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Martin I Cole, Director, on July 28, 2026, sold 3,808 shares in Western Digital (WDC) for $1,708,505. Following the Form 4 filing with the SEC, Cole has control over a total of 21,625 common shares of the company, with 21,625 shares held directly.SEC Filing:https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/106040/000126682426000163/xslF345X05/edgardoc.xml
US equity indexes closed lower on Thursday amid a sell-off in technology stocks, and Iran threatened to close the Red Sea in case of attacks on civilian sites.* US retail sales rose by 0.2% in June, as expected in a Bloomberg-compiled poll and following the previous month's revised 1.0% increase.* US initial jobless claims fell to a level of 208,000 in the week ended July 11 from an upwardly revised 216,000 level in the previous week, compared with expectations for a level of 217,000 in a survey of analysts compiled by Bloomberg.* The Iranian military warns "all infrastructure in the region will be crushed under steel blows" if the US carries out its threat to attack Iran's civilian sites, Al Jazeera reported.* August West Texas Intermediate crude oil fell $0.84 to settle at $78.93 per barrel, while September Brent crude, the global benchmark, was last seen down $0.92 at $84.17.* Abbott Laboratories (ABT) shares were up about 11%, the top gainer on the S&P 500, after lifting its full-year earnings outlook on Thursday as the healthcare firm reported Q2 results above market estimates.* Shares of Sandisk (SNDK), Western Digital (WDC), and Seagate Technology (STX) were down as part of a larger decline in the tech sector. Sandisk shares fell 13%, Western Digital stock dropped nearly 9%, and Seagate shed roughly 10%.
Tech stocks were lower Thursday afternoon, with the State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) falling 2.4% and the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) dropping 6%.The Philadelphia Semiconductor index shed 4.3%.In corporate news, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM) shares fell 3.3% despite the company's Q2 earnings and revenue surpassing analysts' consensus estimates. Shares of STMicroelectronics (STM), Western Digital (WDC), and Seagate Technology (STX) were also down as part of a larger decline in the tech sector. STMicroelectronics shares fell 7.5%, Western Digital stock dropped more than 10%, and Seagate shed 9.3%.Apple (AAPL) is readying a new iPad mini model with significant updates, including an OLED screen for the first time, Bloomberg reported. Apple shares rose 1.4%.Alphabet (GOOGL) is likely to deliver strong Q2 results amid strength in its cloud business, while the tech giant may raise its capital expenditure outlook, BofA Securities said Thursday. Alphabet shares were 0.2% higher.
Western Digital (WDC) has an average rating of overweight and mean price target of $640.52, according to analysts polled by FactSet.(covers equity, commodity and economic research from major banks and research firms in North America, Asia and Europe. Research providers may contact us here: https://finwires.com/en/contact)Price: $483.38, Change: $-30.46, Percent Change: -5.93%
(Updates with economic data, recent oil price movement, world markets' overview and corporate stock movements.)US equity futures were edging lower pre-bell Thursday as traders saw tech stocks trend downwards and the US unleashed another round of strikes against Iran.Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were 0.1% higher, S&P 500 futures were down 0.4%, and Nasdaq futures were 1% lower.SK Hynix (SKHY) stock fell more than 11% in Seoul and 8% in premarket activity on the Nasdaq.US Central Command said in a post on X that it completed another wave of attacks against Iran, holding the nation "accountable" at the direction of President Donald Trump.Iran warned that it would hit key infrastructure in the Gulf region if the US followed through on Trump's threats on Tuesday to strike Iranian infrastructure such as bridges and power plants if progress on peace talks was not achieved.Traders took note of the latest round of earnings with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM) posting higher Q2 earnings and revenue.Oil prices were higher, with front-month global benchmark North Sea Brent crude up 1.3% at $86.06 per barrel and US West Texas Intermediate crude 1.3% higher at $80.66 per barrel.US retail sales rose by 0.2% in June, following a 1.0% gain in the prior month and meeting expectations in a survey compiled by Bloomberg. Initial jobless claims dropped to 208,000 in the week ended July 11 from 216,000 in the previous week, compared with expectations for an increase to 217,000. The Philadelphia Federal Reserve's monthly manufacturing index rose to 41.4 in July from 10.3 in June, compared with expectations for a smaller increase to a reading of 12.5.The July US housing market index, slated for 10 am ET, is expected at 35, unchanged from the prior month. Pending home sales for June are expected to decline by 0.5% after a gain of 3.8% in the prior month.Federal Reserve Dallas President Lorie Logan, Kansas City President Jeffrey Schmid, and Vice Chair Philip Jefferson are slated to speak on Thursday.In other world markets, Japan's Nikkei closed 2.8% lower, Hong Kong's Hang Seng ended 1.3% higher, and China's Shanghai Composite finished 1.9% lower. Meanwhile, the UK's FTSE 100 was down 0.4%, and Germany's DAX index was 0.9% lower in Europe's early afternoon session.In equities, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing shares were 4.2% lower despite the company's Q2 earnings and revenue surpassing analysts' consensus estimates. Stocks of STMicroelectronics (STM), Western Digital (WDC), and Seagate Technology (STX) were down as part of a larger decline in the tech sector. STMicroelectronics shares fell 4.8%, Western Digital stock was down 7.7%, and Seagate Technology shares dropped 6.5%.On the winning side, UnitedHealth Group (UNH) stock was up 6.7% after the company reported Q2 adjusted earnings and revenue that beat analyst estimates, as well as boosting its 2026 outlook. Baidu (BIDU) stock was up 2.1% after the company said its board approved a plan to pursue a voluntary conversion to a dual-primary listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, while maintaining its primary listing on the Nasdaq.
