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Nasdaq under pressure with chip names lower; futures drift before jobs data

Nasdaq under pressure with chip names lower; futures drift before jobs data

U.S. stock-index futures pointed to a mixed start Thursday. Dow and Russell 2000 futures edged up in early New York trading, but Nasdaq 100 futures slipped. Traders are watching for a jobs report that could shift rate hike bets ahead of a three-day break. Nasdaq’s premarket goes from 4:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. ET, and the regular session opens at 9:30 a.m. and ends at 4:00 p.m. ET. Traders didn’t focus on the S&P 500. The real action was in the splits underneath it. By about 5:48 a.m. EDT, Nasdaq 100 futures were off 0.35% while Russell 2000 futures ticked up 0.06%. Dow futures were slightly higher, gaining 0.04%. That left Nasdaq 100 futures 41 basis points below the Russell 2000 and 39 points under the Dow.
2 July 2026
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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 02.07.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: July 2, 2026, 4:00 AM EDTUpdated: July 2, 2026, 9:37 AM EDT Analysts Back AI Chip Stocks as 'Screaming Buys' After Pullback July 2, 2026, 9:27 AM EDT. Some Wall Street analysts are telling clients to buy into AI chip stocks after a drop from recent highs. They’re calling these names ‘screaming buys’ and say the sector still has major growth potential. Analysts say they expect AI demand to keep growing, even with the market’s latest swings. These Experts See 'Screaming Buys' in AI Stocks After a Recent Pullback Mizuho adds Robinhood, Micron, Oracle to July buy
2 July 2026
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US stock futures slip before market open with Nasdaq down, yields up as oil declines

US stock futures slip before market open with Nasdaq down, yields up as oil declines

U.S. futures pulled back before the open on Wednesday, with Nasdaq 100 contracts lagging the other indexes. Oil prices also eased, but the gap between Nasdaq and the rest suggested traders were more worried about rates and tech valuations at the start of the new half than just oil-driven energy worries. U.S. futures data came in delayed just after 8:30 a.m. ET, with the tech contract showing the biggest drop:
1 July 2026
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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 30.06.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: June 30, 2026, 4:00 AM EDTUpdated: July 1, 2026, 3:59 AM EDT ASX 200 Drops 0.6% to Start New Fiscal Year as Global Jitters Weigh July 1, 2026, 3:54 AM EDT. The ASX 200 slid 0.6% to 8,723 at Wednesday’s open for the new financial year. Traders pointed to weak risk appetite after U.S. futures slipped, following strong H1 2026 gains and as the market braced for May trade numbers. Selling hit commercial services, financials, logistics and consumer names. Australia’s big four banks lost around 1.5%-2.5%. Building permits extended their fall for a third straight month. Minutes
30 June 2026
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Nasdaq bounce hides thin megacap recovery as US stocks end

Nasdaq bounce hides thin megacap recovery as US stocks end

U.S. stocks climbed Monday, but the close didn’t fully back up the day’s upbeat numbers. The Nasdaq led gains, S&P 500 rose over 1%, and the Dow crossed 52,000. Even so, there weren’t many fresh highs and breadth stayed moderate. The move seemed more about big-cap names bouncing than a real broad rally heading into the end of the quarter. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 358.34 points, or 0.69%, ending at 52,234.45, according to Reuters. The S&P 500 finished up 78.74 points, or 1.07%, at 7,432.92. The Nasdaq Composite climbed 464.42 points, or 1.84%, closing at 25,761.96.
29 June 2026
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US stocks edge higher, megacaps offset drop in small caps; Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) surges after split news

US stocks edge higher, megacaps offset drop in small caps; Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) surges after split news

NEW YORK, June 29, 2026, 11:03 a.m. EDT U.S. stocks traded higher Monday morning, but gains didn’t reach across the board. Big tech and other heavyweights moved up, while small caps slipped and semis lagged behind. NYSE kept regular hours, opening at 9:30 a.m. and shutting at 4 p.m. ET. The next holiday closure on the schedule is Friday, July 3, 2026.
29 June 2026
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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 29.06.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: June 29, 2026, 4:00 AM EDTUpdated: June 30, 2026, 3:59 AM EDT Harvest Minerals (AIM: HMI) posts 2025 results, flags Brazil project hurdles June 30, 2026, 3:59 AM EDT. Harvest Minerals Limited said in its 2025 audited results that the Arapua Fertiliser Project in Brazil faced operational challenges. The AIM-listed fertiliser group sold 25,983 tonnes and is focused on keeping Arapua running and working out new debt terms as it faces global headwinds. Early-stage rare earth element (REE) exploration at Arapua looks promising, the company said. Harvest raised £300,000 from a placing and warrants, and director fees
29 June 2026
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US stocks look to jobs data as traders shift from AI tech

