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This Happened When Tech Stocks Became Cheaper Than Staple Stocks
I reiterate my buy recommendation on assets tracking major American indices, targeting 7,778 for the S&P 500 by the end of 2026. Market volatility from geopolitical tensions and midterm dynamics prese...
Review & Preview: Stocks Are Flat as World Shakes
Major indexes were little moved on Monday even as Donald Trump warned of an extended battle in Iran.
A Market Frenzy Is Lurking Beneath Those Calm Stock Indexes
Market “dispersion” is hitting levels not seen in decades as investors sort AI winners from losers.
When markets opened it seemed they didn't mind the Iran conflict, says Jim Cramer
'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer unpacks the latest market moves in response to the Iran War.
Next Steps for Market in Iranian Conflict & Retail's Big Week
@MarketRebellion's Marc LoPresti says today's focus will be set fully on the evolving war in the Middle East. As crude oil spikes and volatility ramps, he says clarity on next steps in the conflict wi...
The smartest money moves to make as the Iran conflict rattles markets
You may have opportunities to optimize for short-term volatility, financial planners told MarketWatch.
Tech Bulls Are Losing It: The Anything-AI Trade Is Now Broken
I sense high levels of frustration in tech. Fundamentals are mostly intact, and most tech companies are guiding above expectations.
How Investors Can Adjust to the Geopolitical Risk Sparked by the Iran Conflict—Experts Weigh In
Westwood CIO Adrian Helfert says there are good opportunities in energy sector stocks, especially because they didn't rise as much as would have been expected today given the rise in oil prices.
Beware The Bull Flattener
The bond market is flashing a warning signal called a “bull flattener,” which is in fact bullish for bondholders, but not for nearly anyone else. The current bull flattener regime favors duration and ...
As global markets tanked over Iran, U.S. stocks were mostly unscathed. Here's why.
There is an old saying in markets: Buy when the bullets (or bombs or missiles) fly.
Evercore ISI's Julian Emanuel: Backdrop remains favorable for the markets, despite uncertainty
Evercore ISI's Julian Emanuel joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk the day's market action.
Iran conflict unlikely to hurt U.S. economy or boost inflation — but the Fed won't be quick to cut rates
The U.S. attack on Iran won't boost U.S. inflation or harm the economy in a major way, analysts say, unless in the unlikely case that the conflict drags on for months and sharply raises the price of o...
Jaime Dimon warns inflation could soar beyond expectations as US, Israeli strikes on Iran spark terror fears
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon on Monday warned that inflation could be shaping up to be a “skunk in a party” following the US-Israeli air strikes on Iran over the weekend.
Earnings Season Ends On A Down Note; Next Up: Rates, Risk, And Rotation
Earnings season “ended” with a disappointing reaction to the much-anticipated Nvidia earnings. The market's reaction to Nvidia's earnings, and the less-covered economic news, gave the savvy investor i...
Iran conflict hits a market that's more overvalued than during the 1973 oil shock
Arab–Israeli war in 1973 and the oil embargo that followed shows that stocks don't always rebound quickly.
JPMorgan's Dimon on Iran War, Inflation, Credit Cycles
JPMorgan Chase & Co. Chief Executive Officer Jamie Dimon talks about the impact of the Iran war on markets, risks to the economy, how his workers are adopting AI, credit cycles and inflation. He speak...
U.S.-Israel Strikes On Iran: What Investors Need To Know
We expect market reactions to hinge on whether oil flows are disrupted through the Strait of Hormuz. We outline four broad scenarios for potential impacts, from stable supply with increased OPEC outpu...
Iran War: De-Escalation Could Come Quickly, Sell Oil And Gold Into Strength
Operation Epic Fury has triggered a knee-jerk rally in oil and gold, but I expect these spikes to be short-lived. De-escalation is increasingly likely, given Iran's weakened position and shared global...
The War in Iran Could Last Weeks. Why Stock Investors Are Shrugging.
For the second time this year, U.S. military action over the weekend is ramping up the uncertainty on Wall Street to start a new week. Investors, having been here before, are taking it in stride.