Western Digital (WDC) has an average rating of overweight and mean price target of $640.52, according to analysts polled by FactSet.(covers equity, commodity and economic research from major banks and research firms in North America, Asia and Europe. Research providers may contact us here: https://finwires.com/en/contact)Price: $517.10, Change: $-46.23, Percent Change: -8.21%
Western Digital (WDC) has an average rating of overweight and mean price target of $621.17, according to analysts polled by FactSet.Price: $537.96, Change: $-44.63, Percent Change: -7.66%
(Updates with market moves at the end of the day.)The Dow Jones Industrial Average retreated from record high on Tuesday as technology stocks sold off, while oil prices jumped amid renewed concerns over the Middle East situation.The Dow fell 0.3% to settle at 52,925.15 after logging back-to-back closing highs in the past two sessions. The technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite fell 1.2% to 25,818.7, while the S&P 500 shed 0.5% to 7,503.9.Among sectors, industrials saw the steepest decline followed by tech, while energy led gainers.Chipmaker Intel's (INTC) shares slumped 9.7%, the worst performer on the S&P 500. Western Digital (WDC), Marvell Technology (MRVL), Sandisk (SNDK), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Applied Materials (AMAT), Micron Technology (MU) also saw declines."Equities are rotating out of technology after Monday's rebound, as an Asian chip selloff revived (artificial intelligence)-valuation worries and pushed (South Korea's) KOSPI down 7.5%," Saxo Bank said in a report.A global tech sell-off on Tuesday followed the release of preliminary quarterly results by Samsung Electronics, as well as a Reuters report on Chinese firm DeepSeek developing its own AI chip that could allow it to rely less on US chipmaking giant Nvidia (NVDA) and Huawei.West Texas Intermediate crude oil was up 4.9% at $71.91 per barrel in Tuesday late-afternoon trade, while Brent advanced 5.1% to $75.67.Iran attacked a Qatari LNG ship transiting near the Strait of Hormuz, the world's most important chokepoint for crude flows, according to Qatar's foreign ministry spokesperson Majed Al Ansari.The US Treasury Department revoked the waiver allowing Iran to sell its oil, CNBC reported."Iran will only reap benefits if they exhibit good behavior," CNBC quoted a US official as saying. "Iran's actions in the Strait were wholly unacceptable to the United States and will be met with consequences."US Treasury yields were higher, with the 10-year rate up 6.6 basis points at 4.55% and the two-year rate rising 5.6 basis points to 4.18%.In economic news, the US trade deficit grew in May to its widest since March 2025, as imports increased and exports fell, government data showed."Surging imports and a rare decline in exports spiked the US trade deficit to its highest level in more than a year," BMO Capital Markets said in a note. "Despite tariffs, the trade deficit has returned to levels of late 2024, before importers began front-loading purchases, suggesting little overall progress in shrinking the trade gap."In company news, SpaceX (SPCX) drew bullish views from Wall Street as the rocket and satellite company joined the Nasdaq 100 index, with analysts pointing to AI, satellite connectivity and space-enabled solutions as key growth drivers.Deutsche Bank, RBC Capital Markets and Morgan Stanley initiated coverage of SpaceX with their highest ratings.SpaceX shares slumped 6.8%.Gold fell 1.1% to $4,122.80 per troy ounce, while silver lost 2.9% to $60.52 per ounce.
