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📉 END-OF-DAY STOCK MARKET UPDATE — AUG. 18, 2026

Wall Street had a rough Tuesday, with tech and semiconductor stocks leading the selloff. The S&P 500, Nasdaq and Dow all fell for a third straight session. ⁠

📊 MARKET CLOSE

🔴 S&P 500: 7,691.76 −0.69%
🔴 Nasdaq: 26,289.71 −1.33%
🔴 Dow: 53,343.40 −0.22%
🔴 Russell 2000: 3,017.89 −1.30%
🔴 SOX: −5% ⁠

⭐ MAGNIFICENT 7

🔴 NVDA: −2.6%
🔴 META: −4%+
🔴 TSLA: ↓
🔴 AMZN: ↓
🟢 AAPL: ↑
🟢 MSFT: ↑
⚪ GOOGL: ~flat

Meta and Nvidia were among the biggest drags, while Apple and Microsoft bucked the broader weakness. ⁠

🤖 AI / SEMICONDUCTORS GET HIT

The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index dropped about 5%, with Nvidia, Micron, Broadcom and other AI-related names under heavy selling pressure.

Investors are increasingly questioning whether some AI stocks have run too far, too fast. ⁠

🛢️ OIL + IRAN = MARKET HEADWIND

Brent crude remained around $91/barrel as U.S.-Iran tensions increased and hopes for extending the ceasefire weakened.

Higher oil prices are raising concerns about renewed inflation, which could make it harder for the Fed to cut rates. ⁠

📈 BONDS

The 30-year Treasury yield reached its highest level since 2007, while long-term yields remained elevated.

That’s particularly negative for high-growth technology stocks because higher rates reduce the present value of future earnings. ⁠

🏠 HOME DEPOT

HD reported better-than-expected Q2 earnings, but shares still finished slightly lower as investors remained concerned about the housing market and high borrowing costs. ⁠

🔥 OTHER BIG STORIES

Klarna: plunged roughly 23% after a weak outlook.
Energy stocks: one of the few sectors to rise, helped by higher oil.
Housing starts: July starts plunged 12.4%, adding to concerns about the housing market.
Fed: Wednesday’s meeting minutes are now a major focus. ⁠

🎯 BOTTOM LINE

Today’s market message: 🔴 RISK-OFF

🛢️ Oil ↑
📈 Long-term yields ↑
🇮🇷 Iran tensions ↑
🤖 AI/semiconductors ↓↓↓
📉 Nasdaq −1.33%
📉 SOX −5%

Tomorrow’s biggest catalysts:
🏦 Fed minutes
🛒 Lowe’s earnings
📊 Retail/consumer data
🛢️ Oil & Iran headlines

[Awais @AwaisM]

📊 MIDDAY STOCK MARKET UPDATE — Aug. 18

🔴 Market under pressure

S&P 500: ▼ 0.6%
Nasdaq: ▼ 1.4%
Dow: ▼ 0.1%
SOX: ▼ 3.7%

⭐ MAGNIFICENT 7

🔴 NVDA ▼ ~2%
🔴 META ▼ ~3%
🔴 AAPL ▼
🔴 MSFT ▼
🔴 GOOGL ▼
🔴 AMZN ▼
🔴 TSLA ▼

🔥 WHAT’S MOVING MARKETS

🛢️ Oil: Brent ~$91
📈 10Y Treasury: ~4.72%
📈 30Y Treasury: ~5.33%
🇮🇷 Iran/Hormuz tensions rising
🤖 AI & semiconductor stocks selling off

🏠 HOME DEPOT
HD beat Q2 expectations, but higher rates continue to weigh on big-ticket home improvement spending.

