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Exchange-Traded Funds Rise as US Equities Advance After Midday

Broad Market IndicatorsBroad-market exchange-traded funds IWM and IVV were higher. Actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) rose 0.3%.US equity indexes were higher after midday Tuesday, with technology extending gains, as investors weighed the response from Israel and Hezbollah to President Donald Trump's call to stop fighting in Lebanon.EnergyIShares US Energy ETF (IYE) and the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR (XLE) each added about 1.4%.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) was 0.6% higher; iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) rose 0.5%, and iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was up 0.7%.The State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor (XSD) climbed up 4.8%, and iShares Semiconductor (SOXX) edged up 4.5%.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR (XLF) added 0.1%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) rose 0.3%, and its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), slipped 0.2%.CommoditiesCrude oil rose 1.2%, and the United States Oil Fund (USO) added 0.9%. Natural gas dropped 0.8%, and the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was down 1%.Gold on Comex gained 0.3%, and the State Street SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was up 0.2%. Silver rose 0.6%, and iShares Silver Trust (SLV) added 0.9%.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR (XLP) lost 0.2%. The Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC) fell 0.2%, and iShares Dow Jones US Consumer Goods (IYK) eased fractionally.The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR (XLY) shed 0.3%. VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) fell 0.5%, and the State Street SPDR S&P Retail (XRT) rose 0.4%.HealthcareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR (XLV) lost 1.1%, iShares US Healthcare (IYH) fell 1.2%, and Vanguard Health Care ETF (VHT) was down 1.3%. IShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) declined 3.1%.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR (XLI) added 0.6%. Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) rose 0.6%, while iShares US Industrials (IYJ) gained 0.2%.CryptocurrencyIn midday activity, bitcoin (BTC-USD) dropped 5.6%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, ProShares Bitcoin ETF (BITO) fell 5.9%, ProShares Ether ETF (EETH) shed 4.1%, and ProShares Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) was 5.7% lower.

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Asia Markets67d ago

Swiss Stocks Close Flat; Roche Shares Down

The Swiss Market Index closed Tuesday trading flat as investors digested the latest local corporate updates as well as developments in the Middle East.The US Food and Drug Administration accepted Roche's (RO.SW) new drug application for giredestrant on a priority review basis. The investigational treatment is an oral selective estrogen receptor degrader indicated as an adjuvant treatment for adults with estrogen receptor-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-negative, stage 1, 2, and 3 breast cancer. The drugmaker was down 2.59%.Meanwhile, Bloomberg News reported, citing a source, that UBS Group (UBSG.SW) plans to issue at least $500 million of perpetual Additional Tier 1 bonds, with a potential coupon of 7.5% and a first call date in late 2032. The lender, which rose 1.17%, had no comment when reached by.RBC Capital Markets upgraded its price target and earnings forecasts for Compagnie Financière Richemont (CFR.SW) after the sector perform-rated luxury goods company published its fiscal 2026 financial report."Richemont's 4Q26 confirmed strong Jewellery Maisons revenue momentum (+16%), though earnings uplift was more modest given softer gross margin, higher [operating expenses] (inc one-offs) and tax rate. For FY27E, we expect continued momentum for its Jewellery Maisons (+10%), although [we] do expect price increases to moderate somewhat in line with moderating gross margin headwinds, particularly in 2H27E. Raising revenue estimates by 3% and EPS by 2%, although we remain slightly below consensus. We roll forward our DCF, resulting in a revised [price target] of CHF 175 (from CHF 165)," the research firm said. Richemont edged up 0.66%.In economic news, Switzerland's watch exports tumbled 16.6% year over year to 2.13 billion francs in April, owing to a value decline across nearly all material categories, particularly precious metal watches and steel models, according to the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry.On the geopolitical front, Tehran is reviewing Washington's proposed temporary agreement to end the conflict in the Middle East, Reuters reported, citing Iran's Mehr News Agency. Iran has not responded to a proposed final text of the deal, according to the report.

