Today's American Stocks Pulse
Dow climbs nearly 200 points to record close as oil eases on Iran truce hopes
The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped about 200 points, closing at a fresh all‑time high. The rally was driven by a pullback in oil prices after optimism surrounding a potential Iran truce. Markets remained cautious amid mixed political signals.
Markets Close Slightly up as Trump Ties Hormuz Reopening to Iran Ceasefire, Tehran Rejects Proposal
President Trump has made reopening the Strait of Hormuz a non‑negotiable condition for any cease‑fire with Iran, setting a Tuesday evening deadline. Tehran rejected the Pakistan‑brokered proposal, insisting on a broader, permanent peace that includes sanctions relief and reconstruction support. The standoff pushed U.S. crude above $112 a barrel while equity indices posted modest gains, reflecting cautious optimism mixed with escalation risk. Treasury yields steadied as investors weigh the diplomatic outcome against potential impacts on inflation and monetary policy.
ISM Services Data Reveals Hidden Stagflation Amid Rally
The S&P 500 rose for a fourth straight day. Markets rallied on ceasefire hope. But the ISM Services report just delivered the clearest stagflation signal since 2022 and nobody noticed. Prices Paid surged to 70.7%. Employment contracted to 45.2%. Service...
Apple (AAPL) Exceeds Market Returns: Some Facts to Consider
Apple’s stock rose 1.15% to $258.86, beating the S&P 500’s 0.44% gain. Over the past month the shares slipped only 0.6%, outperforming a 2.47% sector decline and a 3.31% drop in the broader index. Zacks analysts project Q4 earnings of $1.89...
Larry McMillan Stock Market Update Video 4/6/2026
On April 6, 2026, veteran options strategist Larry McMillan posted a new Stock Market Update video. In the briefing, he reviewed the current equity market, noting persistent volatility and shifting monetary policy. McMillan offered actionable options‑based recommendations and reiterated the importance...
S&P Near 200‑Day MA, Downward Move Expected
$SPX - 4th up day in a row and approaching the 200 day MA. The most likely scenario is hitting the 200 DMA and then turning down again for another down leg. Obviously, a ceasefire agreement with Iran will probably...
SPY Holds $5 Range; MVC at $660, Exposure at $658
We spent the whole day in the $5 range we identified earlier on $SPY. $660 remains the MVC, and there's quite a bit of positive exposure at $658. Pretty much the same analysis as this morning...
Tesla's Q1 Delivery Miss Erases $82 B Market Cap, Shifts Focus to AI
Tesla reported 358,023 vehicle deliveries in Q1 2026, missing its own consensus and sending the stock down 5.4%, a loss of roughly $82 billion in market value. The miss has intensified scrutiny of the company's pivot toward artificial intelligence, autonomous driving...
ASX Set to Retreat, Wall Street Loses Steam After Trump’s Threat to ‘Take Out’ Iran; Oil Rises
President Donald Trump warned Iran could be "taken out in one night," reigniting geopolitical risk and pushing oil prices higher. U.S. equities posted modest gains—S&P 500 up 0.3%, Dow 0.2%, Nasdaq 0.5%—while Australian futures slipped about 1.1% at the open. Brent...
S&P Stalled: Need New Highs, T‑Bills Offer Certainty
Re: the S&P 500, what a mess. A primary uptrend can't resume until new ATH's. A downtrend can't emerge until < 6,316. Not jumping above last week's high today is a bit ominous. T-Bill & chill looks pretty to me - paying...
SPX Eyes Fourth Consecutive Green Day, Longest Since Jan
If the SPX can hold in the green, it will be a fourth straight day, the longest stretch since a 5-day run Jan 21-27th.
TMTB Mid-Day Wrap
The mid‑day wrap notes that the QQQ index added 20 basis points as investors hoped for a de‑escalation of the Iran crisis, with President Trump pushing the deadline to Tuesday night. In the internet sector, Netflix (NFLX) remained flat after...
Seagate Stock Jumps 7% on Unexpected Surge, Sparking Momentum Trades
Seagate Technology shares surged 7.2% to $468.61 on Monday despite no company announcement, prompting a wave of short‑term buying. The move came on thin volume and has ignited interest among momentum traders watching AI‑related memory stocks.
Buffett’s ‘But Not in This Market’ Warning Signals Overvaluation Fears
In a recent CNBC interview, Warren Buffett warned that Berkshire Hathaway would not add more Apple shares “in this market,” a remark that many investors see as a confirmation that the broader equity market is overvalued. The comment follows Berkshire’s...
TRACE Flags Ceiling as S&P Rally Stalls at 6,650
Market rips, TRACE flags the ceiling. On March 23, the S&P’s sharp rally in the morning stalled out at heavy resistance near SPX 6,650. TRACE + HIRO showed dealer selling taking hold, and the market faded lower. Join us April 9th...
