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US Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Futures Slide as Oil Rebound Sours Mood

US Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Futures Slide as Oil Rebound Sours Mood

U.S. stock futures fell early Thursday, with S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 futures down 0.4% and Dow futures off 0.3% as Brent crude rose above $104 a barrel. The Strait of Hormuz remains closed, and traders have dropped expectations for Fed rate cuts this year. The S&P 500 is down over 4% in March. Iran said it is reviewing a U.S. ceasefire proposal but is not seeking talks to end the conflict.
26 March 2026
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Palantir Stock Jumps on Pentagon AI Win, but Morgan Stanley Warns There’s Little Room for Error

Palantir Stock Jumps on Pentagon AI Win, but Morgan Stanley Warns There’s Little Room for Error

Palantir Technologies shares climbed $6.22 to $156.90 on Monday after the Pentagon moved to formalize its Maven AI system and Wedbush reiterated a bullish outlook. Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg ordered Maven to become a program of record by fiscal year-end, shifting oversight to the Pentagon’s AI office. Morgan Stanley maintained an equal-weight rating, citing high valuation but noting strong demand and growth in Palantir’s commercial business.
23 March 2026
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Dow Jones Price Today: Index Jumps Nearly 900 Points as Oil Tumbles on Iran Pause

Dow Jones Price Today: Index Jumps Nearly 900 Points as Oil Tumbles on Iran Pause

The Dow Jones jumped 888 points to 46,465.56 after President Trump postponed planned U.S. strikes on Iranian power plants. U.S. crude fell 8.6% to $89.80 a barrel, easing pressure on stocks and yields. Major indexes headed for their biggest daily gains since February 6. Iran denied talks with Washington, raising doubts about the rally’s durability.
23 March 2026
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US Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Slide as Oil Spike Hits Rate-Cut Hopes

US Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Slide as Oil Spike Hits Rate-Cut Hopes

The Dow fell about 460 points midday Thursday, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq dropped up to 1% as Brent crude briefly topped $119 a barrel. The declines followed a Fed-driven selloff after higher inflation data and comments from Chair Jerome Powell. Fed officials now project 2.7% PCE inflation by year-end, up from December’s forecast. Initial jobless claims dropped to 205,000 last week.
19 March 2026
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US Stock Market Today: Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Slide as Oil Tops $105 and Fed Cut Hopes Fade

Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Slide as Iran War Sends Oil Above $119

U.S. stocks opened lower Thursday as Brent crude surged past $119 after Iranian strikes on Gulf energy sites, including Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG hub. The Dow fell 90 points, the S&P 500 lost 0.63%, and the Nasdaq dropped 1.27%. The Fed held rates steady but raised its 2026 inflation forecast after warning the Iran war clouds its outlook. European stocks and gas markets also dropped sharply.
19 March 2026
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Gold Price Today: Bullion Hits One-Month Low as Strong Dollar, Hawkish Fed Drain Demand

Gold Price Today: Bullion Hits One-Month Low as Strong Dollar, Hawkish Fed Drain Demand

Gold dropped 1.1% to $4,764.27 an ounce Thursday, hitting its lowest since Feb. 6 as a stronger dollar and the Federal Reserve’s steady rate stance pressured prices. U.S. gold futures for April fell 2.6%. The S&P 500 lost 1.4% and European mining stocks slid 3%. Morgan Stanley delayed its forecast for a Fed rate cut to September, citing persistent inflation risks from rising oil prices.
19 March 2026
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Dow Jones Today: Index Slips Near 46,660 as Hot Inflation Data and $100 Oil Hit Wall Street

Dow Jones Today: Index Slips Near 46,660 as Hot Inflation Data and $100 Oil Hit Wall Street

The Dow hovered near 46,660 Friday after a sharp selloff, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq also fell. Oil prices stayed near $100 a barrel, fueling stagflation fears ahead of next week’s Fed meeting. January consumer spending beat forecasts, but core PCE inflation rose 3.1% and Q4 GDP was revised down. The University of Michigan’s sentiment index dropped as gasoline prices surged 21% to $3.63 a gallon.
13 March 2026
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S&P 500, Nasdaq and Dow Slip Again as $100 Brent and Soft GDP Rattle Wall Street

