Today's American Stocks Pulse
Goldman Sachs lifts S&P 500 year‑end target, dismisses bubble fears
Goldman Sachs raised its forecast for the S&P 500’s year‑end level, citing continued earnings strength, and said the market is not in a bubble. Analysts also note a potential melt‑up could push the index toward 8,000 if momentum holds.
Earnings Season, Middle East Truce Talks, Gain Favor
U.S. pre‑market futures remain largely positive despite early‑morning pullbacks, with the Nasdaq leading gains after Intel’s strong Q1 results. Procter & Gamble and SLB both beat earnings expectations, though SLB’s stock slipped ahead of the open. The Dow fell modestly, pressured by IBM’s software‑segment struggles, while the Strait of Hormuz stays closed and cease‑fire talks between Iran and Israel show tentative progress. Upcoming data releases—including the University of Michigan consumer sentiment and the Federal Open Market Committee meeting—will shape market direction as the earnings season accelerates into next week’s tech heavyweights.
Nasdaq/Dow Ratio Hits Record, Tech Leads Market
The Nasdaq 100 to Dow ratio (tech to blue chip) gapped to a record high this morning - overtaking October's previous peak. Intel earnings certainly helped. Is this a sign that AI and tech is a leading theme again? Is...
VOO and Chill Defies Doom, Stocks Jump 9%
Wrote today about how 'VOO and Chill' (America's #1 inv strategy) won again, claiming another victory vs the overthinkers and doomer columnists who told us it was all over a month ago as media mentions of "war" spiked. Instead, stocks...
VIX Slides to 19 as Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire, Boosting Options Markets
The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) slipped to roughly 19 on Wednesday, a 2.5% decline, after President Trump announced an indefinite extension of the Iran cease‑fire. The drop lifted equity ETFs and signaled a shift in options pricing as market fear...
Intel Shares Surge on AI‑Driven Sales Outlook, Reach 2000‑Era Peaks
Intel reported a 22% year‑over‑year jump in datacenter AI revenue and projected Q2 sales of $13.8‑$14.8 billion, sending the stock sharply higher and reviving confidence in its AI‑focused turnaround plan.
Palantir Shares Jump 3.6% on $300 Million USDA Deal
Palantir Technologies (PLTR) climbed 3.58% to $151.20 on the Nasdaq after the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a $300 million blanket purchase agreement to modernize its farm‑security programs. The deal underscores the firm’s expanding role as a SaaS provider for federal...
Geopolitical Whispers Fuel Market Volatility Ahead of Central Bank Decisions
Iran headlines are driving everything today $DXY pulled back hard off its highs $SPX whipsawing $CL all over the place No US data on the calendar, so every geopolitical whisper is moving markets. Add Israel/Lebanon missiles and China restricting US tech investment...
US Stock Market Today | Dow Jones | Nasdaq Live: US Futures Mixed as Iran War Deadlock Keeps Investors Edgy
U.S. stock futures were mixed on Friday as Nasdaq futures rose about 0.9% driven by a 27% surge in Intel shares, while Dow futures slipped. Oil prices fell, with Brent at $104.57 and WTI at $94.80, after hopes of renewed...
The Market Brief
U.S. equities are riding a sharp rally that faces its toughest test next week as the five Magnificent Seven megacap stocks report earnings and the Federal Reserve is expected to hold rates steady. So far, 82% of S&P 500 companies...
Stock Market Today: Nasdaq, S&P 500 Score Record Closes; Rally Faces Mag 7 Earnings Test (Live Coverage)
The Nasdaq composite jumped 1.6% on Friday, delivering a fourth straight week of record‑closing gains, driven by a surge in chipmakers after Intel’s earnings beat. Intel surged nearly 28% while AMD and Arm also posted double‑digit gains, and Nvidia added...
Here Are Friday's Biggest Analyst Calls: Apple, AMD, Intel, Oracle, Caterpillar, Shake Shack & More
Wall Street analysts issued a flurry of upgrades and initiations on Friday, with Intel and AMD both upgraded to Buy as AI‑driven CPU demand and data‑center growth accelerate. Apple was reiterated as a Buy ahead of the iPhone 17 launch, while...
Inflation Expectations Set to Drive Market Direction
🚨 Morning Market Rundown – April 24, 2026 🚨 Consumer sentiment day is here — inflation expectations will be the key market watch 👀 🗓️ Economic Events: 1000 - UMich Consumer Sentiment (Apr): Exp 48.5; Prior 47.6 1000 - UMich 5-Year Inflation Expectations (Apr):...
There’s Never Been a Semiconductor Rally Like This One — and That’s Triggering a Number of Warnings
The PHLX Semiconductor Index (SOX) surged 41% over a 17‑day stretch, marking its strongest rally since 2002 and pushing the S&P 500 up 12% since the March 30 trough. Technical gauges show the index more than 40% above its 200‑day moving average...
ServiceNow Shares Tumble 13% After Earnings, Despite Raised Subscription Outlook
ServiceNow’s shares dropped 13% after its Q1 2026 earnings, despite the company raising full‑year subscription revenue guidance and announcing a $2 billion share‑repurchase acceleration. Investors flagged slower deal closures tied to Middle‑East conflict and margin headwinds from the Armis integration.
