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Social Buzz: Wallstreetbets Stocks Mostly Higher Pre-Bell Thursday; Micron Technology, Sandisk to Advance

The most-talked-about stocks in the Reddit subforum Wallstreetbets were mostly higher hours before Thursday's opening bell.Micron Technology (MU) advanced by 3.8% premarket, after a 1.1% increase from the previous session.Sandisk (SNDK) rose by 2.7% in pre-bell activity, after closing Wednesday with a 6.8% increase.Nebius Group (NBIS) was up 2.6% pre-bell, following a 10.9% rise from the previous session.SpaceX (SPCX) was 1.5% higher in premarket hours, swinging from a 0.8% decline at Wednesday's close.Nvidia (NVDA) was up 0.2% hours before market open, following a 3.7% rise at Wednesday's close.Wendy's (WEN) advanced by 0.1% premarket, swinging from a 4.2% decline from the previous session.Microsoft (MSFT) declined by 0.7% pre-bell, following a 1.4% fall from Wednesday's session.DTE Energy (DTE) was 0.3% lower premarket, after a 1.6% decline from the previous session.

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Equities

Social Buzz: Wallstreetbets Stocks Mostly Declining Premarket Wednesday; Sandisk, Nebius Group to Open Lower

The most-talked-about stocks in the Reddit subforum Wallstreetbets were mostly lower hours before Wednesday's opening bell.DTE Energy (DTE) was up 0.1% pre-bell, following a 1.6% increase at Tuesday's close.SpaceX (SPCX) was up 0.1% premarket, after a 6.8% fall from the previous session.Sandisk (SNDK) was nearly 4% lower in pre-bell activity, following a 7.3% decline from Tuesday's session.Nebius Group (NBIS) fell more than 4% premarket, after closing Tuesday with an 8.4% decline.Micron Technology (MU) declined by 3.6% hours before market open, after a 4.7% fall from the previous session.Meta Platforms (META) was 1.7% lower in premarket activity, following a 2.6% rise from Tuesday's session.Microsoft (MSFT) was down 1.5% premarket, reversing a 0.5% increase at Tuesday's close.Nvidia (NVDA) fell by 1.5% pre-bell, swinging from a 0.7% increase at Tuesday's close.

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Insider Trading

Sandisk Insider Sold Shares Worth $1,252,800, According to a Recent SEC Filing

Bernard Shek, Chief Legal Officer & Secretary, on July 01, 2026, sold 600 shares in Sandisk (SNDK) for $1,252,800. Following the Form 4 filing with the SEC, Shek has control over a total of 31,515 common shares of the company, with 31,515 shares held directly.SEC Filing:https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2023554/000136324926000056/xslF345X05/edgardoc.xml

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Update: Dow Rises to Record as Wall Street Logs Weekly Gains
US Markets

Update: Dow Rises to Record as Wall Street Logs Weekly Gains

(Updates with market moves at the end of the day.)The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose to a record in a mixed Thursday session as Wall Street locked in gains for the holiday-shortened trading week despite volatility in the technology sector.The Dow gained 1.1% to 52,900.1. The Nasdaq Composite fell 0.8% to 25,832.7, and the S&P 500 was little changed at 7,482.7. Most sectors gained, led by healthcare, while technology posted the steepest decline.US markets will be closed Friday in observance of the Independence Day holiday, which falls on a Saturday this year.This week, the Nasdaq rose 2.1%, the Dow gained 2%, and the S&P 500 climbed 1.8%.In the tech sector, Cisco Systems (CSCO) shares fell 3.7% on Thursday, the biggest drop on the Dow, while Nvidia (NVDA) shed 1.4%, the third-largest decline on the index. Sandisk (SNDK) slumped 14%, the sharpest loss on the S&P.Tesla (TSLA) shares slid 7.5% even as second-quarter deliveries beat Wall Street's expectations. The electric-vehicle maker didn't provide any updates on key topics, including progress on its AI projects, Truist Securities said in a note.Apple (AAPL) shares rose 4.8%, the biggest gain on the Dow. The tech giant plans to launch five new iPhone models to gain market share despite a memory shortage that is driving up prices for consumers, Nikkei Asia reported.In economic news, the US economy added 57,000 nonfarm jobs in June, representing the weakest tally since February, official data showed Thursday. The consensus was for a 113,000 increase in a Bloomberg survey. Economists said downward revisions to payrolls growth in the previous two months has clouded a recent revival in the labor market.The unemployment rate eased to 4.2% from 4.3%, matching projections.The latest jobs report is unlikely to force the Federal Reserve to make a change in monetary policy immediately, as the pace of growth is "plenty strong enough to maintain a steady unemployment rate," Jefferies said in a note.On Wednesday, new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh suggested the central bank may be headed for another policy pause as inflation risks have eased.US Treasury yields were little changed with the two-year yield at 4.18% and the 10-year yield at 4.49%.West Texas Intermediate crude oil was down 0.2% at $68.47 a barrel in late-afternoon trading, while Brent was little changed at $71.59."Brent extended its slide towards $70 and pre-war levels (this week) as flows through the Strait of Hormuz continued to recover, while signs of progress in indirect US-Iran talks further eased supply concerns," Saxo Bank said in a report.Gold was last seen up 1.3% at $4,133.50 per troy ounce, while silver gained 1.4% to $61.34 per ounce.

