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Markets Look for Stability After Tech Sell-Off as AI Focus Remains Front and Centre: Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Wall Street FuturesJune 24, 2026 6:11 AM
IH Market News U.S. equity futures moved modestly higher on Wednesday, with investors attempting to regain confidence after a sharp decline in technology and semiconductor stocks. Market attention is increasingly turning to upcoming corporate results and developments in the artificial intelligence sector for guidance on future sentiment. At the same time, falling oil prices, easing geopolitical tensions and major index reshuffles are helping shape investor expectations across global markets. Futures Recover Following Technology Weakness Wall Street futures pointed to a firmer open after a difficult session for growth stocks. By 08:22 GMT, futures linked to the S&P 500 had gained 0.2%, while Nasdaq futures advanced 0.5%. Dow Jones futures underperformed, slipping 0.16%. Investor sentiment received support from stronger-than-expected business activity data and continued declines in crude oil prices, which have retreated towards levels seen before the recent tensions between the United States and Iran. The market’s focus is now shifting to results from Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU), one of the largest producers of memory semiconductors globally. Given its exposure to data centres and AI infrastructure, the company is widely viewed as a key indicator of demand across the artificial intelligence ecosystem. Investors will be watching closely to determine whether AI-related spending remains strong enough to support current sector valuations after recent volatility. Nvidia Hardware Prices Surge in China Demand for advanced artificial intelligence hardware remains robust despite ongoing export restrictions. According to the Financial Times, Nvidia’s (NASDAQ:NVDA) DGX B300 systems are reportedly changing hands on China’s black market for more than 8 million yuan ($1.1 million), compared with approximately 4 million yuan six months ago. The servers incorporate eight Blackwell AI processors and have become increasingly difficult to obtain through official channels following tighter U.S. export controls. The sharp increase in prices highlights both the continued appetite for high-performance AI computing in China and Nvidia’s dominant position within the global AI infrastructure market. For investors, the development underscores the strength of underlying demand while also illustrating the geopolitical challenges facing the semiconductor industry. Meta Faces Growing Regulatory Attention Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) is reportedly under pressure from the Trump administration to voluntarily submit its artificial intelligence models for government review, according to The New York Times. The report states that Meta is currently the only major U.S. AI developer not participating in a federal AI assessment programme. The company launched its latest advanced model, Muse Spark, earlier this year. The request reflects Washington’s increasing involvement in the oversight of advanced AI technologies. Recent regulatory action involving Anthropic demonstrated the government’s willingness to intervene when national security concerns arise. For the broader technology sector, the development highlights how regulation is becoming an increasingly important factor influencing product launches, expansion strategies and future growth opportunities. Honeywell Aerospace Set to Join Major Indexes Honeywell Aerospace is preparing to enter both the S&P 100 and S&P 500 following its planned separation from Honeywell International (NASDAQ:HON). Once the transaction is completed on 29 June, the company will replace Honeywell in the S&P 100 and take the position currently held by Conagra Brands (NYSE:CAG) in the S&P 500. The announcement boosted when-issued shares of Honeywell Aerospace by more than 9% in after-hours trading as investors anticipated demand from passive investment funds that track the indexes. Index inclusion often generates buying activity because benchmark-tracking funds are required to purchase newly added constituents. Alphabet Added to the Dow Jones Industrial Average Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG) will join the Dow Jones Industrial Average later this month, replacing Verizon (NYSE:VZ) in one of the world’s most closely followed equity benchmarks. The change is scheduled to take effect on 29 June and marks the first adjustment to the index since Nvidia and Sherwin-Williams were added in 2024. The inclusion reflects Alphabet’s growing influence within the U.S. economy, particularly as artificial intelligence continues to play a larger role in driving corporate investment and earnings growth. Although the Dow contains only 30 companies, membership often increases investor visibility and can generate additional demand from index-linked investment products. Nvidia stock price Meta stock price Micron Technology stock price Honeywell stock price Conagra Brands stock price Alphabet stock price Verizon Communications stock priceThe post Markets Look for Stability After Tech Sell-Off as AI Focus Remains Front and Centre: Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Wall Street Futures appeared first on US Editors. Original: Markets Look for Stability After Tech Sell-Off as AI Focus Remains Front and Centre: Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Wall Street Futures