(Updates with latest market prices and developments.)US benchmark equity indexes were lower intraday, with chip stocks among notable laggards, while oil prices jumped following reports that Iran hit a Qatari liquefied natural gas tanker near the Strait of Hormuz.The Nasdaq Composite was down 0.7% at 25,946.1 after midday Tuesday, while the S&P 500 shed 0.3% to 7,516.6. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 0.3% to 52,913.7 after having hit a new high in the previous session.Among sectors, industrials saw the steepest decline intraday Tuesday, while energy and real estate paced the gainers.Chipmaker Intel's (INTC) shares were down 9.3%, the second-worst performer on the S&P 500. Western Digital (WDC), Applied Materials (AMAT), Marvell Technology (MRVL), Micron Technology (MU), and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) also saw sharp declines."Equities are rotating out of technology after Monday's rebound, as an Asian chip selloff revived (artificial intelligence)-valuation worries and pushed (South Korea's) KOSPI down 7.5%," Saxo Bank said in a report.A global tech sell-off on Tuesday followed the release of preliminary quarterly results by Samsung Electronics, as well as a Reuters report on Chinese firm DeepSeek developing its own AI chip that could allow it to rely less on US chipmaking giant Nvidia (NVDA) and Huawei.West Texas Intermediate crude oil was up 2.9% at $70.50 per barrel intraday, while Brent advanced 3.1% to $74.22.Iran attacked a Qatari LNG ship transiting near the Strait of Hormuz, the world's most important chokepoint for crude flows, according to Qatar's foreign ministry spokesperson Majed Al Ansari."We demand that the Islamic Republic of Iran immediately cease all practices that undermine regional security or threaten the safety of international maritime navigation, (and) refrain from endangering global energy supplies (and) the resources of the countries of the region in pursuit of narrow interests," Al Ansari said in a social media post Tuesday.US Treasury yields were higher intraday, with the 10-year rate up 4.2 basis points at 4.52% and the two-year rate rising 2.7 basis points to 4.15%.In economic news, the US trade deficit grew in May to its widest since March 2025, as imports increased and exports fell, government data showed."Surging imports and a rare decline in exports spiked the US trade deficit to its highest level in more than a year," BMO Capital Markets said in a note. "Despite tariffs, the trade deficit has returned to levels of late 2024, before importers began front-loading purchases, suggesting little overall progress in shrinking the trade gap."In company news, SpaceX (SPCX) drew bullish views from Wall Street as the rocket and satellite company joined the Nasdaq 100 index, with analysts pointing to AI, satellite connectivity and space-enabled solutions as key growth drivers.Deutsche Bank, RBC Capital Markets and Morgan Stanley initiated coverage of SpaceX with their highest ratings.The stock was down 5.2% intraday.Gold fell 0.2% to $4,157.30 per troy ounce, while silver lost 1.4% to $61.46 per ounce.
US equity investors will focus this week on the performance of Big-Tech shares amid nonfarm payrolls, Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's speech, and crude oil prices.* Last week on Friday, the Nasdaq Composite closed at about 25,297.62, down from 26,517.93 a week earlier, a decline of about 4.8%. All Magnificent-7 stocks ended the week lower, hitting the Nasdaq disproportionately compared with the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average, according to data compiled by Finviz. The three worst-performing stocks among companies with a market capitalization above $200 billion were Arm (ARM), Western Digital (WDC), and Oracle (ORCL), the data showed.* After an inflation report last week showed the personal consumption expenditures, or PCE, price index grew at the fastest pace since April 2023 on an annual basis in May, investors will watch nonfarm payrolls to gauge the state of the labor market and its potential impact on policy under the newly minted Warsh. Other macroeconomic data likely to garner attention includes ISM manufacturing, JOLTS job openings, and initial jobless claims.* Chair Warsh is expected to deliver a speech on Wednesday, which will be parsed closely for his views on last week's inflation print. Following the Fed's monetary policy meeting in June, the CME FedWatch tool shows a 41% probability that the target rate for fed funds will be in the 3.75% to 4% range from 3.5% to 3.75%. There is 29% likelihood the Fed will raise rates twice by 25 basis points each, as Warsh seemed to lean hawkish at the press briefing following the policy announcement.* The front-month West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures stood at $69.98 early Monday, trading close to levels seen around the beginning of the attack on Iran. The US and Iran will "stand down for now," a Trump administration official said after both sides traded fire near the Strait of Hormuz, CNN reported. Technical talks with Iran remain "on track," a US official told CNN.
