geopolitics

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May

Stock Market News — May 07, 2026 (Morning Update, Pacific Time)

US-Iran peace talks lifted stocks to record highs before Iran's cautious response cooled momentum, while tech earnings from Fortinet (+22%), Datadog (+31%), and Qualcomm (+15%) powered a software-semiconductor rally. Consumer weakness deepened with Shake Shack (-30%), Planet Fitness (-36%), and Whir
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06
May

Stock Market News — May 06, 2026 (last 12 hours, Evening update, Pacific Time)

Global markets hit record highs Wednesday-Thursday as U.S.-Iran peace deal optimism sent oil prices tumbling and risk assets soaring. Japan's Nikkei broke 61,000 for the first time, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq reached all-time closing highs, and AMD's blowout earnings sparked a broad AI-sector rally, wit
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06
May

Stock Market News — May 06, 2026 (Mid-day update, Pacific Time)

Wall Street hit record highs as U.S.-Iran peace deal hopes sent oil below $100/barrel and AMD's blowout earnings sparked a global AI chip rally. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq surged alongside gains in Taiwan (+4.57%) and Europe, with Disney, CVS, and Uber also posting strong beats—though Arista Networks pl
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04
May

Stock Market News — May 05, 2026 - Evening update (Pacific Time)

Executive Summary The dominant narrative today is the escalating Strait of Hormuz crisis, with Iran targeting UAE and container ships,
7 min read
20
Apr

EverHint Stock Market News — April 20, 2026 — Mid-day Update - Last 12 Hours PT

US-Iran tensions rattle global markets after ship seizure as ceasefire deadline looms. M&A wave surges: QXO-TopBuild $17B, Eli Lilly-Kelonia $7B. Marvell jumps on Google AI chip talks. Japan hit by 7.7 quake. Amazon faces California antitrust push.
8 min read
17
Apr

Stock Market News — April 17, 2026 — Last 12 Hours

Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz — oil crashes below $90, Wall Street soars to fresh records. Systematic funds buy $86B in stocks in one week. Netflix slumps 10% on weak guidance. DeepSeek raising at $10B. Bitcoin past $75,500. Kailera +50% and AEVEX +25% on IPO debut.
8 min read
08
Apr

EverHint Stock Market News — April 8, 2026 — (last 12 hours, Morning Update, PT)

European stocks surge 3-6%, VIX crashes to pre-war levels on Iran ceasefire. $M rockets 7% on AI model Muse Spark. Kuwait oil facilities damaged by drone strike. Delta cuts growth plans, FedEx freight spinoff targets 12% margin. Arxis targets $11B IPO. Energy stocks plunge on oil collapse.
8 min read
07
Apr

EverHint Stock Market News — April 7, 2026 (last 12 hours, Evening update, Pacific Time)

Oil dives below $100, stocks surge on US-Iran two-week ceasefire. Asian markets rocket: Japan, S.Korea up 5%. Samsung beats Q1. Ackman proposes $64B Universal Music merger. $AAPL foldable iPhone on track for Sept. Ford denied tariff relief. Levi raises outlook.
10 min read
05
Apr

EverHint Stock Market News — April 5-6, 2026 (last 20 hours, Evening Update, PT)

Asia rises on Iran ceasefire reports—Nikkei, KOSPI +1%. Citi delays Fed cuts after strong jobs. Paramount secures $24B Gulf backing for Warner merger. Trump sets Tuesday Iran deadline. Britain woos Anthropic. Samsung record profits. Wall St futures dip on whipsaw signals.
9 min read
21
Jan

EverHint - Stock Market News — January 21, 2026 — 12-Hour Breaking Update

Markets surge on Trump Greenland framework deal, tariff threat withdrawn. S&P 500 +1.5%, Dow +1.2%, Asia rallies hard with South Korea hitting record high. Goldman forecasts gold at $5,400. OpenAI seeks $800B valuation. Apple plans Siri chatbot revamp. Vaccine stocks chill on RFK Jr. concerns.
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