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Nvidia stock treads water as Iran war heats up. Here's the level to watch.
Ben Levisohn Nvidia stock was down for much of Tuesday but ended the trading session up slightly amid concerns that the Iran war was set to escalate. Shares ticked 0.3% higher to $178.12, well off an intraday low of $173.66; the S&P 500 gained 0.08%, and Dow Jones Industrial Average moved 0.18% lower. The VanEck Semiconductor exchange-traded fund ended Tuesday up 1%.
Nvidia stock drops as Iran war heats up. Here's the level to watch.
Ben Levisohn Nvidia stock was falling in premarket trading Tuesday amid concerns that the Iran war was set to escalate. Shares of Nvidia were down 1.5% at $174.99, while S&P 500 futures had fallen 0.6%, and Dow Jones Industrial Average futures had declined 0.3%. The VanEck Semiconductor exchange-traded fund was off 0.9%. Nvidia stock took a leg lower with the stock market after reports that the U.S. had attacked military targets on Kharg Island , from which much of Iran's oil is exported.
Nvidia Stock Drops as Iran War Heats Up
Nvidia Stock Drops as Iran War Heats Up · Barrons.com Tue, April 7, 2026 at 5:43 AM MST 1 min read Nvidia stock was falling in premarket trading Tuesday amid concerns that the Iran war was set to escalate. Shares of Nvidia were down 1.4% early Monday, while futures had fallen 0.4%, and futures had declined 0.3%. Nvidia stock took a leg lower with the stock market after reports that the U.S. had attacked military targets on Kharg Island, from which much of Iran’s oil is exported.
Broadcom Stock Gains After Filing Shows Deal With Google
Broadcom Stock Gains After Filing Shows Deal With Google · Barrons.com Mon, April 6, 2026 at 6:03 PM EDT FEATURE Broadcom stock was up 2.6% in after-hours trading Monday after a filing with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission showed that it had “entered into a Long Term Agreement for Broadcom to develop and supply custom Tensor Processing Units (“TPUs”) for Google’s future generations of TPUs and a Supply Assurance Agreement for Broadcom to supply networking and other...
Frontline and 6 more stocks getting a boost from a Strait of Hormuz closure
Ben Levisohn Iran appears to have effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz in response to U.S. and Israeli attacks on the country. That has caused oil prices to jump —and it could be good news for shipping stocks, including Frontline and DHT Holdings. On Saturday that Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, or IRGC, has warned ships not to travel through the Strait of Hormuz, a major shipping corridor, especially for the transportation of oil, and trafic has come to a standstill.
Iran’s Strait of Hormuz Action Could Lift These Tanker Stocks
The U.S-Iran conflict could cause rates to rise, but shares of Frontline, DHT Holdings, and others have already rallied.
Iran May Close the Strait of Hormuz. Why Shipping Stocks Would Benefit.
Iran appears to have effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz in response to U.S. and Israeli attacks on the county. While that could cause oil prices to spike, it could be good news for shipping stocks, including Frontline and DHT Holdings .
Iran May Close the Strait of Hormuz. Why Shipping Stocks Would Benefit.
The U.S-Iran conflict could cause rates to rise, but shares of Frontline, DHT Holdings, and others have already rallied.
Barrons stock picks beat the market in 2025. What we got rightand wrong.
As it turns out, a little chaos can be very good for stock-picking.For investors, last year will be remembered for Trumps Liberation Day selloff and the massive rally back from the brink; for DeepSeeks challenge to the dominant artificial-intelligence companies; and golds continued rally in what was either a search for a haven or the ultimate risk-on trade. In other words, it was a mess.But with the dominant themes being challenged, last year wasnt all about Big Tech.
Barron’s Stock Picks Beat the Market in 2025. What We Got Right-and Wrong.
As it turns out, a little chaos can be very good for stock-picking.
Trump directs Fannie and Freddie to buy $200 billion in mortgage bonds
President Donald Trump just launched his latest salvo in his battle against high mortgage rates to make home buying more affordable.In a post on Truth Social Thursday afternoon, Trump said that he was instructing my Representatives to BUY $200 BILLION DOLLARS IN MORTGAGE BONDS as a way to drive down mortgage rates.
Trump Orders ‘Representatives to Buy $200 Billion in Mortgage Bonds.’ How MBS ETFs Are Reacting.
The president has given multiple orders this week aimed at making it more affordable for Americans to buy homes.
The Stock Market Won’t Be Worth Celebrating in 2026
For three years, Big Tech has been able to cover up the market’s flaws. Cracks started appearing in 2025—and they’re only looking worse.
The stock market wont be worth celebrating in 2026
If last year was full of fireworks that ultimately resulted in another big gain for the stock market, 2026 appears set to be a dud.Looking back at 2025, the fact that the S&P 500 index gained 16% feels like a small miracle. The Donald Trump experience has led to wild swingswho can forget the near bear-market in April after the president announced the first iteration of tariffs?but also big profits.