⚠️ STOCKS TO WATCH
WDC • MRVL • INTC • MU • SMCI

🎯 KEY FOR THE AFTERNOON:
Oil ↓ + Treasury yields ↓ = potential tech rebound

Oil ↑ + yields ↑ = more pressure on Nasdaq/AI

Overall: 🔴 BEARISH

#Stocks #StockMarket #Nasdaq #SP500 #NVDA #AAPL #TSLA #META #MSFT #GOOGL #AMZN

[Awais @AwaisM]

🚨 Stock Market News Before the Open — Tuesday, August 18, 2026

The setup is clearly risk-off this morning. Futures are lower as oil rises, Treasury yields surge, and hopes for a U.S.-Iran deal fade. ⁠

📉 Premarket

S&P 500 futures: about -0.6%
Nasdaq 100 futures: about -1.3%
Dow futures: roughly -0.1%
10-year Treasury: ~4.74%
30-year Treasury: ~5.33%, highest since 2007
Brent crude: around $91
WTI: around $85 ⁠

🔥 Biggest stories

1. 🇺🇸🇮🇷 Iran tensions are driving the market lower

The temporary U.S.-Iran ceasefire has expired and negotiations have stalled. That has increased concerns about further disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz, pushing oil higher and reviving inflation fears. ⁠

2. 🛢️ Oil is the biggest market risk

Brent has moved back above $90, while WTI is around $85. Higher oil could make it harder for the Fed to ease policy and is particularly negative for high-valuation growth stocks. ⁠

3. 📉 AI/chip stocks getting hit

Premarket:

NVDA: lower
AMD: lower
MU: lower
MRVL: lower
SNDK: down ~5–6%
WDC: down ~6%

The semiconductor rally is taking a breather as higher yields hit growth stocks. ⁠

4. 🏠 Home Depot beats earnings

Home Depot reported better-than-expected Q2 results and was up about 2.3% premarket, providing one of the few major positives this morning. ⁠

5. 🏦 Fed minutes tomorrow

The Fed’s July meeting minutes are due Wednesday. With markets now dealing with higher oil and long-term Treasury yields, investors will be looking closely for clues about the path of interest rates. ⁠

[Awais @AwaisM]

📉 End-of-Day Stock Market Update — Friday, August 14, 2026

Wall Street pulled back from record highs today as weak consumer data and renewed Middle East/oil concerns outweighed optimism around lower interest rates. ⁠

📊 Market Close

S&P 500: 7,785.76 -0.17%
Nasdaq: 26,729.16 -0.30%
Dow Jones: 53,732.41 -0.20%
Russell 2000: 3,068.42 +0.50% ⁠

🔥 Top 5 Stories

1. 📉 Stocks retreat from records
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq gave back some of Thursday’s record-setting gains. The S&P still finished the week +0.4%, marking its third straight weekly gain. ⁠

2. 🛒 Weak retail sales raise growth concerns
July retail sales unexpectedly declined, sparking concerns that the U.S. consumer may be losing momentum. The downside is that weaker spending could also reduce inflation pressure. ⁠

3. 🛢️ Oil jumps again
Oil climbed roughly 1.7% to $88.52/barrel as Middle East tensions and Strait of Hormuz disruptions remained a major concern. Energy stocks benefited while higher oil prices created inflation worries. ⁠

4. 💻 Applied Materials tumbles despite strong results
AMAT fell about 5.1% despite reporting strong earnings. The reaction highlights how high expectations have become for AI/semiconductor companies. Broadcom and Intel also declined. ⁠

5. 🚀 Reddit jumps 12.6%
RDDT surged 12.6% after news that Reddit will be added to the S&P 500. The inclusion is expected to generate additional demand from index-tracking funds. ⁠

👀 Biggest Takeaway

The market remains bullish, but today’s action showed some cracks:

🤖 AI/tech — profit-taking
🛢️ Oil — rising risk
🛒 Consumer — weakening
🏦 Fed — still expected to hold in September
📈 S&P 500 — still near record highs

[Awais @AwaisM]

📈 End-of-Day Stock Market Update — August 13, 2026

Wall Street had a strong session today, with the S&P 500 closing at a new record. Tech and semiconductor stocks led the rally as investors became more confident that the Fed won’t raise rates in September. ⁠

