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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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Research

Research Alert: Nclh: 2026 Net Yield And Eps Guidance Cut Despite Q1 Beat

CFRA, an independent research provider, has providedwith the following research alert. Analysts at CFRA have summarized their opinion as follows:NCLH's Q1 EPS of $0.23 beat $0.14 consensus and EBITDA of $533M exceeded $501M estimates, but results were overshadowed by material guidance cuts. Management slashed EPS guidance to $1.45-$1.79 from $2.38 and expects net yield to decline 3%-5%, a significant deterioration from prior flat expectations. We believe the revision reflects deeper demand and execution challenges, with bookings below optimal levels and limited recovery visibility. Management expects Q2 Net Yield to decline 3.6% and acknowledged its positioning below the optimal booking curve following execution missteps. Geopolitical uncertainty is impacting European bookings, while revenue management enhancements will take time to yield results. The company executed $125M in SG&A savings and expects flat cruise costs excluding fuel. With net leverage at 5.3x and debt of $15.2B, balance sheet flexibility remains constrained. In our view, risk remains skewed to the downside until demand stabilizes given limited booking visibility and execution gaps.

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Wire

BofA Securities Adjusts Norwegian Cruise Line Price Target to $25 From $27

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) has an average rating of overweight and mean price target of $24.33, 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://www..com/contact-us)Price: $19.14, Change: $-0.19, Percent Change: -0.98%

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Asia Markets

US Equity Indexes Mixed Amid Reports Iran Peace Talks to Enter Second Round

US equity indexes closed mixed on Monday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average clawing back almost all of its intraday declines, amid speculation that a second round of Iran negotiations will go ahead in Pakistan.The Nasdaq Composite fell 0.3% to 24,404.39, with the S&P 500 down 0.2% to 7,109.14, after breaking records late last week when President Donald Trump talked up the likelihood of an Iran peace deal before the end of the current, two-week ceasefire on Tuesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was little changed at 49,442.56.Technology also turned the corner after trading lower earlier in the session. Communication services and healthcare led the decliners, while the materials sector was among the gainers.The US and Iran plan to hold peace talks in Islamabad this week, The Wall Street Journal reported Monday. While Iran hasn't publicly confirmed that it would send representatives to the meetings in Pakistan, it has told regional mediators that it would send a team to negotiate, people familiar with the matter told the WSJ.Pakistan is confident it can get Iran to attend talks with the US, Reuters reported Monday, citing a senior Pakistani government official. "We have received a positive signal from Iran," the source told Reuters, speaking on condition of anonymity. "Things are fluid, but we are trying [to make sure] that they should be here when we start the talks tomorrow or a day after."Iran is considering attending the peace talks, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Monday, following moves by Islamabad to engineer an end to the US blockade of Iran's ports, a major hurdle for Tehran in rejoining peace efforts.Vice President JD Vance and top US officials are expected to depart Tuesday for Islamabad, Pakistan, CNN reported Monday. President Trump said he's not likely to extend the two-week ceasefire with Iran, increasing the urgency for negotiators to conclude a deal to end the war, Bloomberg reported Monday.Meanwhile, US home sellers outnumbered buyers by a near-record percentage in March, according to a Redfin survey. Home sellers exceeded buyers by an estimated 43% last month, compared with the largest gap on record of just above 45% in December. The March tally increased from 28% a year earlier.In US company news, Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH) dropped 3.5%, among the worst performers on the S&P 500, amid the geopolitical developments in the Middle East.Meta Platforms (META) plans to initiate its planned layoffs for this year on May 20, and more cuts are expected later, Reuters reported, citing people familiar with the matter. The Facebook-owner's shares dropped 2.6%, among the worst performers on the Nasdaq.Alphabet's (GOOG, GOOGL) Google is negotiating with Marvell Technology (MRVL) to develop two new processors optimized for artificial intelligence inference tasks, The Information reported, citing two people with knowledge of the discussions. Shares of Marvell jumped 5.8%, the top gainer on the Nasdaq.

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Japan

US Equity Markets Fall After Iran Blocks Strait, Stalls Peace Talks; Crude Oil Jumps

US equity indexes closed lower on Monday after Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz again and refused to continue peace talks, claiming the US "did not fulfill their obligations," sending crude oil prices sharply higher.* The second round of US and Iran peace talks was planned to start in Islamabad on Monday, the Wall Street Journal reported. While Tehran hasn't publicly confirmed its participation, it has told regional mediators that it would send a team to negotiate, the report said.* President Donald Trump said he's not likely to extend the two-week ceasefire with Iran, increasing the urgency for negotiators to conclude a deal to end the war, Bloomberg reported.* May West Texas Intermediate crude oil rose $4.92 to settle at $88.77 per barrel, while June Brent crude, the global benchmark, was last seen up $4.67 at $95.05.* Alphabet's (GOOG, GOOGL) Google is negotiating with Marvell Technology (MRVL) to develop two new processors optimized for AI inference tasks, The Information reported. Marvell shares rose 5.8%, the second-biggest gain on the Nasdaq.* Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) shares fell 3.5%, the fourth-largest drop on the S&P 500, amid heightening tensions in the Middle East.