S&P 500, Nasdaq and Dow Slip Again as $100 Brent and Soft GDP Rattle Wall Street

Wall Street fell Friday, with the Nasdaq down 0.91% and the S&P 500 off 0.38% as Brent crude stayed above $100. U.S. GDP growth was revised down to 0.7% for Q4, while January’s core PCE inflation hit 3.1%. Morgan Stanley limited withdrawals from a private-credit fund amid industry stress. Adobe shares dropped 6.4% after CEO Shantanu Narayen announced plans to step down.
13 March 2026
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Bank of America Stock Price Today: BAC Rises as Fed Capital Relief Meets Credit Fears

Bank of America Stock Price Today: BAC Rises as Fed Capital Relief Meets Credit Fears

Bank of America shares rose 0.6% to $47.40 in late-morning trading Friday after the Federal Reserve signaled plans to ease capital requirements for large banks. Co-President Dean Athanasia projected at least 7% growth in first-quarter net interest income. Morgan Stanley restricted redemptions at a private-credit fund after heavy withdrawal requests. Oil prices and delayed Fed rate cuts continued to pressure the sector.
13 March 2026
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Bitcoin Price Today: BTC Holds $70,000 as ETF Inflows Clash With Oil Shock

Bitcoin Price Today: BTC Holds $70,000 as ETF Inflows Clash With Oil Shock

Bitcoin held above $70,000 on Thursday, last trading at $70,323, down 0.7% after touching $69,240. U.S.-listed spot bitcoin ETFs took in $115.2 million Wednesday, with BlackRock’s IBIT accounting for most inflows. Brent crude briefly topped $101, and Wall Street fell amid Middle East tensions. Economists expect the first Fed rate cut in June, but futures markets now point to September.
12 March 2026
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Gold Price Today Falls Despite Iran Risk as Dollar Firms, Fed Cut Bets Fade

Gold Price Today Falls Despite Iran Risk as Dollar Firms, Fed Cut Bets Fade

Gold prices fell 0.3% Thursday, with spot bullion at $5,159.04 an ounce as a stronger dollar and reduced expectations for U.S. rate cuts outweighed safe-haven demand. U.S. consumer prices rose 0.3% in February, keeping pressure on the Federal Reserve to hold rates higher. Toronto’s materials sector dropped 1.7% as gold miners declined. Futures now suggest the first Fed rate cut in September.
12 March 2026
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Dow Jones Today: Index Falls 550 Points as Oil Tops $100, Credit Worries Jolt Wall Street

Dow Jones Today: Index Falls 550 Points as Oil Tops $100, Credit Worries Jolt Wall Street

The Dow Jones fell 553 points to 46,861 on Thursday as oil prices neared $100 a barrel after tanker attacks in Iraqi waters and Iran’s closure threat to the Strait of Hormuz. The S&P 500 dropped 1.05% and the Nasdaq 1.36%. Morgan Stanley slid 4% after limiting redemptions in a private-credit fund. Brent crude briefly topped $101.
12 March 2026
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UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Slides as Oil Jumps, BoE Cut Bets Take Another Hit

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Slides as Oil Jumps, BoE Cut Bets Take Another Hit

London’s FTSE 100 dropped 0.7% in early trade Thursday as Brent crude topped $100 a barrel following new Gulf shipping attacks. Travel firm On the Beach suspended its profit forecast, citing weaker holiday demand tied to Middle East conflict. Legal & General shares fell 5% after missing profit targets. TP ICAP rose 3.5% on stronger trading results.
12 March 2026
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UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Rebounds as Oil Slides, Persimmon Leads London Rally

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Rebounds as Oil Slides, Persimmon Leads London Rally

London’s FTSE 100 jumped 1.6% to 10,412.54, ending a three-day slide as oil prices fell and President Trump suggested the Middle East war could soon end. Brent crude dropped 6.8% to $92.21 a barrel after Monday’s surge. The FTSE 250 rose 1.9%. Investors saw a 98% chance the Bank of England would hold rates on March 19, according to LSEG data.
10 March 2026
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Western Digital (WDC) stock slides about 3% as WD exec flags 32TB drive shipments and AI demand

