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European markets moved higher after heavy losses earlier this week, while oil prices slipped as ceasefire negotiations between the US and Iran remained deadlocked. Investors also focused on rising inflation, AI-driven market optimism, and expectations that the Federal Reserve could keep rates higher for longer.

Global markets traded cautiously as stalled U.S.-Iran peace talks pushed oil prices higher and raised concerns over disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.

S stock futures moved higher as investors reacted to possible progress in US-Iran peace talks, falling oil prices, and continued optimism around AI-driven earnings growth.

Oil extended losses after Donald Trump hinted at progress in Iran peace talks, raising hopes of supply recovery. Meanwhile, gold climbed sharply and global equities advanced on improving market sentiment.

U.S. stock indexes have recovered after a shaky start to 2026, but historical patterns suggest the strongest part of the second quarter may already be over, with May typically bringing weaker returns.

Apple reports its first quarterly earnings since naming John Ternus as Tim Cook’s successor, with Wall Street eyeing 109.7 billionin revenue despite a global memory shortage. Meanwhile, Alphabet to post estimates of strong cloud growth; Meta beats earnings but falls 145 billion; oil prices surge to 126 a barrel amid Iran blockade fears; and Nvidia B300 server shipments reach 1 million in China due to US curbs.

U.S. stock futures climbed Wednesday as investors awaited a wave of “Magnificent Seven” earnings from Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft, alongside a Federal Reserve meeting that may mark Jerome Powell’s final chair term. Tech stocks rebounded slightly after Tuesday’s AI-driven slump, while storage companies surged on strong demand for data equipment.

US stock futures falter as Iran proposes reopening the Strait of Hormuz, raising hopes for lower oil prices. Investors brace for a pivotal week packed with Magnificent Seven tech earnings and a Federal Reserve meeting. Dow futures dip 0.2% while crude jumps over 2% on lingering uncertainty.

Semiconductor stocks have done something they’ve never done in 32 years — rally for 17 straight trading days, gaining more than 40%. Previous long streaks delivered just 8-10%. While history suggests momentum often continues over the next 3-6 months, this rally is uncharted territory. Here’s what investors need to know.

U.S. stock futures rose sharply on Wednesday after President Trump announced an indefinite extension of the ceasefire with Iran, calming fears of an immediate military escalation. The S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, and Dow futures all gained around 0.6% to 0.8%. Oil prices eased slightly as reports suggested a possible breakthrough on the Strait of Hormuz blockade, though peace talks remain stalled.

Both tech giants report on April 29, but one stands out. Meta’s 3.6 billion daily users and 24% revenue growth give it an edge over Microsoft, which faces rising AI competition. Here’s why Meta is the smarter pick right now.

President Trump’s renewed threats against Iran sent oil prices surging and US stock futures falling Sunday evening, as investors brace for potential strikes on Iranian infrastructure and a prolonged Gulf crisis.