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S&P 500 inches lower as Middle East tensions outweigh tech gains

S&P 500 inches lower as Middle East tensions outweigh tech gains

By Avinash P and Purvi Agarwal Aug 17 (Reuters) - The S&P 500 was muted on Monday as markets weighed tensions between the U.S. and Iran, while the report of a strong revenue forecast from AI lab Anthropic lifted some technology stocks.

S&P on track for muted open as Middle East tensions weigh; AI stocks boost Nasdaq

S&P on track for muted open as Middle East tensions weigh; AI stocks boost Nasdaq

By Avinash P and Purvi Agarwal Aug 17 (Reuters) - The S&P 500 was set to open subdued on Monday as markets weighed the prospect of fewer interest-rate hikes against Middle East tensions, while the report of a strong revenue forecast from AI lab Anthropic put the Nasdaq on course for a higher open.

Nasdaq futures gain as tech stocks climb

Nasdaq futures gain as tech stocks climb

Aug 17 (Reuters) - Nasdaq and S&P 500 futures rose on Monday, boosted as a strong revenue forecast from AI leader Anthropic supported technology stocks, while investors weighed the prospect of fewer interest-rate hikes against Middle East tensions.

Wall Street hangs near its records

Wall Street hangs near its records

U.S. stocks are drifting near their record heights

World shares are mixed and oil prices slip after worries over stagflation pull US stocks lower

World shares are mixed and oil prices slip after worries over stagflation pull US stocks lower

Shares are mixed in Europe and Asia after U.S. stocks edged back from their all-time high following a weaker than expected report on the U.S. economy

US stocks hang near their record heights

US stocks hang near their record heights

U.S. stocks are drifting near their record heights

Stocks mixed, dollar falls on Fed rate bets, but yields rise

Stocks mixed, dollar falls on Fed rate bets, but yields rise

By Karen Brettell NEW YORK, Aug 17 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks were mixed on Monday and the dollar fell to its lowest level since June, after a run of soft U.S. economic data, including an unexpected drop in retail sales, led markets to scale back bets on an imminent Fed rate move.

Futures mixed in a big week for retailers as new questions rise over the consumer state of mind

Futures mixed in a big week for retailers as new questions rise over the consumer state of mind

Futures are mixed ahead of a big week for major retailers as new questions emerge about the state of the U.S. consumer, a major engine powering the American economy

S&P 500 falls from record high as investors weigh data, Middle East tensions

S&P 500 falls from record high as investors weigh data, Middle East tensions

By Noel Randewich and Purvi Agarwal Aug 14 (Reuters) - The S&P 500 dipped from record highs on Friday, weighed down by Applied Materials, while investors digested weaker-than-expected retail sales data and transit through the Strait of Hormuz was mostly closed.

Wall St subdued as markets pause after S&P record high; data, Mideast in focus

Wall St subdued as markets pause after S&P record high; data, Mideast in focus

By Avinash P and Purvi Agarwal Aug 14 (Reuters) - Wall Street's main indexes were largely muted in choppy trading on Friday, a day after the S&P 500 closed at a record high, while investors assessed retail sales data and took stock of the latest developments in the Middle East.

Tech stocks pull Wall Street lower as investors weigh data, Middle East tensions

Tech stocks pull Wall Street lower as investors weigh data, Middle East tensions

By Avinash P and Purvi Agarwal Aug 14 (Reuters) - Tech stocks dragged Wall Street lower on Friday after propelling the S&P 500 to a record high in the previous session, while investors digested weaker-than-expected retail sales data and monitored developments in the Middle East.

S&P 500 ends lower as investors weigh data, Middle East tensions

S&P 500 ends lower as investors weigh data, Middle East tensions

By Noel Randewich Aug 14 (Reuters) - The S&P 500 closed lower on Friday, dipping from a record high and weighed down by Applied Materials, while investors digested weaker-than-expected retail sales data. Applied Materials fell after its upbeat quarterly forecast failed to impress investors.