(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.
(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.
ON Semiconductor's (ON) shares sank nearly 24% amid heavy trading after the company said it will acquire Synaptics (SYNA) in an all-stock deal with an enterprise value of about $7 billion, expanding its edge AI capabilities, according to a joint statement late Thursday.More than 25.5 million shares traded intraday compared with its daily average of around 11.7 million.In a category of stocks with a market capitalization of over $200 billion, 17 out of the 20 worst-performing stocks were technology firms, according to data compiled by Finviz.Western Digital (WDC) shares slumped 12%, with intraday trading volume climbing to 8.9 million from a daily average of roughly 8.1 million.Seagate Technology (STX) was down 7.8% amid a decline in intraday trading volume to about 4.04 million versus a daily average of 4.14 million.Price: $90.57, Change: $-28.17, Percent Change: -23.72%
(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.
(Updates with economic data, recent oil price movement, world markets' overview, and corporate stock movements.)US equity futures were lower pre-bell Tuesday amid a sell-off in tech stocks and ongoing peace negotiations between the U.S. and Iran.Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were 0.4% lower, S&P 500 futures were down 1.3%, and Nasdaq futures were 2.8% lower.Micron Technology (MU) stock was down 8.3% in premarket activity, joining a broader sell-off in the technology sector.Technical discussions between the US and Iran in Switzerland have been completed, with negotiating groups to be established to focus on nuclear issues and sanctions, AFP reported, citing Iranian state media.Iran's chief negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, told state media that the country intends to retain control of the Strait of Hormuz after talks with the US. At least 35 vessels crossed the waterway on Monday, marking the highest level since the war in the Middle East began, AFP reported, citing data from maritime tracking firm Kpler.Oil prices were lower, with front-month global benchmark North Sea Brent crude down 0.8% at $76.91 per barrel and US West Texas Intermediate crude 0.7% lower at $73.31 per barrel.The June S&P Global Composite Purchasing Managers' Index, due at 9:45 am ET, is seen at 52.1, up from 51.5 previously, according to estimates compiled by Bloomberg. The Richmond Fed manufacturing index for June is scheduled to be released at 10 am ET.In other world markets, Japan's Nikkei closed 3.6% lower, Hong Kong's Hang Seng ended 1.8% lower, and China's Shanghai Composite finished 1.4% lower. Meanwhile, the UK's FTSE 100 was down 0.4%, and Germany's DAX index was 1% lower in Europe's early afternoon session.In equities, shares of Marvell Technology (MRVL), Western Digital (WDC), and Seagate Technology (STX) were all down as part of a wider decline in technology stocks. Marvell shares dropped 8.8%, Western Digital stock was down 7.6%, and Seagate shares fell 7.7%.On the winning side, Netflix (NFLX) stock was up 0.9% after the company and Omnicom (OMC) said they agreed on a collaboration that combines Omnicom Media's Acxiom audience intelligence with Netflix's artificial intelligence-powered advertising technology. IBM (IBM) shares rose 4.2% after the company said it joined the OpenAI Daybreak Cyber Partner Program and launched a new application-security service that uses OpenAI's models to help enterprises identify and validate software vulnerabilities. Accenture (ACN) stock was up 2% after the company said it is raising its fiscal 2026 share repurchase plan by $2 billion to a total of $7.5 billion.
