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U.S. Futures Rise as Trump Signals Progress on Iran and AI Stocks Rebound: Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Wall Street

U.S. equity futures pointed higher on Tuesday as investors monitored developments surrounding the conflict with Iran and a recovery in artificial intelligence-related technology shares. Market sentiment was also boosted by news that OpenAI has confidentially filed for an initial public offering, while Applied Digital (NASDAQ:APLD) surged in premarket trading following a major long-term lease agreement. […]

U.S. Stocks Close Mixed as Chip Rebound Lifts Nasdaq, Geopolitical Jitters Weigh on Dow

Wall Street delivered a split verdict on Monday, June 8, as a sharp rebound in semiconductor stocks powered the Nasdaq and S&P 500 higher while lingering concern over Middle East tensions kept the Dow in the red. Investors spent the session weighing a remarkable piece of chip-industry news against a still-fragile geopolitical backdrop, ultimately deciding […]

Nvidia Surge Sparks Tech Stock Rebound Ahead of Monday Open: Dow Jones, S&P and Nasdaq Futures

Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures are currently pointing to a higher open on Monday, with stocks likely to regain ground following the sell-off seen during last Friday’s session. Bargain hunting may contribute to initial strength on Wall Street following last Friday’s plunge, which dragged the tech-heavy Nasdaq down to its lowest closing level […]

Five key market events investors will be watching this week

Markets face a packed agenda in the days ahead, with investors preparing for a potentially record-breaking SpaceX IPO, crucial U.S. inflation figures, a European Central Bank policy decision, and earnings reports from technology giants Oracle and Adobe that could offer fresh insight into the strength of the artificial intelligence theme. 1. SpaceX prepares for landmark […]

AI-linked stocks advance as Trump explores public ownership model for AI firms

Shares of several artificial intelligence-related companies moved higher in premarket trading on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump said his administration is considering a proposal that could give the American public a direct stake in leading AI businesses. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on Friday, Trump revealed that discussions had taken place with […]

Nvidia deepens South Korea ties through new AI partnerships (NVDA)

Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) unveiled a series of strategic agreements with some of South Korea’s largest technology groups on Monday, strengthening its position in the artificial intelligence ecosystem while securing key relationships across memory chips, cloud infrastructure and robotics. The partnerships were announced during a visit to South Korea by Chief Executive Jensen Huang, who arrived in […]

Middle East tensions, AI concerns and Apple’s developer event dominate market attention: Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Wall Street Futures

U.S. equity futures traded mixed on Monday as investors weighed renewed military exchanges between Iran and Israel alongside growing doubts over the sustainability of the artificial intelligence-driven market rally. Attention is also turning to Apple’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) annual Worldwide Developers Conference, where artificial intelligence initiatives are expected to take centre stage. Futures mixed after Wall Street […]

Semiconductor Rout and Hot Jobs Report Send Stocks Sharply Lower

Wall Street endured its worst session in months on Friday as a surprisingly strong jobs report collided with a deepening selloff in semiconductor stocks, dragging all three major indexes into the red. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite bore the brunt of the damage, plunging more than 4% in a broad-based retreat from the artificial intelligence trade […]

Elon Musk Set to Become the First Trillionaire as SpaceX Nears Market Debut

Elon Musk could become the first person in history with a fortune exceeding $1 trillion when SpaceX (NASDAQ:SPCX) begins trading on June 12, with the company’s planned IPO dramatically increasing the value of his holdings. SpaceX is seeking to raise $75 billion through its initial public offering, according to a regulatory filing released on Wednesday. […]

SpaceX Excludes China and Hong Kong Investors From Planned $75 Billion IPO (SPCX)

SpaceX (NASDAQ:SPCX) has reportedly directed the banks managing its planned $75 billion initial public offering to reject investment orders from individuals and organizations based in mainland China and Hong Kong, according to a Bloomberg News report citing people familiar with the matter. The move comes ahead of what is expected to be the largest stock […]

TD Cowen Lifts GLP-1 Market Outlook, Sees Global Sales Reaching $150 Billion by 2030