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Wire

BofA Securities Adjusts Sandisk Price Target to $2,500 From $2,100, Maintains Buy Rating

Sandisk (SNDK) has an average rating of overweight and mean price target of $2,038.13, according to analysts polled by FactSet.Price: $2091.88, Change: $-181.85, Percent Change: -8.00%

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Asia Markets

Update: S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite Close Strongest Quarter in Six Years Amid Gains in Technology, Decline in Crude Oil

(Updates with index/price moves, macroeconomic data, and company/geopolitical news from the first paragraph.)US equity indexes rose, with the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite clocking the biggest quarterly advances since Q2 2020 amid semiconductor-led gains in technology and declining crude oil prices.The Nasdaq Composite jumped 1.5% to 26,213.72, and the S&P 500 rose 0.8% to 7,499.36 on Tuesday, June 30. The Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 0.3% to 52,319.20, capping the strongest first half in five years.Technology was the standout gainer at the close, followed by industrials. Real estate, consumer staples, and utilities led the decliners. Technology is also the top sector over the past three months, according to data compiled by Finviz.Of the top 20 stocks with a market capitalization of more than $200 billion, 17 were from the tech sector, according to data compiled by Finviz. Within those tech names, the majority were either semiconductors or semiconductor equipment and materials. The top gainer was SanDisk (SNDK), trading up 11%.In geopolitical news, US envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner are in Doha for meetings with Qatari mediators, according to CNN. Technical talks are ongoing, but there are currently no high-level meetings between the US and Iran, CNN reported, citing Qatar's Foreign Ministry spokesperson.Iran's Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf said the country will not begin negotiations for a final agreement before the implementation of clauses 1, 4, 5, 10, and 11 of the memorandum of understanding signed with the US earlier this month, Al Jazeera reported. These clauses involve cessation of hostilities in Lebanon, removal of the US naval blockade, safe passage of commercial vessels, waivers for the export of Iranian crude oil, and the release of frozen Iranian funds.The front-month global benchmark North Sea Brent slipped 0.3% to $72.92 per barrel, and the US West Texas Intermediate fell 1% to $70.07 per barrel. Both crude types traded above $110 a barrel at the height of the US-Iran war.Most US Treasury yields rose, with the 10-year jumping 7.3 basis points to 4.45%. The two-year rate climbed 4.9 basis points to 4.16%.Gold futures edged 0.2%% lower to $4,031.7, while silver futures dropped 2.3% to $59.52.In economic news, US job openings rose to 7.594 million in May, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, above the 7.296 million openings expected in a Bloomberg-compiled survey and up from the 7.585 million openings reported in April.The Conference Board's measure of consumer confidence rose to 91.2 in June from a downwardly revised 90.6 in May, below the 94.4 expected in a Bloomberg-compiled poll.The Institute for Supply Management's Chicago PMI fell to 56.7 in June from 62.7 in May, compared with the expected 55.1 reading in a Bloomberg-compiled survey.In company news, Air Products and Chemicals (APD) said it is finalizing an agreement for renewable ammonia from a green hydrogen project in Saudi Arabia. Shares of Air Products jumped 8%, among the top gainers on the S&P 500.Pacira Biosciences (PCRX) has agreed to sell its Iovera cold-therapy pain relief system to Zimmer Biomet (ZBH) for up to $140 million. Zimmer shares dropped 5.6%, among the worst performers on the S&P 500.