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SpaceX Approaches $3 Trillion Market Value as Post-IPO Rally ContinuesJune 16, 2026 5:54 AM
IH Market News SpaceX (NASDAQ:SPCX) shares continued their remarkable advance in premarket trading on Tuesday, building on strong gains from their first two sessions as a public company and pushing the aerospace group toward a market capitalization of nearly $3 trillion. The rocket and satellite operator completed the largest initial public offering in history last week, ending its first day of trading on Friday with a valuation of approximately $2.1 trillion. Shares Extend Historic Debut Gains After rising 19.6% during Monday’s session to close at $192.50, the stock added another 10% in premarket trading on Tuesday, reaching roughly $211.75 by 08:15 GMT. At one stage following Monday’s close, SpaceX shares climbed as high as $229.40, briefly implying a valuation above $3 trillion. That valuation would have placed the company ahead of Microsoft and made it the fourth-largest listed company in the world, trailing only Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOGL), Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL) and NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA). Investors Back Musk’s Long-Term Vision Much of the enthusiasm surrounding the stock has been driven by investor confidence in Elon Musk’s ambitious plans for the future of the business. The chief executive has outlined a strategy that includes deploying artificial intelligence data centres in space, expanding satellite communications infrastructure and advancing lunar and Martian exploration missions. SpaceX entered the public markets at a valuation equivalent to roughly 90 times annual revenue, reflecting expectations for significant long-term growth. IPO Marks Beginning of New Growth Phase Speaking during a JPMorgan Chase webcast ahead of the listing, Musk said the company had generated positive cash flow since around 2015 and described the flotation as the beginning of “a significant growth phase.” Among the initiatives highlighted by Musk were plans to deploy more than 100,000 communications satellites into orbit and expand the company’s role in supporting next-generation computing infrastructure. Starlink Remains the Key Profit Driver Starlink, SpaceX’s satellite broadband division, was the company’s only profitable business segment during 2025 and is widely viewed as its most valuable asset. The unit continues to play a central role in the company’s investment case, providing recurring revenue through global connectivity services while supporting broader expansion plans. Space Economy Forecast to Triple by 2035 Analysts at Jefferies, in research republished to coincide with the IPO, highlighted the growing importance of the global space sector. The broker argued that “space is now a strategic industrial sector” where geopolitical priorities and government spending in the United States and China are likely to drive future returns. Jefferies estimates the global space economy has reached approximately $600 billion and could expand to $1.8 trillion by 2035, with defence-related activity expected to be the fastest-growing segment. Government Spending Supports Industry Growth According to Jefferies, the U.S. accounts for around 60% of global government space expenditure, spending roughly $80 billion annually, compared with approximately $20 billion spent by China. The broker also noted that the U.S. Space Force budget increased by 40% year-on-year in fiscal 2026, reaching $40 billion as investment accelerated under the Golden Dome missile defence programme. That compares with NASA’s budget of approximately $24 billion. “The U.S. government has effectively outsourced significant space activity to SpaceX, creating an inextricable linkage between federal spending priorities and the company’s business,” the analysts wrote. Major Government Contractor SpaceX has become one of the largest commercial partners of NASA and ranked as the agency’s second-largest contractor by contract value in 2025, behind only Caltech. The company secured approximately $2.1 billion in NASA contracts during the year, spanning launch services, communications capabilities and information technology infrastructure, further strengthening its position within the rapidly expanding space industry. SpaceX stock price Want to stay up-to-date on the SpaceX IPO? Find the top asked questions from investors and follow their every move here: https://invest.investorshub.com/spacex-ipo-watch/ Original: SpaceX Approaches $3 Trillion Market Value as Post-IPO Rally Continues
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Sharon AI Shares Jump on Major NVIDIA Compute Infrastructure Partnership (SHAZ)June 12, 2026 8:58 AM