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Asia Markets67d ago

Germany's Blue-chip DAX Index Gains; Eurozone Inflation Accelerates

German equities wrapped up Tuesday's trading in the green, with the blue-chip DAX index up 0.48%, after the market assessed the latest eurozone inflation print, trade updates, and developments on the Middle East war.According to provisional data from Eurostat, annual inflation in the euro area stood at 3.2% in May, in line with market expectations and against the previous month's 3%. The core rate, which excludes energy, food, alcohol and tobacco, stood at 2.5%, above the prior 2.2% and the expected 2.4%."A week ahead of the next [European Central Bank] meeting, this is the expected uptick in inflation that will motivate the central bank to decide on an 'insurance' hike," ING said. "With the war in the Middle East entering its fourth month, the energy price shock has become more permanent - even though oil prices are actually lower than what many had pencilled in for a more adverse scenario regarding the length of the war. This is also why there won't be any automatic shift in inflation and growth scenarios at the ECB's meeting next week."In trade news, the European Parliament's trade committee gave its preliminary approval for a trade agreement with the US. The approved measures cover changes to current legislation to enable the EU to scrap tariffs on American industrial goods and select farm products. A parliamentary plenary vote is expected on June 16, ahead of US President Donald Trump's threat of steeper levies if a trade pact is not finalized by July 4.On the geopolitical front, Reuters reported, citing Iran's Mehr News Agency, that Tehran is currently evaluating a proposed temporary peace agreement with the US. The report follows Trump's comments that negotiations between the two nations are ongoing and a deal to extend the ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz is expected over the next week.In corporate news, Infineon Technologies (IFX.F) surged to the top of the index, climbing 9.52%, after fellow semiconductor company STMicroelectronics raised its 2026 data center revenue targets amid robust artificial intelligence-related demand.Meanwhile, BofA Global Research reiterated Bayer's (BAYN.F) buy rating, with a price objective of 50 euros, as the research firm noted the German life science company's Glyphosate Missouri class action was transferred to the Northern California federal court under US District Judge Vince Chhabria. Bayer was one of the worst performers on the index, closing 2.93% lower."There is some debate on validity of the removal and whether there is any route to remanding it back to Missouri. It's unclear who has the final decision as to whether the class being removed was appropriate (the Missouri federal court or Chhabria), though some legal feedback suggests it may be Chhabria's decision. As a reminder, Chhabria was very negative on the class action in an oral argument a few weeks ago (but didn't get involved due to lack of jurisdiction) and he rejected Bayer's 2020 attempt at a class settlement. From here we see it unclear how timelines for Chhabria's involvement in the class evolve, or any appeals for remanding the class action back to Missouri, relative to the June 4th opt-out deadline (unchanged), and SCOTUS decision widely anticipated by end June/early July," BofA wrote.

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Asia Markets67d ago

British Equities Close in Green; British American Tobacco Affirms Outlook

London's FTSE 100 ended Tuesday trading 0.33% higher as investors examined the latest economic data against the backdrop of fragile Middle East peace efforts.Net borrowing of consumer credit by individuals in the UK stood at 1.86 billion pounds sterling in April, little changed from the revised 1.9 billion pounds in March, according to Bank of England data. The consensus estimate for the month was 1.7 billion pounds. Meanwhile, net mortgage approvals for house purchases came in at 65,945, compared with the revised 63,979 in the prior month and the expected 62,000."UK bank lending growth shrugged off the rise in market interest rates during the first two months of the Iran war. Both corporate borrowing and mortgage lending remained robust in April, suggesting that higher fixed interest rates have so far failed to dampen demand much. If this continues, the Bank of England (BoE) will have to bear down on aggregate demand more forcefully by raising interest rates to ensure inflationary pressures do not spread," Berenberg said.Additionally, Deutsche Bank Research raised its full-year projection for British economic growth by 0.1 percentage point. "We have upgraded our 2026 [gross domestic product] outlook on the back of a slightly stronger Q1-26," economists said. "Indeed, we think the UK economy entered the Iran energy shock on a stronger footing. Stockpiling will also support activity as the lagged energy effects feed into inflation (and thus real disposable incomes). We remain cautious on the outlook from summer, as inflation bites into spending. Political uncertainty will also rear its head again, dampening investment and housing activity. Overall, we see GDP growth this year of 1% with activity rising to 1.2% next year and 1.6% in 2028."Speaking of the war, Tehran is reviewing a proposed temporary peace agreement with Washington after US President Donald Trump said discussions between the two sides are ongoing, Reuters reported, citing Iran's Mehr News Agency. Iran has not responded to a proposed final text of the deal, according to the report.In corporate news, British American Tobacco (BATS.L) upgraded its 2026 growth guidance for new categories, led by share gains for Velo nicotine pouches and Vuse vapors, keeping the overall group outlook unchanged. The stock sank 2.51% to become one of the worst performers on the blue-chip index."US vapour is the clear positive in today's print; however, weaker-than expected performance in [Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa] - driven by softness in Bangladesh and Heated Tobacco (ongoing destocking in Japan and high competition) - likely explains the absence of a guidance upgrade. We also believe management is opting to remain cautious at this stage, as elevated commodity prices are likely to weigh on consumer sentiment in 2H26 (Middle East). However, BAT flagged that there is no significant impact on Group's performance at this stage," BofA Global Research said, trimming its mid-term EPS estimates for the tobacco company.

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European Stocks Close Higher in Tuesday Trading; Euro Area Inflation Rises to 3.2% in May

European stock markets closed higher in Tuesday trading as the Stoxx Europe rose 0.6%, Germany's DAX gained 0.3%, the FTSE 100 increased 0.3%, France's CAC advanced 0.7%, and the Swiss Market Index was up 0.1%.Euro area annual inflation was an estimated 3.2% in May, up from 3.0% in April, according to a flash estimate from Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union.Among the main components of euro area inflation, energy had the highest estimated annual rate at 10.9%, up from 10.8% in April, followed by services, which rose to 3.5% from 3.0% in April.Malta had the lowest annual inflation rate at 2.1%, while Bulgaria had the highest rate at 6.3%.In corporate news, STMicroelectronics said it now expects to generate data center revenue of about $1 billion in 2026, compared with previous guidance of "nicely above $500 million," the company said Tuesday.The company said it raised its target in light of continued strong demand for AI infrastructure.Shares of the French semiconductor company surged 15% in Paris.AstraZeneca said Tuesday its phase 3 trial showed that Imfinzi combined with Imjudo, with or without lenvatinib and transarterial chemoembolisation, improved outcomes in patients with unresectable liver cancer eligible for embolisation.The company said the study met its primary endpoint, showing a statistically significant reduction in risk of disease progression or death versus standard therapy alone.Shares of the British pharmaceutical company declined 1.4% in London.BP has asked senior independent director Amanda Blanc to lead the search for the company's next chair despite concerns from some investors and City figures following the departure of former chairperson Albert Manifold, the Financial Times reported Monday.Blanc will oversee a "rigorous" selection process on behalf of the board, the report said, citing Interim Chair Ian Tyler.BP did not immediately respond to' request for comment.Shares of the British oil and gas giant were off 0.1% in London.UBS is set to raise at least $500 million in Additional Tier 1 bonds denominated in US dollars, Bloomberg reported Tuesday, citing a person familiar with the matter.Bloomberg described the offering as UBS's first foray into the market since the bank's host Switzerland paused plans to tighten rules on the riskier bank debt.Shares of the Swiss bank gained 1.2% in Zurich.Royal Philips said Tuesday it received US Food and Drug Administration 510(k) clearance for an artificial intelligence software package designed for its flagship ultrasound systems.The newly cleared Elevate Plus platform adds automated workflow features and decision support tools to the EPIQ Elite and Affiniti ultrasound systems, the company said.Shares of Royal Philips dropped 1.1% in Amsterdam.