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Update: Dow Hits Fresh High as Wall Street Posts Solid Quarterly Gains
US Markets

Update: Dow Hits Fresh High as Wall Street Posts Solid Quarterly Gains

(Updates with market moves at the end of the day.)The Dow Jones Industrial Average hit an new all-time high on Tuesday, with major technology stocks advancing, as Wall Street closed out a winning quarter.The Dow rose 0.3% to 52,319.2, logging record closing highs for two consecutive days. The Nasdaq Composite jumped 1.5% to 26,213.7, while the S&P 500 climbed 0.8% to 7,499.36.The Dow posted a quarterly gain of nearly 13%, while the Nasdaq and the S&P 500 advanced 21% and 15%, respectively, on the quarter.The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq notched their best quarter in six years, while the Dow posted its strongest quarterly gain since the fourth quarter of 2022, CNBC reported. The Dow notched its best first-half performance since 2021, CNBC reported.Among sectors, tech paced the gainers Tuesday with a 2.6% jump, while real estate saw the steepest decline.Within tech, chip-related stocks led gains, with Sandisk (SNDK) up nearly 11%, the best performer on the S&P 500. Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Marvell Technology (MRVL), On Semiconductor (ON) and Intel (INTC) were also notable gainers on the index.Apple (AAPL), Nvidia (NVDA) and Microsoft (MSFT) were among the biggest gainers on the Dow.AeroVironment (AVAV) shares jumped nearly 19% as the drone maker late Monday reported stronger-than-expected fiscal fourth-quarter results and issued an upbeat full-year revenue outlook at the midpoint.Shares of Citigroup (C), Bank of America (BAC), Goldman Sachs (GS) and Morgan Stanley (MS) fell following rating downgrades from Oppenheimer.West Texas Intermediate crude oil was down 0.9% at $70.11 a barrel in Tuesday late-afternoon trade, while Brent slipped 0.3% to $72.92.WTI and Brent were headed for a decline of about 20% for the month of June as oil prices sold off after the US and Iran agreed to a memorandum of understanding to end their war. In May, crude prices tumbled about 17%."Oil prices traded within a relatively tight range near recent lows while remaining on track for their biggest quarterly decline since the pandemic," Saxo Bank said in a report Tuesday.US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, who are in Doha, will meet Qatari mediators, not Iranian officials, CNN reported, citing Qatar's Foreign Ministry.US Treasury yields were higher, with the 10-year rate up six basis points at 4.44% and the two-year rate rising 3.9 basis point to 4.15%.In economic news, US consumer confidence edged higher in June as falling oil prices amid an extended US-Iran ceasefire eased inflation fears, the Conference Board said.US job openings were little changed in May as hiring fell and separations rose, according to official data that Oxford Economics said likely overstates labor market strength.Gold was last down 0.1% at $4,036.30 per troy ounce, while silver climbed 2.1% to $59.88 per ounce.

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Japan

US Equity Markets End Higher Amid Semiconductor-Led Technology Stock Gains

US equity indexes were higher on Tuesday amid semiconductor-led gains in technology stocks.* US job openings rose to 7.594 million in May, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, above the 7.296 million openings expected in a Bloomberg-compiled survey and up from the 7.585 million openings reported in April.* The Conference Board's measure of consumer confidence rose to 91.2 in June from a downwardly revised 90.6 in May, below the 94.4 predicted in a Bloomberg-compiled survey.* The Institute for Supply Management's Chicago PMI fell to 56.7 in June from 62.7 in May, compared with the 55.1 anticipated in a Bloomberg-compiled survey.* August West Texas Intermediate crude oil fell $0.67 to settle at $70.08 per barrel, while August Brent crude, the global benchmark, was last seen down $0.23 at $72.92.* SanDisk (SNDK) shares were up roughly 10%, the top gainer on the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, after Bernstein adjusted the price target for the company to $3,000 from $1,700 while maintaining its outperform rating.* Digital Realty (DLR) shares fell about 5.7%, the worst performer on the S&P 500, after the company said it priced a secondary public offering of 12.3 million shares by affiliates of Blackstone (BX) at $185 each.

