Key Points To Watch Out For: Exxon (XOM), Chevron (CVX), BP (BP), Occidental Petroleum (OXY): Rebound After Attack in Iran Energy stocks rose modestly in premarket trading after the United States attacked nuclear facilities in Iran over the weekend. The event elevated tensions in the Middle East and raised alarms about a possible blockade of […]
U.S. Stock Futures Rise Slightly as Investors Evaluate the Impact of U.S. Attacks on Iran
U.S. stock index futures edged higher on Monday as investors assessed the market impact of U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities over the weekend. Tehran has not yet clarified its response, stating only that it “reserves all options” to defend itself. Iran condemned President Trump’s actions, calling him a “gambler” and warning of “everlasting consequences.” […]
Today’s Stocks to Watch: Amazon, Circle, and Boeing
Key Points To Watch Out For: Hasbro (HAS): Layoffs Due to Restructuring and Tariff Pressure Toy manufacturer Hasbro has announced the layoff of 3% of its workforce, amounting to approximately 150 employees. The move is part of a multi-year restructuring plan. The company, famous for Monopoly and Nerf, had already warned in April that tariffs […]
U.S. Futures Give Up Gains Amid Rising Tensions in the Middle East, Fed Decision Pending
U.S. stock futures held steady early Wednesday, paring earlier gains after Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei issued a sharp rebuke to U.S. demands, escalating tensions in the Middle East just hours before the Federal Reserve is set to announce its latest policy decision. As of 07:10 ET (11:10 GMT), Dow Jones futures dipped 27 […]
Today’s Stocks to Watch: SunRun, Microsoft, and T-Mobile
Key Points To Watch Out For: SunRun (RUN): Slumps After Solar Incentives Eliminated SunRun shares plunged 25% in premarket trading after the Republican-controlled Senate upheld the complete elimination of tax credits for solar and wind energy in President Trump’s budget bill. Enphase Energy and First Solar also posted sharp declines, reflecting the broader negative impact […]
U.S. Stock Futures Drop on Middle East Concerns; Fed Meeting and Retail Sales Data on the Horizon
U.S. stock index futures declined early Tuesday amid renewed concerns over the escalating Israel-Iran conflict, just ahead of key U.S. economic data and the start of the Federal Reserve’s two-day policy meeting. As of 05:15 ET (09:15 GMT), Dow Jones futures were down 270 points (-0.6%), S&P 500 futures fell 36 points (-0.6%), and Nasdaq […]
Today’s Stocks to Watch: U.S. Steel, Roche, and Kering
Key Points To Watch Out For: Victoria’s Secret (VSCO): Activist Pressure Boosts Value Victoria’s Secret shares rose 2.5% in early trading after news that an activist investor had taken a meaningful stake in the company. The investor is reportedly pushing for changes to the board of directors and wants to redirect strategic focus back to […]
U.S. Stock Futures Rally Over Tensions Between Israel and Iran; Fed Meeting on the Horizon
U.S. stock index futures rose modestly on Monday, attempting to recover some of last week’s sharp losses as investors brace for the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision later this week. At 05:25 ET (09:25 GMT), Dow Jones futures gained 145 points (0.4%), S&P 500 futures rose 27 points (0.5%), and Nasdaq 100 futures climbed 113 […]
Today’s stocks to watch: Tesla, GameStop and Meta
Key Points To Watch Out For: Tesla (TSLA): rebound after Musk’s apology and robotaxi announcement Tesla shares rose 2.5% in premarket trading after Elon Musk said his recent criticism of President Trump was “over the line.” Musk also said Tesla expects to launch its long-awaited robotaxi service on June 22, which sparked renewed interest in […]
U.S stock futures fall prior to CPI release; trade news closely monitored
U.S. stock index futures edged lower early Wednesday as investors reacted cautiously to a proposed U.S.-China trade framework and awaited key inflation data. As of 05:40 ET (09:40 GMT), Dow Jones futures were down 50 points, or 0.1%, while S&P 500 futures slipped 7 points, or 0.1%, and Nasdaq 100 futures declined 35 points, or […]