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The S&P 500 (^GSPC) is home to the biggest and most well-known companies in the market, making it a go-to index for investors seeking stability. But not all large-cap stocks are created equal - some are struggling with slowing growth, declining margins, or increased competition.
Oil prices slumped to three-month lows of just above $80 a barrel early Monday after the U.S. and Iran reached an interim deal that includes plans to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Exxon Mobil Chevron and other energy stocks were among the sharpest fallers in the S&P 500 ahead of the open as the broader market looked set to rally. Energy infrastructure company Sempra was down 4.7%, while Occidental Petroleum ConocoPhillips and Exxon were all around 3% lower.
US equity futures were higher pre-bell Monday as the US and Iran finally reached a long-awaited agre
Investing.com - U.S. stock index futures rose sharply on Monday after Washington and Tehran confirmed they had reached a preliminary peace agreement aimed at ending their conflict and reopening key Middle Eastern shipping routes.
Investing.com -- Morgan Stanley sees the recent equity market correction as a digestion of peak rates of change in earnings revisions and liquidity, arguing that the pullback supports a broadening of market leadership toward under-owned cyclical sectors including Consumer Discretionary, Transports, and Regional Banks.
Ahead of the bell US stock futures surged on Monday after Washington and Tehran announced a ceasefire agreement that should reopen the Strait of Hormuz, sending oil prices sharply lower and lifting risk appetite at the start of a holiday-shortened week. Nasdaq 100 futures led the advance...
President Trump announced the deal late Sunday, authorizing the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and sending crude tumbling
Wall Street futures pointed sharply higher pre-bell Monday, after oil prices declined on statements
Banks serve as the backbone of the economy, facilitating lending, deposits, and financial services that keep businesses and consumers moving forward. These institutions have benefited from improved net interest margins and robust credit growth, so it’s no surprise the banking industry has posted a 7.7% gain over the past six months, nearly mirroring the S&P 500.
Financial providers use their expertise in capital allocation and risk assessment to help facilitate economic growth while offering consumers and businesses essential financial services. But worries about economic uncertainty and potential market volatility have kept sentiment in check, and over the past six months, the industry has tumbled by 1.9%. This drawdown is a stark contrast from the S&P 500’s 8.4% gain.
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U. S. stock futures moved sharply higher on Monday after Washington and Tehran announced an interim peace agreement, raising hopes that a conflict which has disrupted global markets for more than three months could soon come to an end.
Business services providers play a critical role for enterprises, assisting them with everything from new hardware integrations to consulting and marketing. These firms have helped their customers unlock huge efficiencies, so it’s no surprise the industry has posted a 10.7% gain over the past six months, beating the S&P 500 by 2.3 percentage points.
Treasury bond yields surged in May as investors priced in possible interest rate increases.
Stocks looked set to rally on Monday after the U.S. and Iran said they had agreed to an interim peace deal, soothing investors who have spent the past few months fretting about the disruption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. President Donald Trump is heading to France for the G7 summit, which starts today, where the agreement will likely be a hot topic. Trump and Pakistani negotiators said on Sunday that a peace deal would be signed this Friday.
Wall Street closed higher on Friday as optimism over a potential U.S.-Iran agreement improved market sentiment, while SpaceX's strong market debut added to investor enthusiasm.
Despite the rebound in futures, Stocktwits data showed retail sentiment has moved to ‘bearish’ on SPY and QQQ.
Semiconductors are the picks and shovels of modern technology. Compute-intensive AI workloads are also priming them for the next wave of secular growth, so it’s no wonder the industry has outperformed the market over the past six months, delivering returns of 112% compared to 8.4% for the S&P 500.
While interest rates are widely expected to remain unchanged, Warsh and the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) appear set to make a subtle yet powerful monetary policy change.
Software is eating the world, and virtually no business is left untouched by it. This secular theme makes SaaS companies attractive investment candidates but also comes with higher valuations that cause volatility. Unfortunately, the rich prices have haunted them over the past six months as the industry has shed 9.8%. This performance is a noticeable divergence from the S&P 500’s 8.4% return.
The Morning Bull - US Market Morning Update Monday, Jun, 15 2026 US stock futures are pointing higher this morning, with E-mini S&P 500 contracts up about 0.5%, as investors weigh softer inflation expectations against a rebound in bond yields and fresh tensions around a potential US Iran deal. The US 10 year yield is back near 4.5%, which can pressure borrowing costs for mortgages, credit cards and corporate debt. At the same time, the University of Michigan consumer sentiment index has moved...
By Wayne Cole SYDNEY, June 15 (Reuters) - Share markets and bonds rallied hard in Asia on Monday and oil prices tumbled as a tentative peace deal between the United States and Iran promised to ease
Gas and groceries are expensive, and many consumers are feeling low. The off-price retailer’s shares are up some 25% since Barron’s recommended them late last year, dwarfing the gains made by the S&P 500 and speeding well ahead of its peers tracked by the exchange-traded fund and the State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF That strength can continue. Last month, Burlington delivered a beat-and-raise earnings report for its fiscal first quarter, with growth across categories.
Financial markets could start the week strong after the U.S. and Iran reached a peace deal over the weekend.
The U.S. and Iran have reached a peace agreement to end the war, with the final signing expected to be on June 19 in Switzerland.