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Japan

Update: US Equity Indexes Jump as Semiconductors Boost Technology

(Updates with index/price moves from the first paragraph.)US equity indexes rose, with the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite set to clock the biggest quarterly gains since Q2 of 2020 amid semiconductor-led gains in technology.The Nasdaq Composite jumped 1.5% to 26,209.2, and the S&P 500 rose 0.8% to 7,496.1 ahead of Tuesday's close. The Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 0.2% to 52,286.5, heading for the strongest first half in five years.Technology was the standout gainer intraday, followed by industrials. Real estate, consumer staples, and utilities led the decliners.Of the top 20 stocks with a market capitalization of more than $200 billion, 18 were from the tech sector, according to data compiled by Finviz. Within those tech names, the majority were either semiconductors or semiconductor equipment and materials. The top gainer was SanDisk (SNDK), trading up 11%.Bernstein adjusted the price target for SanDisk to $3,000 from $1,700 while maintaining its outperform rating. Shares of SanDisk were the top gainers on the S&P 500 and Nasdaq.In geopolitical news, US envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner are in Doha for meetings with Qatari mediators, according to CNN. Technical talks are ongoing, but there are currently no high-level meetings between the US and Iran, CNN reported, citing Qatar's Foreign Ministry spokesperson.The front-month global benchmark North Sea Brent slipped 0.3% to $72.92 per barrel, and the US West Texas Intermediate fell 1.1% to $70.01 per barrel.

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Wire

Top Midday Gainers

Ouster's (OUST) Rev8 digital lidar sensors met the regulatory standards of the Build America, Buy America Act, making the product eligible for federally funded public works projects, the company said.Shares jumped 14% following an increase in intraday trading volume to over 5.7 million from a daily average of about 4.2 million.Intrusion (INTZ) shares were 40% higher after the company completed its acquisition of cybersecurity service provider VigilAigent from Tego Cyber.More than 101 million shares of Intrusion traded intraday, compared with its daily average of about 126,000.Bernstein adjusted the price target for SanDisk (SNDK) shares to $3,000 from $1,700 while maintaining its outperform rating.Shares of SanDisk were up 9% intraday, with trading volume at over 7.4 million versus a daily average of about 14 million.Price: $61.44, Change: $+7.37, Percent Change: +13.63%

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Update: Equity Markets Rise Intraday, Poised for Strong Quarterly Gains
US Markets

Update: Equity Markets Rise Intraday, Poised for Strong Quarterly Gains

(Updates with latest market prices and developments.)US benchmark equity indexes were higher intraday, led by gains in the technology sector, and poised to close out a winning quarter and first half of the year.The Nasdaq Composite was up 1.4% at 26,172.6 after midday Tuesday -- the last trading session of June -- while the S&P 500 rose 0.7% to 7,495.2. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.3% to 52,362.8, following a record-high close in the previous session.The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq were headed for their best quarter in six years, while the Dow was on track for its best quarterly gain since 2022, news outlets reported. The Dow was poised for its best first-half performance since 2021, while the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq were also higher, CNBC reported.Among sectors, tech paced the gainers intraday Tuesday with a 2.2% jump, while real estate saw the steepest decline.Within tech, chip-related stocks mainly led gains, with Intel (INTC) up 7.7%, among the top performers on the S&P 500. Nvidia (NVDA) rose 1.7%, the third-best performer on the Dow. Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Sandisk (SNDK), and Marvell Technology (MRVL) were also notable gainers on the S&P 500.AeroVironment (AVAV) shares jumped nearly 19% as the drone maker overnight reported stronger-than-expected fiscal fourth-quarter results and issued an upbeat full-year revenue outlook at the midpoint.Zimmer Biomet (ZBH) shares were down 6.9% intraday Tuesday, the worst performer on the S&P 500.Sportswear giant Nike (NKE) and beer and wine company Constellation Brands (STZ) are expected to release their latest quarterly results after the closing bell Tuesday.West Texas Intermediate crude oil was down 1.4% at $69.75 a barrel intraday, while Brent slipped 0.3% to $72.95.WTI and Brent were headed for a steep decline for the month of June as oil prices sold off after the US and Iran agreed to a memorandum of understanding to end their war. In May, crude prices tumbled about 17%."Oil prices traded within a relatively tight range near recent lows while remaining on track for their biggest quarterly decline since the pandemic," Saxo Bank said in a report Tuesday.US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, who are in Doha, will meet Qatari mediators, not Iranian officials, CNN reported, citing Qatar's Foreign Ministry.US Treasury yields were higher intraday, with the 10-year rate up 3.3 basis points at 4.41% and the two-year rate rising 2.2 basis point to 4.14%.In economic news, US consumer confidence edged higher in June as falling oil prices amid an extended US-Iran ceasefire eased inflation fears, the Conference Board said.US home price growth accelerated annually in April, though the value of homes continued to deteriorate in real terms as high inflation outpaced price gains, S&P Global (SPGI) division S&P Dow Jones Indices said.Gold was little changed at $4,039.40 per troy ounce, while silver climbed 2.1% to $59.86 per ounce.