Asia Markets67d ago

European Equities Traded in the US as American Depositary Receipts Rise in Tuesday Trading

European equities traded in the US as American depositary receipts were tracking higher late Tuesday morning, rising 0.7% to 1,889.9 on the S&P Europe Select ADR Index.From continental Europe, the gainers were led by telecommunications companies Ericsson (ERIC) and Nokia (NOK), which rose 2.9% and 2.4% respectively. They were followed by brewing company Anheuser-Busch InBev (BUD) and lender Banco Santander (SAN), which were up 1.3% each.The decliners from continental Europe were led by biopharmaceutical company DBV Technologies (DBVT) and software firm SAP (SAP), which fell 6.4% and 4.3% respectively. They were followed by biopharmaceutical company argenx (ARGX) and semiconductor company Sequans Communications (SQNS), which lost 3.9% and 3.6% respectively.The gainers from the UK were led by biopharmaceutical company Akari Therapeutics (AKTX) and lender Barclays (BCS), which advanced 10.4% and 3.2% respectively. They were followed by biopharmaceutical company Biodexa Pharmaceuticals (BDRX) and hospitality company InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), which increased 2.5% and 2.4% respectively.The decliners from the UK and Ireland were led by software firm Endava (DAVA) and biopharmaceutical company Bicycle Therapeutics (BCYC), which dropped 4.9% and 3.8% respectively. They were followed by biopharmaceutical company Mereo BioPharma Group (MREO) and communications company WPP (WPP), which were down 3.7% and 3.2% respectively.

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Asia Markets67d ago

Asian Equities Traded in the US as American Depositary Receipts Rise Sharply in Tuesday Trading

Asian equities traded in the US as American depositary receipts were rising sharply Tuesday morning, up 1.04% to 2,925.23 on the S&P Asia 50 ADR Index.From North Asia, the gainers were led by semiconductor companies Himax Technologies (HIMX) and Silicon Motion Technology (SIMO), which climbed 13% and 5.7% respectively. They were followed by internet and data center services provider VNET Group (VNET) and tech company Alibaba Group (BABA), which advanced 5.1% and 4.6% respectively.The decliners from North Asia were led by education company 17 Education & Technology Group (YQ) and online brokerage UP Fintech (TIGR), which dropped 7.4% and 7% respectively. They were followed by mobile big data platform Aurora Mobile (JG) and real estate management and digital security company Eason Technology (DXF), which lost 6.5% and 3.9% respectively.From South Asia, the gainers were led by fintech firm Trident Digital Tech (TDTH) and lender HDFC Bank (HDB), which rose 7.6% and 0.5% respectively. They were followed by telecommunications operator PLDT (PHI) and IT firm Sify Technologies (SIFY), which were up 0.2% and 0.1% respectively.The decliners from South Asia were led by IT firms Wipro (WIT) and Infosys (INFY), which fell 6.9% and 2.1% respectively. They were followed by computer hardware maker Canaan (CAN) and tech conglomerate Sea (SE), which were down 2% and 1.5% respectively.

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Asia Markets67d ago

Wall Street Set to Open Lower in Tuesday Trading as Investors Look for Signs of Middle East Peace Deal, Await Key Labor Data

US stocks look set to open modestly lower in Tuesday's trading session as investors look for any signs that stalled Middle East may restart, and await key labor market data set for release later in the morning.The Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were down 0.5%, S&P 500 futures were off 0.2%, and Nasdaq futures were edging 0.1% lower.The Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) for April is set to be released at 10 am ET, which will give investors a good indication on the strength of the US labor market. The reading is expected to remain unchanged at 6.866 million job openings, according to Bloomberg.Oil prices were moving lower, with front-month global benchmarks Brent crude declining 0.96% to $94.07 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate crude was down 1.10% to $91.15 a barrel.In other world markets, Japan's Nikkei closed 0.3% lower, Hong Kong's Hang Seng surged 2.5%, and China's Shanghai Composite gained 0.4%. Meanwhile in Europe's early afternoon session, the UK's FTSE 100 was edging 0.1% higher, Germany's DAX was up 0.7%, and France's CAC was rising 0.5%.In equities, shares of Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) surged 27% in Tuesday's premarket session after it reported fiscal Q2 earnings late Monday that beat analyst forecasts.Marvell Technology (MRVL) shares climbed 18% after multiple news outlets reported that Nvidia (NVDA) Chief Executive Jensen Huang called the chipmaker the next "trillion-dollar company."Shares of STMicroelectronics (STM) advanced 10% after it said Tuesday that it now expects to generate data center revenue of about $1 billion in 2026, compared with previous guidance of more than $500 million.On the losing side, shares of Abivax (ABVX) tumbled 35% after the company's phase 3 maintenance trial evaluating obefazimod in ulcerative colitis met its primary endpoint and key secondary endpoints, though malignancy cases reported during the trial weighed on the results.AEVEX's (AVEX) stock was down 11% pre-bell after it reported late Monday it launched a public offering of its class A common shares, along with certain selling shareholders.And Praxis Precision Medicines' (PRAX) shares were down 10% after it reported late Monday that its phase 2/3 trial assessing vormatrigine to treat focal onset seizures failed to meet its primary endpoint of percent change in monthly seizure frequency from baseline.

