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Top Midday Decliners

Cogent Communications (CCOI) shares sank 35% amid heavy trading after the company reported on Monday lower Q1 service revenue that was below analysts' estimates.Shares sank 35% following a surge in intraday trading volume to over 5 million from a daily average of about 1.2 million.United Parcel Service (UPS) and FedEx (FDX) shares declined after Amazon.com (AMZN) announced the launch of Amazon Supply Chain Services, opening its logistics network to businesses.UPS shares slumped 10% as intraday trading volume catapulted to more than 12.9 million from a daily average of about 6.10 million.Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH) reported Monday Q2 adjusted earnings outlook below analysts' forecasts and also cut its 2026 adjusted EPS guidance.Shares dropped nearly 9%, with intraday trading volume at over 41.3 million, versus a daily average of about 22.4 million.Price: $15.28, Change: $-7.88, Percent Change: -34.02%

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Wire

JPMorgan Adjusts Price Target on Norwegian Cruise Line to $14 From $18, Maintains Neutral Rating

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH) has an average rating of overweight and mean price target of $24.29, according to analysts polled by FactSet.Price: $17.06, Change: $-1.76, Percent Change: -9.33%

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US Markets

Equities Fall Intraday, Oil Prices Climb as Traders Monitor Middle East Developments

US benchmark equity indexes were lower intraday and oil prices jumped as fighting in the Iran war flared up again.The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 1% at 49,011.4 after midday Monday, while the S&P 500 lost 0.5% to 7,196.7. The Nasdaq Composite fell 0.3% to 25,038.8. The Nasdaq and the S&P 500 reached new peaks in the previous session.Barring energy, all sectors were in the red, led by materials.Brent crude jumped 6.1% to $114.79 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate crude rose 4% to $106.13.The US military destroyed six Iranian boats in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday after Tehran attacked US Navy ships and commercial vessels, CNN reported, citing Admiral Brad Cooper, the head of the US Central Command.Tehran fired missiles and drones at the United Arab Emirates, the UAE's Defence Ministry said in a post on X earlier in the day.US President Donald Trump's initiative to escort commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz began on Monday. Two US-flagged vessels passed through the strait, the Central Command said Monday, after denying claims from Iran that a US ship had been hit.Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said no commercial vessels or oil tankers had transited the narrow waterway, CNN reported.Meanwhile, the Israeli military reportedly issued an evacuation order for 10 villages in southern Lebanon."Notwithstanding the recent powerful rallies in stocks, challenges remain to finding resolution for the conflict and in our view persist as a potential negative overhang to market performance with news flow from the Middle East, the price of oil, and supply chain disruptions adding to inflation risks near term," Oppenheimer Asset Management Chief Investment Strategist John Stoltzfus said in a report. "That said, stock prices in the US continue to reflect in our view an appreciation for the fundamentals that matter most for revenue and profit growth."S&P 500 companies' quarterly earnings and revenue growth accelerated compared with figures from a week ago, Oppenheimer Asset Management said Monday.In company news, Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH) lowered its full-year earnings outlook on Monday amid higher fuel costs and weak consumer demand due to the Middle East conflict, while the cruise operator's first-quarter revenue fell short of market estimates. The stock was down 8.9% intraday, the second-worst performer on the S&P 500.EBay (EBAY) shares were up 5.6%, among the best performers on the S&P 500, after video game retailer GameStop (GME) proposed to acquire the e-commerce company in a cash-and-stock deal worth about $55.5 billion. Shares of GME slumped 7.7%.Palantir Technologies (PLTR), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Disney (DIS), Uber Technologies (UBER), Shopify (SHOP), Pfizer (PFE) and McDonald's (MCD) are among major companies that are scheduled to release quarterly financials this week.Traders will be looking ahead to fresh labor market data later this week, beginning with the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey for March on Tuesday, followed by the ADP employment report for April on Wednesday. The Challenger Job Cut report and the government's nonfarm payrolls data, both for last month, are scheduled to be released on Thursday and Friday, respectively."Focus shifts from Big Tech to consumer-facing earnings and macro validation," Saxo Bank said in a report. "US earnings from Disney, Airbnb (ABNB), and McDonald's will test demand resilience, while the US jobs report will determine whether strong growth can sustain current equity levels."US Treasury yields were higher intraday, with the 10-year rate up seven basis points at 4.45% and the two-year rate rising 8.5 basis points to 3.98%.Gold fell 2.2% to $4,540.50 per troy ounce, while silver declined 3.7% to $73.62 per ounce.