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Asia Markets

Update: US Equity Indexes Rise as Semiconductors Lift Technology; Crude Oil Slips as Trump's Envoys in Qatar for Indirect Talks

(Updates with index/price moves, macroeconomic data, and company news from the first paragraph.)US equity indexes rose, with the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite set to clock the biggest quarterly gains since Q2 of 2020 amid semiconductor-led gains in technology.The Nasdaq Composite jumped 1.3% to 26,154.1, and the S&P 500 rose 0.7% to 7,490.7 after midday Tuesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 0.3% to 52,348.4, heading for the strongest first half in five years.Technology was the standout gainer intraday, followed by industrials. Real estate, consumer staples, and healthcare led the decliners.Of the top 20 stocks with a market capitalization of more than $200 billion, 17 were from the tech sector, according to data compiled by Finviz. Within those tech names, the majority were either semiconductors or semiconductor equipment and materials. The top gainer was Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), trading up 7.7%.Bernstein adjusted the price target for SanDisk (SNDK) shares to $3,000 from $1,700 while maintaining its outperform rating. Shares of SanDisk were up 7.6%, one of the S&P 500 and Nasdaq's top gainers.In geopolitical news, US envoy for the Middle East Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner are in Doha to meet Qatari mediators, CNN reported Tuesday, citing Qatar's Foreign Ministry spokesperson. The US duo will not meet with Iranian officials, the report said.The mediators are working as go-betweens for US-Iran talks, which won't include any high-level officials, Qatar's Foreign Ministry spokesman Majed al-Ansari said, according to an Associated Press report.The front-month global benchmark North Sea Brent slipped 1.1% to $73.12 per barrel, and the US West Texas Intermediate fell 1.3% to $69.84 per barrel.Most US Treasury yields rose, with the 10-year up 3.6 basis points to 4.41%. The two-year rate climbed 2.2 basis points to 4.13%.Gold futures edged up 0.1%% to $4,040.5, and silver futures jumped 2.7% to $59.77.In economic news, US job openings rose to 7.594 million in May, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, above the 7.296 million openings expected in a Bloomberg-compiled survey and up from the 7.585 million openings reported in April.The Conference Board's measure of consumer confidence rose to 91.2 in June from a downwardly revised 90.6 in May, below the 94.4 expected in a Bloomberg-compiled poll.The Institute for Supply Management's Chicago PMI fell to 56.7 in June from 62.7 in May, compared with the expected 55.1 reading in a Bloomberg-compiled survey.In company news, Air Products and Chemicals (APD) said Tuesday it will not proceed with the Louisiana Clean Energy Project because the expected financial returns do not meet stringent return criteria. The company also said it's finalizing a marketing and distribution agreement with Yara International for renewable ammonia from a green hydrogen project in Saudi Arabia. Shares of Air Products jumped more than 8%, the top gainer on the S&P 500.Pacira Biosciences (PCRX) has agreed to sell its Iovera cold-therapy pain relief system to Zimmer Biomet (ZBH) for up to $140 million. Zimmer shares dropped 7.4%, the worst performer on the S&P 500.

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Asia Markets

Update: Technology Helps Push US Equity Indexes Lower; Israel-Lebanon Sign 'Framework Agreement'