The Standard & Poor's 500 index rose 0.9% this week, boosted by a memorandum of understanding targeting a permanent peace deal to end the war between the US and Iran.The S&P 500 ended the week at 7,500.58. Thursday marked the final trading day of the week as the US stock market will be closed Friday for the Juneteenth holiday.The market benchmark is down 1.1% for the month but up 9.6% for the year.The memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran was signed Wednesday. The landmark agreement arrives after more than three months of hostilities resulted in the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea.The document, signed by US President Donald Trump and his Iranian counterpart, Masoud Pezeshkian, ensures toll-free passage of commercial vessels between the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman for 60 days. As part of the preliminary deal, Iran agreed that it won't procure or develop nuclear weapons. In addition, the MOU declares an "immediate and permanent" end of all military operations, including in Lebanon.Also this week, the Federal Reserve kept its monetary policy steady, removing the so-called easing bias from its statement, while raising its interest rate expectations through 2028. The central bank's Federal Open Market Committee maintained its interest rate at 3.50% to 3.75%, in line with Wall Street's expectations and marking its fourth consecutive pause.The technology sector had the largest percentage gain of the week, climbing 3.1%, followed by a 2.6% rise in industrials and a 1.1% increase in communication services. Consumer discretionary, utilities and financials also edged higher.Western Digital (WDC) and Seagate Technology (STX) shares were among the top weekly gainers in the technology sector as Morgan Stanley analysts said in a report that the companies are expected to benefit from strengthening demand for hard disk drives. Western Digital shares jumped 33% and Seagate shares added 15%.Micron Technology (MU) also gave the technology sector a boost, with its shares climbing 16%, amid multiple bullish analyst reports this week ahead of its earnings report due next week. Micron's shares deserve a higher valuation amid a stronger memory cycle driven by AI demand and tight industry supply, RBC Capital Markets said in a note to clients. Wedbush said the company is expected to benefit further from an upward trajectory in memory prices.On the downside, the energy sector fell 6.6% as crude oil futures dropped amid the agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Also in the red, real estate shed more than 3%, health care lost 3% and consumer staples declined 2.9%. Materials also edged lower.SLB (SLB) and Halliburton (HAL) had the largest weekly percentage drops in the energy sector, sliding 14% and 12%, respectively.Next week, in addition to Micron, earnings reports are expected from companies including FedEx (FDX), Darden Restaurants (DRI) and Carnival (CCL).Economic data will include the May personal consumption expenditures price index and the third estimate of Q1 gross domestic product. May consumer spending and durable goods will also be among the data released.
(Updates with economic data, recent oil price movement, world markets' overview and corporate stock movements.)US equity futures were firm pre-bell Tuesday as the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed to a new record amid the anticipated signing of a peace deal between the US and Iran and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were 0.3% higher, S&P 500 futures were flat, and Nasdaq futures were flat.The Dow gained 468.77 points, or 0.92%, on Monday, setting fresh intraday and closing records.Vice President JD Vance told CNBC in an interview that he expects the peace agreement to keep the Strait of Hormuz open "in a toll-free way for the long term." However, shippers say transit through the area remains unclear in the meantime, according to the report.Meanwhile, Elon Musk's Space Exploration Technologies (SPCX), known as SpaceX, continued its post-IPO rally, gaining 4.5% in pre-market activity.Oil prices were lower, with front-month global benchmark North Sea Brent crude down 4.1% at $79.75 per barrel and US West Texas Intermediate crude 4.5% lower at $77.11 per barrel.May housing starts fell to a 1.177 million annual rate from 1.392 million in the previous month, compared with expectations for a 1.43 million rate in a survey compiled by Bloomberg.US import prices jumped 1.9% in May, above the 1% increase expected and below the 2% gain in April. US export prices rose by 1.3% in May, above the 0.9% gain expected and below the 3.5% increase in April.In other world markets, Japan's Nikkei closed 0.1% higher, Hong Kong's Hang Seng ended 1.4% lower, and China's Shanghai Composite finished 0.1% lower. Meanwhile, the UK's FTSE 100 was up 0.6%, and Germany's DAX index was 0.5% higher in Europe's early afternoon session.In equities, Micron Technology (MU) shares rose 0.9% after RBC Capital Markets said in a report that the company has room for its memory-chip upcycle to continue for another five to six quarters, supported by stronger pricing, robust generative AI demand and limited industry supply growth. Qualcomm (QCOM) stock was up 3.3% after CNBC cited CEO Cristiano Amon as saying that the company is developing more than 40 new AI device designs as it prepares for the next wave of "agent" powered consumer electronics. Seagate Technology (STX) and Western Digital (WDC) shares were up 4.2% and 6.3% , respectively, after Morgan Stanley said in a note that the companies are expected to benefit from strengthening demand for hard disk drives.On the losing side, Tesla (TSLA) stock was down 1.2% after BloombergNEF said in a note that global electric vehicle sales are expected to be slower than previously expected, especially in the US, hurt by the withdrawal of regulatory support for electrification in the country. STMicroelectronics (STM) shares fell 1.8% after the company said it launched a $1.5 billion offering of senior unsecured convertible bonds and plans to redeem its outstanding $750 million zero-coupon convertible bonds due 2027.
