Stock market update: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures decline following US actions in Iran, with CPI inflation approaching.
U.S. stock futures dropped on Wednesday as the anticipation for important inflation data grew, particularly following a series of attacks between the U.S. and Iran that dampened hopes for peace in the Middle East. Futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell, while the S&P 500 saw a decrease of 0.3%. The NASDAQ 100, which […]
Dow rises by 900 points to a new record, while chipmaker Broadcom causes trouble for the tech industry.
The Dow reached a new all-time high on Thursday, with the S&P 500 also climbing, primarily boosted by UnitedHealth and financial stocks. However, Broadcom’s disappointing results fell short of what investors had hoped for, leading to a downturn in semiconductor stocks and the Nasdaq. During midday trading, the Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 912 […]
S&P 500 declines as Broadcom drives chip downturn, while the Dow rises 700 points in mixed market: Live updates
Bernstein predicts Netflix could increase by 60% over the next two to three years Bernstein has reaffirmed an outperform rating for Netflix, with a price target of $110. They noted that despite worries about high content expenditure, pressures on margins, and competition from short-form video platforms, Netflix still stands out as the top player in […]
Stock market update: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures decline as US-Iran tensions impact AI optimism
U.S. stock futures slipped as investors considered the latest updates in artificial intelligence and ongoing uncertainty in Iran negotiations. Futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 both dropped by 0.2%, while the Nasdaq 100 Index, which is more heavily weighted with tech stocks, saw a slightly larger decline of 0.3%. The shares […]
Stock futures remain mostly stable after Dow surpasses 50,000: Live updates
Market Update U.S. stock futures showed little movement Thursday night following the Dow Jones Industrial Average’s return over the 50,000 mark and the S&P 500’s first close above 7,500. Investors remain tuned in to the ongoing summit between the U.S. and China. Dow futures dipped by 27 points, or 0.05%. Meanwhile, S&P 500 futures fell […]
News Corp surpasses quarterly profit forecasts, fueled by Dow Jones and real estate divisions
News Corp Reports Strong Quarterly Profits On Thursday, News Corp, the parent company of the Post, announced quarterly profits that exceeded expectations, primarily due to advancements in the Dow Jones division, as well as growth in digital real estate and book publishing. The New York-based media conglomerate disclosed an income from ongoing operations of $121 […]
Dow drops 400 points, oil rises 5% as concerns over Iran heighten anxiety on Wall Street
US Stock Market Declines Amid Oil Price Surge The US stock market has seen a decline from its recent peak. The uncertainty regarding the resumption of tanker crossings in the Strait of Hormuz has driven oil prices sharply higher. This situation could intensify existing tensions in the Middle East, particularly with Iran, and could potentially […]
Dow rises by 300 points, oil prices fall as investors remain unconcerned about Iran war uncertainty
U.S. stocks experienced a significant rise on Tuesday morning, fueled by a drop in oil prices. Investors seemed to set aside the uncertainty surrounding the ongoing conflict in Iran, leaning instead toward a peace agreement while focusing on robust earnings reports. By about 9:45 a.m. ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 310 points, or […]
Dow futures fall by 400 points amid rising tensions from the Iranian conflict: Live updates
Market Uncertainties Amid U.S.-Iran Tensions On April 17, 2026, traders were busy on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, reacting to shifting market dynamics. Over the weekend, tensions between the United States and Iran escalated when the U.S. seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship. This development prompted a dip in stock futures on Sunday […]
Dow rises, oil falls more than 10% after Iran opens Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. is exploring the possibility of releasing $6 billion in frozen assets belonging to Iran, marking the initial step in a potential settlement that could bring an end to the ongoing conflict, provided certain conditions are fulfilled, sources informed the Post on Friday. In total, there’s a chance that up to $20 billion might […]