the past.West Texas Intermediate crude oil was down 3.1% at $88.46 a barrel in Tuesday late-afternoon trade, while Brent fell 2.7% to $91.72.The global crude market has already lost 1 billion barrels of supply since the Iran war began at the end of February, Rystad Energy said in a note."Cumulative losses have now reached 1 billion barrels and are on track to nearly double by year-end under our base case, which still assumes a narrow US-Iran deal in June and a phased reopening of the Strait of Hormuz from mid-July," Aditya Saraswat, Middle East and North Africa research director at Rystad, said in a note.US Treasury yields were lower, with the 10-year rate last down four basis points at 4.53%, and the two-year rate falling 3.1 basis points to 4.14%.In economic news, US existing home sales increased to the highest level since December in May, a move that is expected to bode well for the economy, the National Association of Realtors said Tuesday.The US trade deficit narrowed in April as export growth outpaced an increase in imports, government data showed Tuesday.Gold was down 1.9% at $4,282.40 per troy ounce, while silver shed 4.7% to $65.39 per ounce.

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US Markets97d ago

Equities Markets Fall Intraday Amid Tech Sell-Off

Wall Street's benchmark equity indexes fell intraday amid a sharp sell-off in technology stocks, as President Donald Trump vowed to "respond" to an Iranian attack on a US military helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz.The Nasdaq was down 2% at 25,425.1 after midday Tuesday, while the S&P 500 lost 1.1% to 7,328.9. The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 0.2% to 50,678.7. Among sectors, tech saw the steepest drop, shedding 3.5%, while real estate paced the gainers.Salesforce (CRM) shares were down 4.7% intraday, the worst performer on the Dow. The cloud-based customer relationship management platform provider implemented a fresh round of job cuts, Business Insider reported Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter and a regulatory notice.Cisco Systems (CSCO) dropped 4.3% and followed Salesforce on the Dow. Nvidia (NVDA) fell 2.1%. Super Micro Computer (SMCI) slid 10%, among the steepest declines on the S&P 500.Also under pressure were other major tech names such as Apple (AAPL), Microsoft (MSFT), IBM (IBM), Qualcomm (QCOM), Dell Technologies (DELL), and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD).Outside tech, J.M. Smucker (SJM) reported better-than-expected fiscal fourth-quarter results, while the food producer's full-year earnings outlook came in above Wall Street's estimates at the midpoint. The stock was up 9.7% intraday, the best performer on the S&P 500.Trump said Tuesday that Iran shot down a US Apache helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz on Monday night. He said the two pilots were unharmed.The US must "respond to this attack," he said in a social media post.Trump told reporters in New York on Monday that a diplomatic resolution to the Middle East conflict could be reached in "two or three days," CNBC reported. The crucial Strait of Hormuz, which remains effective shut, would reopen "immediately" after the deal, Trump reportedly said.Trump has made similar claims on a number of occasions in the past.West Texas Intermediate crude oil was down 3.7% at $87.94 a barrel intraday, while Brent fell 3% to $91.43."The continued lack of progress towards restoring normal energy flows from the Middle East reinforces expectations of a prolonged period of elevated oil prices," Saxo Bank said in a report on Tuesday.US Treasury yields were lower intraday, with the 10-year rate down 3.4 basis points at 4.53%, and the two-year rate falling 3.3 basis points to 4.13%.In economic news, US existing home sales increased to the highest level since December in May, a move that is expected to bode well for the economy, the National Association of Realtors said Tuesday.The US trade deficit narrowed in April as export growth outpaced an increase in imports, government data showed Tuesday.Gold was down 1.7% at $4,290.10 per troy ounce, while silver shed 4.6% to $65.38 per ounce.

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Wire98d ago

Cisco, IBM to Support UK Government Push to Provide AI Training for Workers

Cisco Systems (CSCO) and IBM (IBM) are among the companies chosen by the UK government to train workers in AI skills as part of a 200 million pound ($267 million) national investment to speed adoption of the technology.The initiative will support programs that help businesses test and scale AI, the UK Department for Science, Innovation & Technology said Monday in a statement.Cisco signed a memorandum of understanding with the department to support government programs aimed at building digital and AI skills, while IBM is expanding its SkillsBuild program with new and free AI learning courses, according to the statement.As part of the initiative, the UK government also signed a joint statement with Alphabet's (GOOG, GOOGL) Google, Microsoft (MSFT), Anthropic, and OpenAI to collaborate with frontier AI labs to support "evidence-based policymaking and responsible AI development," the department said.Price: $125.29, Change: $+3.65, Percent Change: +3.00%

