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Fresh U.S. strikes on Iran push oil prices higher as markets weigh geopolitical risks: Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Wall Street Futures
Wall Street futures traded modestly higher on Tuesday as investors returned from the Memorial Day holiday to assess renewed military tensions between the United States and Iran. Despite the latest escalation, markets remained relatively resilient, although optimism surrounding a near-term peace agreement between Washington and Tehran weakened. U.S. futures rise despite renewed conflict By 03:42…
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Mobix Labs to Acquire U.S. Rare Earth and Critical Minerals Company
What happens when a defense aerospace technology company moves directly into the rare earths and critical mineral supply chain? Today we’re looking at Mobix Labs, a NASDAQ (MOBX) listed company built around advanced connectivity, aerospace and defense technologies, and its planned acquisition of Special Project Delivery. I’m Ricki Lee and joining me on this episode…
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Capital Formation, Commodity Cycles & AI Market Growth
In this May 2026 edition of Market This Month, Anna Serin and Bruce Campbell discuss the sharp rebound in global markets following March volatility and examine the sectors currently driving investor momentum. The conversation covers the continued strength of the technology sector, renewed interest in commodities including gold, silver, lithium, rare earths, and energy, and…
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Dow Hits Record as PC Makers, Chipmakers Rally Into Memorial Day Weekend
U.S. stocks closed higher on Friday as strength in technology and health care names lifted the major indexes into the long Memorial Day weekend. The Dow Jones Industrial Average set a fresh all-time high, while the S&P 500 notched its eighth consecutive winning week — the longest such streak since late 2023. Investors weighed record-low…
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Stock Futures Rise Ahead of Memorial Day as U.S.-Iran Peace Talks Progress
Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq index futures are currently pointing to a higher open on Friday, with stocks likely to see further upside after recovering from an initial pullback to end the previous session modestly higher. Stocks may continue to benefit from optimism about an end to the U.S.-Iran war even as crude oil…
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Economic Data Today: Consumer Confidence and LEI Report Loom
The University of Michigan is scheduled to release its revised reading on consumer sentiment in the month of May at 10 am ET. The consumer sentiment index for May is expected to be unrevised from the preliminary reading of 48.2, which was down from 49.8 in April and marked a new record low. Also at…
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Wall Street Ekes Out Gains as Nvidia Earnings Fail to Spark AI Rally
U.S. stocks closed modestly higher on Thursday as investors digested a mixed bag of earnings results, geopolitical developments around Iran, and rising Treasury yields. The session was choppy throughout, with a late-day push helping the major indexes finish in the green after spending much of the afternoon near the flatline. What Moved Markets The Dow…
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U.S. Stocks Seen Opening Lower as Oil Prices and Treasury Yields Climb: Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Wall Street Futures
U.S. stock index futures pointed to a weaker start on Thursday, with markets poised to surrender some of the gains recorded in the previous trading session. Investor sentiment has turned cautious again as crude oil prices move sharply higher and Treasury yields rebound. U.S. crude futures have jumped more than 2%, climbing back above the…
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Quantum computing stocks rally after report of planned $2 billion U.S. funding package
Shares of several quantum computing companies surged in U.S. premarket trading on Thursday following a media report that the Trump administration plans to award US$2 billion in grants to firms operating in the sector. According to a report by The Wall Street Journal citing the U.S. Commerce Department, the funding agreements are expected to include…
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Walmart shares slip after cautious outlook overshadows revenue beat (WMT)
Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) shares fell 2% in premarket trading after the retail giant reported first-quarter revenue ahead of analyst expectations but issued earnings guidance that came in below Wall Street forecasts. The company generated revenue of US$177.8 billion during the quarter, surpassing analyst estimates of US$174.83 billion and rising 7.3% compared with the prior year. Adjusted…