Stocks slide as US-Iran peace hopes in doubt

Stocks slide as US-Iran peace hopes in doubt

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) closed down -0.74% on Wednesday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed down -1.21%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed down -0.29%. E-mini S&P June futures (ESM26) fell -0.78% and E-mini Nasdaq June futures (NQM26) fell -0.32%. Stock indexes retreated on Wednesday, with the Nasdaq 100…

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Next0 billion Era-Dominion merger creates world’s largest regulated utility as race for AI power heats up

Next$190 billion Era-Dominion merger creates world’s largest regulated utility as race for AI power heats up

NextEra Energy Inc’s (NYSE:NEE) $190 billion acquisition of all shares of Dominion Energy Inc (NYSE:D) announced Monday would create the world’s largest regulated electric utility and marks the most significant consolidation yet in the fight to meet growing demand for electricity from AI data centers. The combination brings together two complementary pieces of the AI…

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Norwegian Cruise Line Stock: Is NCLH Underperforming the Consumer Cyclical Sector?

Norwegian Cruise Line Stock: Is NCLH Underperforming the Consumer Cyclical Sector?

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH), headquartered in Miami, Florida, operates as a cruise company in North America and internationally. The company has a market capitalization of $9.1 billion and offers its products and services under the brands Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises. Companies with a market capitalization between $2…

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Removal of Super Micro Risks from the S&P 500. Here is the stock to replace it

Removal of Super Micro Risks from the S&P 500. Here is the stock to replace it

super microcomputer Shares plunged 33% after U.S. prosecutors charged the co-founder and two others in a $2.5 billion smuggling scheme involving NVIDIA AI chips shipped to China, putting company S&P 500 membership at risk due to previous governance concerns. Marvel Technology (MRVL) reported fiscal 2026 revenue of $8.2 billion, up 42% year-over-year, and data center…

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Is eBay Stock Outperforming the S&P 500?

Is eBay Stock Outperforming the S&P 500?

eBay Inc. (EBAY), headquartered in San Jose, California, operates marketplace platforms that connect buyers and sellers in the United States and internationally. The company has a market capitalization of $40.9 billion and operates a marketplace platform that includes its online marketplace at eBay.com, off-platform businesses, and eBay’s suite of mobile applications that allow users to…

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Novartis: This big pharmaceutical giant could be a central holding company to sleep at night for decades

Novartis: This big pharmaceutical giant could be a central holding company to sleep at night for decades

Novartis (NYSE: NVS) is a major Swiss pharmaceutical company with a market capitalization of over $300 billion. His areas of focus are extensive, covering oncology, immunology, neuroscience, respiratory care, and cardiovascular, renal and metabolic diseases. With a strong operating history and diversified business, The pharmaceutical giant could be an attractive stock for more conservative investors….

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Carrier Global Quarterly Earnings Preview: What You Need to Know

Carrier Global Quarterly Earnings Preview: What You Need to Know

Founded in 2019, Carrier Global Corporation (CARR) is a provider of advanced heating, ventilation, refrigeration, air conditioning, fire, security and building automation technologies worldwide. The company has a market capitalization of $47.4 billion and operates through the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) and refrigeration segments. The Palm Beach Gardens, Florida-based company is expected to…

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