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Wire98d ago

BofA Securities Adjusts Price Target on IBM to $315 From $300

IBM (IBM) has an average rating of overweight and mean price target of $295.21, according to analysts polled by FactSet.Price: $285.78, Change: $+0.94, Percent Change: +0.33%

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US Markets101d ago

Nasdaq Suffers Worst Day in More Than a Year; S&P 500 Snaps Winning Weekly Streak

The Nasdaq Composite logged its biggest one-day decline since April 2025 as traders evaluated the official jobs report, while the S&P 500 snapped its winning weekly streak.The technology-heavy Nasdaq plunged 4.2% to 25,709.4 on Friday, the most since April 2025, according to CNBC. The S&P 500 shed 2.6% to 7,383.7, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 1.4% to 50,866.8, after it closed at a record high in the previous session.Tech saw the steepest drop among sectors, shedding 5.8%, while consumer staples paced the gainers.All three major Wall Street indexes posted weekly losses, with the Nasdaq sliding 4.7% and the Dow slipping 0.3%. The S&P 500 is down 2.6% on the week, after nine straight weekly gains.Cisco Systems (CSCO) declined 6.4% on Friday, the worst performer on the Dow. Nvidia (NVDA) and IBM (IBM) followed Cisco on the index, down 6.2% and 5.6%, respectively.Qualcomm (QCOM), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Super Micro Computer (SMCI), and Micron Technology all tumbled more than 10% each, with Micron the worst performer on the S&P 500. Oracle (ORCL), Salesforce (CRM) and Microsoft (MSFT) also closed lower.In economic news, total nonfarm payrolls in the US rose by 172,000 in May, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said, nearly double the 88,000 increase expected in a Bloomberg-compiled survey."Overall, this was a solid employment report," TD Economics said in a report. "Not only did headline payrolls come in stronger than expected, but revisions to prior months were meaningfully higher and well above six-and-twelve-month averages, suggesting some reacceleration in hiring activity."US Treasury yields were higher, with the 10-year rate last up 6.6 basis points at 4.55%, and the two-year rate soaring 11.9 basis points to 4.17%.Markets widely expect the Federal Reserve to leave interest rates unchanged later this month, but the odds of monetary policy tightening later this year have seemingly increased."Despite the lack of consistent messaging in the labor market data, we now have a rate hike fully priced at the December (Federal Open Market Committee) meeting," James Knightley, chief international economist at ING, said in a note. "That is understandable given the Fed's hawkish pivot and the hot inflation prints of recent months."West Texas Intermediate crude oil was down 2.9% at $90.38 a barrel in Friday late-afternoon trade, while Brent fell 2% to $93.11.Major oil-producing nations belonging to the OPEC+ cartel are expected to agree to continue raising output when they meet on Sunday to decide on July's production quota, analysts told.The cartel is seen lifting July's production quota by another 188,000 barrels per day, DBS Bank's Suvro Sarkar said.Gold was last down 3.7% at $4,338.30 per troy ounce, while silver dropped 8.4% to $67.79 per ounce.