US stocks look to jobs data as traders shift from AI tech

U.S. cash stock markets are closed Sunday. Wall Street heads into the new week with just four trading days, and the most crowded trade is still the weakest spot: AI tech. The S&P 500 closed Friday at 7,353.95, slipping 0.05%. The Nasdaq dropped 0.24% to 25,297.62, and the Dow was off 0.09% at 51,876.11. S&P 500 dropped 2% this week, led by tech, according to NYSE strategists Eric Criscuolo and Michael P. Reinking. But they pointed to stronger “underlying metrics”: the equal-weight S&P 500 added 1.5%, the S&P 600 gained over 3%, and most sectors—seven out of 11—were up.
28 June 2026
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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 28.06.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: June 28, 2026, 4:00 AM EDTUpdated: June 29, 2026, 3:59 AM EDT Solidion Technology to Acquire SpaceX Shares as Strategic Treasury Asset June 29, 2026, 3:57 AM EDT. Solidion Technology (Nasdaq: STI) will opportunistically acquire SpaceX shares as a long-term strategic treasury holding, reflecting its confidence in SpaceX’s role in aerospace, energy, and transportation. The move aligns with Solidion’s focus on advanced battery technologies used in SpaceX’s demanding Starship, Falcon, and Starlink programs. The allocation will be modest, preserving capital for core operations while providing transparent balance sheet exposure to SpaceX’s growth. CEO Jaymes Winters highlighted SpaceX’s
28 June 2026
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Oil Prices Today: Brent Whipsaws as Iran Peace Hopes Hit OPEC Supply Shock

Funds trim WTI longs, Hormuz supply flows ease squeeze from tight U.S. stocks

Oil finished the week with funds trimming crude length despite U.S. inventories and diesel margins not pointing to a clear bear trade. The settlement tape didn’t show all the pressure seen into the close. CFTC figures for June 23 showed managed money with 209,683 long WTI physical futures and 126,811 short positions. That put the net long at 82,872 contracts. The net was down 13,356 from the previous week as funds trimmed longs and increased shorts.
27 June 2026
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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 27.06.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: June 27, 2026, 4:00 AM EDTUpdated: June 28, 2026, 3:59 AM EDT Ashish Kyal Sees Bank Nifty Targeting 60,000, Advises Caution on Logistics Stock June 28, 2026, 3:53 AM EDT. Ashish Kyal, CEO of Waves Strategy Advisors, forecasts Bank Nifty reaching 60,000, with support at 57,000. He expects Nifty 50 to consolidate for 2-3 days, holding 23,820 as support and facing resistance at 24,200. Kyal highlights banking and financial sectors could outperform the broader market in coming weeks. He also cautions against investing in a logistics stock due to overstretched valuations, urging investors to remain selective amid
27 June 2026
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US futures edge lower ahead of Russell index reshuffle as chip stocks see selling

US futures edge lower ahead of Russell index reshuffle as chip stocks see selling

U.S. stock index futures slipped Friday, giving up ground as chip names pulled back after Thursday’s Micron-driven rally. Investors are waiting for the close, with Russell index rebalancing expected to force funds to adjust positions, which may provide a clearer read on the session. Stock futures slipped early. At 5:29 a.m. ET, Dow E-minis fell 59 points, or 0.11%. S&P 500 E-minis lost 39.25 points, or 0.53%, and Nasdaq 100 E-minis dropped 343.5 points, or 1.16%, according to Reuters. Micron Technology gave back 4.8% in premarket action after its big jump of more than 15% on Thursday. Intel and Advanced Micro Devices both traded down over 3%, and Nvidia slipped 1.4%.
26 June 2026
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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 26.06.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: June 26, 2026, 4:00 AM EDTUpdated: June 27, 2026, 3:59 AM EDT Zscaler Stock Slides 40% YTD but Valuation Models Signal Upside June 27, 2026, 3:56 AM EDT. Zscaler (ZS) shares closed at $132.26 after a 40% year-to-date slide and a 58.1% decline over the past year. Despite recent weaknesses, valuation models like the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis suggest Zscaler is 35.8% undervalued. The DCF approach projects free cash flow growth through 2035, estimating a fair value near $205.95 per share. Investors remain cautious, watching cybersecurity demand and spending trends that heavily influence market sentiment. Zscaler
26 June 2026
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US stocks mixed, Micron AI memory rally can’t lift Nasdaq

US stocks mixed, Micron AI memory rally can’t lift Nasdaq

Nasdaq slips as AI trade splits chip makers and buyers; SanDisk jumps 22% The Nasdaq Composite ended Thursday down 0.46%, giving up 118.03 points to finish at 25,358.60. The Dow Jones Industrial Average managed a 71.72-point gain, or 0.14%, to close at 51,920.62, while the S&P 500 was flat, down just 0.73 point at 7,357.49. Memory-chip stocks ran higher, but the broader tech index still fell as some companies raised prices for hard-to-find AI parts and others paid up. SanDisk Corp soared 22.0%, Micron Technology Inc climbed 15.7%, and Applied Materials Inc rose 13.4%. Apple Inc lost 6.1%, and Dell Technologies Inc dropped 5.8%. AI supply chain spreads, not index closes, told the story today. Micron reported $22 billion in customer commitments for memory-chip supply. CEO Sanjay Mehrotra said those “tight conditions” could last past 2027. Ben Barringer at Quilter Cheviot said “continued tightness support pricing” for players up and down the AI chain.
25 June 2026
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US stocks now: Broad gains balance $416 billion drop in megacap tech