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Asia Markets67d ago

Tadawul Shares End Tuesday Muted on Partial Hezbollah-Israel Ceasefire Deal

Saudi Arabian equities were subdued on Tuesday, with the Tadawul All Share Index closing at 0.05% in the green as Lebanon and Israel took steps to de-escalate the Middle Eastern conflict.Investors cheered as Lebanon disclosed a partial ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah. The deal will see Hezbollah cease its attacks on Israel, while the Israeli side will avoid attacking Beirut and Hezbollah-controlled suburbs.Market watchers welcomed the news as an Israel-Lebanon ceasefire deal was one of Iran's conditions to end its conflict with the US. However, the US said that the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah was not related to its conflict with Iran."A little later, further escalatory risks came into play, as Iran also threatened to target northern Israel if Israel continued attacks on Lebanon. That was according to Iran's ISNA news, who cited the country's Central Military Command. This marked a clear shift from the more hopeful tone of last week. The mood did then improve later in the session as Trump sought to de-escalate the tensions in Lebanon, with the US President claiming that Israel and Hezbollah agreed to "stop shooting" at each other after his calls with their respective leaders," Deutsche Bank Research said in a note.Back at home, Axelerated Solutions for Information and Communication Technology (SASE:9637) shares ticked up 3.96% as it signed a memorandum of understanding to acquire a 30% stake in the Shaheen Electronic Insurance Broker platform.Meanwhile, Anmat Technology for Trading (SASE:9639) won a contract from Saudi Energy Co. (SASE:5110) for an end-user device replacement and expansion project in the kingdom. Anmat Technology and Saudi Energy closed 5.86% and 1.65% higher, respectively.

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Asia Markets67d ago

Abu Dhabi, Dubai Stocks Fall Ahead of Key Economic Data

Stock trading in the United Arab Emirates ended lower on Tuesday as the FTSE ADX General Index declined 0.304%, while the DFM General Index was down 0.738%.The local economic calendar will see the release of the UAE S&P Global Purchasing Managers' Index report for May on Wednesday. The data, which provides investors with insights into the country's non-oil private sector activity, fell to 52.1 in April from 52.9 in March.On the geopolitical front, US President Donald Trump said that talks with Iran are continuing at a rapid pace, countering news that the latter is reportedly suspending indirect peace negotiations due to Israel's attacks in Lebanon. Trump also stated that both Hezbollah and Israel agreed to stop their attacks."Trump's intervention helped ease fears that the weekend's escalation in Lebanon would lead to a broader re-escalation between the US and Iran. Still, uncertainty over the possible US-Iran deal persists, with growing doubts that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen soon," Deutsche Bank Research said.Back home, the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange and Jordan's Amman Stock Exchange launched their electronic link through the Tabadul platform to enable cross-market trading through brokerage firms and offer expanded investment opportunities for investors in both countries.On the corporate front, stocks of Agility Global (ADX:AGILITY) closed the session 0.64% in the green as it purchased an industrial plot of land in Saudi Arabia for 700 million Saudi riyals.Dubai-listed Emirates Central Cooling Systems (DFM:EMPOWER), d/b/a Empower, opened a command control center at its new headquarters in Dubai to manage operations and detect malfunctions across its plants and networks in the city. Its shares closed the session flat.

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US Equity Indexes Recover After Trump Claims Israel, Hezbollah Agreed to De-escalate Fighting in Lebanon

