Missiles, Markets & Micron: Welcome to Monday
MARKET RECAP
Stocks Stumble into the Weekend
U.S. equities opened softer as investors digested weekend U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities—geopolitical uncertainty weighed on sentiment, though markets showed resilience with modest dips across major indices
Markets at a Glance (Friday Close)
S&P 500: ▼ 0.42%
Dow Jones: ▼ 0.38%
Nasdaq: ▼ 0.56%
10-Year Treasury: 4.19%
Bitcoin: $61,880 ▲ 1.2%
Ethereum: $3,420 ▲ 0.8%
Crude Oil: $76.14 ▼ 1.4%
WHATS BUZZING
Top Stories This Morning
1. AI Rallies on Chip Strength
Semiconductor stocks are on fire after Taiwan Semi and Nvidia hinted at unprecedented demand for next-gen chips. Watch for movement in $NVDA, $AMD, and $TSM as investors continue to chase the AI gold rush.
2. Fed Watch: Will They or Won’t They?
After last week's hawkish-yet-vague remarks from Fed officials, Wall Street is pricing in just one rate cut this year—maybe. All eyes are on the upcoming PCE inflation data due Friday for clues.
3. Oil Dips on Global Demand Concerns
Crude oil prices slid again this morning as weak manufacturing data from Europe and China sparked demand worries. Energy stocks may stay soft as markets assess the potential for slowing global growth.
4. Earnings on Deck
This week’s earnings calendar is quiet but still notable:
FedEx ($FDX) reports Tuesday
Micron ($MU) follows Wednesday
Investors will be looking for clues on global logistics and chip inventory trends.
WHATS HOT
📈 Trending Tickers (Premarket Buzz)
$NVDA: Continues to soar after bullish analyst upgrades
$RIVN: Popped 6% after announcing a new EV partnership
$META: Quietly climbing on rumors of a new AI hardware launch
$CCL: Cruise lines are getting love as summer bookings surge
GLOBAL NEWS
🌎 Around the world
Middle East Conflict Escalates
The U.S. launched strikes on Iranian nuclear sites at Natanz, Isfahan, and Fordow, reportedly using B‑2 bombers, dealing “monumental damage”Northern Ireland Unrest
Ongoing riots in Northern Ireland, sparked by an alleged assault involving Romanian-speaking teenagers, have led to 64 police officers injured and over 30 arrests. The unrest has targeted ethnic minorities and law enforcement across multiple cities.Iran retaliated with ballistic rockets and drone attacks on Israel, activating sirens over Tel Aviv and Haifa. Missile trajectories raised alarms over the Strait of Hormuz, posing global oil supply threat
Markets showed mixed reactions: initial oil price spikes above $78/barrel, then retreating below $74. Goldman Sachs warned oil could exceed $100/barrel if Hormuz is blocked
Tensions Ripple Across the Globe
France, Germany, Australia, and other nations urge de-escalation; Russia condemns U.S. strikes
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