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Asia Markets

US Equity Indexes Decline as Fate of Iran Peace Talks Hangs in Balance

US equity indexes fell, while crude oil futures jumped amid high-stakes diplomacy aimed at bringing Iran back for a second round of talks in Pakistan.The Nasdaq Composite fell 0.5% to 24,344.1, with the S&P 500 down 0.3% to 7,101.5, after breaking records late last week when President Donald Trump talked up the likelihood of an Iran peace deal before the end of the current, two-week ceasefire on Tuesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.1% to 49,378.5.Consumer discretionary, communication services, and technology led decliners intraday. Energy and materials were among the biggest gainers.Risk appetite is "on the run" to start the fresh trading week, Derek Holt, head of capital markets economics at Scotiabank, said in a note on Monday. Trump, on Friday, appears to have "grossly overstated" progress toward an agreement with Iran, Holt added.Trump said the ceasefire with Iran ends "Wednesday evening Washington time," adding it's "highly unlikely" he would extend it if a deal is not reached before then, CNN reported Monday.Vice President JD Vance and top US officials are expected to depart Tuesday for Islamabad, Pakistan, ahead of a potential second round of talks with Iran, CNN reported. Iran is considering attending peace talks, a senior official from the Middle East nation told Reuters on Monday, following moves by Islamabad to end a US blockade of Tehran's ports, a major hurdle for the country under threat of widespread attack to rejoin peace efforts.The US president said in a Monday phone interview that the second round of talks with Iran is set to begin Tuesday, Bloomberg reported.West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures jumped 5% to $88.80, and Brent crude futures advanced 4.8% to $95.21.Most US Treasury yields rose, with the 10-year up 1.8 basis points to 4.26% and the two-year climbed 2.5 basis points to 3.73% as rising crude oil prices fueled inflation worries. Reflecting the potential upside risk to price pressures, gold futures declined 1.2% to $4,822.1 and silver futures dropped 2.5% to $79.78.In company news, Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH) dropped 4.2% intraday, among the worst performers on the S&P 500, amid worsening geopolitical risk in the Middle East.Meta Platforms (META) plans to initiate its planned layoffs for this year on May 20, and more cuts are expected later, Reuters reported, citing people familiar with the matter. The Facebook-owner's shares dropped 2.3% intraday, among the worst performers on the Nasdaq.Alphabet's (GOOG, GOOGL) Google is negotiating with Marvell Technology (MRVL) to develop two new processors optimized for artificial intelligence inference tasks, The Information reported, citing two people with knowledge of the discussions. Shares of Marvell jumped 4% intraday, the top gainer on the Nasdaq.

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Wire

Tigress Financial Adjusts Norwegian Cruise Line PT to $32 From $38, Maintains Strong Buy Rating

Tigress Financial Adjusts Norwegian Cruise Line PT to $32 From $38, Maintains Strong Buy Rating

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Wire

UBS Adjusts Norwegian Cruise Line PT to $22 From $27, Maintains Neutral Rating

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) has an average rating of overweight and mean price target of $24.50, 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://www..com/contact-us)Price: $19.54, Change: $-0.42, Percent Change: -2.10%