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US Markets101d ago

Equities Fall, Yields Jump Intraday After Jobs Report; Tech Leads Sell-Off

US benchmark equity indexes were lower intraday amid a technology sector-led sell-off, while Treasury yields jumped as markets parsed the latest official jobs report.The Nasdaq Composite was down 3.2% at 25,950.7 after midday Friday, while the S&P 500 fell 2% to 7,434.3. The Dow Jones Industrial Average shed 0.9% to 51,109, after closing at a record high in the previous session.Tech saw the steepest drop among sectors intraday Friday, down 4.7%, while consumer staples paced the gainers.IBM (IBM) shares dropped 6%, the worst performer on the Dow. Cisco Systems (CSCO) and Nvidia (NVDA) followed IBM on the index, down 5.8% and 5.6%, respectively. Several other big tech names also fell. These included Microsoft (MSFT), Oracle (ORCL), Salesforce (CRM), Qualcomm (QCOM), Micron Technology (MU), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), and Super Micro Computer (SMCI), which tumbled 11% -- the second-worst performer on the S&P 500.In economic news, total nonfarm payrolls in the US rose by 172,000 in May, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said, nearly double the 88,000 increase expected in a Bloomberg-compiled survey."Overall, this was a solid employment report," TD Economics said in a report. "Not only did headline payrolls come in stronger than expected, but revisions to prior months were meaningfully higher and well above six-and-twelve-month averages, suggesting some reacceleration in hiring activity."US Treasury yields were higher intraday, with the 10-year rate up 7.1 basis points at 4.55%, and the two-year rate soaring 11.9 basis points to 4.17%.Markets widely expect the Federal Reserve to leave interest rates unchanged later this month, which would mark its fourth straight pause, according to the CME FedWatch tool."Most (Federal Open Market Committee) participants have said they would prefer to remove the easing bias in the FOMC statement on account of rising inflation risk, and this (jobs) report should reinforce that shift," Morgan Stanley said in a note. "We read this employment report as indicating the Fed can and will remove its easing bias in June."West Texas Intermediate crude oil was down 3.2% at $90.03 a barrel intraday, while Brent fell 2.3% to $92.82.A potential US-Iran peace deal hinges on the Trump administration agreeing to release $24 billion in frozen Iranian assets, CNN reported Friday, citing Mohsen Rezaei, military adviser to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei."The negotiations are at a deadlock, and (US President Donald) Trump must break this deadlock," Rezaei reportedly said. "The ball is in Trump's court."In company news, FedEx Freight (FDXF) shares jumped 7.8% intraday, the best performer on the S&P 500, as Stifel initiated the stock at hold, with a $160 price target.Gold was down 3.1% at $4,367 per troy ounce, while silver dropped 6.5% to $69.13 per ounce.

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US Markets103d ago

Wall Street Snaps Record Rally Amid Re-Escalation in Middle East Conflict

US equities snapped their record-setting rally on Wednesday as renewed hostilities in the Middle East lifted oil prices.The Nasdaq Composite fell 0.9% to 26,854 and the S&P 500 declined 0.7% to 7,553.7, closing lower following a nine-day advance. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 1.2% to 50,687.1. All indexes logged fresh record highs on Tuesday.Six of the 11 sectors ended in the red, led by technology, while energy paced the gainers.Several major tech names fell sharply, with IBM (IBM) down 7.2%, the steepest decline on the Dow. Salesforce (CRM) followed IBM on the index, shedding 5.1%. Nvidia (NVDA) declined 3.6%, among the worst performers on the Dow.ServiceNow (NOW) and Microsoft (MSFT) also logged declines.West Texas Intermediate crude oil was up 2.6% at $96.19 a barrel in Wednesday late-afternoon trade, while Brent rose 2.1% to $97.99."Crude oil is trading higher for a third consecutive session, with Brent pushing above $97 as market pessimism once again grows over the prospects of a US-Iran deal that could pave the way for a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz," Saxo Bank said in a report.Iran launched strikes targeting US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain, as well as a vessel near the Strait of Hormuz, CNN reported. On Tuesday, the US Central Command said it conducted self-defense strikes on Qeshm Island in response to attempted attacks by Iran across the Middle East.US President Donald Trump reportedly said in a podcast with the New York Post that Iran has agreed not to have nuclear weapons, but Tehran could still change its mind. Previously, Trump said that negotiations with Iran were continuing, despite Iranian state-affiliated outlet Tasnim reporting that the country had suspended talks with Washington."Oil is up again as only Trump appears to believe that a 'deal' to end the war is in the works," said Derek Holt, head of capital markets economics at Scotiabank.In economic news, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development lowered its global economic growth projection for 2026, cautioning that the fallout from the Middle East conflict may linger for some time even after its resolution.In the US, employment in the private sector increased more than expected in May, ADP (ADP) data showed."The breadth of gains was encouraging, with almost all sectors increasing payrolls during the month," Oxford Economics said in a note. "Coupled with weak labor supply growth, the strong gains in payrolls would reduce the upside risk to the unemployment rate."Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics are expected to show Friday that the US economy added 85,000 nonfarm jobs last month, which would represent a fall from a 115,000 increase reported for April, according to a Bloomberg-compiled survey. The unemployment rate is seen unchanged at 4.3%.The US services sector saw continued expansion in May, with Institute for Supply Management data showing a faster growth rate sequentially, but S&P Global (SPGI) pointing to a deceleration. Both surveys indicated elevated cost pressures and signs of weakness in the labor market.Most Federal Reserve districts saw slight to moderate growth in economic activity since mid-April, while consumer spending remained mixed, the US central bank said in its latest Beige Book released Wednesday."Higher-income households remained resilient and less sensitive to price increase, while middle-income households were described as 'squeezing more life out of every dollar before deciding to spend it,' and low-income consumers showed greater financial strain," according to the latest document, prepared by the Kansas City Fed based on data collected by May 27.US Treasury yields were higher, with the 10-year rate last up 4.6 basis points at 4.49%, and the two-year rate rising 3.8 basis points to 4.09%.Gold was last down 1% at $4,476.40 per troy ounce, while silver fell 2.5% to $73.65 per ounce.