(Updates with index/price moves, macroeconomic data, and political news from the first paragraph.)US equity indexes fell amid a decline in technology shares, while crude oil traded at levels last seen before the Iran war after a "framework agreement" was signed between Israel and Lebanon.The Nasdaq Composite fell 0.2% to 25,297.62 on Friday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average edged down almost 0.1% to 51,876.11, while the S&P 500 slipped less than 0.1% to 7,354.02. Industrials and technology led decliners. Health care, consumer discretionary, and real estate were among the top gainers.In a category of stocks with a market capitalization of over $200 billion, 17 out of the 20 worst-performing stocks were technology firms. Western Digital (WDC) and Sandisk (SNDK) were the steepest decliners, down by at least 11% each. In the sliding technology shares, more than half were semiconductor companies.Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF (AIQ), with a market capitalization of almost $11 billion, dropped 1.6% to $63.15, reflecting the pressure on AI stocks.In geopolitical news, negotiators from Lebanon and Israel signed a "framework agreement" on the handover of areas in Israeli-occupied southern Lebanon after US-mediated talks in Washington, DC., according to a Friday report from Al Jazeera, a Middle East news broadcaster.This comes as Arsenio Dominguez, the secretary-general of the UN's International Maritime Organization, said 115 vessels and 2,500 seafarers have been evacuated from the Strait of Hormuz since Tuesday, Al Jazeera reported.Oman has told European officials that there's no way to return to the pre-war status quo at the Strait of Hormuz, and transiting ships may be charged fees, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter. "Safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz cannot be guaranteed under ambiguous arrangements, parallel routes or decision-making that does not take Iran's role as a coastal state into account," Reuters cited Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi as saying on X, formerly Twitter.Nevertheless, the front-month global benchmark North Sea Brent slumped 4.2% to $72.07 per barrel, and the US West Texas Intermediate retreated 3.5% to $69.40 per barrel, extending their declines to the lowest since the beginning of the Iran war.In economic news, the University of Michigan consumer sentiment index was revised up to 49.5 for June from 48.9 in the preliminary estimate, below expectations of 50.0 in a Bloomberg-compiled poll. The print was also above the final 44.8 in May.Respondents in the Michigan survey expected a 4.6% inflation rate over the next year and 3.3% annually over the next five years, down from 4.8% and 3.9%, respectively, in May.Most US Treasury yields fell, with the 10-year down two basis points to 4.37%. The two-year rate dropped 3.5 basis points to 4.09%.Gold futures jumped 1% to $4,086.9, and silver futures climbed 1.1% to $59.0.

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Japan

Update: US Equity Indexes Lower in Final Leg of Trading as Technology Slides With Crude Oil

(Updates with index/price moves data, and political news from the first paragraph.)US stocks traded lower as technology raced to the bottom of sector charts, while crude oil traded at levels last seen before the Iran war after a "framework agreement" was signed between Israel and Lebanon.The Nasdaq Composite fell 0.4% to 25,263.4 ahead of Friday's close. The Dow Jones Industrial Average edged down 0.1% to 51,847.5, while the S&P 500 was down 0.2% to 7,347.4.Technology and industrials led the four declining sectors intraday. Health care, consumer discretionary, and consumer staples were among the top gainers.In a category of stocks with a market capitalization of over $200 billion, 16 out of the 20 worst-performing stocks were technology firms. Western Digital (WDC), Seagate Technology (STX), and Sandisk (SNDK) were the steepest decliners, down by at least 8.2% each. In the sliding technology shares, more than half were semiconductor companies.In geopolitical news, negotiators from Lebanon and Israel signed a "framework agreement" on the handover of areas in Israeli-occupied southern Lebanon after US-mediated talks in Washington, DC., according to a Friday report from Al Jazeera, a Middle East news broadcaster.This comes as Arsenio Dominguez, the secretary-general of the UN's International Maritime Organization, said 115 vessels and 2,500 seafarers have been evacuated from the Strait of Hormuz since Tuesday, Al Jazeera reported.The front-month global benchmark North Sea Brent slumped 4.5% to $71.88 per barrel, and the US West Texas Intermediate retreated 3.8% to $69.19 per barrel, extending their declines to the lowest since the beginning of the Iran war.

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Asia Markets

Update: US Equity Indexes Mixed as Steepest Decliner Technology Eats into Consumer Discretionary Gains