US equity indexes rose after President Donald Trump claimed Israel and Hezbollah agreed to dial back attacks on each other in Lebanon, and as technology topped sectors.The Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.4% to 27,086.81, with the S&P 500 up 0.3% to 7,599.96 on Monday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average turned the corner, trading up less than 0.1% to 51,078.88.Technology, which jumped more than 5% last week, and energy were the only gainers. Utilities, consumer discretionary, and communication services led the decliners.President Donald Trump spoke separately with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hezbollah representatives, multiple media reports cited the US president as saying. The president said Hezbollah had "agreed that all shooting will stop - That Israel will not attack them, and they will not attack Israel."The US informed Qatar that strikes threatened by Israel on Beirut's southern suburbs have been cancelled following a call between Trump and Netanyahu, a Qatari diplomatic source told Al Jazeera. Qatar had initiated contact with the US last Sunday to push for de-escalation, and since then, its officials have engaged in mediation efforts to reinforce the US-Iran ceasefire."The (Israel Defense Forces) will continue to operate in southern Lebanon as planned," CNN reported late Monday, citing Netanyahu as saying in a short statement. "There is no ceasefire in Lebanon," Defense Minister Israel Katz said Monday evening, according to CNN.Brent futures remained elevated, up 4.5% to $95.22. West Texas Intermediate futures were up 5.6% to $92.25. But, both crude oil types were off their respective session highs in the final leg of trading for the commodities.US Treasury yields were mixed after trading higher earlier in the session across the term structure. The 10-year yield was unchanged at 4.45%, retreating from over 4.5% intraday. The two-year rose 2.1 basis points to 4.04%, also off highs from earlier in the session.Gold futures were down 1.7% to $4,514.20, and silver futures declined 1% to $75.13, with both precious metals clawing back declines.In company news, Nvidia (NVDA) has launched RTX Spark, a new AI chip that will be used in Microsoft (MSFT) Windows laptops and desktops. Nvidia's shares jumped 6.3%, and Microsoft rose 2.3%, among the top gainers on the Dow.Salesforce (CRM) surged 9.7%, among the Dow and S&P 500's biggest outperformers, after the company said it will invest $2 billion in France through 2030 to expand its artificial intelligence and cloud operations.In economic news, the Institute for Supply Management's US manufacturing index rose to 54.0 in May, the highest since May 2022, from 52.7 in April, compared with expectations for a 53.0 reading in a Bloomberg-compiled poll.However, the S&P Global US manufacturing index for May was revised down to 55.1 from the flash 55.3, compared with expectations of no revision in a Bloomberg-compiled survey. The May index is above the 54.5 reading reported in April, indicating expansion.US construction spending rose by 0.4% in April, versus a 0.3% increase expected in a survey compiled by Bloomberg and following a downwardly revised 0.2% increase in March.

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Asia Markets68d ago

Exchange-Traded Funds, US Equities Mixed After Midday

Broad Market IndicatorsBroad-market exchange-traded fund IWM declined, while IVV edged higher. Actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) rose 0.5%.US equity indexes traded mixed after Iran's reported threats to halt the indirect peace talks with Washington sent crude oil futures sharply higher, and as technology extended gains.EnergyIShares US Energy ETF (IYE) and the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR (XLE) each added about 2.2%.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) was 2.3% higher; iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) rose 1.8%, and iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was up 1.9%.The State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor (XSD) dropped 1.8%, and iShares Semiconductor (SOXX) edged up 0.7%.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR (XLF) slipped 0.6%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) declined 1.6%, and its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), climbed up 1.6%.CommoditiesCrude oil rose 7.7%, and the United States Oil Fund (USO) added 6.1%. Natural gas dropped 2.6%, and the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was down 2.8%.Gold on Comex fell 2%, and the State Street SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was down 1.5%. Silver dipped 1.2%, and iShares Silver Trust (SLV) eased 0.8%.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR (XLP) lost 1.4%. The Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC) fell 1.4%, and iShares Dow Jones US Consumer Goods (IYK) was down 1.3%.The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR (XLY) shed 2.1%. VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) fell 2%, and the State Street SPDR S&P Retail (XRT) eased 1.1%.HealthcareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR (XLV) lost 1.4%, iShares US Healthcare (IYH) fell 1.4%, and Vanguard Health Care ETF (VHT) was down 1.4%. IShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) declined 1.5%.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR (XLI) lost 0.6%. Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) fell 0.8%, while iShares US Industrials (IYJ) dipped 1%.CryptocurrencyIn midday activity, bitcoin (BTC-USD) dropped 3%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, ProShares Bitcoin ETF (BITO) fell 2.8%, ProShares Ether ETF (EETH) shed 2.2%, and ProShares Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) was 2.8% lower.

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Asia Markets68d ago

US Equity Indexes Mixed, Crude Oil Surges Amid Reports Iran Halting Peace Process

US equity indexes traded mixed after Iran's reported threats to halt the indirect peace talks with Washington sent crude oil futures sharply higher, and as technology extended gains.The Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.2% to 27,019.1, with the S&P 500 up less than 0.1% to 7,581.9, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average was lower by 0.3% to 50,858.1 after midday on Monday.Energy and technology, which jumped more than 5% last week, were the only sectors in positive territory. Utilities, consumer discretionary, and communication services led the decliners.Iranian negotiators will stop exchanging messages with the US through intermediaries, and Tehran will fully close the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation against ongoing ceasefire violations, CNBC reported, citing Iran's state-affiliated news outlet Tasnim on Monday. The report, in a translated post on the social media site Telegram, homed in on Israel's military operations in Lebanon against the Iran-backed militia Hezbollah, CNBC reported."No dialogue will take place" until Israel fully withdraws from occupied areas in Lebanon and stops all attacks in both Lebanon and Gaza, Tasnim was cited as saying.Meanwhile, President Donald Trump, who last week received a framework for a peace agreement with Iran, sent back changes to the proposed deal, officials said, insisting on tougher language about Tehran's nuclear commitments and its pledge to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, CNN reported.Brent crude futures soared 6.6% to $97.12, and West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures surged 7.7% to $94.07. The rise follows US attacks on Iranian military sites, Tehran targeting a US military base, and Israel's advances in Lebanon, according to media reports.US Treasury yields rose, with the 10-year up 5.3 basis points to 4.51%. The two-year jumped 6.8 basis points to 4.08%.In precious metals, gold futures slumped 2.1% to $4,496.5, while silver futures dropped 1.3% to $74.97.In company news, Nvidia (NVDA) has launched RTX Spark, a new AI chip that will be used in Microsoft (MSFT) Windows laptops and desktops. Nvidia's shares jumped 5.1%, and Microsoft rose 2.6%, among the top gainers on the Dow.Salesforce (CRM) surged 9.6%, among the Dow and S&P 500's biggest outperformers, after the company said it will invest $2 billion in France through 2030 to expand its artificial intelligence and cloud operations.In economic news, the Institute for Supply Management's US manufacturing index rose to 54.0 in May from 52.7 in April, compared with expectations for a smaller increase to a 53.0 reading in a survey compiled by Bloomberg. The index indicates faster expansion, and the print is the highest since May 2022.However, the S&P Global US manufacturing index for May was revised down to 55.1 from the flash 55.3, compared with expectations of no revision in a Bloomberg-compiled survey. The May index is above the 54.5 reading reported in April, indicating expansion.US construction spending rose by 0.4% in April, versus a 0.3% increase expected in a survey compiled by Bloomberg and following a downwardly revised 0.2% increase in March.