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US Markets103d ago

Equities Fall Intraday, Oil Jumps Amid Renewed Middle East Tensions

US benchmark equity indexes were lower intraday, while oil prices rose amid renewed hostilities in the Middle East.The Nasdaq Composite was down 1% at 26,816.5 after midday Wednesday, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.9% to 50,858.1. The S&P 500 shed 0.6% to 7,562.9. The indexes logged fresh closing highs in the previous session.Among sectors, technology and consumer discretionary saw the biggest decline intraday Wednesday, while energy paced the gainers.Several major tech names were falling sharply, with IBM (IBM) down 6.1%, the steepest decline on the Dow. Salesforce (CRM), Microsoft (MSFT), and Nvidia (NVDA) followed IBM on the index.West Texas Intermediate crude oil was up 2.6% at $96.17 a barrel, while Brent rose 2.1% to $98.04."Crude oil is trading higher for a third consecutive session, with Brent pushing above $97 as market pessimism once again grows over the prospects of a US-Iran deal that could pave the way for a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz," Saxo Bank said in a report.Iran launched strikes targeting US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain, as well as a vessel near the Strait of Hormuz, CNN reported. On Tuesday, the US Central Command said it conducted self-defense strikes on Qeshm Island in response to attempted attacks by Iran across the Middle East.A barrage of ballistic missiles and drones hit Kuwait Wednesday, shutting its international airport, killing one person and injuring dozens, The Wall Street Journal reported.US President Donald Trump reportedly said in a podcast with the New York Post that Iran has agreed not to have nuclear weapons, but Tehran could still change its mind. Previously, Trump said that negotiations with Iran were continuing, despite Iranian state-affiliated outlet Tasnim reporting that the country had suspended talks with Washington."For now, the risk premium continues to be partly offset by President Trump's repeated insistence that an interim agreement remains within reach," Saxo said.In economic news, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development lowered its global economic growth projection for 2026, cautioning that the fallout from the Middle East conflict may linger for some time even after its resolution.In the US, employment in the private sector increased more than expected in May, ADP (ADP) data showed."The breadth of gains was encouraging, with almost all sectors increasing payrolls during the month," Oxford Economics said in a note. "Coupled with weak labor supply growth, the strong gains in payrolls would reduce the upside risk to the unemployment rate."Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics are expected to show Friday that the US economy added 85,000 nonfarm jobs last month, which would represent a fall from a 115,000 increase reported for April, according to a Bloomberg-compiled survey. The unemployment rate is seen unchanged at 4.3%.The US services sector saw continued expansion in May, with Institute for Supply Management data showing a faster growth rate sequentially, but S&P Global (SPGI) pointing to a deceleration. Both surveys indicated elevated cost pressures and signs of weakness in the labor market."The combination of resilient demand and intensifying cost pressures reinforces the risk of ongoing price pass-through, suggesting that the (Federal Reserve) is likely to remain patient on policy easing given limited progress on services disinflation and increasing the likelihood of rate hikes this year," TD Economics said in a note.US Treasury yields were higher intraday, with the 10-year rate up 3.8 basis points at 4.49%, and the two-year rate rising 3.3 basis points to 4.08%.In company news, Medtronic (MDT) reported better-than-expected fiscal fourth-quarter results, while the medical-device maker projected earnings and organic revenue growth for the current year. The company's shares were up 5.1%, among the best performers on the S&P 500.Broadcom (AVGO), CrowdStrike (CRWD), Veeva Systems (VEEV) and Five Below (FIVE) are expected to report after the closing bell Wednesday, along with others.Gold was down 1.2% at $4,465.10 per troy ounce, while silver fell 2.6% to $73.58 per ounce.

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