US stocks now: Broad gains balance $416 billion drop in megacap tech

Stocks edged up in mixed trading Thursday. Dow and small caps caught a bid, but heavy selling hit some of the biggest tech names as the latest AI supply-chain headlines split the market. Fresh news on AI hardware and components turned up new winners and losers, dividing the day’s action. SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust traded up 0.3% at 10:47 a.m. ET. Invesco QQQ Trust also added 0.3%. SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust was ahead 1.3%. The iShares Russell 2000 ETF gained 1.1%.
25 June 2026
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US PCE for May 2026: prices outpace real spending, Fed hike risk up

US PCE for May 2026: prices outpace real spending, Fed hike risk up

U.S. consumers paid more in May, but higher prices drove most of the increase rather than people buying more. That has equity investors watching demand as they try to gauge whether earnings will hold up with inflation rising again. Commerce reported personal income climbed $181.6 billion, or 0.7%, in May. Disposable income was up $164.9 billion, and spending gained $156.1 billion, also a 0.7% rise. Real personal consumption expenditures, which strip out inflation, increased $43.8 billion, or 0.3%. Saving rate hit 3.0%. The PCE price index posted a 0.4% gain in May and 4.1% over the year. Core PCE, which excludes food and energy, was up 0.3% for the month and 3.4% on the year.
25 June 2026
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Nasdaq Futures Drop Ahead of Open as Debt Concerns Hit AI Stocks

Nasdaq futures edge up as AI chip stocks try to recover ahead of PCE data

Stock index futures in the U.S. traded higher ahead of Thursday’s open, though gains were limited. The gap between Nasdaq and Dow stands near two percentage points. AI chip names are drawing demand again, but industrials and small caps are nearly unchanged. Dow gained 0.35% on Wednesday, but the S&P 500 slipped 0.10% and Nasdaq Composite fell 0.43%. It wasn’t a straightforward red day. Reuters said concerns over hyperscaler spending fueled by debt and a hawkish Fed have wiped over $1 trillion off the Nasdaq 100 this week.
25 June 2026
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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 25.06.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: June 25, 2026, 4:00 AM EDTUpdated: June 26, 2026, 3:59 AM EDT RAS Technology Holdings (ASX: RTH) Gains Momentum with 3.88% Share Price Rise June 26, 2026, 3:51 AM EDT. RAS Technology Holdings (ASX: RTH) surged 3.88% to 0.535 AUD, recapturing investor attention amid a trading volume of 6,300 shares. The technology company’s renewed momentum highlights investor interest in its potential for commercial expansion and innovation. Market watchers will focus on upcoming ASX announcements, contract wins, and revenue growth to assess long-term viability. Analysts caution that sustained gains depend on successful business execution, customer adoption, and recurring
25 June 2026
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Dow climbs but S&P 500 and Nasdaq dip after tech weakens

Dow climbs but S&P 500 and Nasdaq dip after tech weakens

Stocks on Wall Street ended the session uneven as tech names slipped late. The Dow Jones Industrial Average tacked on 177.19 points, or 0.34%, to 51,844.03, according to delayed FactSet data shown on MarketWatch. The S&P 500 ended down 9.88 points, or 0.13%, at 7,355.58, while the Nasdaq Composite lost 120.38 points, or 0.47%, to finish at 25,466.66. Stocks traded a normal schedule in the U.S. The NYSE's main hours were 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET, with the final auction held at 4 p.m. ET, according to New York Stock Exchange data.
24 June 2026
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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 24.06.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: June 24, 2026, 4:00 AM EDTUpdated: June 25, 2026, 3:59 AM EDT Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Poised to Rally on Micron Earnings June 25, 2026, 3:59 AM EDT. Stocks are set to rise as strong earnings from memory-chip maker Micron Technology revive the artificial-intelligence (AI) sector, which had weakened recently. Nasdaq 100 futures climbed, reflecting renewed investor confidence. Key movers include Wendy’s, Nvidia, and Broadcom, alongside Micron, as markets respond to positive tech earnings and optimistic outlooks. The developments boost sentiment across major indexes: Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq are expected to open higher
24 June 2026
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  • Analysts Back AI Chip Stocks as 'Screaming Buys' After Pullback
    July 2, 2026, 9:27 AM EDT. Some Wall Street analysts are telling clients to buy into AI chip stocks after a drop from recent highs. They're calling these names 'screaming buys' and say the sector still has major growth potential. Analysts say they expect AI demand to keep growing, even with the market's latest swings.
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