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• US stock futures, including the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, plunged as much as 2.5% on Tuesday following a massive sell-off in technology shares. • The downturn was triggered by a sharp 10% crash in South Korea's benchmark Kospi index, signaling a contagion of selling pressure across Asian and US markets. • This volatility raises critical concerns regarding the sustainability of the recent AI-driven rally that had previously pushed tech valuations higher.

• US stocks rebounded on Thursday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq both rising over 1% to recover losses from the previous session. • The market surge was driven by falling oil prices and easing Treasury yields, which significantly boosted investor sentiment. • This recovery follows a US-Iran agreement to end hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, reducing geopolitical tensions.

• The Dow Jones Industrial Average achieved its second consecutive record close on Tuesday, while the Nasdaq and S&P 500 both finished the trading session lower. • Market divergence was driven primarily by pressure on technology stocks, which weighed down the tech-heavy Nasdaq and the broader S&P 500. • This split performance highlights a rotation in investor sentiment, where blue-chip industrial stocks are outperforming the growth-oriented tech sector.

• The Dow Jones Industrial Average reached a new record high, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq remained relatively flat during the latest trading session. • Market gains were primarily driven by the information technology sector, offsetting declines in the energy sector as crude oil prices dropped sharply. • The decline in oil prices follows news that the United States and Iran are nearing the formal signing of a truce agreement.

• S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures are climbing as chip stocks stabilize following a period of volatility that slowed the recent AI-driven rally. • The market shift comes as investors weigh whether high expectations for artificial intelligence can be met, despite strong business fundamentals. • External pressures continue to influence the economy, with escalating tensions in the Middle East contributing to a rise in oil prices.

• U.S. stock markets, including the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow Jones, are expected to experience volatile trading on Thursday, with a focus on semiconductor stocks like Broadcom, Micron, and Qualcomm. • Investors are awaiting weekly jobless claims data, which serves as the final economic indicator before Friday's monthly employment report. • The data is critical for new Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh ahead of his first policy meeting, especially as consumers face price pressures linked to the Iran war.

• The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq reached record highs in May, though markets experienced a slight dip early Monday. • Positive momentum was driven by optimism surrounding US-Iran peace talks and the release of a new laptop chip from Nvidia (NVDA). • Economic data showed the ISM manufacturing gauge rose to 54, surpassing both April's reading of 52.7 and economist predictions of 53.

• The S&P 500 and Nasdaq reached record closing highs on Tuesday, driven by strong investor optimism surrounding artificial intelligence. • Micron Technology notably joined the $1 trillion market capitalization club, contributing to the broader tech rally. • Market gains occurred despite geopolitical tensions and anxiety regarding Middle East peace talks and recent U.S. strikes on Iran.

• The S&P 500 and Nasdaq reached record closing highs on Tuesday, diverging from the performance of European markets. • West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude prices fell, while Brent oil prices spiked, reflecting market volatility. • This shift occurred as investors balanced optimism regarding a potential U.S.-Iran peace deal against the risk of a ceasefire collapse.

• The S&P 500 rose 0.29% to a record 7,230.12, Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.89% to 25,114.44, while DJIA fell 0.31% to 49,499.27 in the final trading hour on May 1, 2026. • Information technology sector gained 1.4%, driving index growth with only two S&P 500 sectors positive; Apple (AAPL) surged 3.24% to 280.14 after beating earnings and issuing upside guidance, Microsoft (MSFT) rose 1.57% to 414.20 recovering post-earnings. • Year-to-date, Russell 2000 leads at +13.3%, S&P Mid Cap 400 +10.1%, Nasdaq +8.1%, S&P 500 +5.6%, DJIA +3.0%, highlighting small-cap outperformance amid mega-cap momentum.

• Nasdaq and S&P 500 declined on May 4, 2026, following UAE's report of intercepting missiles from Iran amid escalating regional tensions. • Move counters last week's gains where NASDAQ posted a 10-day winning streak led by mega-cap tech on AI optimism and earnings. • Oil and US dollar rose, while gold and silver fell as investors favored risk assets despite conflict worries.

• The S&P 500 rose over 10% and the Nasdaq soared more than 15% in April 2026, marking their largest monthly gains since 2020, driven by robust corporate earnings reports. • Investors anticipate earnings growth of 27.8% year-over-year for Q1 2026 across over 100 S&P 500 companies, the highest rate since Q4 2021, while oil prices briefly surpassed $120 per barrel creating market ripples. • Despite elevated oil prices and a hawkish Federal Reserve stance, equity markets demonstrated resilience, signaling investor confidence in corporate profitability and economic fundamentals.

• US equities closed higher with the S&P 500 rising 0.8% and Nasdaq 100 up 0.8% to new records, while the Dow remained flat. • Apple shares gained more than 5% after reporting strong earnings driven by robust iPhone sales and performance in China. • The rally came amid a pullback in oil prices and positive corporate earnings momentum.

• The S&P 500 rose 0.8% to close above 7,000 points for the first time, while the Nasdaq Composite surged 1.6% to a record high, driven by gains in technology and software stocks and optimism over potential U.S.-Iran peace talks. • Bank of America posted a 17% rise in quarterly profit from strong trading and investment banking fee rebounds, while Morgan Stanley reported a near 30% profit jump supported by record equities trading revenue and improved dealmaking activity. • Stock index futures edged higher after-hours, with S&P 500 Futures up 0.2% to 7,070.75 points and Nasdaq 100 Futures rising 0.3% to 26,440.75 points, reflecting continued market momentum.