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Asia Markets

US Equity Indexes Fall as Strikes on United Arab Emirates, Ships in Hormuz Send Crude Oil Prices Soaring

US equity indexes fell in midday trading on Monday amid reports that fighting escalated in the Middle East, with strikes on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, the chokepoint for about a fifth of global crude oil flows, and the United Arab Emirates.The Nasdaq Composite fell 0.4% to 25,028.2, the S&P 500 slid 0.5% to 7,197.5, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 1% to 49,028.8. All sectors except energy retreated, with materials leading the decliners.The US military "blew up" six Iranian boats in Hormuz on Monday after Tehran launched "multiple cruise missiles, drones and small boats" at American Navy ships and commercial vessels, CNN reported, citing the US Central Command. This came about as the US launched an effort to help vessels transit the crucial waterway, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing Adm. Brad Cooper, head of US Central Command.The UAE, which has backed tougher action against Iran, sounded alerts for the first time since early April, saying four missiles and several drones targeted the country, the WSJ reported. It confirmed that a drone strike sparked a fire at an oil hub in Fujairah.West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures jumped 4.2% to $106.18, and Brent crude futures surged 6.2% to $114.87.Most US Treasury yields rose, with the 10-year soaring 7.6 basis points to 4.45%, the highest in more than a month on an intraday basis. Two-year yield catapulted 8.7 basis points to 3.98%.In precious metals, gold futures dropped 2.5% to $4,523.6, and silver futures slumped 3.9% to $73.45.In economic news, new orders for US factory goods rose by 1.5% in March, above expectations for a 0.6% gain in a Bloomberg-compiled survey, following a revised 0.3% increase in February. Excluding a 0.8% rebound in transportation orders, new orders would have been up 1.6%, above a 1.3% gain expected and the same as in February.In company news, video game retailer GameStop (GME) proposed acquiring eBay (EBAY) in a cash-and-stock deal valued at about $55.5 billion. Shares of eBay jumped 4.7%, among the top gainers on the S&P 500.Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH) lowered its full-year earnings outlook amid higher fuel costs and weak consumer demand due to the war in the Middle East. The cruise operator's Q1 revenue also fell short of market expectations. Its shares slumped 8%, among the steepest decliners in the S&P 500.United Parcel Service (UPS) maintained its 2026 sales outlook while flagging a potential demand impact from the Middle East conflict. Shares of the package delivery giant sank 9.5%, the worst performer on the S&P 500.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Consumer Stocks Decline Monday Afternoon

Consumer stocks were lower Monday afternoon, with the State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) decreasing 0.9% and the State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) down 0.6%.In corporate news, GameStop (GME) has proposed to acquire eBay (EBAY) in a cash-and-stock deal worth about $55.5 billion. GameStop fell more than 7%, and eBay jumped 5.3%.Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH) shares slumped more than 9%. The company lowered its full-year earnings outlook on Monday amid higher fuel costs and weak consumer demand due to the Middle East conflict, while its Q1 revenue fell short of market estimates.Tyson Foods' (TSN) fiscal Q2 results surpassed Wall Street's expectations, lifted by price and volume gains in the chicken and prepared foods segments. Its shares rose 2.5%.