(Updates with index/price moves, macroeconomic data, and political/company news from the first paragraph.)US equity indexes surged after Washington and Tehran reached an interim agreement that sets the stage for a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, the chokepoint for about a fifth of global crude oil flows.The Nasdaq Composite surged 3.1% to 26,683.94, with the S&P 500 up 1.7% to 7,554.29, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average higher by 0.9% to 51,671.0 on Monday.Technology, communication services, and consumer discretionary led the gainers, while energy was the standout decliner.President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance both virtually signed the agreement to end a US blockade of Iranian ports, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and start 60 days of nuclear negotiations, CNN reported, citing a senior US official.No text of the memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran has been released yet, with Trump saying it will likely be publicly released after the signing ceremony, the news report said. Both sides have offered differing accounts on key issues, including Hormuz. Iran intends to collect certain "fees" in the critical waterway, while Trump said it would fully reopen on Friday without tolls, according to the news report.The ceasefire in Lebanon - one of Iran's preconditions for a negotiated settlement - has been observed in the memorandum of understanding, Al Jazeera reported, citing Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman, Esmail Baghaei. Tel Aviv won't withdraw from land seized in Lebanon, where it is fighting the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group, the Associated Press cited Israel's defense minister as saying on Monday.Crude oil futures extended declines. Front-month global benchmark North Sea Brent fell 3.6% to $83.75 per barrel, and US West Texas Intermediate slid 3.4% to $81.48 per barrel.Most US Treasury yields fell, with the 10-year slipping a basis point to 4.48% and the two-year down by 1.5 basis points to 4.07%.In precious metals, gold futures jumped 2.4% to $4,341.52, while silver futures climbed 3.3% to $70.21.In economic news, US industrial production rose by 0.1% in May, compared with expectations for a larger 0.3% increase in a Bloomberg-compiled survey, and following an upwardly revised 0.9% increase in April.The National Association of Home Builders' monthly housing market index fell to 35 in June from a revised 37 in May, compared with expectations for a 37 print in a Bloomberg-compiled poll. The index was still above 32, as reported a year earlier.In company news, Fox (FOX, FOXA) agreed to acquire Roku (ROKU) in a cash-and-stock deal that values the TV streaming platform at about $22 billion, creating a media and technology entity with one of the largest streaming businesses in the US. Shares of Fox slumped 17%, the worst performer on the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq.Western Digital (WDC) shares jumped 16%, the top gainer on the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, after Morgan Stanley raised the company's price target to $650 from $488 while keeping its overweight rating, citing rising demand for Hard Disk Drives.
US equity indexes were higher on Monday after the US and Iran agreed on a peace framework and crude oil prices fell.* Iran's Supreme National Security Council confirmed on Sunday that a memorandum of understanding had been reached, with military operations on all fronts set to cease immediately. The peace deal will end the US blockade of Iranian ports and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, according to multiple media reports.* Industrial production rose by 0.1% in May, compared with expectations for a larger 0.3% increase in a Bloomberg-compiled survey, and following an upwardly revised 0.9% increase in April.* The New York Federal Reserve's Empire State manufacturing index fell to 5.7 in June from 19.6 in May, compared with a smaller expected decrease to 13.5 in a survey compiled by Bloomberg.* July West Texas Intermediate crude oil fell $3.45 to settle at $81.43 per barrel, while August Brent crude, the global benchmark, was last seen down $3.62 at $83.71.* Western Digital (WDC) shares were up nearly 16%, the top gainer on the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, after Morgan Stanley raised the company's price target to $650 from $488 while keeping its overweight rating, citing rising demand for Hard Disk Drives.* Fox (FOX, FOXA) shares fell roughly 16%, the worst performer on the S&P 500, after the company agreed to acquire Roku (ROKU) in a cash-and-stock deal that values the TV streaming platform at about $22 billion, creating a media and technology entity with one of the largest streaming businesses in the US.
Tech stocks were sharply higher late Monday afternoon, with the State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) rising 3.6% and the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) adding 4.2%.The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index climbed up 5.4%.In corporate news, Nvidia (NVDA) is set to raise $25 billion from a high-grade bond sale that drew about $85 billion in orders, Bloomberg reported. Nvidia shares added 3.2%.Space Exploration Technologies (SPCX) revenue may surpass $1 trillion by 2031, CEO Elon Musk said Sunday on X. SpaceX shares jumped 15%.Seagate Technology (STX) and Western Digital (WDC) are expected to benefit from strengthening demand for hard disk drives, Morgan Stanley said in a note. The firm raised its price target for Seagate to $1,035 from $767, and for Western Digital to $650 from $488. Seagate shares climbed 8.5%, and Western Digital surged 15%.Microsoft (MSFT) faces a proposed class action lawsuit filed by shareholders alleging the company failed to disclose slowing Azure cloud growth and rising AI infrastructure costs, Reuters reported. Microsoft shares were up 2.3%.
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