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Stocks pushed higher Friday while oil prices were little changed as traders tracked headlines on the chances for peace in the Middle East, against a backdrop of corporate earnings optimism and AI enthusiasm that have pushed indexes to record highs.Wall Street opened broadly higher after the Dow Jones reached an all-time high Thursday, despite concerns that soaring energy prices will stoke inflation and lead central banks to hike interest rates.

US stocks (^DJI, ^IXIC, ^GSPC) tick higher at Friday's session open after bond yields (^TYX, ^TNX, ^FVX) surged this week, signaling renewed inflation worries amid market highs. Portfolio Wealth Advisors president and CIO Lee Munson and Yahoo Finance Markets and Data Editor Jared Blikre examine the growth and possible warning signs within the market.

Meridian Funds, managed by ArrowMark Partners, released its first-quarter 2026 investor letter for “Meridian Growth Fund”. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The US equity market started 2026 with volatility due to trade policy uncertainty and geopolitical risks. Initial optimism from domestic company confidence and the Federal Reserve easing waned following increased […]

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Carillon Tower Advisers, an investment management company, released its first-quarter 2026 investor letter for the “Carillon Eagle Growth & Income Fund”. A copy of the letter is available to download here. The first quarter of 2026 was volatile due to market shifts, including increased geopolitical risk and inflation fears from rising energy prices. The S&P declined […]

Carillon Tower Advisers, an investment management company, released its first-quarter 2026 investor letter for the “Carillon Eagle Growth & Income Fund”. A copy of the letter is available to download here. The first quarter of 2026 was volatile due to market shifts, including increased geopolitical risk and inflation fears from rising energy prices. The S&P declined […]

Carillon Tower Advisers, an investment management company, released its first-quarter 2026 investor letter for the “Carillon Eagle Growth & Income Fund”. A copy of the letter is available to download here. The first quarter of 2026 was volatile due to market shifts, including increased geopolitical risk and inflation fears from rising energy prices. The S&P declined […]

Carillon Tower Advisers, an investment management company, released its first-quarter 2026 investor letter for the “Carillon Eagle Growth & Income Fund”. A copy of the letter is available to download here. The first quarter of 2026 was volatile due to market shifts, including increased geopolitical risk and inflation fears from rising energy prices. The S&P declined […]

Carillon Tower Advisers, an investment management company, released its first-quarter 2026 investor letter for the “Carillon Eagle Growth & Income Fund”. A copy of the letter is available to download here. The first quarter of 2026 was volatile due to market shifts, including increased geopolitical risk and inflation fears from rising energy prices. The S&P declined […]

Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Commerce injected massive momentum into the quantum computing sector, announcing over $2.0 billion in federal incentives under the CHIPS and Science Act across nine quantum computing companies. D-Wave (QBTS) secured a $100 million letter of intent to accelerate domestic system fabrication, granting the federal government an equity stake. The stock surged immediately on the news, reflecting renewed investor confidence in sovereign backing for quantum infrastructu

Nike has been working through falling sales, renewed wholesale partnerships, operational restructuring by sport, and persistent pressure from its China business and tariffs, while also rolling out AI-enabled shopping via Google’s Gemini and AI Mode search in the US. At the same time, Nike’s role as kit supplier to multiple national teams for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and its push into AI-powered commerce highlight how the company is trying to reinvigorate demand and keep its brand central to...

Carillon Tower Advisers, an investment management company, released its first-quarter 2026 investor letter for the “Carillon Eagle Growth & Income Fund”. A copy of the letter is available to download here. The first quarter of 2026 was volatile due to market shifts, including increased geopolitical risk and inflation fears from rising energy prices. The S&P declined […]

Soft drinks makers juggle higher sugar, packaging and freight costs plus tariff uncertainty, while low-sugar innovation and AI-led digital shifts drive growth. Can KO, PEP, MNST, FMX and COCO stay ahead?

Carillon Tower Advisers, an investment management company, released its first-quarter 2026 investor letter for the “Carillon Eagle Growth & Income Fund”. A copy of the letter is available to download here. The first quarter of 2026 was volatile due to market shifts, including increased geopolitical risk and inflation fears from rising energy prices. The S&P declined […]

Michael Reinking, NYSE Senior Market Strategist, recaps a volatile week as rising yields and shifting Iran headlines pressured markets. Despite late-week weakness, the S&P 500 remains near highs, with its winning streak still in question. Mega-cap tech leadership showed cracks, even as strong earnings—particularly from Nvidia—highlight continued AI-driven growth. Retail results were solid overall, though companies flagged pressure on lower-income consumers from inflation and higher gas prices. Focus now shifts to geopolitical developments, yields, and upcoming inflation data as markets head into the holiday weekend.

Pure-play quantum stocks including D-Wave, Infleqtion, and Rigetti were also rising ahead of Friday’s opening bell.

A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after easing oil prices reduced inflation and recession risk, with the Russell 2000 heavy in regional banks surging on the session.

Following a “pronounced decline” in unit volume, CEO Tarang Amin said the company was testing adjustments to its tariff-driven strategy.

The all-cash bid of €15.60 per share needs 80% of InPost shareholders to tender for the deal to close

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-MA, asked three regulators to revoke their approval of a Morgan Stanley restructuring, drawing parallels to scandals that engulfed JPMorgan Chase and Citi.

On May 6, 2026, Moderna’s board amended its bylaws to require Securities Act of 1933 lawsuits be filed exclusively in US federal district courts, aligning with recent Delaware law changes, while the FDA set a June 18 advisory panel review for the company’s mRNA-based seasonal flu vaccine after an earlier filing setback. Together with ongoing insider share sales under a preset trading plan and fresh real-world data on its pediatric COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness, these developments sharpen...

A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after easing oil prices reduced inflation and recession risk, with the Russell 2000 heavy in regional banks surging on the session.

Shares of rigid packaging solutions manufacturer Silgan Holdings (NYSE:SLGN) jumped 2.9% in the afternoon session after easing oil prices reduced inflation and recession risk, with the Russell 2000 heavy in regional banks surging on the session.

A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after easing oil prices reduced inflation and recession risk, with the Russell 2000 heavy in regional banks surging on the session.

Shares of global financial services giant Citigroup (NYSE:C) jumped 3.9% in the afternoon session after easing oil prices reduced inflation and recession risk, with the Russell 2000 heavy in regional banks surging on the session.

Quantum computing stocks surged after the Trump administration announced more than $2 billion (€1.7bn) in federal support for the sector. IBM received the largest investment and shares rose over 12% adding more than $27 billion (€23.2bn) in market capitalisation.View on euronews

SpaceX scrubs Starship launch, quantum stocks rise, Take-Two’s guidance misses Wall Street projections, and more news to start your day.

D-Wave Quantum (NYSE:QBTS) received a $100 million equity investment from the U.S. government under the CHIPS and Science Act. The funding comes through the U.S. Department of Commerce as part of a broader $2 billion federal initiative in quantum computing. The capital is intended to support D-Wave's quantum R&D, including both annealing and gate-model platforms, and to strengthen the domestic quantum supply chain. D-Wave Quantum enters this funding milestone with its stock at $25.74 and a...

Data from Stocktwits shows that retail sentiment remained ‘extremely bullish’ on SPY and QQQ.

President Trump and Wall Street want interest rates cut, but inflation has other plans.