📊 Market Close

S&P 500: 7,799.73 +0.66% — record close
Nasdaq: 26,803.51 +0.81%
Dow Jones: 53,833.87 +0.13% ⁠

🔥 Top 5 Stock Stories

1. 🚀 S&P 500 hits another record
The S&P broke above its previous closing high as investors continued rotating into technology and AI-related stocks. ⁠

2. 🤖 AI & semiconductor stocks lead
Sandisk, Micron, Broadcom and Meta were among the technology names helping drive today’s gains. The AI investment theme remains one of Wall Street’s strongest areas. ⁠

3. 📉 PPI takes pressure off the Fed
July producer prices were flat, while weekly jobless claims increased slightly. Together with yesterday’s CPI report, the data reduced expectations for a September rate hike. Markets are now pricing about a 63% chance of no September hike. ⁠

4. 🛢️ Oil drops ~2%
Brent crude fell to roughly $87/barrel, easing some of the inflation concerns that had pressured stocks earlier this week. ⁠

5. ⚡ Big individual movers

Birkenstock: sharply higher, +14%+
Bending Spoons: -16%
Yeti: -13%
Cisco: fell despite beating earnings expectations, as investors focused on margin concerns. ⁠

[Awais @AwaisM]

📈 End-of-Day Stock Market Recap — August 12, 2026

Wall Street finished mostly higher today, helped by a tame July inflation report and another strong day for AI stocks.

Market close:

S&P 500: 7,748.50 +0.26%
Nasdaq: 26,588.49 +0.54%
Dow Jones: 53,770.27 -0.04%
Russell 2000: 3,045.48 +0.61%

🔥 Top 5 Stock Stories

1. CPI comes in tame — stocks rally
July CPI rose 0.1% month-over-month and 3.4% year-over-year, both roughly in line with expectations. Core CPI rose 0.2%. The data eased concerns about another Fed rate hike.

2. AI stocks were the big winners 🤖
CoreWeave (CRWV) surged about 19% after strong results and an increase in its annual capital-spending outlook. Super Micro Computer (SMCI) also jumped about 19% on an upbeat fiscal 2027 outlook.

3. Semiconductors pushed the Nasdaq higher
Nvidia and Micron gained, while the PHLX Semiconductor Index rose about 2.5%. Investors continued piling into the AI infrastructure trade.

4. Oil remains a major risk ⚠️
Brent crude ended around $88.98/barrel. Oil remains elevated because of uncertainty surrounding Iran and shipping through the region, keeping inflation and geopolitical risks on investors’ radar.

5. Fed expectations improved
The softer inflation numbers pushed markets toward the view that the Fed is more likely to hold rates steady in September, rather than hike. Reuters reported traders pricing roughly a 62% probability of no September hike.

👀 Bottom Line

Today was a bullish session for growth stocks:
Cooler inflation + strong AI earnings + lower Treasury yields = Nasdaq leadership.

The biggest thing to watch next is whether AI earnings can keep supporting the market while oil remains elevated. The S&P 500 is still close to record territory.

[Awais @AwaisM]

🇺🇸 July CPI Update — Just Released

Headline CPI

+0.1% MoM vs. +0.1% expected
+3.4% YoY vs. +3.4% expected
June: +3.5% YoY

Core CPI (ex-food & energy)

+0.2% MoM vs. +0.2% expected
+2.5% YoY vs. +2.5% expected

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📉 End-of-Day Stock Market News — August 11, 2026

Wall Street finished lower today, as oil and geopolitical risks weighed on investors.

S&P 500: 7,728.20 (-0.32%)
Dow Jones: 53,791.85 (-0.34%)
Nasdaq: 26,445.45 (-0.60%)
Russell 2000: 3,027.12 (+0.30%)

🔥 5 Biggest Stock Stories

1. Oil & Iran tensions pressured stocks
Optimism over a potential U.S.-Iran agreement faded, keeping the Strait of Hormuz closed and pushing oil higher. Brent crude finished around $88.91, adding to inflation concerns.

