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Barometer Capital Management, an independent asset and wealth management firm, released its second-quarter 2026 investor letter. The letter can be downloaded here. The second quarter experienced significant volatility driven by macro and headline risks. Concurrently, an upcoming Federal Reserve leadership transition contributed to policy uncertainty, and rising inflation concerns re-emerged, resulting in choppy, headline-driven price […]

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is down by -0.16% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down by -0.23%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up by +0.28%. E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are down -0.138%, and September E-mini...

PECO, NRIM, NDSN and LRCX raise dividends as geopolitical tensions fuel oil prices, inflation fears and market volatility.

Stock Market Today: The Dow Jones index falls Friday ahead of the August jobs report. Lululemon stock plunges 21% on earnings.

A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after surging crude oil prices and a jump in benchmark Treasury yields stoked renewed concerns over inflation and prolonged corporate borrowing costs.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is up by +0.17% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up by +0.14%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down by -0.18%. E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are up +0.10%, and September E-mini...

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is up +0.25%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.07%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.85%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are up +0.38%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQU26...

The Nasdaq-100 is on track to deliver its strongest daily gain in more than a year. The index tracked by the Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 (NASDAQ:QQQ) surged 3.5% in afternoon trading, on pace for its best session since May 2025, when the Trump administration’s 90-day tariff pause with China unleashed a relief rally across global equities. This time, the catalyst was another proof yet that the artificial intelligence spending boom remains alive and well. A blockbuster quarter from Microsoft Corpo

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Stock Market Today: The Dow Jones index rises Thursday ahead of key inflation data. Meta stock plunges on earnings.

Wall Street is set to open higher on Thursday as strong Microsoft results helped technology stocks recover from their sharp post-Federal Reserve sell-off. Dow Jones futures were up 225 points, or 0.4%, while S&P 500 futures pointed to a 0.6% gain and the Nasdaq was called 1.3%...

Investors are weighing up a batch of Big Tech earnings reports, which could help power a market rebound.

In recent days, Lam Research has been caught in a broad semiconductor pullback as investors weigh upcoming earnings, tighter Federal Reserve expectations, and escalating Middle East tensions alongside sector-specific worries about new Chinese lithography capabilities. This mix of macro uncertainty and potential shifts in China-related chip equipment demand has put extra focus on how Lam’s business is exposed across regions and end markets. Next, we'll examine how concerns about China’s...

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Today Federal Reserve meeting: Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh will hold a press conference at 2:30 p.m. ET, following the FOMC interest-rate decision at 2 p.m. Earnings (a.m): Procter & Gamble, Humana, L3Harris, Biogen, General Dynamics, Teva Pharmaceuticals, Airbus Earnings (p.

Today Earnings (a.m.): Coca-Cola, UPS, Boeing, Sherwin-Williams, Hilton, Centene, PayPal, S&P Global Earnings (p.m.): Visa, Ford Motor, Mondelez International, Waste Management, PPG Industries, Bloom Energy, Avis Budget, Seagate Technology Economic data: Consumer confidence index, Johnson Redbook retail sales index, U.

FTSE 100 up 163 points at 10,749 Index hits highest since 3 March Inflation eases to 2.6% from 2.8%, but core CPI unmoved Brent crude oil hits 6-week high Wetherspoon's, Greencore, Mulberry, Liontrust post updates 3.12pm: Super Micro with super update An exception to the selling...

Stock Market Today: The Dow Jones index wavered Wednesday ahead of key inflation data. ASML stock jumped on earnings.

FTSE 100 down 23 points to 10,506 Miners fall on weaker China GDP Barratt Redrow, ICG, B&M, NextEnergy Solar publish updates 12.13pm: European stocks in the red, US futures green London's blue-chips and those in other European financial centres remain under pressure at midday...

A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after a cooler-than-expected June inflation report and a surprise capital expenditure warning from IBM appeared to validate AI hardware demand.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.30%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.60%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.97%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are up +0.28%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Wall Street looked set for a mixed open as investors digested a 23% plunge in IBM shares, another jump in oil prices and the start of the second-quarter earnings season. Dow Jones futures were down 281 points, or 0.5%, while S&P 500 futures were 0.1% lower. Nasdaq futures were pointing...

AI chip rally powers gains as inflation data looms.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Thursday closed up +1.08%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.14%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +2.48%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) rose +1.15%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...

US stocks are set to rebound on Thursday after Wall Street suffered a sharp sell-off following the first meeting of a new Federal Reserve regime, with investors taking comfort from signs of a de-escalation in the Middle East. Futures on the Nasdaq 100 have risen 1.3%, while the S&P 500...

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Wednesday closed down -1.21%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.98%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.99%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) fell -1.19%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.15%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.23%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.30%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are down -0.17%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

At $366.81, Lam Research (NASDAQ:LRCX) trades in a zone where valuation and momentum are in tension. The stock has rocketed 20.95% in the past week as softer rates and a fresh Fed posture reset risk appetite across semicap. Lam designs deposition and etch tools for leading-edge logic, high-bandwidth memory, and 3D NAND. Q3 FY26 revenue ... Buy, Hold, or Sell: Lam Research Rocketed 21% Off Its June Lows as a New Fed Begins. Is LRCX Worthwhile at $366?