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Asia Markets68d ago

Germany's DAX Falls Amid Latest Manufacturing Data, Escalating Middle East Conflict

German shares declined on the first day of the month, with the blue-chip DAX index down 0.40% on Monday's close, as investors assessed the country's manufacturing data and the latest news on the Middle East war.According to S&P Global, the final Germany manufacturing PMI slipped to a four-month low of 50.1 in May from the previous month's 51.4, but surpassed the flash estimate of 49.9. The final reading reflected the first drop in new orders for 2026 and the second straight month of softer output growth amid the conflict in the Middle East."The upturn in the manufacturing sector stalled in May, confirming the warning signs from recent PMI surveys that growth - being driven by the frontloading of orders - was likely to fade," S&P Global Market Intelligence economics associate director Phil Smith said. "The true underlying health of demand appears to be showing itself, with new orders falling for the first time this year amid still-elevated levels of uncertainty and soaring prices."For the wider eurozone, the final manufacturing PMI hit a two-month low of 51.6 in May, down from the previous 52.2 and up from the preliminary reading of 51.4, reflecting a slowdown in demand amid accelerating prices.In other local economic news, Destatis reported that German retail sales fell 0.3% on a monthly basis in April, against a revised 0.3% decline in the prior month and the expected 0.4% decrease. Annually, German retail prices were down 0.3%, compared with the revised 0.2% dip earlier.In geopolitical news, the US Central Command said it launched "self-defense strikes" on Iranian military sites over the weekend, while Iran responded by targeting an air base used by US forces. Bloomberg News reported, citing a statement carried by the semi-official Tasnim news agency, that Iranian negotiators will also halt talks with their US counterparts in protest of Israel's expanded ground assault in Lebanon.Back home and on the corporate side, Berenberg raised its price target for Siemens AG (SIE.F) to 320 euros from 245 euros, and kept its buy rating, noting that the German technology group is well-placed to benefit from long-term demand drivers and highlighted the upcoming Siemens Healthineers (SHL.F) separation as a key catalyst."Siemens benefits from powerful structural drivers across its core markets, with rapid growth in electrification and a gradual recovery in automation markets likely. ... We view Siemens' industrial software business as market leading and recent nervousness around AI disruption as overblown, with scope for AI to materially enhance key offerings. We also think that the future spin-off of Siemens Healthineers would be a positive catalyst for the shares," the research firm wrote in an electrical sector-focused note. Siemens AG gained 1.06% at closing, while Siemens Healthineers was down 1.89%.

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Asia Markets68d ago

Swiss Stocks Slump as New Development in US-Iran War Overshadows GDP Print

The Swiss Market Index started the week in the red, tumbling 1.75% on Monday's close, as reports of a new source of tensions between the US and Iran overshadowed the releases of the country's gross domestic product and retail sales.Iranian negotiators will suspend talks and the exchange of documents with their US counterparts in protest of Israeli aggression in Lebanon, Bloomberg News reported, citing a statement carried by the semi-official Tasnim news agency. The suspension follows a fresh exchange of fire between Tehran and Washington over the weekend, even as the two sides had been indirectly negotiating terms of a draft deal that would extend their ceasefire agreement by 60 days.Back home and in economic news, Switzerland's final gross domestic product, adjusted for sporting events, rose 0.4% in the first quarter, compared with the flash estimate of a 0.5% increase and the prior quarter's 0.2% rise. The State Secretariat for Economic Affairs attributed the growth to the industrial sector.Meanwhile, Swiss retail sales inched up 0.1% month over month in April, following a revised 0.3% gain in March, data from the Federal Statistical Office showed. In other economic news, the procure.ch-UBS manufacturing PMI climbed to 57.3 in May from 54.5 in April, surpassing the consensus estimate of 54.On the corporate front, Landis+Gyr Group (LAND.SW) confirmed its mid-term estimates through 2028, including a mid-single-digit revenue compound annual growth rate and adjusted EPS CAGR more than 5x the rate of revenue. The Swiss energy technology company was down 1.48%."With the introduction of our new business segments, we are well positioned to capitalize on significant growth opportunities across the evolving energy landscape. Supported by the strongest pipeline in our history and accelerating customer adoption of our technologies, we have built approximately $4 billion in backlog, providing exceptional revenue visibility and underpinning a durable, predictable growth model during this period of generational industry transformation," Chief Executive Officer Peter Mainz said in the company's Capital Markets Day 2026 release.