Texas Instruments Jumps 9% on Strongest Q2 Outlook Since Dot‑com Boom
Texas Instruments (TXN) surged 9% in pre‑market trading, the largest one‑day jump since the dot‑com era, after the company posted a $4.8 billion Q1 and lifted its Q2 revenue outlook to $5.0‑$5.4 billion. The upbeat guidance, driven by data‑center and industrial demand,...
SaaSpocalypse NOW. Also, Massive Earnings and Central Bank Week Ahead.
The episode dissected the volatile market moves on April 24, 2026, focusing on the SaaS sector’s sharp sell‑off after ServiceNow’s earnings miss and broader AI‑related concerns that rattled names like Adobe, Workday, and Palantir. Hosts highlighted contrasting winners such as...
Markets Drift as Oil Stays Elevated and Intel Jumps: Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Wall Street Futures
U.S. equity futures showed mixed signals on Friday as oil prices stayed above $100 per barrel amid ongoing Strait of Hormuz disruptions, while semiconductor stocks rallied. Texas Instruments surged 19% after beating earnings expectations, and Intel jumped more than 21%...
Investors Flood Lucid Group with Call Options as Stock Hovers Near $7
Traders bought an unusually high volume of Lucid Group call options on Thursday, sending the stock to $6.91 and reviving speculation of a short‑term upside. The activity coincides with a flurry of hedge‑fund stake adjustments and mixed analyst ratings, underscoring...
S&P 500 Hits 7,138 as Nasdaq Sets New Record Amid Strong Earnings
U.S. equities closed at record levels on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 ending at 7,137.90 and the Nasdaq posting a fresh all‑time high. The rally was powered by robust corporate earnings and a de‑escalation of Iran‑related geopolitical risk, lifting large‑cap...
American Express Beats Q1 Forecast but Shares Slip 3.5%
American Express reported first‑quarter 2026 revenue and earnings per share that topped analyst estimates, but the company’s shares fell 3.54% on Apr. 23. The decline followed a reaffirmation of full‑year guidance and heightened investor focus on rising marketing and technology...
S&P 500 Slips to 7,141 as Valuation Pressure Mounts After Record Highs
The S&P 500 hovered around 7,141 on Thursday, erasing part of Wednesday's record‑setting rally and underscoring valuation stress in mega‑cap stocks. A flare‑up in the Strait of Hormuz and a firmer U.S. dollar compounded the pullback, while small‑cap indexes showed...
Intel Hits Record High, Q1 Revenue Beats Forecasts
Intel is on pace for its first record high since 2000 after shares surged 20% in after-hours trading. Q1 revenue came in at $13.6B — more than $1B above some estimates
US Market Resilience Fueled by Broadening Earnings Revisions
Behind the resilience of the US market is broader earnings. While cap-weighted earnings’ contribution remains Tech heavy, as it’s been for years, we’ve move up to a broader number of companies seeing positive EPS revisions alongside the continue strength in...
Hims & Hers Gains 7% on FDA Peptide Review, Faces Amazon Competition
Hims & Hers Health surged more than 7% when the FDA scheduled a July 23‑24 meeting to review several peptide drugs, giving investors a new growth narrative. The rally was later tempered as Amazon launched a competing GLP‑1 weight‑loss service,...
Updated Equity Rally Outlook and Quant Model Status
Joined @TheKEReport yesterday to update our outlook for the equity rally & status of our quant models. Also touched on the technical picture for software, semis, and the metals complex. Check it out... $IGV $SPY $SMH $SLV $GDX https://t.co/stOrJq6zle
Intel Surges 24%, Reaches 2000‑era High
JUST IN: Intel $INTC jumps 24% at the open, passing its highest level since 2000 https://t.co/wmIFpIEeYC
Esquire Financial Posts 7% Net Income Rise After Signature Bancorporation Integration
Esquire Financial Holdings, the NASDAQ‑listed holding company for Esquire Bank, posted a 7% rise in net income to $12.2 million for Q1 2026, driven by a 19.8% surge in revenue to $40.5 million. The results reflect the successful integration of its recent acquisition,...
Intel Sentiment Surges: More Buys, Higher 2026 Target
Wall Street Research on Intel $INTC 2026 Stock at $84 Buys: 17 Holds: 31 Sells: 4 2022 stock at $24 Buys: 11 Holds: 20 Sells: 12 *Bloomberg ANR data.
Commodities Surge While AI Trades Face Crowding Warning
2026 Oil Service $OIH +49% Natural Gas $FCG +29% Uranium $URNM +26% Commodities $BCOM +24% Micro Caps $IWC +14% All Metals $XME +14% Russell 2000 $IWM +13% Coal $COAL +11% Big Tech $QQQ+6% Mag7 $MAGS -1%* *Beware of crowded trades and capex funding vehicles for everything AI.
NuScale SMR Stock at Crossroads in 2026: Hype vs Execution Risks
NuScale Power's shares closed at $13.58 on April 22 after a 16.28% jump, reflecting renewed investor optimism ahead of its May 7 earnings. The rally follows a year‑to‑date decline of roughly 22% and underscores the tension between the company's NRC‑approved...
