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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 23.06.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: June 23, 2026, 4:00 AM EDTUpdated: June 24, 2026, 3:59 AM EDT KNDS NV Launches IPO Process in Frankfurt and Paris June 24, 2026, 3:58 AM EDT. Tankmaker KNDS NV began the initial public offering (IPO) process in Frankfurt and Paris, marking a significant move in its evolution as a pan-European defense firm. The IPO aims to attract investors across major financial hubs, supporting KNDS’s strategy to expand its market presence in the defense sector. This development highlights increased activity in the European defense market as companies seek to leverage public capital for growth. Tankmaker KNDS Kicks
23 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 22.06.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: June 22, 2026, 4:00 AM EDTUpdated: June 23, 2026, 3:59 AM EDT Nippon India ETF Nifty PSU Bank BeES Tops Index ETFs with 28% One-Year CAGR June 23, 2026, 3:59 AM EDT. Nippon India ETF Nifty PSU Bank BeES led index exchange-traded funds (ETFs) with a 28.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over one year, per ACE MF data on June 22. The fund also delivered a 29.7% CAGR over three years. Kotak Nifty PSU Bank ETF matched the one-year return at 28.0%, while Nippon India Nifty Pharma ETF posted 15.2%. Bharat 22 ETF holds the largest
22 June 2026
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US Stocks This Week: PCE Inflation, Micron Earnings in Focus as AI Rally Hovers Near Records

US Stocks This Week: PCE Inflation, Micron Earnings in Focus as AI Rally Hovers Near Records

Stocks go into the last full week of June with AI leaders still leading, but there’s less margin for error now as investors look ahead to an important inflation print and Micron Technology’s results. Last week was shortened by the Juneteenth holiday—NYSE closed on Friday, June 19. Thursday’s session was the last cash close. The rally is back near records just as the Federal Reserve sounds less supportive. The S&P 500 jumped 1.08% Thursday to close at 7,500.58. The Nasdaq Composite climbed 1.91% to 26,517.93. The Dow edged up 0.14% to finish at 51,564.70, according to Reuters. For the week, the Nasdaq did best.
21 June 2026
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Industrials trade ahead of S&P 500 as FedEx, inflation data in focus

Industrials trade ahead of S&P 500 as FedEx, inflation data in focus

Industrial names in the U.S. outperformed the market last week, getting a boost from lower oil that helped transports, while buyers stuck with equipment makers tied to power and data-center buildouts. Now traders want to see if earnings and numbers will back up the rally’s split. Industrials are moving ahead, which is important since these stocks track the economy. The group covers aerospace and defense, machinery, electrical gear, and transport — most of the sector. That puts it in the path of swings in fuel costs, rates, shipping demand and orders at factories.
21 June 2026
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US Energy Shares Watch Strait of Hormuz After 6.6% Drop for the Week