2. Big Tech led today’s decline

GOOGL: -3.8%
AMZN: -2.1%
SpaceX: ~-4%
Technology weakness was the biggest drag on the Nasdaq.

3. Energy stocks bucked the market trend ⛽
The S&P 500 energy sector gained about 1.1% as higher crude prices boosted energy shares.

4. Sea Limited surged 🚀
SE jumped ~14% after reporting Q2 revenue of $7.79B, up 48% YoY, beating the ~$7.16B analyst estimate. EPS of $0.70 also topped expectations.

5. On Holding got crushed ��
ONON fell ~20.3% after missing sales targets, making it one of the day’s biggest individual-stock losers.

👀 For Tomorrow

The big market catalyst is July CPI/inflation data. Investors will be watching closely to see whether higher oil prices are beginning to feed into inflation—and what that means for the Fed’s September decision.

[Awais @AwaisM]

August 11, 2026, with an emphasis on what matters for the U.S., markets, and global risk:

🔴 1. U.S.–Iran tensions remain the biggest story

Talks involving Iran and Oman over the Strait of Hormuz are at a critical point, while President Trump is demanding compensation from Iran and warning that its economic situation is unsustainable. Oil remains highly sensitive to developments. ⁠

🚢 2. Cargo ship attacked in the Red Sea

A commercial vessel was reportedly hit by an unknown projectile in the Red Sea, with casualties reported. The incident adds another layer of risk to global shipping and energy markets. ⁠

📈 3. Stocks attempting to rebound

U.S. futures were higher this morning after Monday’s decline, with the S&P 500 around +0.2% and Nasdaq +0.3% ahead of trading. Oil volatility remains the major market concern. ⁠

💻 4. Big AI/tech moves

Intel increased its planned stock sale to roughly $20B, while Riot Platforms surged premarket after announcing a massive long-term computing agreement with Anthropic. AI-related earnings from companies including Super Micro Computer, Lumentum and CoreWeave are also in focus. ⁠

🇺🇦 5. Ukraine strikes deep inside Russia

Ukraine carried out a major drone strike against a Russian oil refinery hundreds of miles from the Ukrainian border, reportedly killing at least 13 people. The attacks are increasingly targeting Russia’s energy infrastructure. ⁠

🇺🇸 6. Trump administration changes White House legal team

Trump has selected Will Scharf, a longtime administration aide, as the next White House counsel, replacing David Warrington. ⁠

💰 7. U.S. debt interest bill hits huge levels

The CBO says the Treasury has paid about $963 billion in net interest on federal debt from October 2025 through July 2026 ��� roughly $3 billion per day. ⁠

⚖️ 8. Birthright citizenship fight continues

The ACLU and other legal groups are asking a federal judge to block Trump’s latest efforts to restrict birthright citizenship. ⁠

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The NBA has announced a three-game opening-night slate: ⁠

🏀 NBA Opening Night — Oct. 20

Boston Celtics @ Detroit Pistons — 3:00 PM ET
Philadelphia 76ers @ New York Knicks — 7:00 PM ET
Knicks’ championship banner/ring night
LeBron James and the revamped 76ers visit MSG
San Antonio Spurs @ Oklahoma City Thunder — 9:30 PM ET

The Knicks–76ers game is probably the biggest headline, while Spurs–Thunder features two of the NBA’s premier young teams. ⁠

Note: The complete 2026–27 schedule is being released this week, so additional opening-week games will follow. ⁠

[Awais @AwaisM]

🌅 STOCK MARKET MORNING UPDATE — AUG. 11

Wall Street is set for a cautious open as oil prices rise and investors focus on inflation, geopolitics & earnings.

🔹 S&P 500 futures: slightly higher
🔹 Nasdaq futures: slightly higher
🔹 Dow futures: roughly flat
🔹 Oil: near $90/barrel

🔥 TOP STORIES:

1️⃣ 🇺🇸🇮🇷 US-Iran talks remain stalled, pushing oil higher and adding inflation concerns.

