S&P 500, Dow, Nasdaq hit record highs as U.S.-Iran peace signals offset tech weakness
Stock markets climbed to record levels after Iran ceasefire reports, with gains outpacing concerns over tech sector rotation and broader economic headwinds.
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Oil jumps above $70 as U.S.-Iran clashes reignite Middle East supply concerns
Renewed military strikes between U.S. and Iran over the weekend drove crude prices higher amid fresh worries about Strait of Hormuz supply disruptions.
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Alphabet added to Dow Jones Industrial Average, replacing Verizon after 22 years
Google parent Alphabet officially joins the Dow Jones index as Verizon is removed, marking the first composition change since 2024 and likely triggering large E
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U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks resume after reports of halt to attacks and peace negotiations
After days of escalating military exchanges, U.S. and Iran officials reported agreement to halt attacks and resume diplomatic talks, easing immediate conflict r
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SpaceX added to Nasdaq-100 via fast-track process, expected to drive major ETF demand
Elon Musk's SpaceX joins the Nasdaq-100 through Nasdaq's newly adopted fast-track framework, positioning it as early beneficiary of automated index fund buying.
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Micron earnings beat expectations, elevates memory chip maker to rival profitability levels of Nvidia
Micron delivered strong earnings driven by soaring AI memory component demand, putting it on path to rank among highest-margin U.S. companies alongside tech gia
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Stock futures fall as Fed minutes suggest hawkish stance on interest rates, dimming cut hopes
Federal Reserve meeting minutes released after market close indicated reluctance toward near-term rate cuts, pressuring equity and bond futures.
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China's AI firms claim parity with Anthropic in cybersecurity, narrowing U.S. lead
Chinese AI developers including 360 and Zhipu claim to have matched Anthropic's Mythos model capabilities, signaling accelerated progress in closing the AI tale
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Nasdaq tumbles 4.37% for week as chip stocks plunge amid concerns over AI capex sustainability
Technology index suffered its worst week of period as semiconductor shares sold off on questions about feasibility and returns of massive AI infrastructure buil
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Leverage driving U.S. stock rally becomes growing concern for market watchers and regulators
Analyst commentary flags rising debt levels and margin lending fueling equity gains as potentially destabilizing factor if sentiment shifts, reminiscent of pre-
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Apple slashes memory allocations for Meta amid AI infrastructure crunch
Google capped Meta's access to Gemini AI models as data center capacity constraints intensify across the industry, raising questions about infrastructure adequa
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South Korea announces $1.3 trillion AI and chip investment plan to compete with global powers
South Korean President plans major state-backed investment in semiconductors and AI infrastructure, part of broader regional competition for tech leadership.
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BIS warns AI investment boom, leverage, and debt fragilities pose rising global economic risks
Bank for International Settlements cautioned that rapid AI capex spending coupled with elevated debt levels and market fragilities could trigger prolonged inves
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Trump signals end to Iran escalation, eases Middle East tensions and commodity volatility
President's comments suggest shift toward negotiations after days of military exchanges, reducing immediate geopolitical risk premium in oil and equities.
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Tesla Q2 deliveries expected to top consensus on improved Europe, China sales
Morgan Stanley projects Tesla will beat second-quarter delivery consensus driven by stronger international sales, particularly in Europe and China markets.
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Tech data centers increasingly viewed as suspect, raising questions about Big Tech capex sustainability
Investor skepticism toward massive data center investments by hyperscalers is mounting, with questions about returns on multibillion-dollar AI infrastructure sp
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Dollar hits 13-month high despite Trump trade war concerns, foreign capital flows remain steady
U.S. currency rallied to highest level since 2025 as global investors continued buying American assets despite political uncertainty, underpinning dollar reserv
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Chinese AI and chip firms drive onshore IPO rebound amid government support
Technology companies focused on AI and semiconductors are spearheading revival in Chinese domestic equity offerings, supported by state policy favoring domestic
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