US Energy Shares Watch Strait of Hormuz After 6.6% Drop for the Week

U.S. energy shares may see heavy swings at Monday’s open after Iran threatened again to block the Strait of Hormuz, a move that questions the basic reason for last week’s steep slide in oil stocks. Reuters, citing vessel tracking, reported no tankers passing the strait since Tehran’s statement on Saturday. The U.S. military, though, said the route is still open. S&P 500 energy stocks dropped 6.6% over four sessions. At the same time, the S&P 500 was up 0.93%. Investors saw the interim U.S.-Iran deal as opening the door for Gulf oil to come back into the market. U.S. exchanges didn’t open Friday for Juneteenth.
21 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 21.06.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: June 21, 2026, 4:00 AM EDTUpdated: June 22, 2026, 3:59 AM EDT Microsoft Shares Slide 20% in 2024 but Valuation Models Suggest Undervaluation June 22, 2026, 3:55 AM EDT. Microsoft (MSFT) stock has fallen nearly 20% year-to-date, closing at $379.40, reflecting broader tech sector pressures and mixed sentiment on AI and cloud growth prospects. Despite this, long-term returns remain strong, with 3- and 5-year gains of 18.2% and 47.1%. A Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis values the stock at $557.83, implying a 32% undervaluation compared to current prices. Microsoft’s Price-to-Earnings ratio stands at 22.51, below the software
21 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 20.06.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: June 20, 2026, 4:00 AM EDTUpdated: June 21, 2026, 3:59 AM EDT Prosecutors Raid Securities Firms in 100 Billion Won DI Dongil Stock Manipulation Case June 21, 2026, 3:56 AM EDT. Prosecutors launched raids on several securities firms in connection with a 100 billion won ($75 million) stock price manipulation case involving DI Dongil. The investigation targets financial experts and minority shareholder activists accused of artificially inflating the price of DI Dongil shares. The probe focuses on suspected coordinated trading designed to deceive investors and distort market prices. Authorities aim to curb illegal market practices and protect
20 June 2026
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US markets shut for Juneteenth after S&P 500, Nasdaq end week up

US markets shut for Juneteenth after S&P 500, Nasdaq end week up

U.S. stock markets stayed shut Friday for Juneteenth, locking in Thursday’s strong rally and leaving tech stocks out front as the week ended. The holiday closure left Thursday’s closing numbers untouched: the S&P 500 added 1.1%, the Nasdaq Composite was up 1.9%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average managed a 0.1% gain. The timing is key as the rally faces fresh hurdles from Federal Reserve policy and questions about how long the artificial-intelligence surge can last. The Fed kept the federal funds rate steady at 3.50% to 3.75% this week, but investors re-evaluated the outlook for rates after the Fed’s inflation remarks.
19 June 2026
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Ford Shares Lose Ground in Shortened Trading Week as Juneteenth Shuts Markets

Ford Shares Lose Ground in Shortened Trading Week as Juneteenth Shuts Markets

Ford Motor shares felt some pressure ahead of the extended U.S. holiday break, closing the week without a Friday session as the NYSE stayed shut for Juneteenth National Independence Day. With markets on pause, Ford finished the week lower. Shares saw a late bounce, but several headlines were still hanging over the stock when it went into the holiday. Timing was key. Ford shares soared last month as investors liked its energy-storage push—up 13% in a day on hopes for the new business. The rally gave holders a new growth story. But this week, sentiment seemed to cool on the tape.
19 June 2026
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US stocks finish up as chip shares surge and oil falls

US Stocks Pause for Juneteenth After Chip-Led Rally; Fed, Micron Earnings Loom

U.S. stock trading was paused Friday for Juneteenth, leaving Wall Street to sit with a chip-led rebound that steadied the market after a midweek Federal Reserve jolt. The latest cash close showed the S&P 500 up 80.48 points at 7,500.58, the Nasdaq Composite up 496.28 points at 26,517.93 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average up 72.15 points at 51,564.70. That matters now because the rally has two engines, and they are not fully aligned. Artificial-intelligence demand is still pulling money into chip and infrastructure names, but the Fed has pushed investors back toward the idea that borrowing costs may rise rather than fall. The next cash session will open with that tension still in place.
19 June 2026
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Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Futures Gain; Oil Falls Ahead of Fed Decision