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Asia Markets68d ago

UK Shares Start Week Deep in Red as US-Iran Tensions Escalate

London's FTSE 100 closed 0.68% lower on Monday after the US and Iran exchanged fresh strikes over the weekend, while Britain's manufacturing activity accelerated to a four-year high on conflict-driven stockpiling.The US Central Command said it "conducted self-defense strikes" on Iranian radar and command and control sites in response to "aggressive Iranian actions," while Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it launched a retaliatory attack against an air base used by US forces. Iranian negotiators also plan to suspend talks with their US counterparts in protest of Israeli aggression in Lebanon, Bloomberg News reported, citing a statement carried by the semi-official Tasnim news agency.Back home and on the economic front, the final S&P Global UK Manufacturing PMI stood at 53.9 in May, against the prior month's 53.7. The seventh consecutive growth came as production volumes expanded at the fastest rate in three months despite persistent headwinds, including rising prices and supply chain pressures."The sustainability of the upturn remains in doubt, however. The recent upturn in new order intakes that is driving the expansion in output is heavily reliant on both manufacturers and their clients front-loading purchases to mitigate expected war-related price increases and supply chain disruption. This bounce will fade once customers have built up sufficient safety stocks," S&P Global Market Intelligence director Rob Dobson said.Meanwhile, the annual growth rate of house prices in the UK slowed to 1.7% in May from 3% earlier, according to data from the Nationwide Building Society. The average price of houses was 278,024 pounds sterling, down from 278,880 pounds a month ago."Given the uncertainty caused by developments in the Middle East and the subsequent rise in energy prices and market interest rates, some loss of momentum was to be expected. Indeed, consumer confidence has weakened noticeably since the start of the conflict, with GfK's headline index falling to its lowest level since late‑2023 in April, with only a marginal increase in May," Nationwide Chief Economist Robert Gardner said."The housing market has not fallen off a cliff, but it is clearly looking over the edge," RBC Capital Markets said. "The good news, and there is some, is that the UK entered this shock in reasonable shape: household debt is at a two-decade low relative to income, the economy grew a healthy 0.6% in Q1, and mortgage rates, while rising, are still well below the 2023 peaks. We would not yet call this the beginning of a sustained downturn. UK house prices may have hit the brakes in May, but the engine has not yet stalled."In corporate news, easyJet (EZJ.L) signaled that its board will gauge a takeover offer from US-based Castlelake after the alternative investment firm disclosed that it is in the early stages of evaluating a potential bid for the British budget airline. The company, which is yet to receive a buyout proposal from or hold any discussions with Castlelake, traded 10.03% higher at close.

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Asia Markets68d ago

European Stocks Lower in Monday Trading as Middle East Fighting Reignites; EU, Euro Area Unemployment Unchanged in April

The European stock markets were lower in Monday trading while oil prices soared as fighting in the Middle East reignited after the US and Iran failed to agree on a peace treaty over the weekend.The Stoxx Europe dropped 1%, Germany's DAX fell 0.5%, the FTSE 100 lost 0.9%, France's CAC declined 0.8%, and the Swiss Market Index shed 1.7%.The euro area and European Union seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 6.3% and 6.0% respectively in April, which was unchanged for both from March, according to Eurostat, the statistical office of the EU.And in corporate news, Ferrari is facing a backlash in Italy over the design of its new Luce, a fully electric vehicle which breaks away from the sports car's traditional look, the Financial Times reported Saturday.The report cited Transport Minister Matteo Salvini, former company executives, and online influencers critical of the 550,000 euro ($641,000) car, which was designed in collaboration with a former Apple design chief over five years. Criticism has been directed at Ferrari Chair John Elkann, the report said.Ferrari did not immediately reply to' request for comment.Shares of the Italian luxury sportscar maker gained 0.8% in Milan.BP is selling a 5% stake in the Browse liquefied natural gas project in Western Australia to GS Energy, leaving it with a 39.33% interest in the project, news outlets reported Monday. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed.The sale is part of BP's portfolio management strategy of onboarding a partner to advance the project, the reports said, citing an emailed statement from BP. The project is expected to cost 48.7 billion Australian dollars ($34.97 billion) according to the reports.BP and GS Energy did not immediately respond to' requests for comments.Shares of BP rose 3.2% in London.Astrazeneca said Monday that Imfinzi, in combination with Imjudo, lenvatinib, and transarterial chemoembolization, or TACE, demonstrated meaningful improvement in progression-free survival versus TACE alone for patients with embolization-eligible unresectable liver cancer.The Emerald-3 phase 3 trial results showed that the Single Tremelimumab-actl Regular Interval Durvalumab or STRIDE regimen combined with lenvatinib and TACE demonstrated a 30% reduction in the risk of disease progression or death versus TACE alone, the company said.Shares of the British pharmaceutical company dropped nearly 3% in London.