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US Markets

Equities Mark Best Finish in At Least 4 Weeks Following US-Iran Truce

Equities on Wall Street rallied Wednesday, driving key indexes to their highest close in at least four weeks, as oil prices slid following a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran.The Dow Jones Industrial Average increased 2.9% to 47,909.9, the highest close since March 5, while the Nasdaq Composite jumped 2.8% to 22,635, its best finish since March 11.The S&P 500 advanced 2.5% to 6,782.8, marking the highest closing level since March 9.Barring energy's 3.7% decline, all sectors ended in the green, led by industrials' 3.8% advance.West Texas Intermediate crude oil was last down nearly 15% at $96.44 a barrel, while Brent futures tumbled about 12% to $96.40 -- though both benchmarks remained well above pre-conflict levels.US President Donald Trump, who had set an 8 pm ET, Tuesday, deadline for Tehran to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz, agreed to suspend planned attacks on Iran for two weeks upon Pakistan's request. Tehran said it would allow "safe passage" through the key trading route, subject to coordination with Iranian authorities.However, reports about ceasefire violations signified the possible fragile nature of the pact.Iran's parliamentary speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, accused the US of violating the ceasefire agreement.The White House said Iran assured that ships are transiting the Strait of Hormuz, despite reports that Tehran had again closed the waterway because of Israel's attacks on Lebanon, CNN reported.Separately, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates reportedly said they were targeted with Iranian drones and missiles."The headlines may calm down first, but the real reset depends on what happens in the days ahead," Charu Chanana, chief investment strategist at Saxo Bank, said in a report.US Treasury yields were down, with the 10-year rate falling 5 basis points at 4.3% and the two-year rate dropping 4.1 basis points at 3.79%.Minutes from the Federal Reserve's March meeting showed that participants emphasized the need for the central bank to be "nimble" in adjusting monetary policy amid heightened macro risks."The vast majority of participants judged that upside risks to inflation and downside risks to employment were elevated, and the majority of participants noted that these risks had increased with developments in the Middle East," the minutes showed.Most policymakers were concerned that a prolonged war could soften labor market conditions, possibly warranting policy easing, according to the minutes. However, persistent inflation amid higher oil prices could call for rate increases."The conflicting viewpoints point to a period of policy stability," Sal Guatieri, senior economist at BMO Capital Markets, said in a report. "The Fed is on hold until it has greater clarity on the direction of the Iran war and its effects on the economy and inflation."Airline and cruise operator stocks jumped, with Carnival (CCL) up 11%, among the top gainers on the S&P 500. United Airlines (UAL) surged 7.8%. Southwest Airlines (LUV) and American Airlines (AAL) were also up, along with Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH) and Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL).In company news, Meta Platforms (META) shares jumped 6.5% after the tech giant unveiled its Muse Spark artificial intelligence model.Delta Air Lines (DAL) logged better-than-expected first-quarter results amid robust corporate and leisure demand. The air carrier's shares rose 3.8%.Exxon Mobil (XOM) expects its global oil-equivalent output to take a hit in the first quarter due to production disruptions caused by the Middle East conflict. Shares of the US oil giant fell 4.7%, while smaller rival Chevron (CVX) slumped 4.3%, the steepest decline on the Dow.Gold was last up 1.4% at $4,750.70 per troy ounce, while silver gained 3.4% to $74.44 per ounce.

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US Markets

Equity Markets Jump Intraday, Oil Sinks Following US-Iran Ceasefire

US benchmark equity indexes rallied intraday, while oil prices slumped after Washington and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire.The Nasdaq Composite jumped 2.9% to 22,651.5 after midday Wednesday, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average increased 2.6% to 47,803.5. The S&P 500 advanced 2.4% to 6,778.6. Barring energy's 4.6% decline, all sectors were in the green, led by a 3.9% rise in communication services.West Texas Intermediate crude oil sank 15% to $95.85 a barrel intraday, while Brent futures tumbled 13% to $95.40.US President Donald Trump, who had set an 8 pm ET, Tuesday, deadline for Tehran to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz, agreed to suspend planned attacks on Iran for two weeks upon Pakistan's request. Tehran said it would allow "safe passage" through the key trading route, subject to coordination with Iranian authorities.However, reports about ceasefire violations signified the possible fragile nature of the pact."While markets are hailing the agreement as cause for celebration, it remains to be seen if the ceasefire will hold, and if flows resume through the Strait of Hormuz," Stifel said in a note.Iran halted oil tanker traffic through the waterway after Israel attacked Lebanon, CNN reported Wednesday, citing semi-official news agency Fars. Separately, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates reportedly said they were targeted with Iranian drones and missiles.Airline and cruise operator stocks jumped intraday, with Carnival (CCL) up 11%, the top gainer on the S&P 500. United Airlines (UAL) surged 9.9%, among the best performers on the index. Southwest Airlines (LUV) and American Airlines (AAL) were also up sharply, along with Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH) and Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL).US Treasury yields were lower intraday, with the 10-year rate down 6.4 basis points at 4.28% and the two-year rate dropping six basis points to 3.77%.In company news, Meta Platforms (META) shares soared 7.9%, among the best performers on the S&P 500, after the tech giant unveiled its Muse Spark artificial intelligence model.Delta Air Lines (DAL) logged better-than-expected first-quarter results amid robust corporate and leisure demand. The air carrier's shares were up 5.8% intraday.Exxon Mobil (XOM) expects its global oil-equivalent output to take a hit in the first quarter due to production disruptions caused by the Middle East conflict. Shares of the US oil giant were down 5.9%, while smaller rival Chevron (CVX) fell 5.5%, the steepest decline on the Dow.Gold was up 1.7% at $4,764.70 per troy ounce, while silver gained 4.7% to $75.35 per ounce.

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