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Oil Shock and AI Profit-Taking Drag Stocks Lower

Stocks finished sharply lower Wednesday as renewed US-Iran tensions pushed oil prices higher and revived concerns that energy-driven inflation could complicate the Federal Reserve’s policy path.

Tech Rotation Knocks Nasdaq as Broader Market Holds Up

Stocks finished mixed Tuesday as investors rotated out of high-flying technology and semiconductor shares and into broader areas of the market tied to improving growth prospects.

AI Rebound Helps Stocks Regain Footing After Sharp Selloff

Wall Street recovered from Friday’s steep decline as dip buyers returned to the AI trade, led by a sharp rebound in semiconductor shares.

AI Selloff Ends Wall Street’s Winning Streak

Stocks sold off sharply Friday as a hotter-than-expected May jobs report pushed Treasury yields higher and forced investors to reassess the Fed path, with markets increasingly pricing in the possibility of a rate hike rather than cuts. 

Oil Spike and Fed Worries Break Stock Rally

Stocks pulled back Wednesday as escalating US-Iran tensions pushed oil higher, lifted Treasury yields, and revived concerns that energy-driven inflation could force the Fed to stay hawkish. The S&P 500 ended a nine-day winning streak, while weakness in software and large-cap tech weighed on broader risk sentiment.

AI Trade Extends Record Run as Geopolitical Hopes Support Risk Appetite

U.S. stocks pushed to fresh records Tuesday as renewed enthusiasm around artificial intelligence continued to outweigh concerns about elevated energy prices, geopolitical risk, and inflation.

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