My Ultimate Big Bet: How De-Dollarization Is Completely Reshaping My Portfolio
A slow-burning macro shift could quietly erode purchasing power for decades. Massive global capital flows may be setting up a surge in a specific corner of the market. Here's how I'm positioning befor...
Major Stock Indexes Are Up Despite Concerns Around U.S-Iran Conflict
Other tech juggernauts jumped in trading including Apple (+0.58%), Microsoft (+1.77%) and Meta (+1.3%). Unsurprisingly, aerospace and defense giants like RTX, formerly known as Raytheon Technologies, ...
How Middle East conflicts have historically impacted the market
CNBC's Mike Santoli breaks down how Middle East conflicts have historically impacted the stock market.
How investors can trade markets amid the Iran conflict
The Investment Committee debate what investors should do with their portfolios following the strikes on Iran over the weekend.
Middle East conflict is another negative shock to global economy, says Mohamed El-Erian
CNBC's "The Exchange" team discusses the Iran conflict, energy markets and more with Mohamed El-Erian, chief economic advisor at Allianz.
Here's How The Conflict In Iran Is Affecting Markets
Investors are on edge following the U.S. and Israel's attack on Iran. CNBC's Michael Santoli looks at market reactions as investors weigh regional uncertainty and breaks down how similar outbreaks mov...
How Big Market Swings May Be Hiding Broader Gains
Beyond big tech: Finding opportunities in other sectors. Why the largest sectors are lagging.
Private Credit Has Stocks on Edge. Beware This Loan Fund.
If the State Street SPDR Blackstone Senior Loan ETF drops much further, the broader market could take a hard tumble, too.
Bonds head for biggest selloff in nine months as Iran conflict sparks unusual Treasury moves
Mortgage rates and more will be vulnerable to the surge in the 10-year Treasury yield.
Quality = Value
By the end of 2025, the US equity market was narrower for longer than during the Technology Bubble. One might think that an extreme market for such a long time might result in some strange valuations ...
CDT Insider Sentiment February 2026: Antifragile
After 9 months of unrelenting gains, the market did the unthinkable in February - it declined in value. For the month of February, the S&P 500 TR Index logged a modest -.75% loss and intra-month volat...
Iran Rattled Markets. It's Still a Chance to Buy the Dip.
Four Wall Street experts make their case for why investors should take advantage of the jolt of volatility from this weekend's attack.
The Next Bust Could Be On The Horizon
The AI Revolution, driven by massive capex from hyperscalers like AMZN, MSFT, GOOG, and META, has propelled equities to historically high valuations. Unlike the Internet Boom, AI infrastructure—especi...
Trump leaves door open for extended U.S. campaign against Iran
Stocks turn positive in midday trading as oil prices come off session highs.
The Job Market Flexes Its Muscle
After a volatile 2025, the job market has started 2026 with some much-needed strength. U.S. employers added a surprisingly strong 130,000 jobs in December (see the chart), topping expectations of just...
Cross-Asset Vols Spike On Iran Risk As Oil Surges
Implied volatilities are up across asset classes following the US/Israeli strikes on Iran over the weekend, as the conflict escalated in the region. The VIX® index is up almost 4 pts this morning, out...
From Inflation to Crypto: Ways Iran Conflict Impacts Markets Beyond Oil
Sustainability of oil prices and sustainability of inflation is what @CharlesSchwab's Liz Ann Sonders will watch as conflict in the Middle East intensifies. She urges investors to "look under the inde...
Iran War: Stocks sink to start the week as oil prices rise
Lori Calvasina, Head of US Equity Strategy at RBC Capital Markets, discusses elevated geopolitical uncertainty and its impact on the markets. Wall Street's worries about an inflation resurgence sent b...
JPMorgan's Jhamna Predicts AI Will Revolutionize Credit Markets
Sanjay Jhamna, JPMorgan Chase's global head of credit trading, says generative AI is already impacting private credit during an interview with Lisa Abramowicz at the bank's annual leveraged-finance co...
JPM's O'Donnell Expects a Pickup in M&A Activity
Catherine O'Donnell, head of leveraged finance for North America at JPMorgan Chase & Co., says she expects to see a pickup in M&A activity this year. She speaks to Lisa Abramowicz at the JPM Leveraged...