IH Market News Sharon AI Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:SHAZ) shares surged 25% on Friday after the company announced a six-year strategic compute collaboration with NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA) aimed at significantly expanding AI infrastructure capacity in Australia. The agreement marks a major step in Sharon AI’s efforts to build large-scale sovereign AI computing capabilities and broaden access to advanced AI processing power for a wide range of customers. Partnership to Deliver 72MW of New Data Centre Capacity Under the collaboration, Sharon AI and NVIDIA plan to deploy 72 megawatts of additional data centre capacity across Australia. The infrastructure is expected to support up to 40,000 NVIDIA Grace Blackwell GB300 GPUs, serving enterprise clients, AI startups and academic research institutions. The facilities will be built using NVIDIA’s DSX AI factory architecture, designed to support large-scale artificial intelligence workloads and high-performance computing applications. Innovative Revenue-Sharing Structure The partnership incorporates a revenue-sharing and credit-support framework intended to help Sharon AI scale its infrastructure deployment while aligning incentives between the two companies. Under the arrangement, Sharon AI will market and sell cloud computing services powered by NVIDIA technology. In addition to receiving revenue from hardware sales, NVIDIA will also participate in cloud-service revenues generated from the supported infrastructure. CEO Highlights Strategic Importance of Agreement Commenting on the announcement, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer James Manning described the deal as a significant milestone for the company. “This strategic compute collaboration with NVIDIA marks a pivotal moment in Sharon AI’s mission to deliver sovereign, large-scale AI compute infrastructure. Securing access to 72MW of data center capacity enables us to deploy up to an additional 40,000 Grace Blackwell GB300 GPUs, providing access to accelerated compute to enterprise, startup and AI native customers who otherwise may not have been able to access it,” he said. AI Infrastructure Footprint Expands Significantly The new agreement builds on Sharon AI’s existing relationship with NVIDIA, where it already operates as a certified NVIDIA Cloud Partner. Following the latest expansion, Sharon AI’s total AI factory capacity has increased to 132MW. Of that total, 102MW has already been contracted to end customers, highlighting strong demand for AI computing resources. GPU Deployment Target Exceeds 55,000 Units As part of its long-term growth plans, Sharon AI expects to have more than 55,000 NVIDIA GPUs deployed by the middle of 2027. The company believes the expanded infrastructure platform will strengthen its position in the rapidly growing AI cloud computing market while providing customers with access to high-performance computing resources needed to train and deploy next-generation AI models. Investors reacted positively to the announcement, sending the stock sharply higher as the market welcomed the scale of the partnership and the growth opportunities created by the collaboration with NVIDIA. SharonAI Holdings stock price Nvidia stock price Original: Sharon AI Shares Jump on Major NVIDIA Compute Infrastructure Partnership (SHAZ)
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KKR Launches Helix Digital Infrastructure, a New Company to Finance and Deliver the Next Generation of AI InfrastructureJune 11, 2026 6:50 AM
Business Wire Helix launches with over $10 billion of committed capital to accelerate the deployment of data centers, power and connectivity required to meet growing demand for AI Kuwait Investment Authority, NVIDIA and Vistra join KKR as founding investors; NVIDIA to serve as a cornerstone strategic partner, Vistra as the preferred power partner to Helix Former Amazon Web Services CEO Adam Selipsky leads new company KKR, together with the Kuwait Investment Authority (KIA), NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) and Vistra (NYSE: VST) today announced the launch of Helix Digital Infrastructure (“Helix”), a new company designed to deliver integrated infrastructure at the speed and scale required for hyperscalers to meet accelerating artificial intelligence (AI) demand. As building AI infrastructure becomes increasingly complex, Helix will serve as a single coordination point for hyperscalers’ data centers, power, connectivity and related needs. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260610500794/en/ Founded with anchor investments from investors including KKR, KIA, NVIDIA and Vistra, the Helix strategy has more than $10 billion in total long-duration capital commitments to date. NVIDIA will also serve as a strategic partner to support the deployment of NVIDIA DSX AI factory-aligned infrastructure with a view to maximizing tokens per watt, achieving lowest total cost of ownership and accelerating time to first token for investments pursued by Helix. Vistra, a leading integrated power generation and electricity company with operations across 18 states and Washington, D.C., will be the preferred power provider for Helix investments. Following the closing of the founding commitments, Helix is open to additional eligible institutional investors. AI is driving the largest infrastructure buildout in modern history, requiring trillions of dollars in investment across data centers, power generation and transmission, connectivity and related infrastructure over the coming decade. The scale and complexity of financing and coordinating this buildout represents a key industry bottleneck, ultimately slowing hyperscalers from delivering the models, services and applications their customers demand. Delivering AI infrastructure requires credible, long-term financial underwriters capable of committing capital consistently. Hyperscalers are also seeking more integrated and repeatable infrastructure