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The company reported first-quarter earnings per share of 55 cents from sales of $1.7 billion. Wall Street was looking for earnings per share of 48 cents from sales of $1.7 billion.

Futures tied to major U. S. indices edged higher on Tuesday, pointing to a potential rebound after the previous session was hit by renewed tensions around the Strait of Hormuz.

Stocks were set to edge higher on Tuesday as investors looked past rising tensions in the Middle East and took the opportunity to buy the dip in equities following another batch of solid earnings reports. S&P 500 futures added 0.3% and contracts tied to the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 gained 0.5%. The three major indexes all dropped on Monday after the United Arab Emirates said Iran was attacking it with missiles, sparking fears that the Middle East conflict could escalate after weeks of relative calm.

Things continue to look dicey for the U.S. economy and stock market.

Over the past six months, Champion Homes has been a great trade, beating the S&P 500 by 9.2%. Its stock price has climbed to $76.89, representing a healthy 15.6% increase. This was partly thanks to its solid quarterly results, and the performance may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

Over the past six months, Dell has been a great trade, beating the S&P 500 by 30%. Its stock price has climbed to $211.05, representing a healthy 36.5% increase. This was partly thanks to its solid quarterly results, and the run-up might have investors contemplating their next move.

Over the past six months, STERIS’s stock price fell to $214.47. Shareholders have lost 11.3% of their capital, which is disappointing considering the S&P 500 has climbed by 6.4%. This may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

The 30-year US Treasury yield exceeded 5%, nearing an 18-year high as the US-Iran war continues to fuel inflation fears.

By Rae Wee SINGAPORE, May 5 (Reuters) - Stocks in Asia slid on Tuesday while oil prices eased but remained well above $100 a barrel, as the U.S. and Iran continue to work towards a truce while at the

Oil prices fell as wary markets monitored a fragile US-Iran ceasefire in the wait for the latest rush of earnings.

Major gauges traded close to flat as investors adjusted to news that ships in the Strait of Hormuz had been struck with missiles.

Concerns about the Federal Reserve's independence and strategy is likely to result in investors loading up on silver again.

U.S. stocks fell from their record heights, while oil prices jumped following escalations in the Middle East that may undermine the ceasefire in the war with Iran. The S&P 500 fell 0.4% Monday, coming off its latest all-time high. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 1.1%, and the Nasdaq composite slipped 0.2%.

While the S&P 500's decline on reports of escalation in the Middle East has been relatively modest, down about 0.5%, the selling is broad-based. Every sector except for energy was trading lower on Monday afternoon after Brent crude, the international oil benchmark, rose.

Cogent stock is looking like one of the stock market's biggest losers today.

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Investing.com -- The ongoing Iran conflict has introduced volatility, particularly through higher oil prices and supply chain disruptions. Companies across industries report rising freight and raw material costs, with some supply chains expected to take months to normalize.

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AI operator and military contractor Palantir Technologies (PLTR) is set to report first quarter earnings results after the bell on Monday. Morning Brief Host Julie Hyman Barron's Investor Circle Newsletter editor Josh Schafer look at Wall Street's expectations for the AI company, while also examining Palantir's release of a new chore coat.

May 4 (Reuters) - U.S. equity fund inflows ebbed to a six-week low in the week through April 29 as investors concerned over a surge in crude oil prices exercised caution ahead of a monetary policy

Stock futures were falling Monday, putting a record-breaking rally for the and in jeopardy as Iran state media reported that the country struck a U.S. warship in the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. military’s Central Command denied the report. Shares of eBay jumped 8.1% to $112.40.

U.S. stock futures edged higher as investors parse President Trump’s plan to guide commercial ships out of the Strait of Hormuz.

The outgoing Fed chair put the spotlight of higher inflation squarely on the president's shoulders.

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The S&P 500 closed higher for a fifth consecutive week on Friday, the longest streak since 2024, and is now up 14% over the past month. Cease-fire hopes helped kick off the stock rally, and artificial-intelligence speculation, with some positive economic data and earnings points, have extended it.

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Shares were mixed in Europe and Asia on Monday, with big gains for computer chipmakers and other tech stocks after Friday's rally on Wall Street. Oil prices rebounded and Brent crude climbed more than $2 a barrel as the U.S. launched an effort early Monday to guide ships out of the Strait of Hormuz. Iran rejected the plan but was reviewing the U.S. response to its latest proposal to end the war, Iran’s judiciary Mizan news agency cited Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei saying Sunday.

Despite a big pullback this week, FormFactor stock is up more than 350% over the last year.