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Weekend Talks, Netflix in Focus After Record Highs
A looming deadline for the ceasefire with Iran could keep investors cautious today with indexes at record highs and the weekend ahead. Netflix dove after guidance disappointed.
Stocks Soar, Oil Plunges as Iran Opens Strait
Stocks rose as oil fell after Iran announced the Strait of Hormuz is open. Netflix lost 10% on weak guidance but indexes are on pace for their third straight weekly gain.
Record Highs Reflect Solid Earnings, Peace Hopes
Netflix and Taiwan Semiconductor lead the earnings charge today after a record high for the S&P 500 Wednesday. Strong corporate results and hopes for peace talks keyed the rally.
Looking to the Futures
The S&P 500 futures set a new all-time high this Wednesday afternoon. This comes after closing positive for the past 3 days. The index has only had one down day since March 31st when it hit a low of 6353.25.
Wall Street Near All-Time Highs, Optimistic on War
More bank and semiconductor earnings await investors after major indexes neared all-time highs on peace hopes. Tech shares are back on the upswing, fueling improved sentiment.
The Short Interest Monitor
This snapshot of stocks with elevated and rising short interest can help traders gauge market sentiment and positioning in key areas of the market.
Banks, PPI Loom After Stocks Start Week on a Roll
JPMorgan Chase and other major banks report before the open, with PPI also due after a rally to begin the week. The S&P 500 Index is now above where it was before the war began.
Earnings Season Ahead, Pulling Focus from War, Oil
Bank earnings start the reporting season with Goldman Sachs today and several other large firms tomorrow. This could attract some focus away from the war and oil prices.
Power and AI Boost Infrastructure Investments
While infrastructure companies are not immune to a potential economic slowdown, they may provide a longer-term investment opportunity amid an uncertain macroeconomic backdrop.
Q1 Bank Earnings Preview: High Expectations
Analysts expect a lot from banks this earnings season, but investors may want to focus more on forward guidance and executives' comments in this uncertain economic environment.