solutions that meaningfully reduce the complexity they face in building at unprecedented scale. KKR launched Helix in response to these challenges. Helix will be positioned as a single, trusted strategic partner to hyperscalers, armed with a long-duration, multi-billion-dollar capital base, and with integrated development capabilities and coordinated execution across AI infrastructure. The company is led by Adam Selipsky, former CEO of Amazon Web Services, who brings first-hand experience scaling the world’s largest cloud business, and deep insight into hyperscaler infrastructure priorities. He is joined by a dedicated management team and Board. Waldemar Szlezak, KKR’s Global Head of Digital Infrastructure, will serve as Helix’s Chief Investment Officer. Helix will seek to invest in and manage assets critical to enabling AI, including hyperscale data center development and operations; baseload and flexible power generation; transmission and distribution infrastructure; and fiber and connectivity infrastructure, among other assets. “Large users of digital infrastructure have an urgent need to reduce complexity and unlock new capacity. Helix combines significant long-term capital with the capabilities and expertise to deliver holistic AI infrastructure solutions with speed and scale,” said Adam Selipsky, Co-Founder and CEO of Helix Digital Infrastructure. “Helix is further strengthened by strategic partnerships with NVIDIA and Vistra across technology and power, which we believe will enable the company to deliver the infrastructure that will underpin hyperscalers’ AI strategies for years to come.” “We view AI infrastructure as one of the defining long-term investment opportunities globally, and Helix is purpose-built to address it,” said Sheikh Saoud Salem Abdulaziz Al-Sabah, Managing Director of the Kuwait Investment Authority. “Helix reflects a differentiated model that combines proven leadership, integrated capabilities and long-term capital required to deliver the next generation of critical digital infrastructure at scale.” “Useful AI has arrived, and demand for AI factories is extraordinary,” said Jensen Huang, founder and CEO of NVIDIA. “AI is driving the largest infrastructure buildout in modern history. With the NVIDIA DSX platform and the Helix strategic partnership, we are bringing together a proven AI factory blueprint, world-class infrastructure expertise from KKR, and long-term capital to help AI cloud providers build the next generation of intelligence infrastructure.” “Power generation and grid interconnections are critical gating factors for AI infrastructure deployments,” said Jim Burke, president and CEO of Vistra. “Helix brings together data center development, infrastructure and power capabilities under a single umbrella, providing a one-stop shop for large load customers. By utilizing Vistra’s existing fleet to deliver near-term power, Helix will accelerate delivery of power solutions through the use of existing assets while also bringing additionality with Vistra's best-in-class capabilities, including power generation development and power grid expertise. Vistra has a proven track record in executing more than 5,000 megawatts of power purchase agreements with hyperscalers and looks forward to leveraging our leading and diverse generation fleet and operational expertise as Helix’s preferred power partner to help deliver the reliable, affordable energy these customers require.” “Like a DNA helix, Helix Digital Infrastructure is built on a double strand of complementary strengths—KKR's institutional capital and infrastructure expertise intertwined with Helix's hyperscaler leadership and execution engine. Together, with our strategic partners, we are positioned to meet the financial and operational demands of the AI era,” said Joe Bae and Scott Nuttall, Co-Chief Executive Officers, KKR. Helix is supported by KKR’s leading global infrastructure platform, which includes over $100 billion in infrastructure assets under management and more than $70 billion invested across digital and power assets. KKR’s experience across data centers, renewable and conventional power generation and transmission, fiber and related sectors provides the foundation for Helix’s integrated model. KKR’s anchor investment in the Helix strategy is funded through its balance sheet and other managed vehicles. About Helix Digital Infrastructure
Helix Digital Infrastructure is a dedicated company focused on investing in, delivering and managing the next generation of AI-enabling infrastructure. Founded with anchor investors including KKR, the Kuwait Investment Authority, NVIDIA and Vistra, the company has access to a long-duration, multi-billion-dollar pool of capital. Supported by KKR’s leading global infrastructure platform, Helix is designed to deliver integrated solutions across hyperscale data centers, power generation and transmission, fiber, connectivity and related infrastructure. Helix is led by Adam Selipsky, former CEO of Amazon Web Services, and a management team with extensive experience across cloud, digital infrastructure and energy systems. For more information about Helix, please visit www.helixdi.com. About KKR