US Futures Edge Up in Holiday Session With Nasdaq Out Front

Nasdaq 100 futures pushed higher Friday in muted Juneteenth action, with U.S. equity futures firm even as the NYSE and Nasdaq cash markets stayed shut for the federal holiday. NYSE’s calendar shows Juneteenth National Independence Day as a 2026 market holiday, and Nasdaq’s schedule lists June 19 as closed too. Nasdaq 100 futures rose 1.18% to 30,620.50 and S&P 500 futures added 0.62% at 7,554.75 early, as of 05:31 a.m. ET. Dow Jones futures hovered just below flat, slipping 0.01% to 51,958. Futures contracts track expected moves for the indexes but can show thinner trading and less reliable signals during holidays. Markets Insider noted its premarket numbers are indicative and may not always match prices from the exchanges.
19 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 19.06.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: June 19, 2026, 4:00 AM EDTUpdated: June 20, 2026, 3:59 AM EDT UK Shares Could Grow a £339,849 ISA Over 30 Years June 20, 2026, 3:53 AM EDT. UK domestic stocks offer strong growth potential, with 42 FTSE 100 companies outperforming Microsoft over five years. A Stocks and Shares ISA, where investments are tax-free, can benefit from regular monthly contributions. Assuming a £250 monthly investment, an 8% annual return could grow the portfolio to £339,849 over 30 years. While some FTSE 100 stocks have averaged 22% returns, a more cautious 8% estimate remains realistic. SSE, a renewable
19 June 2026
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AI Names Drop, Oil Upends Inflation Bets, US Stocks Slip

Chips push Wall St higher, oil’s slide softens Fed hit

Chip stocks boosted Wall Street late Thursday morning, with U.S. indexes moving up as oil prices fell and some inflation worries cooled despite a firmer tone from the Federal Reserve. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.36% at 11:23 a.m. ET, while the S&P 500 was up 0.91%. The Nasdaq Composite climbed 1.25%. Wednesday’s drop in stocks got traders’ attention, since it wasn’t minor and didn’t look like a blip. Stocks fell after the Fed left rates unchanged but suggested a possible rate hike ahead. When markets call a signal “hawkish,” they mean the Fed could push rates higher to deal with inflation.
18 June 2026
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Energy Fuels Stock Jumps as $725 Million U.S. Loan Commitment Lifts Rare Earth Plans

Energy Fuels Stock Jumps as $725 Million U.S. Loan Commitment Lifts Rare Earth Plans

Energy Fuels Inc. shares jumped in early trading Thursday after the U.S. government signed a conditional loan commitment of up to $725 million to help the company expand domestic rare earth processing, giving investors a fresh policy-backed reason to mark up the uranium and critical-minerals stock. The NYSE American-listed shares last traded at $16.84, up 10.1%, after opening at $17.92 and touching an intraday high of $18.17. The move ran ahead of the broader tape: the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust was up 0.6%, the Global X Uranium ETF rose 1.2%, while rare-earth peers MP Materials and USA Rare Earth were down 0.5% and 1.2%, respectively.
18 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 18.06.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: June 18, 2026, 4:00 AM EDTUpdated: June 19, 2026, 3:59 AM EDT Allegro MicroSystems (ALGM) Shares Surge 9.3% on Strong Auto Segment Growth June 19, 2026, 3:52 AM EDT. Allegro MicroSystems (ALGM) shares jumped 9.3% to $59 amid heavy trading volume, reflecting optimism about its automotive business. The company benefits from increased use of its sensing and power solutions in electric vehicles and ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems), driving 30% growth in its Fiscal 2026 Focus Auto segment. Expectations for the upcoming quarterly earnings report are strong: EPS estimated at $0.21, a 133.3% year-over-year rise, and revenues
18 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 17.06.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: June 17, 2026, 4:00 AM EDTUpdated: June 18, 2026, 3:59 AM EDT Sensex rises 200 pts, Nifty surpasses 24,100 on easing crude prices and improved geopolitical sentiment June 18, 2026, 3:53 AM EDT. The Indian equity market rebounded on Thursday, with the Sensex rising over 200 points from the day’s low and the Nifty climbing above 24,100. Easing crude oil prices played a key role, as Brent crude fell 1.66% to $78.23 per barrel, supporting inflation and fiscal outlook. Improved geopolitical sentiment followed a peace deal MoU signed by US President Trump and Iran, reducing energy-market risks.
17 June 2026
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Dow Closes at Record in After-Hours as S&P 500, Nasdaq Dip on Tech Slide