(Updates with index/price moves, macroeconomic data, and analyst comment from the first paragraph.)US stocks traded mixed, as technology and consumer discretionary pulled in different directions while crude oil prices extended declines to levels last seen before the Iran war.The S&P 500 climbed 0.2% to 7,370.1, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 0.1% to 51,79.5 after midday Friday. The Nasdaq Composite was little changed at 25,360.3. Technology and industrials led the four declining sectors intraday. Health care, consumer discretionary, and consumer staples were among the top gainers.IBM's (IBM) technology capable of producing chips smaller than one nanometer represents a "major moment" for the semiconductor industry amid increasing artificial intelligence workloads, Wedbush Securities said in a note on Friday. IBM has created what it calls the "world's first sub-1 nanometer chip technology," the company said Thursday. IBM shares jumped 4.7%, making it the Dow's leader.Microsoft-backed (MSFT) OpenAI is leaning toward delaying its initial public offering until next year, the New York Times reported Thursday, citing three people involved in the company's deliberations. The ChatGPT maker hired bankers and lawyers, eyeing an IPO as soon as Q3 or Q4, with CEO Sam Altman pushing for a $1 trillion valuation, according to the report. Shares of Microsoft advanced 4.3%, among the Dow's top gainers.In a category of stocks with a market capitalization of over $200 billion, 17 out of the 20 worst-performing stocks were technology firms. Western Digital (WDC), Sandisk (SNDK), and Seagate Technology (STX) were the steepest decliners, down by at least 7.9% each. In the declining technology shares, more than half were semiconductor companies.In geopolitical news, 115 vessels and 2,500 seafarers have been evacuated from the Strait of Hormuz since Tuesday, said Arsenio Dominguez, the secretary-general of the UN's International Maritime Organization, according to a report from Al Jazeera.The front-month global benchmark North Sea Brent slumped 4.1% to $72.20 per barrel, and the US West Texas Intermediate retreated 3.5% to $69.43 per barrel, extending their declines to the lowest since the beginning of the Iran war."Oil resumed its decline after tanker transits through the Strait of Hormuz accelerated, following a brief rebound on Thursday when a container ship was struck by an unknown projectile off the coast of Oman," Saxo Bank said in a note. "The mini tsunami of released barrels is weighing on the front end of the futures curve."The University of Michigan consumer sentiment index was revised up to 49.5 for June from 48.9 in the preliminary estimate, below expectations of 50.0 in a Bloomberg-compiled poll. The print was also above the final 44.8 in May.Respondents in the Michigan survey expected a 4.6% inflation rate over the next year and 3.3% annually over the next five years, down from 4.8% and 3.9%, respectively, in May.Most US Treasury yields fell, with the 10-year down 1.6 basis points to 4.38%. The two-year rate dropped 3.3 basis points to 4.09%.Gold futures jumped 1.4% to $4,104.1, and silver futures climbed 1.6% to $59.31.

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Asia Markets

Update: US Equity Indexes Decline Amid Hard Sell-Off in Chipmakers

(Updates with index/price moves and analysts' comments from the first paragraph.)US equity indexes slumped as profit-taking in mega-cap semiconductor names pushed the Nasdaq Composite and the S&P 500 sharply lower on Tuesday.The tech-heavy Nasdaq sank 2.2% to 25,587.04, the S&P 500 dived 1.4% to 7,365.46, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped less than 0.1% to 51,666.84 at the close. Technology, industrials, and materials were the standout decliners, while consumer staples, real estate, and health care topped the gainers.In a category of stocks with a market capitalization of over $200 billion, 18 out of the 20 worst-performing stocks were technology firms. Sandisk (SNDK), Micron Technology (MU), and Arm (ARM) were the steepest decliners, sinking by at least 10% each. Within technology, semiconductors bore the brunt of investors' apathy.The sharp selling is likely profit-taking after market exuberance pushed tech stocks to record highs this year, Javier Correonero, Morningstar senior equity analyst, said in a news report published on the company's website. "There's a lot of froth in the markets."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."We view the KOSPI sell-off as a pullback/breather on a market up almost 100% this year and also believe [SK Hynix, an affiliate of SK Telecom (SK)] overtaking Samsung was a big symbolic move that caused some investors to worry about an 'overheated' memory chip trade," Wedbush analysts, including Dan Ives, said in the note.Offering a different viewpoint on market moves, the Wells Fargo Investment Institute said in a research note that stocks often weaken before elections, referring to the US midterm polls in November. "Markets typically respond to a clearer policy outlook, so long-term investors should stay focused on fundamentals and consider adding equity exposure during election-driven pullbacks."In geopolitical news, President Donald Trump told reporters outside the White House that International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors will be heading to Iran, according to a report from Al Jazeera. In response to a journalist who said that Tehran claims that there are no scheduled IAEA visits, Trump said: "They're wrong, they know they're wrong. They told us inside, and we have it down 100 percent. If they were right, I'd cancel the meetings right now."Separately, Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian said no negotiations will take place on the country's ballistic missiles, Al Jazeera reported.Front-month global benchmark North Sea Brent retreated 1.2% to $76.95 per barrel, and the US West Texas Intermediate slid 1% to $73.13 per barrel, with both crude oil types off session lows.In economic news, 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.Most US Treasury yields fell, but were off session lows. The 10-year slipped one basis point to 4.5%, and the two-year rate declined 2.7 basis points to 4.2%.In precious metals, gold futures dropped 1.8% to $4,129.00, and silver futures slumped 6.1% to $62.01.