TD Cowen has raised its long-term forecast for the global GLP-1 market, projecting annual sales of diabetes and obesity treatments in the category will reach $150 billion by 2030. The revised estimate marks an increase from the firm’s previous forecast of $139 billion, reflecting stronger expectations for patient adoption and continued expansion of the market. […]

J.P. Morgan Turns More Positive on Tesla as Robotics and AI Shape Future Outlook (TSLA)

J.P. Morgan has upgraded Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) to “neutral” from “underweight”, arguing that the company’s market valuation is becoming increasingly tied to its long-term ambitions in autonomous technology and robotics rather than its near-term financial performance. The brokerage’s revised stance reflects growing investor interest in Tesla’s emerging technology platforms, even as its core electric vehicle business […]

SpaceX Faces Delay to S&P 500 Inclusion After Index Provider Keeps Existing Criteria (SPCX)

S&P Global has decided against modifying the eligibility standards for its flagship stock market indices, a move that effectively prevents SpaceX (NASDAQ:SPCX) from gaining rapid entry into the benchmark S&P 500 despite the company’s anticipated blockbuster public offering. The decision represents a setback for Elon Musk’s aerospace group, which had been expected to challenge conventional […]

Wall Street Futures Ease as Hezbollah Rejects Ceasefire and Investors Await U.S. Jobs Data: Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq

U.S. equity futures traded lower on Friday as investors assessed renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and prepared for the release of closely watched U.S. employment figures. The latest developments have weakened expectations for a near-term resolution to the conflict involving Iran and added another layer of uncertainty to global markets. At the same […]

Is MOBX The Next Big Domestic Defense Play? Inside Mobix Labs’ Move to Acquire U.S. Drone Maker Vision Aerial

If you’ve been keeping an eye on small-cap tech and defense stocks, you probably noticed Mobix Labs (NASDAQ:MOBX) popping hard on the charts today. Shares surged following a major premarket announcement: the connectivity and semiconductor company has signed a binding Letter of Intent (LOI) to acquire Vision Aerial, Inc., a rugged, American-built drone manufacturer. For […]

Dow Surges to Record Close as Investors Rotate Out of Chips and Into Health Care, Financials

U.S. stocks finished sharply divided on Thursday as investors dumped semiconductor names following a disappointing earnings report from Broadcom and piled into health care, financials, and other non-tech sectors. The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged to a fresh all-time high, while the Nasdaq Composite slipped as the rotation away from artificial intelligence trades picked up […]

Weight Watchers Expands Reach Through LillyDirect Partnership (WW)

WW International (NASDAQ:WW) has integrated its Weight Watchers Med+ offering with Eli Lilly’s (NYSE:LLY) LillyDirect healthcare platform, broadening access to its clinical weight management services for patients using or considering prescription obesity treatments. The collaboration connects LillyDirect users with Weight Watchers’ program, which combines GLP-1 medications with behavioral, nutritional and lifestyle support. Med+ Program Added […]

Broadcom Selloff Points to Weak Start for Wall Street: Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Futures

U.S. stock futures indicated a softer opening on Thursday, suggesting Wall Street could extend the previous session’s losses as investors react to a sharp decline in Broadcom shares and continue to monitor developments in the Middle East. Technology stocks appeared set to lead the retreat, with Nasdaq 100 futures falling 1.2% ahead of the opening […]

Meta Pushes Back Developer Release of New AI Model Amid Ongoing Testing (META)

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) has reportedly postponed the release of its latest artificial intelligence model to external developers several times, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal, raising questions about the timing of the company’s next major AI rollout. The report said the delay has now extended to nearly two months after Meta’s head […]

Broadcom Shares Slide as Revenue Miss and AI Outlook Disappoint Investors (AVGO)

Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) came under pressure in after-hours trading after reporting second-quarter results that fell slightly short of Wall Street expectations and maintaining its long-term artificial intelligence revenue targets rather than raising them. The semiconductor group reported second-quarter revenue of $22.19 billion, marginally below analysts’ consensus forecast of $22.27 billion. The results arrive as Broadcom continues […]