US equity futures began the new quarter with a more guarded tone, even after Wall Street ended June on a strong note. The problem is not just geopolitics, though the stalled US-Iran diplomacy in Doha is keeping traders alert. The bigger issue is that the macro backdrop is becoming less friendly. A resilient labour market,
Shutterstock (SSTK) shares plunged more than 30% in premarket trading on Wednesday after Getty Images abandoned its planned $3.7 billion merger with the company, ending a deal that was expected to create one of the world’s largest licensed visual content providers. Getty Images shares were also lower, falling more than 5% in premarket trading following
The S&P 500 Index had a difficult performance in June this year, slipping by about 1.1%. It ended the month at 7,500, up by 18% from its lowest level this year, and a few points below the all-time high of 7,613. This article provides an SPX Index forecast and that of its ETFs like VOO,
US stocks opened lower on Wednesday as investors booked profits in semiconductor stocks following a record-breaking first half of 2026, while renewed US-Iran tensions and expectations of tighter monetary policy also weighed on sentiment. The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 253 points. The S&P 500 slipped 0.46% while the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.68%. Semiconductor stocks
ServiceNow NOW and Salesforce shares climbed 5% on Wednesday after Guggenheim upgraded the software companies, arguing that their valuations have become attractive despite ongoing risks posed by artificial intelligence. The upgrade comes after a difficult year for enterprise software stocks, with investors reassessing growth prospects as AI reshapes the industry. ServiceNow shares are down 33%
Investors ended June on an uneasy note as concerns over the sustainability of the artificial intelligence boom, elevated interest rates and fears of rising inflation sparked sharp swings across US equities. But while the recent pullback dented sentiment, several strategists believe July could mark the beginning of a fresh leg higher for stocks, supported by
AeroVironment stock price surged in the extended hours, paring back some of the recent losses, after the company announced strong financial results amid the ongoing demand for drones. AVAV shares jumped by over 20%, its best daily performance this year. It reached a high of $168 from the year-to-date low of $135. AeroVironment stock jumps
The UnitedHealth Group stock price has embarked on a major rally in the past few months and has recently formed the encouraging golden cross pattern. UNH jumped to $420, its highest level since April 25. It has soared by 78% from its lowest level this year. Why UnitedHealth Group stock is soaring UnitedHealth Group, the
Corning stock price continued its strong bull run, making it one of the best-performing companies on Wall Street. GLW jumped to a record high of $255.70, up by 190% this year, with its market capitalization rising to over $220 billion. Corning has become a major player in the AI industry Corning, a top technology company,
Wells Fargo has increased its price target on Advanced Micro Devices to $615 from $505 while maintaining its Overweight rating, reflecting growing confidence in the company’s long-term server CPU business and continued demand driven by artificial intelligence (AI). AMD shares rose 2% on Tuesday’s trading after closing the previous session 3.4% higher at $539.49. Wells