Stock market today: Dow falls on new Iran threat; Warren Buffett's Berkshire boosts stock (live coverage)

• The benchmark Sensex and Nifty indices declined for a fourth consecutive session, driven by rising crude oil prices and geopolitical tensions. • Market breadth remained weak with bearish technical indicators, though specific stocks like Wockhardt and NMDC Steel bucked the trend to hit fresh highs.

• Community Financial System said it completed its acquisition of ClearPoint Federal Bank & Trust, a deal it valued at about $39 million and announced through a Business Wire release carried by Morningstar. • The transaction expands Community Financial’s trust and wealth-management footprint, with the acquired business focused on federal banking and trust services.

• European stock indices opened June on a positive note, with the EU50 leading gains at +0.43%, followed by the ITA40 (+0.24%), NED25 (+0.22%), FRA40 (+0.21%), and DE40 (+0.18%). • The tech sector is currently driving market momentum, specifically fueled by the performance of industry giants Nvidia and Microsoft.

• Stock markets in Japan and South Korea reached new record highs, driven by investor enthusiasm surrounding the artificial intelligence boom. • Oil prices surged by more than 3% due to concerns over the fragility of the conflict's end in Iran.

• Indian banks expect a decline in asset quality starting in the second quarter due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia. • The regional instability is driving up fuel prices, which is expected to curb consumer spending and increase input costs for corporations.

• The US and Iran reached a provisional agreement on June 1, 2026, for a 60-day ceasefire to facilitate the resumption of nuclear program negotiations. • This geopolitical development led to a broad 2% decline in energy prices and a reduction in market-implied volatility.

• On May 27, Citi analyst Patrick Cunningham lowered the price target for Dow Inc. (NYSE:DOW) from $48 to $41. • Despite the reduction in the price recommendation, Cunningham reiterated a "Buy" rating for the stock.

• The European Central Bank (ECB) reported monetary developments for the euro area as of April 2026, focusing on M3 deposit growth. • Annual growth for household deposits remained steady at 2.9%, while deposits from non-financial corporations slowed to 3.8% from 4.2% in March.

• Corporate India concluded FY26 with strong earnings growth, characterized by double-digit gains in Profit After Tax (PAT), sales, and EBITDA according to a report by Motilal Oswal. • The growth was primarily driven by the financials, metals, and oil marketing companies (OMCs) sectors, with mid-cap companies notably outperforming larger entities.

• Stock markets in Japan and South Korea reached new record highs on Monday, fueled by investor enthusiasm for the artificial intelligence sector and a general increase in risk appetite. • Broader global markets also trended upward, with the S&P 500 rising 0.2% to extend a multi-week winning streak and the MSCI All Country World Index advancing 0.2%.

• India's stock trading value reached a record high as passive funds executed massive trades to align portfolios with revised MSCI index weightings. • The surge was driven by portfolio adjustments, though local equities slumped 1.5% during the final hour of trading on Friday as the changes took effect.