AI Wild Swings and Tech Rally Lifts Major Averages to Best First Half Returns In Five Years

U.S. benchmark indexes are set to deliver solid returns in the first half and second quarter following wild swings in AI-related stocks and energy markets.

Fragile U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Keeps Stock and Energy Markets On Edge

Wall Street indexes attempted to rebound on Monday after a week of volatile trading marked by rotation out of technology stocks and into healthcare and consumer staples.

Micron's Blockbuster Earnings Lift Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500

Micron Technology's solid quarterly results and optimistic outlook for the current quarter provided a backdrop for the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite to rebound.

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U.S. Stocks Struggled After Chip Sell-Off and Oil Prices Extended 3-Day Decline

U.S. stocks lacked direction in early trading as investors reviewed the latest batch of earnings. Crude oil prices declined as tensions over the Strait of Hormuz eased.

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Tech Sell-Off On Wall Street Intensified In Tuesday's Trading

Tech selloff on Wall Street intensified for the second day in a row, driven by a global rout in memory-related stocks.

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U.S. Stocks Traded Higher as U.S.-Iran Negotiators Search for Elusive Durable Peace Agreement

The U.S. and Iranian negotiators appear to inch closer to ironing out differences and drafting an accord that could pave the way for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and reshape security in the Gulf region.

U.S. Indexes Rebounded as Investors Shake Off Rate-Hike Jitters

U.S. stocks traded higher, and investors took the possible rate hike later in the year in stride, overcoming initial weakness after the release of the Fed's rate decisions and estimates on Wednesday.

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U.S. Stocks Point Higher Ahead of Fed's Rate Decisions

The Federal Reserve is widely expected to hold its federal funds rate range for the fourth consecutive meeting, despite rising risks of energy inflation spilling over to the broader economic activities.

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Wall Street Welcomes End of Hostilities as Iran and Trump Claim Victory

U.S. and global stocks retained an upward bias as the U.S. prepared to exit the Iran war, with both sides offering conflicting explanations for the proposed peace plan.

U.S. and Global Markets Turned Higher as Investors Reacted to U.S.-Iran Deal Claims

Wall Street indexes advanced on Monday amid unverifiable claims of a peace deal between the U.S. and Iran. Crude oil prices dropped 5%, and high-flying tech stocks led the gainers in New York, Europe, Japan, and South Korea.

U.S. Indexes Rebounded 1% Overlooking Persistent Tensions in Middle East

A recovery in chip and memory stocks supported a rebound in broader averages on Wall Street. Producer price inflation accelerated to an annual rate of 6.5% in May, the fastest pace since November 2022.

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Steep AI Valuations and Escalating Middle East Tensions Weighed on Market Sentiment

U.S. indexes turned lower amid renewed violence in the Middle East. Semiconductor and memory stocks extended the previous week's decline as investors questioned steep valuations.

Volatile Chip Stocks Extended 2-Day Rally, Crude Oil Hovered Below $90

Chip stocks rebounded for the second consecutive session, supporting a rise in broader market averages in the U.S., Europe, and Japan.

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Semiconductor Stocks Remained Under Pressure After Friday's Route

Wall Street indexes attempted to rebound on Monday, following sharp losses on Friday. The global route in semiconductor stocks dragged down indexes in Japan, South Korea, Germany, and France.

S&P 500 Dropped 2%, Nasdaq Plunged 4.2%; 10-Year Yield Crossed 4.5%

Wall Street indexes plunged between 2% and 4%, halting a nine-week rally amid cooling AI momentum and stalled U.S.-Iran peace processes in the Middle East. The U.S. economy added 172,000 jobs in May, supporting the case for the Federal Reserve to raise rates faster than previously estimated.

AI Investment Cycle Optimism Powers U.S. Rally to Tenth Week

U.S. benchmark indexes extended their string of record highs in 2026 amid enthusiasm over the AI investment cycle. Crude oil prices rose for the third consecutive session, driven by escalating tensions in the Middle East.

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