From oil spikes to equity swings: How the Mideast conflict is driving markets
An escalating conflict in the Middle East rattled global markets on Monday, as the prospect of a long-drawn fight drove energy prices higher and hammered travel stocks and regional assets.
Diplomacy Is Over: Assessing The Severe Market Risks Of A Protracted Iran War
The escalating U.S.-Iran conflict has triggered a sharp surge in oil and gas prices, raising global inflationary risks. Strait of Hormuz disruptions and targeted attacks on energy infrastructure threa...
Iran Conflict And Potential Equity Market Impact
On Saturday morning, there was news that the U.S. had reached an impasse with Iran in recent nuclear weapons negotiations and both the U.S. and Israel initiated strikes on Iran. For investors, a quest...
Iran War Lifted Oil, Gas, And Energy - I'm Not Short Yet
Energy has outperformed the broader indexes as oil prices have rallied since the start of the year. The rotation out of tech was secondary to the run, in my view.
U.S. Factory Activity Continued to Expand in February
U.S. factory activity expanded in February for the second straight month as new orders and production continued to grow, a survey of manufacturing firms said
Dow Falls 150 Points; ISM Manufacturing PMI Edges Lower In February
U.S. stocks traded lower this morning, with the Dow Jones index falling around 150 points on Monday.
Iran Risk Threatens The Everything Rally
The US-Israel military strike on Iran is ongoing and appears set to continue for days, possibly weeks. Foreign stocks and commodities are the performance leaders in 2026 through Friday's close (Feb. 2...
U.S. manufacturers grow for second straight month, but ‘tariff instability still exists'
American manufacturers grew in February for the second month in a row for the first time in a year, but rising metal prices tied to U.S. tariffs are weighing on business and sapping customer demand.
War In The Middle East - Implications For Markets And Macro
President Trump already said on Sunday evening that the war could last up to four or five weeks. Iranian retaliation, which has hit 10 countries so far, does not point to any imminent de-escalation.
Expect March to be an up month for the stock market, says Fundstrat's Tom Lee
Tom Lee, Fundstrat Global Advisors head of research, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the latest market trends, impact of U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran on the markets, state of the AI trade, crypto outl...
Chart Of The Day: Now It's The Financials' Turn To Tumble
On Friday, the financial sector got pummeled - with both the SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF (KRE) and the Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF) dropping sharply. KRE tanked more than 5%, which was it...
Fidelity's Annual Profits Jump After Market Rally Lifts Revenue to a Record High
The privately held financial conglomerate now oversees $18 trillion in customer accounts and investment funds.
Iran Conflict Puts the Stock Market Rally on Ice. It Could Stay Frozen for a While.
Risk sentiment takes a hit as investors attempt to separate the AI winners and losers, and assess its impact on the broader economy.
S&P 500 See-Saws As Geopolitical Tensions Build
The S&P 500 see-sawed during the trading week ending on Friday, 27 February 2026. The index ended the week at 6,878.88, down 0.44% from where it closed the preceding week as geopolitical tensions buil...
5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens
Stock futures are sharply lower to start the week as investors monitor developments in the widening Middle East conflict; President Donald Trump said that military operations in Iran are likely to las...
The economy looks great on paper — but this split in consumer mood spells trouble
Recession is more likely when consumers are gloomy about the economy and their own finances.
Conflict in the Middle East won't stop market's rotation away from U.S. tech stocks but accelerate it, says BCA strategist
BCA Research reiterate their conviction in energy and oil services companies, while adding a shipping tanker ETF
Rachel Reeves' Spring Statement: Analysis and Market Reaction
The Opening Trade team delivers special coverage of UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Spring Statement. Anna Edwards and Tom Mackenzie anchor the program, joined by UK Correspondent Lizzy Burden and Bloomb...
5 Things To Know: March 2, 2026
CNBC's Joe Kernen reports on the 5 things to know on March 2, 2026.
Stock Markets Aren't Panicking Over Trump's Iran Attack—Yet. This Is Why.
Oil supply under threat as conflict widens, chaos spreads through travel, shipping, jobs report due on Friday, and more news to start your day.
Morning Bid: Middle East maelstrom
What matters in U.S. and global markets today
5 Stocks In The Spotlight From Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Last Month
U.S. stocks settled lower on Friday, with the Dow Jones index falling more than 500 points during the session following the latest inflation data.