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Wire

Top Midday Stories: GameStop Submits $55.5 Billion Bid to Acquire eBay; Amazon Launches Supply Chain Services

All three major US stock indexes were lower in late-morning trading Monday, after President Donald Trump announced over the weekend a plan to have the US guide cargo ships belonging to other nations safely through the Strait of Hormuz.In company news, GameStop (GME) said Sunday it submitted a non-binding offer to acquire all outstanding shares of eBay (EBAY) for $125 each. The $55.5 billion proposal is an equal mix of cash and stock, with the cash component supported by corporate reserves and up to $20 billion in potential financing from TD Securities, the company said. GameStop shares were down 7.9% around midday, while eBay shares were up 5.7%.Amazon.com (AMZN) has launched Amazon Supply Chain Services, opening its logistics network to businesses, the company said Monday. The new offering extends Amazon's freight, distribution, fulfillment and parcel shipping capabilities to retail, wholesale, and commercial businesses, the company said. Separately, Amazon-backed Anthropic has set up a standalone enterprise services firm alongside Blackstone (BX) and Goldman Sachs (GS) to integrate the Claude artificial intelligence platform into core business operations. Amazon shares were up 1.5%, while shares of FedEx (FDX) and United Parcel Service (UPS) were down 9.3% and 9.9%, respectively. Blackstone shares were down 0.9%, while Goldman shares were down 2.3%.American Express Global Business Travel, which is operated by Global Business Travel Group (GBTG), said Monday it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Long Lake Management for $9.50 per share in an all-cash deal valued at about $6.3 billion. Global Business Travel Group shares were up 57.3%.ADT (ADT) said Monday it priced a secondary public offering of 102 million common shares, sold by certain entities managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management (APO) and representing all the remaining shares owned by the selling stockholders. The offering is expected to close on May 5, subject to customary conditions. ADT shares were down 6.4%, and Apollo shares were 0.3% lower.Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH) reported Q1 adjusted earnings Monday of $0.23 per share, up from $0.10 a year earlier and above the FactSet consensus estimate of $0.14. Total Q1 revenue was $2.33 billion, up from $2.13 billion a year ago but below the FactSet consensus of $2.36 billion. For Q2, the company said it expects adjusted EPS of $0.38, below the FactSet consensus of $0.51. The company lowered its full-year 2026 adjusted EPS range to $1.45 to $1.79, from $2.38 prior outlook. Analysts polled by FactSet expect $2.10. Norwegian Cruise shares were down 8.7%.Price: $24.44, Change: $-2.09, Percent Change: -7.88%

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Sectors

Sector Update: Consumer Stocks Lean Lower Pre-Bell Monday

Consumer stocks were leaning lower pre-bell Monday, with the State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) and State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) declining by 0.1%.GameStop (GME) said it submitted a non-binding proposal to acquire all outstanding shares of eBay (EBAY) for $125 each. Shares of eBay were up more than 6% and GameStop stock was down more than 5% premarket.Tyson Foods (TSN) shares were up more than 1% after the company reported fiscal Q2 adjusted net income and sales that topped analysts' estimates.Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH) stock was down more than 6% after the company issued Q2 adjusted earnings outlook below analysts' expectations and cut its 2026 adjusted EPS guidance.

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Treasury

Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Lower Pre-Bell Monday as US-Iran Tensions Escalate Near Strait of Hormuz