Western Digital (WDC) stock slides about 3% as WD exec flags 32TB drive shipments and AI demand

Western Digital shares fell about 3% to $271.26 in Monday afternoon trading, underperforming major U.S. indexes. WD shipped 3.5 million 32TB nearline hard drives last quarter, according to its sales director. Investors are watching the company’s March 3 appearance at a Morgan Stanley conference for demand updates. Seagate and Sandisk shares also declined.
2 March 2026
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Bank of America stock steadies premarket after Monday’s drop as tariff jitters rattle banks

Bank of America stock steadies premarket after Monday’s drop as tariff jitters rattle banks

Bank of America shares were little changed in premarket trading Tuesday after closing down 3.75% amid a broad selloff in bank stocks. The KBW Regional Banking Index dropped 4.26% Monday as Treasury yields swung and investors weighed tariff headlines. JPMorgan, Wells Fargo, and Morgan Stanley each fell about 4%. U.S. stock futures edged higher early Tuesday ahead of key earnings and policy events.
24 February 2026
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  • Microsoft Shares Fall 4% Despite Q1 Earnings Beat Due to AI Spending Concerns
    May 2, 2026, 2:17 AM EDT. Microsoft (MSFT) shares dropped 4% following strong Q1 earnings that beat expectations with $82.89 billion in revenue and $4.27 EPS. However, heavy investment in artificial intelligence (AI) weighed on free cash flow margin, which declined from 29% to 19.1%. Despite Azure cloud growth accelerating, the company's gross margin edged lower, raising concerns about near-term profitability. The stock closed at $408.22, down 4.1%, trading 24.6% below its 52-week high. The decline contrasts with recent tech sector gains fueled by optimism over AI and easing geopolitical tensions. Since the start of the year, Microsoft shares are down 13.6%, yet long-term investors still see gains, with a $1,000 stake five years ago now worth $1,621. The market views today's drop as significant but not fundamentally altering Microsoft's business outlook.

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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 02.05.2026

2 May 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: May 2, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: May 2, 2026, 2:30 AM EDT Microsoft Shares Fall 4% Despite Q1 Earnings Beat Due to AI Spending Concerns May 2, 2026, 2:17 AM EDT. Microsoft (MSFT) shares dropped 4% following strong Q1 earnings that beat expectations with $82.89 billion in revenue and $4.27 EPS. However, heavy investment in artificial intelligence (AI) weighed on free cash flow margin, which declined from 29% to 19.1%. Despite Azure cloud growth accelerating, the company's gross margin edged lower, raising concerns about near-term profitability. The stock closed at $408.22, down 4.1%, trading 24.6% below its
US Stock Market Today After Hours: Nasdaq Tops 25,000 As S&P 500 Hits Record High

US Stock Market Today After Hours: Nasdaq Tops 25,000 As S&P 500 Hits Record High

2 May 2026
Nasdaq 100 futures climbed 0.68% and S&P 500 futures edged up 0.06% in early after-hours trading Friday, while Dow futures slipped 0.48%. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs, driven by first-quarter S&P 500 profit growth of 27.8%, according to LSEG. Oil prices, inflation signals, and upcoming jobs data remain in focus. GameStop shares rose 4% after reports it was preparing an offer for eBay.
McDonald’s Corporation Stock Slides Before Earnings as Its Big Drink Bet Comes Due

McDonald’s Corporation Stock Slides Before Earnings as Its Big Drink Bet Comes Due

2 May 2026
McDonald’s shares fell 2.37% to $286.64 on Friday, underperforming rivals ahead of its May 7 earnings report and a U.S. launch of six new McCafé specialty drinks. The company will begin selling the drinks nationwide on May 6, adding beverage specialist roles at 14,000 restaurants. Investors are watching whether the new drinks and value offers can boost traffic without slowing service or hurting margins.
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