The Stock Market Won’t Be Worth Celebrating in 2026
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The Stock Market Won’t Be Worth Celebrating in 2026
Why Investors Need to Take Advantage of These 2 Utilities Stocks Now Earnings are arguably the most important single number on a company's quarterly financial report. Wall Street clearly dives into all of the other …
The Stock Market Ended a Great Week With a Rare Event. Don't Expect the Quiet to Last.
It was almost like the stock market never opened today. The S&P 500 declined 2.05 points, or just 0.03%, while the Dow declined 19.95 points, or 0.04%, and the Nasdaq Composite dipped 0.1%. If the stock market was quiet, precious metals were far from it.
The Stock Market Is Having a Bad Day Even If It Doesn't Look That Way
Here’s how the S&P 500 pulled off that neat little trick. With less than two hours to go in trading, the S&P 500 has dipped just 2.29 points—less than 0.1%—while the Dow Jones Industrial Average is off 0.2%, and the Nasdaq Composite is up 0.1%.But the market is much weaker than those numbers suggest. Just 137 of the S&P 500’s 502 stocks are up on the day—that’s just 27%, for those counting at home—what’s typically known as bad breadth.
Micron and 10 Other S&P 500 Stocks That Could Open at New 52-Week Highs Today
The winning stocks are led by Micron Technology whose stock has gained 241% in 2025, has been one of the year’s big winners as investors finally realized that AI requires huge amounts of its memory chips. Its stock was up 1.7%, at $291.67 in premarket trading on Friday as investors looked set to press those bets heading into the end of the year. Lam Research was up 0.9% at $178.99 in premarket trading.
Boeing, others hit with China sanctions. What it means for the stocks.
Boeing was among the U.S. defense companies hit with sanctions by China on Friday in response to the Trump administrations decision to sell weapons to Taiwan.China said it would penalize 20 U.S. defense companies and 10 executives, The Wall Street Journal reported.
Micron and 10 other S&P 500 stocks that could open at new 52-week highs
The S&P 500 closed at a record high on Wednesday, but only 28 of the indexs stocks closed at 52-week highs that day. Of those, 11 look ready to open higher on the day.The winning stocks are led by Micron Technology, whose stock has gained 241% in 2025, has been one of the years big winners as investors finally realized that AI requires huge amounts of its memory chips.
Micron and 10 Other S&P 500 Stocks That Could Open at New 52-Week Highs
The S&P 500 closed at a record high on Wednesday, but only 28 of the index’s stocks closed at 52-week highs that day. Of those, 11 look ready to open higher on the day.
Boeing Stock, Other Defense Names Hit With China Sanctions
Boeing was among the U.S. defense companies hit with sanctions by China on Friday in response to the Trump administration’s decision to sell weapons to Taiwan.
Stock Market Today: S&P 500 Set to Open Flat After Christmas Eve Record
Six months after launching a war with Iran, Israeli officials are raising prospects of another clash over Tehran's efforts to rebuild its arsenal of ballistic missiles. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said this week that Israel was watching Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iran as they rearm and would act if necessary. Gold remains supported by sustained demand for safe-haven assets, Tickmill's Joseph Dahrieh says in an email.
As Markets Rise, Risk-Taking Takes a Back Seat
Yes, the Dow has gained nearly 300 points, or 0.6%, and the S&P 500 has risen 0.3%, but the tech-heavy Nasdaq, which has advanced 0.2%, is barely higher, and the small-cap Russell 2000 is up just 0.1%. The Invesco S&P 500 High Beta exchange-traded fund, which owns the index’s most volatile stocks such as AppLovin, Tesla, and Microchip, is up just 0.2% on Wednesday.
S&P 500 Hits a Rare Christmas Eve Record
The S&P 500 rallied to an all-time high on Wednesday, its first Christmas Eve record since 2013. It was a quiet, though productive day. The S&P 500 rose 0.3%. The Dow gained 288 points, or 0.6%, and closed at a new record, too.
Infosys pares gains after stock spike. No one knows what prompted the move
Infosys stock calmed down Friday afternoon, paring gains after jumping as much as 56% earlier in the session. Its unclear what caused the spike.American depositary receipts of Infosys, the Indian consulting company, were up 5.5% at $20.23 apiece. The stock rose 56% earlier Friday, which was its largest intraday percent increase on record, according to Dow Jones Market Data.The New York Stock Exchange halted trading on the stock Friday morning for volatility.
Infosys Pares Gains After Stock Spike. No One Knows What Prompted the Move.
Infosys has been under pressure this year on changes to H-1B visas pushed through by the Trump administration.
Infosys pares gains after massive spike. No one knows what prompted the stock move.
Infosys stock calmed down Friday afternoon, paring gains after jumping as much as 56% earlier in the session. Its unclear what caused the dramatic spike.American depositary receipts of Infosys, the Indian consulting company, were up 4.8% at $20.11 apiece. The stock rose 56% earlier Friday, which was its largest intraday percent increase on record, according to Dow Jones Market Data.The New York Stock Exchange halted trading on the stock Friday morning for volatility.
Infosys stock halted after massive gainand no one knows what prompted the move
Infosys stock was halted Friday morning after jumping as much as 50%. Its unclear what caused the move.Shares of Infosys, the Indian consulting firm, had gained 15% to $21.98 after getting halted at 10:24 a.m. Friday morning for volatility. The stock resumed trading at 10:29 a.m. and immediately pulled back after peaking at $30.If Infosys stock were to close at this level, it would be the highest close since Feb.
