Wall St Week Ahead-Soaring Stocks Could Face Rocky Patch as Earnings Wind Down, Yields Perk Up
U.S. equities have surged more than 9% this year, posting eight consecutive weekly gains, but the final stretch of a record‑breaking earnings season is now in view. The 10‑year Treasury yield touched its highest level since January 2025 and the 30‑year hit a 2007 peak, signaling a bond‑market sell‑off that could pressure stock valuations. First‑quarter earnings are projected to be up 29% year‑over‑year, with marquee names like Costco, Salesforce and AI‑chip leader Nvidia reporting soon. Meanwhile, the April PCE inflation index is due Thursday, a key gauge that will shape Fed rate expectations.
Stocks Are Riding an Earnings Hot Streak — but Investors Are Facing a Summer That’s Rife with Risks
U.S. equity markets entered summer at record highs, buoyed by a string of strong earnings reports. However, analysts warn that accelerating inflation could push bond yields higher, tightening financial conditions. At the same time, a wave of mega‑size IPOs and...
Stocks and Earnings Surge, and Iran Deal May Be Imminent: What to Watch This Week
U.S. equities closed the last week of May on a strong note, with the S&P 500 hovering near 7,500 and the Dow eyeing the 51,000 threshold. The earnings season wrapped up with a 26% year‑over‑year earnings growth, the fastest since 2021,...
Stocks Tend to Sink During the Summer Before Midterm Elections. Will Hist...
The S&P 500 has risen 3.7% in May, defying a historical trend where midsummer in midterm election years typically sees a 2.8% decline from April to September. Dow Jones Market Data shows that, on average, the index loses nearly 3% during...
InvestingLive Americas FX News Wrap 22 May: Markets Eye Iran Talks, Fed Signals Now
Markets ended the week focused on escalating Iran negotiations, which remain in a critical stage as mediators seek a temporary cease‑fire but major gaps persist over Tehran’s nuclear program. At the same time, President Trump swore in Kevin Warsh as...
Dow Hits New High as Warsh Takes Fed Oath: Stock Market Today
The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at a fresh all‑time high of 50,579, up 0.6% and 2.1% for the week, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq also posted modest gains. Kevin Warsh was sworn in as Federal Reserve chair, the first...
Wall St Rises at Open, Dow Hits Record High
Wall Street opened higher on Friday, May 22, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbing 149 points to 50,434.65, setting an intraday record. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq also posted modest gains, up 0.31% and 0.34% respectively. Market optimism was...
US Stock Market Today Live Updates: S&P 500 Set for Best Weekly Run Since 2023; US-Iran Peace Talks in Focus
U.S. equity futures rose on Friday as the S&P 500 headed for its best weekly run since 2023, marking an eighth straight weekly gain. The market rally was buoyed by easing Treasury yields, progress in U.S.–Iran peace talks, and strong earnings...
Market Crosscurrents: Bulls in Control, Macro Headwinds Loom
NVIDIA delivered another AI‑driven earnings blowout, but the rally was largely priced in, leaving the market’s reaction muted. The Nasdaq 100 has surged roughly 30% since its late‑March low, holding above its 10‑day moving average and forming a classic bull‑flag....
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Stock Market Today: Futures Slip, Oil Rises on Iran Peace Deal Blow; Investors Mull Nvidia Results
U.S. equity futures slipped modestly on Thursday as investors digested Nvidia's better‑than‑expected earnings and a muted outlook, while oil prices rebounded on fading hopes of a U.S.–Iran peace deal. The Nasdaq 100, S&P 500 and Dow futures fell 0.4%, 0.3%...
Stock Market Today: Dow Falls After Surprise Jobless Claims Data; Nvidia Trips Up On Earnings (Live Coverage)
U.S. stock futures slipped Thursday after the Labor Department reported weekly jobless claims unexpectedly falling to 209,000, under the 213,000 forecast, while the 10‑year Treasury yield nudged up to 4.61%. Nvidia’s pre‑market stock dipped 0.7% despite beating earnings expectations, posting...
US Stocks Today: Dow Soars 600 Pts, Nasdaq 1.5% as Chip Stocks Rally Eyeing Nvidia Results, Iran Peace Deal Hopes
Wall Street rebounded on Wednesday as the Dow jumped 600 points and the Nasdaq rose 1.5%, driven by a surge in chip and AI‑related stocks ahead of Nvidia’s earnings. The S&P 500 added 1.08% to close at 7,432.67, while the Philadelphia...
Stock Market Today: Dow Closes Above 50,000; Nvidia Rises Ahead Of Earnings (Live Coverage)
The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed just above the 50,000 mark, gaining 645 points (1.3%) on Wednesday, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq added 1.1% and 1.5% respectively. A reported U.S.–Iran agreement pushed West Texas Intermediate crude down 5.5% to about...
Larry McMillan Stock Market Update Video 5/18/2026
Renowned options strategist Larry McMillan posted a new Stock Market Update video on May 18, 2026. In the brief, he outlines his view of current equity market dynamics, including heightened volatility and shifting macro trends. He stresses the importance of...
Wall St Slips as Inflation Worries Push Yields Higher
Wall Street slipped on Tuesday as the 10‑year Treasury yield rose to 4.687%, its highest level since January 2025, driven by persistent inflation worries and elevated oil prices. The Dow fell 0.15%, the S&P 500 slipped 0.19%, and the Nasdaq dropped...