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Tech Rally Lifts S&P 500 and Nasdaq to Record Closes
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite both closed at fresh record highs on Thursday as a wave of strong earnings reports and a blockbuster deal in cloud computing gave investors reason to buy, even as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East kept a lid on the Dow. Technology and consumer-facing stocks led the charge, while…
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Wall Street futures edge lower as oil prices rebound on renewed U.S.-Iran tensions: Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq
U.S. stock futures pointed to a slightly weaker open on Thursday, with investors appearing cautious after the previous session ended with modest gains following uneven trading throughout the day. A rebound in crude oil prices pressured sentiment as concerns resurfaced over escalating tensions between the United States and Iran. U.S. crude futures climbed more than…
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Drone stocks rally after report of Pentagon-backed funding discussions
Shares of several U.S. drone manufacturers moved sharply higher Monday after a report from The Wall Street Journal said the Trump administration is considering funding agreements with domestic drone companies to strengthen U.S. production capabilities. Unusual Machines (AMEX:UMAC) surged 25%, while Red Cat (NASDAQ:RCAT) gained 13%. AeroVironment (NASDAQ:AVAV) and Kratos Defense & Security (NASDAQ:KTOS) each…
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Eli Lilly shares edge higher after CVS expands coverage for Zepbound obesity drug (LLY)
Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:LLY) shares gained about 1% in premarket trading Thursday after CVS Caremark announced it would add the company’s obesity treatment Zepbound to its preferred drug formulary. Lilly said the decision means all three of the largest pharmacy benefit managers in the United States will now provide coverage for the company’s full…
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Best Buy shares jump on earnings beat and stronger comparable sales growth (BBY)
Best Buy (NYSE:BBY) shares surged nearly 10% in premarket trading after the electronics retailer reported first-quarter results that topped analyst expectations, supported by improved comparable sales and strength across several key product categories. Adjusted earnings per share came in at $1.28, exceeding the consensus estimate of $1.22 by $0.06. Revenue for the quarter reached $8.94…
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Build-A-Bear shares gain 6% after earnings beat offsets revenue shortfall (BBW)
Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc. (NYSE:BBW) shares climbed 6.22% in premarket trading on Thursday after the company delivered stronger-than-expected quarterly earnings and increased its profit outlook, despite reporting revenue below analyst forecasts. The specialty retailer posted adjusted earnings per share of $1.03 for the first quarter, surpassing Wall Street expectations of $0.76 by $0.27. Revenue totaled $125.3…
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Hormel Foods shares rise nearly 4% after earnings beat and continued sales momentum (HRL)
Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE:HRL) posted better-than-expected second-quarter results on Thursday, helping lift shares 3.74% in premarket trading as investors reacted positively to signs that the company’s turnaround efforts are gaining momentum. The food producer reported adjusted earnings per share of $0.40, ahead of analyst expectations of $0.36. Quarterly revenue came in at $2.97 billion, slightly…
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U.S. Futures Slip as Renewed U.S.-Iran Strikes Shake Market Sentiment: Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Wall Street
U.S. equity futures traded lower on Thursday while oil prices climbed after a fresh exchange of military strikes between the United States and Iran undermined hopes for a near-term peace agreement. Investors were also preparing for the release of a closely watched U.S. inflation report expected later in the session. At 03:37 ET, Dow Jones…
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Dow Sets Fresh Record as Oil Slide Lifts Blue Chips; Tech Lags on Chip Pullback
Wall Street closed on a split note Wednesday as falling oil prices and renewed Iran peace hopes powered the Dow Jones Industrial Average to a fresh all-time high, while a sharp pullback in semiconductor stocks kept the broader market pinned near the flatline. The session underscored a clear rotation out of high-flying tech names and…
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Markets in Motion: tech earnings challenge valuation fears
Strong tech earnings continue to drive market leadership Technology continues to dominate market leadership in 2026, and according to Bruce Campbell, the earnings data may justify much of the enthusiasm. In this week’s Markets in Motion, Campbell highlights how both technology and energy have emerged as the top-performing sectors year-to-date. While concerns around valuation remain common,…