Asia Markets68d ago

European Equities Traded in the US as American Depositary Receipts Decline in Monday Trading

European equities traded in the US as American depositary receipts started the trading week lower late Monday morning, declining 0.2% to 1,867.7 on the S&P Europe Select ADR Index.From continental Europe, the gainers were led by software firm SAP (SAP) and petroleum refiner Equinor (EQNR), which advanced 7.2% and 5.6% respectively. They were followed by accommodations booking site trivago (TRVG) and telecommunications company Nokia (NOK), which increased 5.2% and 4.8% respectively.The decliners from continental Europe were led by semiconductor company Sequans Communications (SQNS) and biotech firm Evaxion (EVAX), which dropped 7.2% and 4.8% respectively. They were followed by biotech firm BioNTech (BNTX) and lender Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA), which fell 4.3% and 2.5% respectively.The gainers from the UK were led by software company Endava (DAVA) and oil and gas company BP (BP), which rose 5.9% and 3.6% respectively. They were followed by oil and gas company Shell (SHEL) and communications company WPP (WPP), which were up 2.2% and 0.9% respectively.The decliners from the UK and Ireland were led by biopharmaceutical companies Akari Therapeutics (AKTX) and Mereo BioPharma Group (MREO), which lost 13.4% and 9.5% respectively. They were followed by biopharmaceutical company NuCana (NCNA) and pharmaceutical company Silence Therapeutics (SLN), which were down 7.7% and 4.4% respectively.

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Asia Markets68d ago

Asian Equities Traded in the US as American Depositary Receipts Rise Sharply in Monday Trading

Asian equities traded in the US as American depositary receipts opened the trading week sharply higher Monday morning, rising 1.19% to 2,889.22 on the S&P Asia 50 ADR Index.From North Asia, the gainers were led by electric vehicle maker NIO (NIO) and semiconductor company Himax Technologies (HIMX), which climbed 6.8% and 6.3% respectively. They were followed by fintech firm Qfin (QFIN) and entertainment streaming service Bilibili (BILI), which advanced 5.8% and 5.1% respectively.The decliners from North Asia were led by real estate management and digital security company Eason Technology (DXF) and mobile app developer Cheetah Mobile (CMCM), which shed 20% and 6.4% respectively. They were followed by solar panel maker JinkoSolar (JKS) and pharmaceutical company Takeda Pharmaceutical (TAK), which dropped 5.4% and 4.2% respectively.From South Asia, the gainers were led by tech conglomerate Sea (SE) and IT firm Infosys (INFY), which rose 5.3% and 2.5% respectively. They were followed by telecommunications operators Telekomunikasi Indonesia (TLK) and PLDT (PHI), which were up 0.4% and 0.1% respectively.The decliners from South Asia were led by computer hardware maker Canaan (CAN) and IT firm Sify Technologies (SIFY), which fell 3.8% and 2.9% respectively. They were followed by pharmaceutical company Dr. Reddy's Laboratories (RDY) and lender ICICI Bank (IBN), which were down 2.1% and 1.3% respectively.

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Asia Markets68d ago

US Equity Futures Rise Pre-Bell Despite Renewed US-Iran Clashes

US equity futures were edging higher pre-bell Monday despite the shaky Middle East ceasefire being tested once again by a new exchange of attacks, even as President Donald Trump stated that Iran wants to come to an agreement.Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were 0.21% higher, S&P 500 futures were up 0.2%, and Nasdaq futures were 0.2% higher.The US said that it struck radar and drone sites in Iran after an American drone was shot down over the weekend. Iran then said it launched its own strike, while Kuwait reported that it intercepted incoming drone and missile fire."Iran really wants to make a deal, and it will be a good one for the U.S.A. and those that are with us," Trump said in a post on Truth Social. He has not yet decided on whether to move forward on an agreement to extend the ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.Among the companies reporting financial results this week are Palo Alto Networks (PANW), Broadcom (AVGO), and CrowdStrike (CRWD).Oil prices were higher, with front-month global benchmark North Sea Brent crude up 2.3% at $93.24 per barrel and US West Texas Intermediate crude 2.9% higher at $89.92 per barrel.The final S&P Global manufacturing purchasing managers index for May, due at 9:45 am ET, is seen coming in at 55.3, unchanged from its prior value, according to estimates compiled by Bloomberg.The May Institute for Supply Management's services index, due at 10 am ET, is projected at 53.0, versus 52.7 previously. The April construction spending report is also due at 10 am ET.In other world markets, Japan's Nikkei closed 0.9% higher, Hong Kong's Hang Seng ended 0.9% higher, and China's Shanghai Composite finished 0.3% lower. Meanwhile, the UK's FTSE 100 was down 0.3%, and Germany's DAX index was 0.6% higher in Europe's early afternoon session.In equities, Nvidia (NVDA) and Microsoft (MSFT) shares were up 2.4% and 3.6%, respectively, after Nvidia said it launched RTX Spark, a new chip for Microsoft Windows PC personal AI agents. Dell Technologies (DELL) stock was up 1.2% after the company said it launched its XPS 13 compact laptop. Salesforce (CRM) shares rose nearly 5% after the company said it plans to invest $2 billion in France through 2030 and expand its AI and cloud operations.On the losing side, Toyota Motor (TM) stock was down 3% after a Wall Street Journal report that the Trump administration is expected to propose a tweak to the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement that would require half of all automobile components and materials to come from sources in the US. Constellation Energy (CEG) stock was down 2.7% after the company said certain shareholders launched a public offering of 11 million of its common shares.

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Asia Markets67d ago

Germany's Blue-chip DAX Index Gains; Eurozone Inflation Accelerates

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