Stock futures remain steady as traders watch U.S.-Iran events; April jobs report approaches: Live updates
Market Update: U.S. Stock Futures Decline Amid U.S.-Iran Tensions Traders at the New York Stock Exchange are seeing a tense atmosphere as futures for U.S. stocks dipped Thursday night. There’s a notable focus on escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran, along with anticipation for upcoming employment data for April. Specifically, S&P 500 and Nasdaq […]
Shake Shack stock drops 30% after unexpected sales decline
Shake Shack’s shares dropped by 30% on Thursday. The company pointed to unfavorable weather, rising beef costs, and a fall in tourism as reasons for their underwhelming performance. The New York City-based burger chain didn’t meet Wall Street’s revenue and profit expectations for the quarter ending April 1. They reported a loss of $290,000, contrasting […]
Whirlpool’s stock falls 20% as the appliance leader indicates that consumer confidence is at ‘recession level lows’ due to the Iran war.
Whirlpool’s stock dropped over 20% after the company reported a significant decline in consumer confidence, attributing it to recession-like conditions, which have led to decreased demand for large appliances amid the ongoing war in Iran. In the first quarter, Whirlpool, which produces brands like Maytag, KitchenAid, and Amana, experienced a 9.6% drop in sales. This […]
Midday stock movements: AMD, Corning, Arm Holdings, Cencora, Uber, and others
Stocks to Watch in Intraday Trading Here’s a look at some notable stocks that caught attention during intraday trading. Arm Holdings — The British semiconductor design company saw its shares rise approximately 13% on the Nasdaq as investors anticipated its upcoming earnings report, set to be released after trading ends on Wednesday. UBS analyst Timothy […]
Disney stock rises 8% as new CEO’s growth plan energizes investors
Josh D’Amaro, the new CEO of Walt Disney Co., outlined the company’s strategy on Wednesday. His focus remains on maintaining creative excellence, enhancing the streaming service, capitalizing on live sports, and continuing investment in theme parks and cruise lines. “Improving the consumer experience and fostering engagement are still our priorities, as we aim for a […]
Significant premarket stock movements: AMD, Disney, Uber, Arista Networks, Super Micro Computer, and more
Market Update: Major Pre-Market Moves Here’s a look at some companies experiencing significant pre-market activity: Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) — Shares jumped by 18% after the chipmaker offered robust projections, anticipating second-quarter sales of $11.2 billion, which is $300 million higher than analysts’ estimates. Their first-quarter results also surpassed expectations. Supermicrocomputer — The server manufacturer […]
Stock futures increase on renewed optimism for Iran agreement; AMD rises after earnings: Live updates
Stock Futures Climb Amid Potential U.S.-Iran Deal On May 5, 2026, traders were active on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange in New York City. Early Wednesday, stock futures saw a rise after reports suggested that the United States and Iran were close to reaching an agreement to conclude the ongoing conflict. President […]
Micron Stock Reaches 52-Week Peak: Should You Take Profits or Invest More?
Key Highlights Micron Technology (MU) reached a 52-week high of $592.77 on May 4, showing a year-to-date increase of 102.7%, surpassing its tech sector counterparts. The company reported second-quarter revenue for 2026 at $23.86 billion, marking a 196% rise, and non-GAAP earnings per share (EPS) at $12.20, reflecting a substantial increase of 682%. Micron indicated […]
Stock futures rise as Wall Street monitors new developments in the Middle East and oil prices: Live updates
Market Update: Stock Futures and Geopolitical Concerns U.S. stock futures were up early on Tuesday following a decline in major averages spurred by worries that tensions in the Middle East could escalate once again. S&P 500 futures showed an increase of 0.27%, while Nasdaq 100 futures advanced by 0.4%. Meanwhile, futures linked to the Dow […]
Only one software stock remains on Josh Brown’s Best Stocks list.
The Best Stocks in the Market Update As we celebrate the Kentucky Derby this weekend, let’s take a moment to look at some stock updates that are making waves. Last week, Casey’s General Stores (CASY) was admitted into the S&P 500 index, effective April 9, taking the place of Hologic. We predicted this change back […]