KKR is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management as well as capital markets and insurance solutions. KKR aims to generate attractive investment returns by following a patient and disciplined investment approach, employing world-class people, and supporting growth in its portfolio companies and communities. KKR sponsors investment funds that invest in private equity, credit and real assets and has strategic partners that manage hedge funds. KKR’s insurance subsidiaries offer retirement, life and reinsurance products under the management of Global Atlantic Financial Group. References to KKR’s investments may include the activities of its sponsored funds and insurance subsidiaries. For additional information about KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR), please visit KKR’s website at www.kkr.com. For additional information about Global Atlantic Financial Group, please visit Global Atlantic Financial Group’s website at www.globalatlantic.com. About the Kuwait Investment Authority
The Kuwait Investment Authority (KIA) is the world's oldest sovereign wealth fund, established in 1953. The KIA’s main functions include managing the State’s General Reserve and Future Generations Fund. Stemming from this rich history, the KIA continues to safeguard the financial wealth of Kuwait’s current and future generations by diversifying revenue streams and ensuring a fiscally sustainable and secure future. About Vistra
Vistra (NYSE: VST) is a leading, Fortune 500 integrated retail electricity and power generation company based in Irving, Texas. The company serves 5 million retail customers and operates a growing portfolio of generation assets expected to reach a capacity of nearly 50,000 megawatts by year-end 2026. Vistra is a leader in transforming the energy landscape, with an unyielding focus on reliability, affordability, and sustainability. The company safely operates a reliable, efficient power generation fleet of natural gas, nuclear, coal, solar, and battery energy storage facilities while taking an innovative, customer-centric approach to its retail business. Learn more at https://www.vistracorp.com. Notice to Readers
This press release contains forward-looking statements, which reflect our current views with respect to, among other things, the operations of Helix. Readers can identify these forward-looking statements by the use of words such as “outlook,” “believe,” “expect,” “potential,” “continue,” “may,” “should,” “seek,” “approximately,” “predict,” “intend,” “will,” “plan,” “estimate,” “anticipate” or the negative version of these words or other comparable words. Forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements are based on KKR’s beliefs, assumptions and expectations, but these beliefs, assumptions and expectations can change as a result of many possible events or factors, not all of which are known to KKR or within its control. Due to various risks and uncertainties, actual events or results may differ materially from those reflected or contemplated in such forward-looking statements. Accordingly, there are or will be important factors that could cause actual outcomes or results to differ materially from those indicated in these statements. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise. General discussions contained within this press release regarding investment demand or market trends represent the view of either the source cited or KKR. Historical or current market trends are not reliable indicators of actual future market behavior or future performance of any particular investment that may differ materially, and should not be relied upon as such. Nothing contained herein is intended to predict the performance of any investment. KIA, NVIDIA and Vistra are investors in Helix and accordingly will participate in returns generated by Helix. These and other investors will serve as strategic partners and may have certain rights, such as priority or first look rights, to provide goods or services to Helix investments. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260610500794/en/ Media Contact
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Wall Street Futures Signal Stronger Start to Tuesday Trading: Dow Jones, S&P, NasdaqJune 9, 2026 9:18 AM
IH Market News U.S. stock futures pointed to a firmer open on Tuesday, suggesting markets could extend gains after finishing the previous session mostly higher, despite retreating significantly from their intraday peaks. Investor sentiment appeared to improve following a sharp decline in oil prices, with U.S. crude futures falling more than 2%. Oil prices dropped below $90 per barrel after President Donald Trump stated that the United States and Iran could reach a peace agreement within “two or three days.” Trump also told reporters that the Strait of Hormuz would reopen “immediately” once an agreement is finalized, although similar comments in recent weeks about an imminent deal have yet to result in a formal breakthrough. Market participants may also continue to seek buying opportunities after last Friday’s broad sell-off, which left many stocks trading at lower valuations. Stocks rallied strongly at the start of Monday’s session as investors returned to the market following Friday’s sharp decline. However, gains faded as trading progressed, and the major indices finished well below their highs, with the Dow eventually slipping into negative territory. After climbing as much as 1.8% during the session, the Nasdaq finished up 220.23 points, or 0.9%, at 25,929.66. The S&P 500 added 21.99 points, or 0.3%, to close at 7,405.73, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 80.77 points, or 