J.P. Morgan, Morgan Stanley see dip buying opportunity amid Mideast risks

Wall Street brokerages J.P. Morgan and Morgan Stanley say the recent bout of market weakness driven by Middle East tensions may present an opportunity for long-term investors, pointing to resilient corporate earnings and improving valuations as key buffers against further downside. Hopes of de-escalation in the conflict had helped lift the S&P 500 nearly 8%… Continue reading J.P. Morgan, Morgan Stanley see dip buying opportunity amid Mideast risks

Sky Quarry stock surges after US-Iran talks fail: is the rally sustainable?

Sky Quarry (NASDAQ: SKYQ) opened more than 50% higher on April 13th after high-level ceasefire negotiations between the US and Iran collapsed without an agreement. The stock’s dramatic surge was fueled by the immediate US Navy announcement of a blockade on all Iranian ports, sending global oil prices past the $100-per-barrel mark. Year-to-date, the US-Iran… Continue reading Sky Quarry stock surges after US-Iran talks fail: is the rally sustainable?

SanDisk jumps 7% on Nasdaq 100 entry as AI boom fuels demand surge

SanDisk stock rose on Monday after Nasdaq confirmed the flash memory supplier would be added to the Nasdaq-100 index, a move expected to drive significant passive inflows and boost institutional visibility. Shares climbed 7.14% to $912.57, even as broader market indices were mixed as the Dow Jones fell 184 points amid geopolitical tensions linked to… Continue reading SanDisk jumps 7% on Nasdaq 100 entry as AI boom fuels demand surge

Tesla stock is beating the broader market today: here’s why

Tesla shares rose 0.4% to $350.81 in early trading, outperforming a weaker broader market. The S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.1% and 0.3%, respectively, as geopolitical tensions escalated. The move followed comments from Donald Trump, who said the US Navy would blockade the Strait of Hormuz after peace talks with Iran… Continue reading Tesla stock is beating the broader market today: here’s why

TLT and VGLT ETFs shed billions as US public debt nears $39 trillion

Wall Street investors are getting jittery as the US public debt surges in an uncontrollable manner and the rising 30-year yield. The popular iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) has shed over $5 billion this year, while the Vanguard Long-Term Treasury ETF (VGLT) has lost over $110 million this year.  TLT and VGLT ETFs… Continue reading TLT and VGLT ETFs shed billions as US public debt nears $39 trillion

US-Iran peace talks fail: what’s next for VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH)

The VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) is in sharp focus on Apr. 13 after the high-stakes US-Iran peace talks collapsed, dashing hopes of a diplomatic resolution in the Middle East. SMH is now flashing technical caution as its relative strength index (RSI) hovers in the late 60s, a level that suggests the asset is rapidly approaching… Continue reading US-Iran peace talks fail: what’s next for VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH)

Dow Jones sinks 360 points as Iran talks collapse, oil surge rattles markets

US stocks fell sharply on Monday, starting the week on a weak note as investors reacted to the collapse of US-Iran weekend talks and a surge in oil prices following fresh military developments in the Strait of Hormuz. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 368 points, while the S&P 500 fell around 0.32%, and the… Continue reading Dow Jones sinks 360 points as Iran talks collapse, oil surge rattles markets

Palantir stock rebounds as Cathie Wood buys, Trump backs AI firm

Shares of Palantir Technologies rose in early trading on Monday, rebounding after a recent selloff as high-profile support from investors and political figures helped lift sentiment. The stock gained about 2.49% before the bell, trading near $131, even as broader market futures pointed lower amid geopolitical tensions. The move higher follows a difficult stretch for… Continue reading Palantir stock rebounds as Cathie Wood buys, Trump backs AI firm

Why is Goldman Sachs stock falling despite blowout earnings?

Shares of Goldman Sachs fell more than 4% in premarket trading despite the Wall Street giant reporting a strong first-quarter performance, as investors focused on weaknesses in parts of its business and a more uncertain outlook. The bank said profit rose 19% in the first quarter, supported by a rebound in dealmaking and heightened market… Continue reading Why is Goldman Sachs stock falling despite blowout earnings?