2️⃣ 🛢️ OIL is back in focus. Higher crude could pressure airlines, transports & consumer stocks while helping energy names.

3️⃣ 💻 AI EARNINGS TAKE CENTER STAGE
$SMCI reports after the close today. Investors are watching AI server demand, margins & guidance.

4️⃣ ☁️ $CRWV CoreWeave earnings are also a major AI catalyst today, with investors focused on revenue growth, backlog & AI infrastructure demand.

5️⃣ 💊 $CAH Cardinal Health reported Q4 results before the open. EPS came in at $2.91 vs. ~$2.42 expected.

6️⃣ 🛍️ $SE Sea Limited beat revenue expectations, helped by Shopee growth. Shares jumped in early trading.

7️⃣ 📉 $HIMS is under pressure premarket after investors focused on a sharp decline in gross margin following its GLP-1 rollout.

8️⃣ 🚨 $OPFI is falling after disappointing Q2 earnings and cutting its FY2026 guidance.

TODAY’S BIGGEST CATALYST:

🤖 AI earnings
$SMCI
$CRWV

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Trump reportedly hid in a catering cart to secretly leave Turkey amid an Iranian threat.

According to reports, security officials moved Trump away from his expected aircraft and onto a smaller U.S. military jet. The publicly visible Air Force One then served as a decoy, while Trump secretly flew out on another plane.

The reported goal: prevent a potential attack or assassination attempt by concealing Trump’s actual location and aircraft.

@nytimes

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Monday, Aug. 10, 2026, including the major earnings reported today:

📉 STOCK MARKET RECAP — AUG. 10

Wall Street pulled back slightly after last week’s rally:

🔴 S&P 500: -0.1% → 7,753
🔴 Dow: -0.1% → 53,976
🔴 Nasdaq: -0.3% → 26,605
🔴 Russell 2000: -0.6% → 3,017

BIGGEST STORIES:

• Oil jumped ~5% as uncertainty around the Strait of Hormuz pressured markets.
• Intel fell after announcing plans for a potential $15B stock sale.
• Berkshire Hathaway gained after beating earnings expectations.
• Energy stocks outperformed while tech and airlines came under pressure.

📊 MAJOR EARNINGS:

$HIMS — Revenue $753M, +38% YoY. Subscribers nearly 2.9M. FY revenue guidance raised to $3.1B-$3.3B.

$RKLB — Q2 revenue hit a record, up 62% YoY. Backlog climbed to $2.36B and Q3 revenue is expected to set another record.

$RIOT — Q2 revenue $174.2M, +14% YoY. Announced a massive 20-year, $9.1B AI data-center lease.

$QUBT — Q2 revenue $5.55M vs. $5.15M expected. EPS -$0.05 vs. -$0.04 expected.

$RPD — Shares jumped after reporting Q2 results and announcing a 12% workforce reduction alongside an improved profit outlook.

Tomorrow brings another major earnings slate, with AI/tech names among the biggest catalysts. 📈

The market figures are from AP’s closing report, while the earnings details are cross-checked against company releases and current earnings coverage.

Note: “All earnings” would include dozens of smaller companies. The post above focuses on the major U.S.-market earnings and stocks most relevant to traders today.

[Awais @AwaisM]

A viral TikTok from customer B.D. Powell showed a Shake Shack kiosk at Salt Lake City International Airport displaying three shakes at $5.99 each. After he selected “No Tip,” the kiosk displayed a “pricing update” and the shakes increased to $6.49 each — a $1.50 increase overall.

Shake Shack’s response

Shake Shack says charging more because a customer doesn’t tip is NOT company policy. The company said it is investigating what happened with HMSHost, the third-party licensee that operates the Salt Lake City airport location and kiosk.