0.2%, to 50,786.01. The initial recovery on Wall Street was driven in part by bargain hunting after Friday’s sell-off pushed the Nasdaq to its lowest closing level in a month. As the session progressed, enthusiasm moderated as oil prices remained elevated amid reports that Israel and Iran had exchanged missile strikes over the weekend. Crude prices later retreated from their highs after President Donald Trump said Israel and Iran were “looking to do an immediate ceasefire.” “Final negotiations on ‘Peace’ are proceeding, subject to ignorance or stupidity getting in its way,” Trump said in a post on Truth Social. “The Blockade will remain in place, and in full force and effect, until a ‘Final Deal’ is reached. Things should move quickly.” While broader market gains faded, semiconductor stocks maintained strong momentum. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index surged 5.6%, recovering part of the 10.3% decline recorded in the previous session. Marvell Technology (NASDAQ:MRVL) jumped 9.6% after it was announced that the chipmaker will join the S&P 500 index alongside electronics manufacturing services company Flex (NASDAQ:FLEX). Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) gained 1.7% after unveiling a multi-year technology partnership with SK hynix aimed at advancing next-generation memory solutions for AI infrastructure and accelerating semiconductor development and manufacturing. Higher oil prices also supported energy-related shares, with the Philadelphia Oil Service Index advancing 3.6%. Oil producers and computer hardware companies posted notable gains, while utilities and commercial real estate stocks faced pressure as Treasury yields continued to move higher. Marvell Technology stock price Flex stock price Nvidia stock price Original: Wall Street Futures Signal Stronger Start to Tuesday Trading: Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq
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Nvidia Surge Sparks Tech Stock Rebound Ahead of Monday Open: Dow Jones, S&P and Nasdaq FuturesJune 8, 2026 9:07 AM
IH Market News Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures are currently pointing to a higher open on Monday, with stocks likely to regain ground following the sell-off seen during last Friday’s session. Bargain hunting may contribute to initial strength on Wall Street following last Friday’s plunge, which dragged the tech-heavy Nasdaq down to its lowest closing level in a month. Technology stocks may help lead the rebound after plummeting in the previous session, as reflected by the 1.5 percent jump by the Nasdaq 100 futures. Shares of Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) are surging by 2.6 percent in pre-market trading after the AI giant announced a multiyear technology partnership with SK hynix to advance next-generation memory for the global AI factory buildout and accelerate semiconductor design and manufacturing. Buying interest may be somewhat subdued, however, as concerns about developments in the Middle East continue to hang over the markets. Iran and Israel reportedly exchanged missile strikes on Sunday, leading to a spike in crude oil prices amid worries about a re-escalation of the conflict. However, crude oil prices pulled back well off their highs after President Donald Trump claimed Israel and Iran are “looking to do an immediate ceasefire.” “Final negotiations on ‘Peace’ are proceeding, subject to ignorance or stupidity getting in its way,” Trump said in a post on Truth Social. “The Blockade will remain in place, and in full force and effect, until a ‘Final Deal’ is reached. Things should move quickly.” After coming under considerable pressure early in the session, stocks showed an even more substantial move to the downside over the course of trading day on Friday. The major averages all moved sharply lower, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq posting a particularly steep loss. The major averages ended the day just off their lows of the session. The Nasdaq plunged 1,121.53 points or 4.2 percent to 25,709.43, the S&P 500 tumbled 200.57 points or 2.6 percent to 7,383.74 and the Dow slumped 695.15 points or 1.4 percent to 50,886.78. With the steep losses on the day, the major averages all moved lower for the week. The Nasdaq plummeted by 4.7 percent, the S&P 500 dove by 2.9 percent and the Dow dipped by 0.3 percent. The sell-off on Wall Street came as technology stocks remained under pressure after seeing notable weakness during Thursday’s session. Yesterday’s negative reaction to Broadcom’s (NASDAQ:AVGO) guidance continued to generate selling pressure amid concerns about valuations. “The market is no longer asking whether AI demand is strong, that has largely been established,” said Daniela Hathorn, Senior Market Analyst at Capital.com. “Instead, investors are beginning to question how much of that growth is already reflected in valuations.” She added, “In that sense, Broadcom’s results may not have been disappointing, but they were perhaps not enough to justify another leg higher immediately after such a powerful rally.” Profit taking also contributed to the substantial weakness following recent strength in the markets, which lifted the Nasdaq and S&P 500 to record closing highs on Tuesday. The Dow also ended Thursday’s session at a record closing high. A sharp increase by treasury yields also weighed on Wall Street, with yields surging following the