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was down 0.3% and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) retreated 0.03% in Monday's premarket activity as escalating tensions between the US and Iran near the Strait of Hormuz push oil prices higher.US stock futures were also lower, with S&P 500 Index futures down 0.2%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipping 0.5%, and Nasdaq futures retreating 0.1% before the start of regular trading.The factory orders data for March will be released at 10 am ET.New York Federal Reserve President John Williams is slated to speak on Monday.In premarket activity, bitcoin was up by 0.4%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 0.6% higher, Ether ETF (EETH) advanced 1.5%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) retreated by 0.3%.Power Play:ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was down 0.2%, while the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was up 0.4%. The iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was 0.5% lower. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) lost 0.2%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) declined by 0.3%.Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH) shares were down more than 7% pre-bell after the company lowered its outlook for 2026 adjusted earnings.Winners and Losers:Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) retreated by 0.1%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was down 0.4%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) was inactive. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was 0.2% lower.Evotec (EVO) stock was up more than 3% premarket after the company said it has nominated the first small molecule preclinical development candidate from its multi-target drug discovery collaboration in medical dermatology with Almirall.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) retreated by 0.2%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was down 0.4%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 0.7% higher.CNA Financial (CNA) shares were down more than 2% pre-bell after the company reported lower Q1 core income.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) retreated by 0.2%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) declined by 0.01% and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was inactive.ADT (ADT) stock was down more than 2% before the opening bell after the company said it initiated a secondary public offering of 102 million shares held by entities managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management (APO).EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was down 0.4%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was up by 0.5%.Equinor (EQNR) stock was up more than 2% before the opening bell after the company said it is extending key supplier deals for drilling and well services with an aggregate value of about 17 billion Norwegian kroner ($1.83 billion).TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) gained by 0.2%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 0.2% higher, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was down 0.6%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) declined by 0.01%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) advanced by 0.01%.SAP (SAP) shares were up more than 1% in premarket activity after the company said it has agreed to acquire Dremio and Prior Labs in separate deals aimed at supporting its enterprise AI and data capabilities.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil rose by 3% to $105.10 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was up by 1.4% to $2.82 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) rose by 2%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 1% higher.Gold futures for May were down by 1.7% at $4,567.80 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures fell by 3.5% to $73.76 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was 1.1% lower, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) declined by 2.8%.

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US Markets

Norwegian Cruise Line Lowers 2026 Earnings Outlook Amid Middle East Conflict Headwinds

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH) lowered its full-year earnings outlook on Monday amid higher fuel costs and weak consumer demand due to the Middle East conflict, while the cruise operator's first-quarter revenue fell short of market estimates.The company now expects adjusted earnings to come in between $1.45 and $1.79 per share for 2026, down from its previous projection of $2.38. The current consensus on FactSet is for non-GAAP EPS of $2.10. The stock fell 7.3% in the most recent premarket activity.Norwegian Cruise said it's seeing headwinds related to disruptions in the Middle East, including high fuel expense and soft demand trends as customers reevaluate their travel plans, especially for Europe. These headwinds have impacted the company's ability to accelerate bookings after it entered 2026 behind its targeted booking pace.Energy prices have soared as the US-Israel war with Iran curtailed shipments through the crucial Strait of Hormuz. The conflict paused following a recent ceasefire between Washington and Tehran, but a framework for a permanent truce is yet to be reached."As we move through the year, we will continue to manage costs and focus on revenue growth to align resources with the high-growth, high value areas of the business," Chief Executive John Chidsey said in a statement.For the March quarter, the company's revenue inclined 10% to $2.33 billion, but trailed the Street's view for $2.36 billion. Adjusted EPS jumped to $0.23 from $0.10 the year before, topping the average analyst estimate of $0.14.Passenger ticket revenue grew to $1.54 billion from $1.42 billion in the prior-year quarter, while onboard and other sales increased to $788.9 million from $708.9 million. Occupancy improved to 103.8% from 101.5%, while total cruise operating expenses rose to $1.38 billion from $1.3 billion."During the quarter, we acted with urgency to simplify, optimize, and streamline the organization, including executing SG&A savings initiatives totaling $125 million in expected run rate savings," according to Chidsey. "These are long-term structural actions that we believe will help offset near-term pressures and position the business for stronger performance over time."For the ongoing three-month period, Norwegian Cruise anticipates adjusted EPS of $0.38, while the Street is looking for $0.51.

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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.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.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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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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