Infosys Stock Halted After Massive Gain-and No One Knows Why
Infosys stock were up more than 10% gaining more than 50% and getting halted Friday morning. It’s unclear what caused the move.
Infosys Stock Halted After Massive Gain-and No One Knows What Prompted the Move
Infosys had been under pressure this year on changes to H-1B visas pushed through by the Trump administration.
Oracle data center delays hit more than just the stock
Oracle stock may be slumping, but Wall Streets eyes have pivoted from its equity to its debtand its credit default swaps.Sure, Oracle stock was down 4.5% at $189.97, its lowest since June 11. And yes, the stock dropped 13% this week, its worst since 2018. Being long Oracle stock right now isnt much fun.But it is even less fun owning Oracle debt. Remember, stocks are supposed to be volatileyou know what you are getting.
Oracle Data Center Delays Hit More Than Just the Stock
Oracle stock may be slumping, but Wall Street’s eyes have pivoted from its equity to its debt—and its credit default swaps. Sure, Oracle stock was down 4.5% at $189.97, its lowest since June 11. Bonds, though, are supposed to be relatively safe, especially Oracle’s, which have an investment-grade rating.
Oracle has stopped being a stock story and has become something much scarier
Oracle stock may be slumping, but Wall Streets eyes have pivoted from its equity to its debtand its credit default swaps.Sure, Oracle stock is down 3.4% at $176.38, its lowest since June 11, 2025. And yes, the stock is down 12% this week, which would be its worst week since 2018. Being long Oracle stock right now isnt much fun.But its even less fun owning Oracle debt. Remember, stocks are supposed to be volatileyou know what you are getting.
Inside the Shapeshifting AI Trade That Has the Stock Market Heading Higher Again
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Inside the Shapeshifting AI Trade That Has the Stock Market Heading Higher Again
This phenomenon is far from dead. And it isn’t just Nvidia vs. Alphabet. Here’s a look behind the curtain.
It’s Not Just Mamdani. Big Brother Is Coming for the Stock Market.
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It’s Not Just Mamdani. Big Brother Is Coming for the Stock Market.
Though the immediate impact of Mamdani’s win is limited, the signal it sends is not. Americans are increasingly comfortable voting for heavy-handed government.
iRobot Stock Tumbles. The Roomba Maker Can’t Find a Buyer. Original
iRobot stock has fallen 33% to $3.72 after the company said in a filing that its “ongoing review of strategic alternatives will result in any transaction being consummated and speculation and uncertainty regarding the outcome of this review may adversely impact our business.”
Moody’s Puts France on Watch for a Credit Downgrade. Why It’s Become a ‘Hot Mess.’
France has its issues, and credit-rating firm Moody’s is finally acknowledging them. Moody’s changed its outlook on French government bonds to Negative from Stable. The firm rates France’s bonds Aa3, the equivalent of AA-, and a downgrade would bring them to A1.
Moody’s Puts France on Watch for a Credit Downgrade. Why It’s Become a ‘Hot Mess.’
France has its issues, and credit-rating firm Moody’s is finally acknowledging them.
AI isn’t the dot-com bubble, but that won’t stop it from ending badly
Summary Artificial intelligence has gone from a cool toy to a prime mover of both the economy and the stock market. Here are four ways the rally could end. This is a Mint Premium article gifted to you. Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The dot-com bubble wasn’t what you thought it was—and the artificial-intelligence bubble won’t be what you imagine it will be, either. Worries about an AI bubble have gone mainstream.
AI Isn’t the Dot-Com Bubble, but That Won’t Stop It From Ending Badly
The dot-com bubble wasn’t what you thought it was—and the artificialintelligence bubble won’t be what you imagine it will be, either.
AI Isn’t the Dot-Com Bubble, but That Won’t Stop It From Ending Badly
Artificial intelligence has gone from a cool toy to a prime mover of both the economy and the stock market. Here are four ways the rally could end.
Apple Stock Jumps After Kevin Hassett Says Company Could Make Investment Announcement Today
Apple stock was rising Wednesday after Kevin Hassett said the company could make an announcement about building new factories in the U.S. today, according to a Reuters report .
Tech Stocks Are Getting a Boost From Trump’s Policies. Why a Bubble Could Be Next.
President Donald Trump’s policies are helping inflate the tech bubble. The Federal Reserve will get it all the way there.
GE’s 3 Offspring Are All Grown Up and Making Waves. The Best Is Yet to Come.
It’s a great time to be an industrial stock, and the children of the former General Electric have been a big part of the sector’s gains. That shouldn’t change in the months ahead.
Donald Trump Is the AI Bubble’s Best Friend
President Donald Trump’s policies are helping inflate the tech bubble. The Federal Reserve will get it all the way there.
Paramount Settles With Trump, Stock Drops
Paramount Global reached a $16 million settlement with President Donald Trump over the editing of an interview with Kamala Harris, paving the way for the company to be taken over by Skydance Media.
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