Dow Closes at Record in After-Hours as S&P 500, Nasdaq Dip on Tech Slide

U.S. stock-index funds edged higher or held steady in late after-hours trade Tuesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average hit another record, but tech pressure pulled down the S&P 500 and Nasdaq. This shift got traders’ attention after stocks rallied the day before as oil fell and talk picked up about a possible U.S.-Iran deal. Now the question is whether lower crude is enough to outweigh pricey tech shares and the Fed’s call still coming up Wednesday.
17 June 2026
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Dow Closes Above 52,000; Nasdaq Slides on Tech Retreat After the Bell

Dow Closes Above 52,000; Nasdaq Slides on Tech Retreat After the Bell

Dow edges higher, S&P 500 and Nasdaq drop as rotation hits tech Stocks finished mixed on Wall Street Tuesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average ended up 0.64% at 52,003.34. The S&P 500 slipped 0.41% to 7,523.07, and the Nasdaq Composite lost 0.86% to close at 26,455.00. Investors rotated out of big tech and chip stocks, putting pressure on the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, while financials and industrials lifted the price-weighted Dow. Higher-priced names pushed the Dow higher as selling hit other parts of the market. Stocks traded mixed as investors took profits after Monday’s jump on hopes for a U.S.-Iran deal and the chance the Strait of Hormuz could reopen. Earlier, Reuters said tech was the biggest drag on the S&P, while banks led the rebound, lifted by JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo and Bank of America. “We’re just digesting some of those gains and the setup in anticipation of the Fed meeting is always a little tentative,” Mark Luschini, chief investment strategist at Janney Montgomery Scott, told Reuters.
16 June 2026
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Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Futures Gain; Oil Falls Ahead of Fed Decision

Stock futures flat with Fed decision ahead

• Dow futures ticked up in early U.S. premarket hours as S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures hovered near flat.• Stocks rallied Monday after oil prices fell, U.S.-Iran worries cooled, and tech shares bounced.• Traders now look to the Federal Reserve’s June 16–17 meeting, with a rate call expected Wednesday. Stock futures in the U.S. barely moved early Tuesday, with Wall Street coming off a strong rally Monday. Investors weighed some relief after a tentative U.S.-Iran deal, but kept an eye on the upcoming Fed policy decision. Dow Jones futures were up 62 points, or 0.12%, to 51,804 by 5:06 a.m. ET. Nasdaq 100 futures added 58.50 points, or 0.19%, to 30,617.75. S&P 500 futures ticked up 1.75 points, or 0.02%, to 7,563, according to Markets Insider premarket data. Futures trade before the open and point to early direction, but can swing ahead of the bell.
16 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 16.06.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: June 16, 2026, 4:00 AM EDTUpdated: June 17, 2026, 3:59 AM EDT National Stock Exchange IPO Moves Forward with Major Sellers Identified June 17, 2026, 3:50 AM EDT. The National Stock Exchange (NSE) is poised to file its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with SEBI, marking a step forward for its long-delayed IPO. The offer is an Offer for Sale (OFS) where existing shareholders will sell about 6% equity, potentially raising Rs 30,000 crore ($3.6 billion), making it one of India’s largest IPOs. Key sellers include State Bank of India (SBI), expected to divest around 24.75 million
16 June 2026
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  • JPMorgan Chase (JPM) Sets $1.50 Dividend; Stock Nears High Before Ex-Date
    July 2, 2026, 10:56 AM EDT. JPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM) is set to go ex-dividend on July 6, 2026, for its quarterly dividend of $1.50 a share, giving a 0.45% yield using the last close at $334.44. The annualized dividend yield comes in at 1.79%. Shares changed hands around $334, close to their 52-week high of $343.45, and above the low of $279.10. JPM is about 12.83% of the iShares U.S. Financial Services ETF (IYG), which was up 0.9% Thursday. JPM itself rose 0.1% in Thursday's session.
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