SPX Holds Near 7046, Eyes 7147 Pivot High
Yesterday $SPX held the 8-day around 7046, and now we’ll see if it can clear highs, though the tape can feel vulnerable when headlines hit. Trim and trail, know what you can handle, and the pivot high is 7147. https://t.co/tayVTcW34A
REITs Surge in Relative Strength, Model Shows
Anyone else noticing REITs climbing the ranks of relative strength. One of my models @ETFreplay https://t.co/eybq3g61Kl
Dow Jones Reports $445 Million Q1 Loss, Pulling Broad Market Lower
Dow (DOW) posted a first‑quarter net loss of $445 million, widening from $290 million a year earlier, while operating EBITDA fell to $873 million. The loss helped drag the Dow Jones Industrial Average down 0.1% and sparked broader concerns over earnings pressure on...
Amazon-Backed X‑Energy Secures $1.02 B IPO
Speaking of IPOs for exciting energy startups... Amazon-Backed Nuclear Firm X-Energy Raises $1.02 Billion in IPO https://t.co/K59eZ3ztTF
SPX Futures Rise, Testing Upper Range
$spx futures +2 as we try a digest above the upper range to let the oscillators go from +82 to Neutral. It hit +19 yesterday. $spy held $702.50 area https://t.co/tr9mUQvkxj
EXEC: Lululemon’s Shares Slide as CEO Pick Gets Mixed Reviews
Lululemon’s stock plunged about 13% after the board announced former Nike executive Heidi O’Neill as its new CEO, with a start date of September 8 due to a non‑compete clause. O’Neill, who spent 27 years at Nike and most recently...
US Market Rally Leaves Europe, China Trailing
What's notable about the recent mega-insta-rally taking place in the majority of US indices is that it's not bringing in the European and Chinese market indices along for the ride?? German Index, Euro Stoxx50, FTSE and Shanghai exchange are noticeably...
Reason
ok. why is this guy wrong? honest question. the split between reasonable people being doomers and SPX ATH is odd.
NextEra Energy Reaffirms FY26 EPS Guidance as Shares Rise 1.6%
NextEra Energy Inc. reaffirmed its full‑year 2026 adjusted earnings guidance of $3.92‑$4.02 per share, citing strong first‑quarter results that lifted revenue 7.3% to $6.701 billion. The utility’s shares jumped 1.58% to $91.46 in pre‑market trading, while the company projected dividend growth...
Philadelphia Semi Index Rises 17 Days Straight
Philly Semi Index has yet to closer this entire month. 17 straight days up https://t.co/FbcWeu4Z2b
Options Surge Signals Intel’s 19% Earnings Jump
Heavy options activity + elevated call premiums preceded Intel's +19% post-earnings surge, as discussed earlier today with CNBC's Oliver Renick: https://t.co/HlZyHlUzwM
Nasdaq Sinks as Software Stocks Slump: Stock Market Today
The Nasdaq fell 0.9% as software giants posted mixed earnings, with Tesla announcing a $25 billion capital‑expenditure plan and IBM raising its dividend despite missing full‑year guidance. ServiceNow suffered its steepest one‑day decline, dropping 17.8% after citing geopolitical headwinds in the...
Russell 3k Breadth Hits New High After
While a number of different major sectors have not yet joined Technology's push back to new all-time highs relative to Equal-weighted $RSP, it is encouraging to see the Russell 3k Advance/Decline back at new high territory following the recent failed...
US Dividend Yield Near Historic Sub‑1% Threshold
A few more up days and the US stock market is going to take out the all-time low dividend yield of 1.1%. Do we see a sub 1 % dividend yield?!
A Nasdaq Comeback
After a 167‑day climb, the Nasdaq‑100 eclipsed its October 2025 closing high and posted its longest streak of daily gains since 1992. The index had drifted sideways for five and a half months, enduring a 12.1% peak‑to‑trough decline—the longest tech slump...
Intel Spikes to New All‑time High After Earnings
$INTC New All Time high less than a month later. Big pump after hours on earnings. https://t.co/gloCVTQUur
Large‑cap New Highs Outpace Lows 73 to 11
there are 73 large-cap stocks hitting the 52-week new highs list today... there are 11 large-cap stocks hitting the 52-week new lows list... #HighLowShow #marketUpdate #investing
Rally Fragile as Short‑Covering and AI Bull Run Fade
When This Non-Stop Rally Turns Fragile $SPX #crudeoil #IranWar An historic short-covering & AI/tech bull-run despite war escalation supply shocks & sticky-high oil prices as the mechanical buying peters out soon... makes for a fragile rally come May/June. https://t.co/4JsMqpa0x7
SPY Slides to 8‑day MA as Breadth Weakens.
$SPY into 8-MA here, as noted was likely earlier this week as saw under the hood weakness in breadth and stall out at that 1.236 level
Extended Leaders Signal Near-Term Pressure
With many leaders extended and fresh distribution in the major indexes, odds favor near-term pressure and consolidation. https://t.co/7NiHKuQ8rL