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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.

Wall St mixed as Middle East tensions eclipse tech strength

Wall St mixed as Middle East tensions eclipse tech strength

By Avinash P and Purvi Agarwal Aug 17 (Reuters) - The S&P 500 and the Dow inched lower on Monday as U.S.-Iran tensions dented sentiment, while some technology stocks rose after the report of a strong revenue forecast from AI lab Anthropic.

US stock futures fall as fading Iran peace prospects drive up oil, yields

US stock futures fall as fading Iran peace prospects drive up oil, yields

By Shashwat Chauhan and Purvi Agarwal Aug 18 (Reuters) - Futures tied to the S&P 500 and Nasdaq slipped on Tuesday, with oil holding near recent highs and government bond yields hitting multi-year peaks as chances of a peace deal between the U.S. and Iran waned, rekindling inflation concerns.

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.

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.

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

Wall Street hangs near its records

Wall Street hangs near its records

U.S. stocks are drifting near their record heights

US stock futures drop as fading Iran peace hopes lift oil, bond yields

US stock futures drop as fading Iran peace hopes lift oil, bond yields

Aug 18 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures slipped on Tuesday, with oil holding near recent highs and government bond yields hitting multi-year peaks as chances of a peace deal between the U.S. and Iran waned, rekindling inflation concerns.

Wall Street indexes slip as oil prices rise, retail results awaited

Wall Street indexes slip as oil prices rise, retail results awaited

(Removes first bullet point which contained old information) By Sinéad Carew and Avinash P Aug 17 (Reuters) - Wall Street's three major indexes fell on Monday as investors waited for quarterly reports from large retailers to provide insights into U.S. consumer spending, while oil prices rose as the

US stocks hang near their record heights

US stocks hang near their record heights

U.S. stocks are drifting near their record heights

European Central Bank Blog Predicts U.S. Tech Stock Correction Amid AI Enthusiasm

European Central Bank Blog Predicts U.S. Tech Stock Correction Amid AI Enthusiasm

European Central Bank Blog Predicts U.S. Tech Stock Correction Amid AI Enthusiasm

AI market correction is coming, ECB blog predicts

AI market correction is coming, ECB blog predicts

FRANKFURT, Aug 17 (Reuters) - A market correction to tech stock exuberance in the U.S. is likely and could have far-reaching consequences due to limits in fiscal and monetary policy buffers to blunt the potential economic hit, a European Central Bank blog post said on Monday.