Geopolitical Tension Over Potential U.S.-Iran Conflict Fuels Market Volatility
U.S. stock futures edged higher amid a volatile backdrop of escalating U.S.-Iran rhetoric and cease‑fire talks. S&P 500 futures rose 0.1% and Nasdaq futures 0.4% while oil slipped to $110 a barrel, reflecting investors’ nervousness over a possible conflict.
Profitable Russell 2000 Stocks Outperform Non‑Profits YTD
Within Russell 2000, profitable stocks continue to significantly outperform non-profitable ones YTD … opposite last year when non-profitable was +20% and profitable was +10%
Breadth Signals Bounce, Structure Confirms Bear Rally
Breadth is screaming a bounce, but structure says bear-market rally. Zor's Daily View — April 6, 2026 ☑️ Breadth: ALL green. Short + medium term. ☑️ Swing Posture: RISK ON (STRONG) ⚠️ Market Regime: BEARISH (NASDAQ + SPY) 🟢 IWM: Only index with BULLISH regime Transition...
Early‑April Reflexive Rally Beats Expectations, Fueling Short‑Term Momentum
The S&P 500 surged on Tuesday and Wednesday, delivering one of its strongest two‑day gains since 2022. Analysts attribute the move to extreme oversold conditions, aggressive short positions and algorithmic covering, but warn the rally may be short‑lived amid lingering...
Newly Added Daily Data From NASDAQ
The Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) platform now provides daily Nasdaq data across 9,705 series, including the Nasdaq Composite, Nasdaq‑100, and Nasdaq‑100 Technology Sector indexes normalized to a base of 100 in April 2020. Visual analysis shows the three indexes move...
Here Are Monday's Biggest Analyst Calls: Nvidia, Apple, Tesla, Netflix, Carvana, Tyson Foods, Twilio & More
Wall Street analysts issued a flurry of upgrades and downgrades on Monday, highlighting shifts in valuation and growth outlooks across technology, consumer finance, and industrial sectors. Nvidia remained a top pick for KeyBanc, while Goldman Sachs upgraded Netflix to buy...
Trading The Shit Show: April 2026 Market Update
The author highlights that his 26‑stock watchlist is beating the S&P 500 by roughly 7.7%, while macro forces are diverging. The escalating Iran‑Israel conflict is driving oil price spikes, inflating CPI expectations, raising bond yields and compressing equity multiples. Simultaneously, the...
Oil Peaks and Market Bottoms - Lessons From 1990
U.S. equity indexes snapped a five‑week losing streak on Friday, with all three major benchmarks turning positive as investors priced in a possible reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The Nasdaq posted its largest intraday reversal since April 2025 after...
Hope for a U.S.-Iran Deal, Apple's Anniversary, OpenAI's Podcast Deal and More in Morning Squawk
Investors are eyeing a potential 45‑day U.S.–Iran cease‑fire as oil prices wobble, while Apple celebrates its 50th anniversary amid AI and supply‑chain pressures. OpenAI announced the acquisition of the TBPN tech podcast, signaling a push into media content. Meanwhile, Chinese...
Stock Movers: Soleno, Tyson, Applied Opto (Podcast)
Soleno Therapeutics (SLNO) jumped up to 32% in pre‑market trading after the Financial Times reported that Neurocrine is in advanced talks to acquire the biotech for a price in the low‑to‑mid $50s per share, valuing the company at more than...
Rosen Law Urges PMI Shareholders to Lead $0‑Cost Securities Fraud Suit
Rosen Law Firm is urging investors who purchased Picard Medical (PMI) stock during a Sep‑Oct 2025 window to step forward as lead plaintiffs in a securities‑fraud class action. The firm says defendants overstated 2027 growth prospects while hiding sales‑force weaknesses,...
IonQ Stock Slides 24.9% in March as Analysts Cut Targets Amid Iran Conflict
IonQ (IONQ) saw its stock tumble 24.9% in March, the steepest monthly decline since the start of the year. The slide followed analyst downgrades that cut price targets to $35 and $42, and was amplified by market flight from growth...
SPX Futures Rise Amid Mixed Global Markets; Trim Positions
Mixed markets around the World as the news flow remains fluid. $spx futures +25 after a volatile evening. Keep moving ur feet as Friday gave a little confidence when weakness was absorbed even with strong oil. The daily has a...
Nasdaq 100 P/E Drops 23%, Russell 2000 Lags
"The Nasdaq 100’s forward price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) has compressed by 23% since the highs at the end of October, while the Russell 2000 P/E has only compressed by 9%." -Liz Thomas, SoFi
Nasdaq Technical Analysis at investingLive Shows Bulls Are Good After All
Nasdaq futures are trading above the critical 23,100‑23,120 support zone, preserving a bullish structure that has delivered roughly a 4.5% rally since March. A double rejection at the 23,400 resistance level reinforced the market’s upward bias, while higher lows continue...
SPX Straddles Trendline: Bullish Signals Mixed
Some technical ambiguity from Monday's $SPX performance. The index is above its short/medium term trend channel resistance and the 20-day SMA. Alternatively, still below a zone of resistance around 6,630/20 and the 200-SMA on lowest volume since Dec 31st. Bullish or not?...
