Despite the tailwind of a continuing U.S.-Iran ceasefire and a sharp drop in oil prices, U.S. markets were blindsided by a "chip storm" on Monday. Apple hit an all-time high and reclaimed the world's most valuable company title at $4.95T, while Nvidia shed $25...
U.S. stock index futures pushed higher on Monday, while international crude oil prices fell sharply following a weekend pause in military strikes between the U.S. and Iran. Major European equity benchmarks also traded broadly higher. U.S. President Donald Trum...
As the calendar turns to August, financial analysts suggest investors might want to keep one hand on the steering wheel and the other firmly resting near the hedge button. Paul Ciana, Technical Analyst at BofA Securities, highlighted in his latest seasonal rep...
On Tuesday, local time, the Federal Reserve will kick off its two-day July monetary policy meeting. With U.S. economic data pointing to renewed inflationary pressures, the decision of whether to hold rates steady or deliver a surprise rate hike has become incr...
U.S. equities closed mixed on Friday (July 24). The Dow rose 0.46% to 51,947.25; the S&P 500 gained 0.05% to 7,411.98; and the Nasdaq fell 0.64% to 24,975.82. Philly Semi dropped 4.25% as chip stocks sold off. Pakistan called for a U.S.-Iran ceasefire, pul...
On July 23, Tesla closed down 14.56% at $319.69 per share after touching an intraday low of $315.82. The single-day loss erased roughly $214.5 billion in market capitalization—its largest drop on record—making it one of the worst performers in the...
The U.S. will hold midterm elections in November, a political event that typically introduces heightened volatility to equity markets. However, analysts note that this turbulence often creates compelling entry points for investors. Jeff Buchbinder, Chief Equit...
The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 0.97% to 51,711.65, the S&P 500 fell 1.21% to 7,408.30, and the Nasdaq Composite tumbled 2.15% to 25,137.69. Brent crude surged above $100 on U.S.-Iran escalation, while Tesla ‑14.52% and Google ‑7% on negative cash...
As the latest earnings season unfolds on Wall Street, tech giants are facing a stern test over their "AI return on investment." In this round of reporting, AI capital expenditure has taken center stage and is being subjected to microscopic scrutiny. On Wednesd...
As concerns over the sustainability of the AI boom intensified, U.S. AI-related equities recently suffered a sharp correction. However, Wall Street investment banks have taken turns signaling that a turning point has arrived, seeking to dispel investor anxiety...
All three major U.S. stock indices closed lower on Wednesday (July 22). The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.01% to 52,218.58, the S&P 500 dipped 0.14% to 7,498.96, and the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.57% to 25,690.90. Escalating U.S.-Iran rhetoric drove...
Alphabet will report Q2 earnings after Wednesday's close. The release is a key gauge for the market's AI trade. Investors are weighing heavy CapEx on data centers and chips against returns. As a result, market sentiment on AI spending is growing more cautious....
Ahead of several critical catalyst events, short sellers have ramped up their bearish bets against SpaceX, pushing short interest to nearly a third of its publicly traded float. Elon Musk recently issued a stark warning, declaring that investors shorting Space...
U.S. stocks opened higher and closed higher on Tuesday, snapping a three-day losing streak. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index surged 5.21%, its biggest single-day gain since June 22. Memory concept stocks staged a violent rebound: DRAM ETF +10.91%, Western...
Driven by a strong rebound in Asian tech equities earlier today, U.S. AI-related stocks staged a long-awaited collective pre-market rally on Tuesday. As of press time, Nasdaq 100 index futures (Sep '26 contract) were up 1.22%, S&P 500 futures gained 0.35%,...
China A-Shares At close, the Shanghai Composite Index rose 1.79% to 3,864.37 points; the Shenzhen Component Index surged 4.81% to 14,264.00 points; the ChiNext Index powered up 7.05% to 3,685.00 points, and the STAR 50 Index soared 10.80%, booking its largest...
U.S. equities have endured a volatile ride since the start of the year, driven by geopolitical tensions, fears over AI disrupters, and ongoing sector rotation within the AI space. Despite these headwinds, Wall Street delivered solid gains in the first half of...
The AI rally has lasted for three years, delivering some of the strongest U.S. stock returns in decades alongside the most extreme single-stock concentration in history. Yet, Wall Street remains deeply divided over whether the current market is a bubble, how l...
U.S. stocks opened higher but reversed course to close lower on Monday, with all three major indices finishing in the red. U.S. Central Command announced new strikes against Iran shortly before the close. Chip stocks pared intraday gains; SOXX +0.45%, SMH +0.4...
Before Monday's US market open, the month-long correction in chip stocks showed signs of a temporary pause, with AI favorites like the "top five memory giants" rallying across the board. As of press time, Nasdaq 100 Index Futures (September 2026 contract) rose...