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Update: Nasdaq Posts Sharpest Drop in 2 Weeks as Chip Stocks Slide
US Markets

Update: Nasdaq Posts Sharpest Drop in 2 Weeks as Chip Stocks Slide

(Updates with market moves at the end of the day.)The Nasdaq Composite fell the most in more than two weeks on Tuesday amid a sell-off in chip-related stocks, including Nvidia (NVDA) and Micron Technology (MU).The tech-heavy Nasdaq dropped 2.2% to 25,587, the sharpest decline since June 5. The S&P 500 fell 1.4% to 7,365.5, the biggest loss since June 10. The Dow Jones Industrial Average eased 0.1% to 51,665.8.Among sectors, tech posted the largest decline, shedding 3.7%, while consumer staples led the gainers.Nvidia shares slumped 4.1%, the biggest drop on the Dow. Sandisk (SNDK) tumbled 14%, the largest decline on the S&P, followed by Micron, down 13%. On Semiconductor (ON) and Marvell Technology (MRVL) also slumped.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 almost doubled this year, Wedbush Securities said in a note.With Micron set to report earnings Wednesday, Wedbush cited "some added nervousness on the important memory chip trade.In company news, IBM (IBM) shares rose 5%, the biggest gain 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.Korn Ferry (KFY) reported higher fiscal fourth-quarter results, though the consulting firm issued an outlook calling for lower earnings in the current quarter. The shares jumped 5.8%.West Texas Intermediate crude oil slipped 0.7% to $73.31 a barrel, while Brent lost 1.1% to $77.08.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 the biggest skeptics, CNN reported.US Treasury yields were lower, with the two-year rate last down 3.2 basis points at 4.21% and the 10-year rate falling two basis points to 4.50%.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 said.Manufacturing activity in the US Mid-Atlantic region fell more than projected in June, with shipments, new orders and employment all weakening, data from the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond showed.Gold was down 1.5% at $4,139.80 per troy ounce, while silver slumped 6% to $61.64 per ounce.

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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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Update: US Equity Indexes Mixed Amid Hard Sell-Off in Chipmakers

(Updates with index/price moves, macroeconomic data, and analysts' comments from the first paragraph.)US equity indexes traded mixed as plunging mega-cap semiconductor shares sent the Nasdaq Composite and the S&P 500 sharply lower ahead of Tuesday's close.The Nasdaq Composite slumped 2% to 25,648.8, and the S&P 500 dropped 1.3% to 7,376.1. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was little changed at 51,698.5 in the final leg of trading.Technology, industrials, and materials were the standout decliners, while consumer staples, real estate, and health care topped the gainers.In a category of stocks with a market capitalization of over $200 billion, 17 out of the 20 worst-performing stocks were technology firms. Sandisk (SNDK), Micron Technology (MU), and Arm (ARM) were the steepest decliners, sinking by at least 9.9% each ahead of the close. Within technology, semiconductors bore the brunt of investors' apathy.The sharp selling is likely profit-taking after market exuberance pushed tech stocks to record highs this year, Javier Correonero, Morningstar senior equity analyst, said in a news report published on the company's website. "There's a lot of froth in the markets."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.Expectations that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates later this year have weighed on stocks in recent sessions, according to the Morningstar news report. The CME FedWatch tool shows a 33% probability that the target rate for fed funds will be raised to 4% to 4.25% by December, from 3.5% to 3.75% currently, implying a 50-basis-point increase between now and the end of the year.In geopolitical news, President Donald Trump told reporters outside the White House that International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors will be heading to Iran, according to a report from Al Jazeera. In response to a journalist who said that Tehran claims that there are no scheduled IAEA visits, Trump said: "They're wrong, they know they're wrong. They told us inside, and we have it down 100 percent. If they were right, I'd cancel the meetings right now."Separately, Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian said no negotiations will take place on the country's ballistic missiles, Al Jazeera reported.Front-month global benchmark North Sea Brent retreated 1% to $77.13 per barrel, and the US West Texas Intermediate slid 0.7% to $73.31 per barrel, off session lows.

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

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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