Today: 27 June 2026

Oil prices jump on Iran deal jitters as Brent nears $73; OPEC+ meeting next

Oil prices jump on Iran deal jitters as Brent nears $73; OPEC+ meeting next

Crude oil prices climbed Friday, with WTI up 2.2% at $66.66 a barrel and Brent at $72.43, after the U.S. military moved forces into the Middle East. Traders cited supply risks from U.S.-Iran tensions and awaited Sunday’s OPEC+ meeting. Analysts noted a $4–$10 risk premium in prices, despite forecasts of oversupply later in 2026. Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia increased exports to buffer the market.
Mortgage rates today slide toward 6% as Rocket (RKT) stock climbs on earnings, Compass-Redfin deal

Mortgage rates today slide toward 6% as Rocket (RKT) stock climbs on earnings, Compass-Redfin deal

Rocket Companies shares rose 2.65% to $18.21 after reporting $2.69 billion in Q4 revenue and announcing a three-year listings partnership with Compass. Freddie Mac’s weekly 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell below 6% for the first time since September 2022. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs report and the March Fed meeting for further direction on rates.
Oil prices jump 3% on Iran supply fears as Brent hits seven-month high

Oil prices jump 3% on Iran supply fears as Brent hits seven-month high

Brent crude rose about 3% to $72.84 a barrel Friday, with WTI up 3.6% to $67.54, as traders priced in Middle East supply risks amid stalled U.S.-Iran nuclear talks. The UAE and Saudi Arabia are increasing exports ahead of the March 1 OPEC+ meeting. Analysts raised 2026 oil price forecasts but warned of a possible supply glut later this year.
27 February 2026
Nvidia stock slides again, dragging AI shares as Wall Street questions the payoff

Nvidia stock slides again, dragging AI shares as Wall Street questions the payoff

Nvidia shares fell 2.4% Friday, extending losses after a steep drop post-earnings, and pulling other AI-linked tech stocks lower. The Dow dropped 1.22%, S&P 500 lost 0.66%, and Nasdaq slid 0.99% in late morning trading. Hotter-than-expected U.S. producer prices fueled inflation concerns and pressured high-valuation tech names. Global equity fund inflows hit a five-week low as investors grew cautious.
Dow Jones today: Why the index is down more than 600 points on inflation and AI nerves

Dow Jones today: Why the index is down more than 600 points on inflation and AI nerves

The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped over 600 points, or 1.22%, by midday Friday after January’s producer inflation rose 0.5%, exceeding forecasts. S&P 500 and Nasdaq also fell, heading for their worst month since March 2025. American Express and Goldman Sachs accounted for most of the Dow’s decline. Investors focused on upcoming jobs and inflation data before the Fed’s March meeting.
Corning stock price today: GLW steadies after Thursday slide as Wall Street lifts targets

Corning stock price today: GLW steadies after Thursday slide as Wall Street lifts targets

Corning shares fell 0.5% to $149.60 in midday Friday trading after a 6.3% drop Thursday, with about 6 million shares changing hands. UBS raised its price target to $171 but trimmed long-term estimates, while Citigroup lifted its target to $170. The company is meeting investors Friday at Susquehanna’s annual tech conference. Thursday was the ex-dividend date for Corning’s $0.28 quarterly payout.
27 February 2026
CoreWeave stock slides nearly 19% as $35 billion spending plan jolts investors (CRWV)

CoreWeave stock slides nearly 19% as $35 billion spending plan jolts investors (CRWV)

CoreWeave shares dropped 19% to $79.09 by midday Friday after the company projected 2026 capital spending of $30–35 billion, more than double 2025 levels. Management warned of near-term margin pressure as it accelerates AI data-center expansion. The company posted a Q4 net loss of $452 million on $1.572 billion revenue. JPMorgan and Stifel cut their price targets, citing margin concerns and higher spending.
27 February 2026
UnitedHealth stock today: UNH rises on dividend return as Medicare Advantage rates near a key deadline

UnitedHealth stock today: UNH rises on dividend return as Medicare Advantage rates near a key deadline

UnitedHealth Group shares rose 1.72% to $291.60 by 11:44 a.m. EST Friday, outperforming a weaker market. The company authorized a $2.21 quarterly dividend, payable March 17. Medicare Advantage enrollment fell in seven states for 2026, with UnitedHealth’s count down over 5% but still leading at 9.3 million. The final 2027 Medicare Advantage rate announcement is expected by April 6.
27 February 2026
Booking Holdings (BKNG) stock dips after hot U.S. inflation print; CFO set for Morgan Stanley talk

Booking Holdings (BKNG) stock dips after hot U.S. inflation print; CFO set for Morgan Stanley talk

Booking Holdings shares fell about 1% to $4,208.76 in late-morning Friday trading after U.S. producer prices rose 0.5% in January, above forecasts. The company said CFO Ewout Steenbergen will speak at a Morgan Stanley conference on March 3. Booking’s stock remains about 28% below its 52-week high. Expedia and Airbnb shares traded slightly higher.
27 February 2026
Oracle (ORCL) stock price drops as AI-spending doubts bite again, with March earnings next test

Oracle (ORCL) stock price drops as AI-spending doubts bite again, with March earnings next test

Oracle shares fell 3.7% to $144.69 in morning trading Friday, despite an Oppenheimer upgrade earlier in the week. The decline followed broader tech-sector selling and investor concerns over the payoff from heavy AI spending. Oracle traded between $145.15 and $152.50 during the session. Investors await Oracle’s next earnings report, scheduled for March 9.

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Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY) drops as Russell rebalance brings volume spike

Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY) drops as Russell rebalance brings volume spike

27 June 2026
Nearly 40% of Joby’s public float traded hands in five sessions as the stock slid 10.45% into the Russell index rebalance, with Friday’s $496 million turnover equal to 6% of market value; volume surge and 16% short interest signal volatile positioning, while the stock closed 25% below a recent insider sale.
FuboTV stock surge puts short interest in focus for traders

FuboTV stock surge puts short interest in focus for traders

27 June 2026
FuboTV (NYSE:FUBO) soared 22.5% to $9.91 on Friday with volume twice its average and short interest at 24.8% of float, highlighting intense pressure on shorts even as the stock remains 82.5% below its 52-week high; after-hours, shares dipped 1.3% to $9.78.
Coeur Mining (NYSE:CDE) stalls with index flow running heavy

Coeur Mining (NYSE:CDE) stalls with index flow running heavy

27 June 2026
Coeur Mining closed at $16.02 after joining the S&P MidCap 400, with Friday’s massive 168.7 million share volume—590% above average—highlighting intense index-driven trading; despite strong metals prices and a record quarter, the stock fell 8.3% in its first week as a mid-cap constituent, lagging sector ETFs as investors await post-index flow stability.
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