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S&P 500, Nasdaq futures hit records as oil extends losses

S&P 500, Nasdaq futures hit records as oil extends losses

May 7 (Reuters) - S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures hovered near all-time highs on Thursday as oil prices retreated further on hopes of a U.S.-Iran peace deal that could potentially normalize crude supplies through the Strait of Hormuz.

Morning Bid: End in sight?

Morning Bid: End in sight?

By Mike Dolan May 6 (Reuters) - What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets Oil prices slumped and global stocks surged after reports that the U.S. and Iran were nearing a one-page memorandum to end the war in the Gulf.

US job growth likely slowed in April as boost from temporary factors fades

US job growth likely slowed in April as boost from temporary factors fades

By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, May 8 (Reuters) - U.S. job growth likely slowed in April as the boost from warmer weather and return of striking health workers faded, but that would not signal a material change in labor market conditions, with the unemployment rate expected to have held steady at 4.3%

Data, Iran, US-China meeting in focus for scorching US stock market

Data, Iran, US-China meeting in focus for scorching US stock market

By Lewis Krauskopf NEW YORK, May 8 (Reuters) - The rallying U.S. stock market will take its cues next week from fresh inflation and consumer spending data, developments in the war in Iran, and a high-stakes meeting between the leaders of the U.S. and China.

US stock futures rise as oil dips; Middle East tensions linger

US stock futures rise as oil dips; Middle East tensions linger

May 5 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures advanced on Tuesday, signaling a recovery in equities as oil prices ticked lower even as renewed tensions in the Middle East threatened to upend a fragile truce after the U.S. and Iran exchanged fire in the Gulf.

Trading Day: Rarified AIr

Trading Day: Rarified AIr

By Jamie McGeever ORLANDO, Florida, May 5 (Reuters) - The S&P 500 and Nasdaq sailed to new highs on Tuesday, riding the crest of yet another wave of optimism around the artificial intelligence boom.

World shares mixed and oil prices retreat after the latest flare in Iran tensions

World shares mixed and oil prices retreat after the latest flare in Iran tensions

World shares are trading lower, following losses on Wall Street after U.S. stocks fell from record highs

Asia markets hit records on AI euphoria, Iran peace hopes

Asia markets hit records on AI euphoria, Iran peace hopes

By Gregor Stuart Hunter SINGAPORE, May 6 (Reuters) - Stocks leapt, oil prices sank and the dollar dropped in the Asian morning on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump touted "great progress" towards a "final agreement" with Tehran, while momentum in AI-driven trades accelerated.

US stocks climb toward records as oil prices fall and earnings beat forecasts

US stocks climb toward records as oil prices fall and earnings beat forecasts

The U.S. stock market is rising toward records after an easing of oil prices let Wall Street turn its focus back to the big profits that companies keep producing

US stock index futures rise on Middle East peace hopes, AI optimism

US stock index futures rise on Middle East peace hopes, AI optimism

May 6 (Reuters) - Wall Street futures climbed on Wednesday, buoyed by hopes of a U.S.-Iran peace agreement and unrelenting optimism around artificial intelligence.

Asian shares slip and oil prices retreat from latest flare in Iran tensions

Asian shares slip and oil prices retreat from latest flare in Iran tensions

Asian stocks are trading lower, tracking losses on Wall Street after U.S. stocks fell from record highs

US stocks rally toward records after oil prices ease

US stocks rally toward records after oil prices ease

The U.S. stock market is rallying toward records after an easing of oil prices let Wall Street turn its focus back to the big profits that companies keep producing