U.S. and Iran announced a two‑week cease‑fire, prompting Wall Street futures to jump more than 2% across the board. Crude oil prices slumped 13.7% to about $94 a barrel as traders anticipate resumed flow through the Strait of Hormuz. Energy giants such as Exxon Mobil and Chevron fell sharply, while airlines, cruise lines and major banks posted double‑digit gains in pre‑market trading. The relief rally also nudged interest‑rate futures toward a 56% probability of a 25‑basis‑point Fed cut by year‑end.

Delta Air Lines said it will absorb more than $2 billion in additional fuel expenses through June as the Iran‑Israel conflict drives jet‑fuel prices higher, but the airline left its full‑year profit outlook unchanged. Exxon Mobil reported that 6 % of its...
An 11th‑hour U.S.–Iran cease‑fire sparked a sharp equity rally, lifting the S&P 500 two‑thirds of its February losses while oil prices fell. Goldman Sachs senior trader Rich Privorotsky warned that the market may be chasing a fragile rally, noting the index...
Jim Cramer warned that Tuesday’s market action signals a bleak outlook for the U.S. economy if the Iran conflict drags on. The S&P 500 slipped for most of the session while the Dow fell 0.2% and the Nasdaq barely rose....
Apple’s shares slipped after a Nikkei Asia report suggested early‑testing issues could postpone the first shipments of its much‑anticipated foldable iPhone by several months. The stock tumbled 5.1% intraday before narrowing the loss to a 2.1% decline by market close....
Apple’s shares slipped about 2% on Tuesday after Nikkei Asia reported engineering challenges delaying its first foldable iPhone, originally slated for a September 2026 launch alongside the iPhone 18. The report highlighted that the company’s supply chain is under pressure...
Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures surged 2‑3% after President Trump announced a two‑week cease‑fire with Iran and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Crude oil plunged about 15% to below $96 per barrel, while the 10‑year Treasury yield...

U.S. markets opened lower as Iran’s deadline loomed, but the Nasdaq managed a modest 0.1% gain while the Dow slipped 0.2%. Crude oil spiked 4.6% intraday, reaching $117.63 before easing to $112.27, reflecting heightened geopolitical risk from Tehran’s threats to...
Johnson & Johnson is approaching a flat‑base buy point of $251.71, with an early trigger at $247.21, as the Dow Jones index attempts to rebound from recent lows. AstraZeneca’s COPD drug posted positive Phase III results, placing its stock about 5%...
Tesla shares slipped nearly 4% to $338.90, marking a seven‑month low and extending a seven‑week decline. ARK Invest, led by Cathie Wood, purchased 39,691 Tesla shares across three ETFs, a $13.8 million buy—the first since July. The purchase represents less than 0.2%...

Microsoft’s shares have fallen about 23% YTD, making it the worst‑performing member of the Magnificent Seven, despite strong AI‑related revenue growth. Goldman Sachs reiterated a buy rating, setting a $600 price target that implies roughly 60% upside from current levels....
U.S. pre‑market futures slipped Tuesday, with the Dow down 0.47%, the S&P 500 down 0.56%, and the Nasdaq down 0.75% as investors brace for President Trump’s deadline on Iran. February durable‑goods orders fell 1.4%, the weakest reading since October 2025, though...
Delta Air Lines will report earnings first among U.S. carriers as jet fuel prices spike amid the Iran‑War. The airline’s ownership of the Monroe Energy refinery in Pennsylvania gives it a strategic edge in securing Northeast jet fuel supply, cushioning...
US equity markets entered 2026 on a solid macro footing, with earnings projected to rise near 10% and nominal GDP accelerating. While the Middle East conflict has spiked commodity prices, analysts expect the war to resolve within months, allowing energy...
Last week the S&P 500 rallied 3.4% and the Nasdaq 4.4%, but the move stalled at key technical levels. The Money Flow Breadth Ratio fell to 35%, indicating sustained institutional selling pressure. Meanwhile, oil surged above $110 per barrel, pushing inflation...