Fed races to adapt to AI promises and pitfalls for jobs, inflation
U.S. Federal Reserve officials who have largely accepted that artificial intelligence will lead to dramatic shifts in the economy are now struggling to understand the pace and extent of what's to come...
Iran conflicts just adds to wall of worry for U.S. stocks, says Citi strategist
The rising oil price is just one more addition to the growing list of concerns that have stalled U.S. equity performance so far in 2026.
Weekly Market Pulse: Keep Calm And Carry On
Investors today face the uncertainty of great technological change, or at least we think so, and great uncertainty about future geopolitical and economic policy. With the attack on Iran, we saw a simi...
U.S. Vs. Rest Of World
Through the first two months of 2026, the rest of the world has crushed the US when it comes to stock market performance. The US (SPY) is up just 0.6% YTD, while the MSCI All World ex US ETF (CWI) is ...
How European stocks reacted to the U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran
From airlines to oil majors, here's how European equities traded at the opening bell of the first session since the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran, opening up the region to a broader conflic...
Dollar Gains as Iran Conflict Spreads. Why the Greenback Is a Haven Again.
The DXY dollar index was at its highest level in more than a month early Monday as investors seek havens.
How Markets Are Reacting to Iran Strikes: 3-Minutes MLIV
Tom Mackenzie, Anna Edwards, Lizzie Burden and Paul Dobson break down today's key themes for analysts and investors on "Bloomberg: The Opening Trade." Chapters: 00:00:00 - MLIV 00:00:12 - Oil Price, O...
Dow Dips Over 500 Points Following Wholesale Inflation Data: Greed Index Remains In 'Fear' Zone
The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed almost no change in the overall market sentiment, while the index remained in the “Fear” zone on Friday.
Safe Haven Demand Intensifies As U.S.-Iran Conflict Extends - Gold, WTI Crude, Nikkei 225, AUD/USD Short-Term Outlook
Geopolitical shock fuels haven flows: Escalating US-Iran conflict and fears over a Strait of Hormuz disruption triggered a “haven first” reaction - gold surged, WTI spiked above $70, US equities and A...
European stocks set to slump as markets react to U.S., Israeli strikes on Iran
European stocks are expected to start the new trading week firmly in negative territory.
Here's what 'SPOOKED' the market this week
'Barron's Roundtable' panelists analyze why stocks fell amid AI fears and high inflation data. #fox #media #breakingnews #us #usa #new #news #breaking #foxbusiness #barronsroundtable #stockmarket #sto...
The Infrastructure Buildout And The Skilled Trades We're Missing
We estimate that the world needs about $85 trillion in infrastructure investment over the next 15 years. When you look at the pipeline, there really don't seem to be enough people in these apprentices...
This Is How Yield-Chasing Can Wreck Your Retirement Portfolio
Chasing ultra-high yields above 15% often leads to capital erosion and unsustainable income. This is what we can see right now (aggressive yield instruments falling) when the market sentiment has shif...
Stock Futures Fall, Oil Prices Surge as Volatility Grips Financial Markets Amid Iran Developments
A shaky start to the week is in store for financial markets after the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran over the weekend.
Wall St Week Ahead AI disruption looms over markets with US jobs data on tap
Prospects for artificial intelligence to disrupt business sectors should keep the U.S. stock market on edge in the coming week, as Wall Street looks for more insight into how the emerging technology w...
Intervention In Iran May Have Inflation Implications At Home
The past couple of days have served as a timely reminder that investing in the stock market means balancing not only earnings and valuation risk, but also geopolitical risk. This past weekend, the Uni...
Global week ahead: Operation Epic Fury means new risks for markets
Investors brace for a wave of volatility following the attacks on Iran. Middle East markets sink, while some remain closed during Sunday's trade.
Investors Should Expect Market Volatility This Week Amid Iran Developments
A shaky start to the week is in store for financial markets after the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran over the weekend.
Stocks face Iran jitters and a crucial jobs report in the week ahead as AI layoffs loom large
“You've got this somewhat dystopian narrative permeating the psychology of the market” with respect to AI and jobs, asset-management firm's CIO says.