S&P 500 Stalls in Doji, Bullish MACD Amid Bearish EMAs
#SP500 doji Candle and Sideways. Resistance 6651, 6754, 6845. Support 6474, 6400, 6316. MACD Bullish. RSI 45 near Neutral. 13/21 day EMAs Bearish. Top Bollinger Band 6703. Midpoint Line 6522. Bottom Band 6341.
Jim Cramer Explains How Persian Gulf Being Blocked Off Benefits CF Industries
CF Industries, a leading producer of ammonia and nitrogen fertilizers, surged nearly 68% in the S&P 500 during Q1, making it the seventh‑best performer. Jim Cramer linked the rally to a burgeoning agricultural bull market and a supply crunch caused...
S&P 500 Posts First
S&P 500 first 3-day winning streak since mid-Feb.. still below the 200-day sma... but above the 200-day ema https://t.co/2husJVCbEJ
Key Nasdaq100 and Gold Levels Predicted Upcoming News
Gave the key levels on Nasdaq100 and gold and the "news followed" 2 days later https://t.co/xWV7xbQUXI
S&P 500 Jumps 3% for Strongest Weekly Gain in Five Months as Oil Eases and Trump Signals Iran Talks
The S&P 500 surged 3% on Tuesday, delivering its best weekly performance since November and ending a five‑week decline. The rally was sparked by President Donald Trump’s comments on a possible US‑Iran cease‑fire and a temporary dip in oil prices,...
J.P. Morgan Sets $145 Target for Tesla
This is the J.P. Morgan analyst who just put a $145 price target on $TSLA btw https://t.co/4MYZZS8Zsm
Dow Breaks Channel Resistance, Lacks Momentum Amid Thin Liquidity
The Dow has moved through the resistance of the past 6-week descending trend channel, but it hasn't really gained traction on the break. Thinned liquidity has undermined any productivity from the break itself. Currently stuck between a very narrow 200 and...
QQQ and SPY Near 20‑Day SMA, Hinting Bottom
both the $QQQ and $SPY flirting with the 20 day SMA's. early. A close over would be add to the case for a bottom last week.
QQQ Tests 20‑Day MA Amid Iran Deal Hopes
$QQQ Daily. Early test for Nasdaq of 20-day moving average on hopes for some kind of Iran deal. Also remains below 200-day m.a.. Oil staying firm, too. https://t.co/HSiCYzXfhZ
Six of Eleven GIC Sectors Beat S&P 500 This Year
most (6/11) of the GICs sectors are outperforming the S&P 500 $SPX itself this year... #SectorWatch https://t.co/T69n5wObOT
Q3’s Top Performer Isn’t Tech, Chart Shows
CHART OF THE DAY: Quad 3 Has a Winner - And It's Not Tech https://t.co/J5odr45xlt via @hedgeye
Market Fell without Expanding New Highs on SPX
quite simply, we just didn't see an expansion of highs as the market fell... $SPX https://t.co/G95i8hvEF5
S&P Short‑Range Oscillator Nears Neutral After Oversold Stretch
The S&P Short Range Oscillator is approaching neutral after being oversold for several days -0.52% vs. -1.53%. $SPY @jimcramer @tomkeene @lisaabramowicz1 @ferrotv @business @SquawkCNBC @BeckyQuick @carlquintanilla @pisani
Futures Hold Steady; Market Near Volatile Bottom
$NDX $SPX futures holding steady despite the ramp up in rhetoric over the weekend is a good sign. The stock market is severely washed out, we may get a retest or a marginal new low but on watch for a...
S&P 500 Valuation Drops as Earnings Surge, Recession Fears Unfounded
The S&P 500's valuation multiple fell 18% while forward earnings climbed to a record high. The market priced in recession fears that analysts never shared. 🔒 Members-Only https://t.co/nsxnGQf0yN
U.S. Stocks Plunge Following Liberation Day Tariffs
This is what the 🇺🇸 stock market looked like on April 3rd, 2025 the day after the Liberation Day tariffs were announced
US Chemical Stocks Surge 6% Amid Gulf Crude Squeeze
U.S. chemical producers like Dow are outperforming the S&P 500, with shares up about ~6%, as access to Persian Gulf crude (a key ingredient for plastics) tightens due to the Iran war
SPY Faces Three Paths: Bounce, New Lows, or V‑Bottom
Should be a very active/fluid week. First weekly chart is mine. We did see the first reflex oversold bounce. Seems like two/three scenarios going around. 1) One more move to $spy $674 area in the next week or...
Value Stocks Lose Safe‑Haven Status Amid Market Turbulence
JUST IN: Value stocks, a key refuge from this year's market turbulence, are now at risk.
S&P 500 Equity Risk Premium Hits Two-Year High
The S&P 500's equity risk premium is at a 2-year high.. even with higher TIPS yields @wisdomtreefunds https://t.co/T5y4c7SbGO