release of stronger than expected U.S. jobs data. The Labor Department released a report showing non-farm payroll employment shot up by 172,000 jobs in May after surging by an upwardly revised 179,000 jobs in April. Economists had expected employment to climb by 85,000 jobs compared to the addition of 115,000 jobs originally reported for the previous month. The data has added to recent speculation that the Federal Reserve will leave interest rates at their current level for an extended period. Semiconductor and computer hardware stocks turned in some of the market’s worst performances on the day, with the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index and the NYSE Arca Computer Hardware Index plummeting by 10.3 percent and 9.1 percent, respectively. Outside of the tech sector, gold stocks also saw substantial weakness amid a steep drop by the price of the precious metal, resulting in an 8.4 percent nosedive by the NYSE Arca Gold Bugs Index. Networking, oil service and software stocks also showed significant moves to the downside, while utilities and pharmaceutical stocks bucked the downtrend. Original: Nvidia Surge Sparks Tech Stock Rebound Ahead of Monday Open: Dow Jones, S&P and Nasdaq Futures
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AI Dominance Is Turning the S&P 500 into a Collection of Individual Winners, Says EvercoreJune 6, 2026 6:00 AM
IH Market News The growing influence of artificial intelligence-related companies is reshaping the U.S. equity market, with the S&P 500 increasingly behaving as a market of individual stocks rather than a broad reflection of overall market conditions, according to Evercore ISI. Strategists led by Julian Emanuel said the exceptional performance of a small group of technology giants has been responsible for much of the index’s recent strength, even as investors contend with weaker consumer confidence, elevated energy costs and persistent inflation pressures. Core PCE inflation recently reached 3.3% year-over-year, its highest level since 2023. A Small Group of AI Leaders Drives Earnings Expectations Evercore highlighted that Micron (NASDAQ:MU), Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) and Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG) together have generated more than 40% of the year-to-date increase in consensus earnings-per-share forecasts for the S&P 500 in 2026. The concentration of market leadership has become increasingly pronounced, with the ten largest companies in the index now accounting for almost 40% of its total weighting, the highest level on record. According to the firm, this concentration has allowed the benchmark index to continue advancing despite a more mixed macroeconomic backdrop. Evercore Maintains Bullish Outlook for the S&P 500 Despite concerns surrounding market concentration, Evercore left its year-end target for the S&P 500 unchanged at 7,750 and maintained a bullish scenario of 9,000. The firm believes further gains are likely to be supported by continued investment in artificial intelligence, particularly within its preferred sectors: Information Technology, Communication Services and Consumer Discretionary. Together, these sectors now represent roughly 60% of the S&P 500, compared with 39% when ChatGPT first became publicly available. AI Continues to Shape Global Equity Markets Evercore argued that the impact of artificial intelligence extends well beyond the United States. Markets with significant technology exposure have substantially outperformed peers, with Taiwan and South Korea now reaching market capitalizations comparable to India. The influence of technology stocks has also expanded within emerging markets. Technology companies now account for 42% of the MSCI Emerging Markets Index, surpassing their weighting in the S&P 500. Earnings Strength Supports Technology Valuations Although market concentration remains a concern for some investors, Evercore noted that valuations across the U.S. technology sector remain relatively moderate when compared with historical levels and the broader market. As a result, investor attention remains focused on earnings sustainability, an area where first-quarter 2026 results provided considerable reassurance. “exceptionally strong,” the strategists said in reference to the earnings performance delivered during the reporting season. They added: “Indeed, amidst all the geopolitical pressures, the AI buildout has driven record S&P 500 EPS surprises typically reserved for recession recoveries.” Narrow Leadership Creates Additional Risks Even with a constructive long-term outlook, Evercore cautioned that a market led by only a handful of companies carries its own risks. “Heightened index exposure to a select few names in one theme can also accentuate downside,” the strategists noted. The firm pointed to periods of volatility driven by mega-cap technology stocks during the fourth quarter of 2025 and the opening months of 2026 as evidence of this vulnerability. According to Evercore, a renewed escalation in geopolitical tensions could trigger a decline toward the S&P 500’s 200-day moving average near 6,800. Conversely, a reduction in uncertainty and continued AI-driven growth could help propel the index toward the firm’s 9,000 bull-case target. Micron Technology stock price Nvidia stock price Alphabet stock price Original: AI Dominance Is Turning the S&P 500 into a Collection of Individual Winners, Says Evercore