The Fed: If You're Thinking About It, Your Mind Is Wandering Aimlessly
The Fed isn't important. How could it be in consideration of the globalization of all production?
Credit Spreads Are Starting To Crack, And Stocks May Follow
Credit spreads, especially in software and private equity, are widening despite stable Treasury rates, signaling rising credit risk beneath resilient index levels. Bond yields for major players like B...
'Silent failure at scale': The AI risk that can tip the business world into disorder
The "rogue" AI agent acting autonomously to nefarious ends receives a lot of attention but may not be the biggest AI risk for the economy. With AI model complexity reaching beyond human comprehension,...
Seeking Shelter In A Shifting Market
U.S. equity markets slumped this week - while interest rates tumbled to multi-year lows- as investors weighed unresolved AI questions and a flight to safety sparked by escalating Middle East tensions....
A big AI worry? It will destroy old jobs faster than it creates new ones.
Artificial intelligence might lead to a revolution in the U.S. economy and dramatically reshape the jobs market. That's precisely why so many people are worried about it.
If This Is A 2022 Market Repeat, Here Is What Likely Happens Next
Applying multi-factor portfolio models has outperformed the S&P 500 in live forward testing for nine years here on Seeking Alpha. Current market signals and sector rotations echo 2022, suggesting valu...
The Most Important Market Shifts Investors Must Understand Right Now
NVIDIA's explosive AI-driven revenue growth signals a regime change, but CapEx-driven upside may be peaking, raising headline risk for supply chain beneficiaries. AI CapEx is at historical highs, but ...
A Private Credit Crisis Is Possibly Brewing
Recent issues in private credit markets evoke a sense of looming risk and potentially of a sudden, dramatic shift in the private credit environment. Unexpected bankruptcies at First Brands and Tricolo...
Wall Street Week Ahead
Wall Street will start this week focused on geopolitics after the U.S. and Israel carried out attacks against Iran that killed supreme leader Khamenei and other senior leaders. The U.S. and Israel hav...
Wall Street Has Fended Off Scoundrels Since Its Early Days
An insider-trading scheme that caused the Panic of 1792 gave birth to an agreement setting forth the first rules for trading stocks.
Drone warfare could mean investors need a new guidebook for this Iran conflict
Investors should brace for a U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran that could be complicated by drone warfare, according to Marko Papic, chief strategist at BCA Research.
The Fallout Of U.S.-Iran Round Two
The recent escalation of U.S. and Iranian militaries has caused a closure of the Strait of Hormuz, halting oil shipments and leaving many questions. Oil prices could spike if the strait remains closed...
The U.S.-Iran War: Phase One
Operation Epic Fury started Phase One of the US-Iran war, where the mission is regime change in Iran. At this point, Phase One is benign for the financial markets, as the regional energy infrastructur...
Why the Iran Attack Proves Bonds Are Still a Safety Net
Treasuries have taken a lot of flak from Wall Street in recent years, because they stopped behaving like a safe haven. It's time to show some respect again.
Operation Epic Fury: I Expect A Stock Market Relief Rally
Operation Epic Fury against Iran may not trigger worst-case scenarios for oil or markets if energy supplies remain stable. Initial Iranian retaliation appears limited; oil price spikes hinge on potent...
Iran Strikes Could Make Fed Rate Cuts Even Less Likely
The U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran Saturday may jolt oil markets on Sunday evening. They could also dim the odds of Federal Reserve rate cuts this year.
The Debate About Prediction Markets Dates Back 500 Years
Prediction markets have never been bigger — or more controversial. On this episode of the Everybody's Business podcast, Stacey Vanek Smith and Max Chafkin sit down with Jacob Goldstein and Robert Smit...
There may be some value in the 'value stocks,' expert advises
Federated Hermes CIO Stephen Auth discusses artificial intelligence and profit margins on 'Making Money.'
Stanley Druckenmiller says this is how he'd build a portfolio from scratch right now
The legendary investor says he's been shifting his investment focus and AI is no longer playing a starring role.
Markets' Reaction to Iran War Could Come Down to China
Geopolitical strategists are closely monitoring Beijing's reaction to the U.S. and Israel attack in Iran.