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Occidental Petroleum has enhanced its ability to capitalize on higher oil prices.

Investing.com - U.S. stock index futures rose sharply on Thursday, with technology and semiconductor stocks leading gains after upbeat updates from two major players in the artificial intelligence ecosystem.

The S&P 500 (^GSPC) is home to the biggest and most well-known companies in the market, making it a go-to index for investors seeking stability. But not all large-cap stocks are created equal - some are struggling with slowing growth, declining margins, or increased competition.

The company almost doubles its non-handset sales target, helping to revive faith in the stumbling AI trade.

Industrials businesses quietly power the physical things we depend on, from cars and homes to e-commerce infrastructure. But their prominence also brings high exposure to the ups and downs of economic cycles. Luckily, the tide is turning in their favor as the industry’s 18.7% return over the past six months has topped the S&P 500 by 12.5 percentage points.

From novel pharmaceuticals to telemedicine, most healthcare companies are on a mission to drive better patient outcomes. Players catalyzing medical advancements have benefited from elevated demand, which has supported the industry’s returns lately - over the past six months, healthcare stocks have gained 7.6%, nearly mirroring the S&P 500.

Conagra Brands (NYSE:CAG) is set to be removed from the S&P 500 and added to the S&P 600 Index. The index changes coincide with the launch of a broad new product lineup spanning nearly 100 brands. These moves highlight a shift in Conagra Brands' market profile alongside a refreshed push into evolving consumer trends. Conagra Brands enters this transition with its stock trading at $13.61 and recent performance that has been weak over longer periods. The share price is down 21.3% year to date...

Investing.com - U.S. stock futures point higher on Thursday, with technology shares leading gains after strong results from Micron and upbeat forecasts from Qualcomm reignited optimism around the artificial intelligence trade.

This exchange-traded fund regularly outperforms the broader market thanks to its high degree of exposure to the technology industry.

Retail sentiment remained split, with Stocktwits data showing SPY sentiment stuck in bearish territory while QQQ sentiment at bullish.

A modest projected decline in overall inflation for June doesn't tell the complete story.

The Morning Bull - US Market Morning Update Thursday, Jun, 25 2026 US stock futures are slightly higher this morning, with E-mini S&P 500 contracts up about 0.1%, as investors weigh cooler bond yields against mixed signals on growth and inflation. US Treasury yields have edged lower after progress in US–Iran talks, which matters because cheaper government borrowing can ease pressure on mortgage rates and business loans. At the same time, the S&P Global US Manufacturing PMI at 55.7 and the...

Stocks looked set to rally after memory-chip maker Micron’s strong earnings and guidance breathed some life into the artificial-intelligence trade, which has stumbled in recent sessions. Nasdaq 100 futures jumped 2% on Thursday. S&P 500 futures gained 0.7%.

June 25 (Reuters) - Nasdaq futures jumped 2% on Thursday after upbeat forecasts from chipmakers Micron and Qualcomm pointed to strong demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure, lifting

This ETF has consistently beaten the S&P 500 over the last 10 years.

The retail giant has a lot to be excited about, but at what cost to investors?

It may not duplicate those impressive results, but it has all the tools it needs.

By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE, June 25 (Reuters) - Asian equities surged on Thursday after strong earnings and forecasts from chip giants Micron and Qualcomm helped alleviate some concerns over the red-

Shares were mostly higher Thursday in Asia, led by tech-driven gains in Japan and South Korea as major computer chipmakers’ stocks surged following upbeat earnings reports from U.S. giants like Qualcomm and Micron Technology. Oil prices fell more than $1, bringing them closer to where they were before the war with Iran started. Qualcomm’s share price surged 12% in afterhours trading after the company announced it had raised its forecast for revenue this year to $40 billion from $22 billion.

The Charles Schwab Corporation (NYSE:SCHW) is included among the 10 Reliable Dividend Stocks to Buy for Long-Term Investors. On June 19, The Wall Street Journal reported that The Charles Schwab Corporation (NYSE:SCHW) is expanding into the prediction markets space. According to people familiar with the matter, the brokerage is working with Cboe Global Markets to […]

American Electric Power Company, Inc. (NASDAQ:AEP) is included among the 10 Reliable Dividend Stocks to Buy for Long-Term Investors. On June 24, Morgan Stanley raised its price recommendation on American Electric Power Company, Inc. (NASDAQ:AEP) to $136 from $129. It reiterated an Overweight rating on the stock. The firm updated its price targets for North […]

This particular timeless Buffett quote seems appropriate today given how bullish market sentiment has gotten.

Cboe Global Markets launched "Cboe Predicts", a new regulated prediction markets suite focused on event based binary options. The first contracts are binary options linked to the Mini S&P 500 Index, offered through major retail brokers including Interactive Brokers and Charles Schwab. The rollout brings prediction style trading into Cboe's exchange infrastructure with an emphasis on education and risk controls for retail traders. Cboe Global Markets, ticker BATS:CBOE, is adding Cboe...

Marvell (MRVL) has gained about 215.72% year to date at the time of writing, Wednesday afternoon, June 24. Meanwhile, the SPDR S&P 500 index (SPY) is up about 7.41% in the same period. The semiconductor giant has rallied thanks to its role in the AI boom. Strong fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 ...

Micron’s stellar third-quarter results that beat Wall Street expectations by a mile helped boost U.S. stock futures higher overnight.

If you had invested that much in the chipmaker 10 years ago and held on, your stake would be worth more than $4 million today.

The S&P 500 has been running ahead of Wall Street's targets all year. Banks that set their year-end forecasts in December have been revising them upward, sometimes more than once. Barclays joined the list again on June 23. Venu Krishna, the firm's head of U.S. equity strategy, raised the ...

The Nasdaq Composite fell again today, but blockbuster earnings from Micron Technology could offer a boost tomorrow. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 182 points, or 0.4%. The iShares Semiconductor exchange-traded fund, or SOXX, rallied about 2.5% off its intraday low to finish the day down just 0.1%.

A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after crude oil dropped to its lowest level since the start of the Iran war, as tankers resumed transit through the Strait of Hormuz and the U.S. and Iran signaled progress toward ending the conflict.

Nasdaq jumps amid revived confidence in the AI trade, as Fed-favored inflation print keeps rate hikes in play.