[Awais @AwaisM]

🔥 MOST ACTIVE STOCKS TODAY

Here are some of the highest-volume names right now:

$HCWC — ~$0.30 | 650M+ vol
$YYAI — ~$0.08 | 245M+
$SPCX — ~$133 | 241M+
$HTZ — ~$2.27 | 226M+
$TTD — ~$13.80 | 133M+
$WWR — ~$0.77 | 127M+
$CPOP — ~$0.38 | 123M+
$RCON — ~$0.04 | 115M+
$NVDA — ~$218.65 | 69M+

Volume = attention.
📈

[Awais @AwaisM]

📊 MIDDAY STOCK MARKET UPDATE

Monday, August 10, 2026

Wall Street is mostly flat at midday as investors hesitate near record highs. The biggest pressure point is oil, while traders look ahead to Wednesday’s CPI report. ⁠

1. 🛢️ OIL SURGES
Brent crude is around $86/barrel, up more than 3%, as uncertainty around the Strait of Hormuz continues. Energy stocks are benefiting while airlines and transportation are under pressure. ⁠

2. 📉 NASDAQ UNDER PRESSURE
The Nasdaq is down roughly 0.2%–0.3%, while the S&P 500 is hovering around flat and the Dow is slightly lower. ⁠

3. 🍎 APPLE $AAPL FALLS
Apple is down roughly 2% after Jefferies downgraded the stock, citing concerns around its iPhone redesign and rising memory costs. ⁠

4. 💻 INTEL $INTC DROPS
Intel is down around 3.5% after announcing a planned $15B stock offering to help fund AI investments. ⁠

5. 🚀 EARNINGS VOLATILITY AHEAD
$RKLB and $ASTS report after today’s close. Both are high-beta names and could see significant moves depending on guidance and outlook. ⁠

👀 AFTERNOON WATCH

🛢️ Oil: Can Brent stay above $85?
📉 Nasdaq: Can tech recover?
🍎 AAPL: Watching the 2% decline
💻 INTC: $15B offering pressure
🚀 RKLB / ASTS: Earnings after close
��� Wednesday: CPI = BIGGEST MARKET CATALYST

Market tone: 🟡 Cautious / mixed

The market is still near record highs, but rising oil + geopolitical uncertainty + CPI this week are keeping buyers from pushing aggressively higher. ⁠

[Awais @AwaisM]

🔥 BIG EARNINGS TODAY

🚀 $RKLB — Rocket Lab

Reports today
One of the biggest high-beta earnings events
Focus: revenue growth, launch backlog, Neutron progress and guidance
Already seeing elevated attention ahead of the report.

🛰️ $ASTS — AST SpaceMobile

Reports today
Focus: satellite deployment, commercial agreements, cash position and timeline
High volatility expected.

⛏️ $B — Barrick Mining

Reports today
Focus: gold prices, production and costs
Important with gold/oil/geopolitical volatility elevated.

🏢 $SPG — Simon Property Group

Reports today
Major real-estate name
Watch occupancy, consumer spending and guidance.

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🌎 5 STORIES TO WATCH FOR STOCKS MONDAY

1. 🚨 STRAIT OF HORMUZ — BIGGEST RISK
Iran says a deal with Oman to establish new shipping lanes through the Strait of Hormuz is in its final stages — but Tehran says the waterway won’t fully reopen until the U.S. meets additional demands.

Why stocks care: Hormuz previously handled roughly 20% of global oil & LNG shipments. Any escalation could send oil higher and pressure airlines, transportation, consumers and the broader market.

2. 🛢️ OIL IS MOVING HIGHER
Brent crude was around $84.79 as uncertainty over Hormuz continued, while WTI was around $79.29.

Watch: XOM, CVX, OXY, SLB
Potential pressure: airlines, cruise lines, transportation, consumer stocks.

3. 🇮🇳🇨🇳 U.S. TARIFF THREAT
The Senate passed legislation that could give the president authority to impose tariffs of up to 100% on countries purchasing significant amounts of Russian energy, including India, China and others. The bill still faces the House.

This could become a major market catalyst if the House advances it.

4. 🇨🇳 CHINA’S EXPORT BOOM
China’s July exports jumped 23.9% year-over-year, helped by strong AI-related demand. Semiconductor exports nearly doubled.

Why it matters: Positive for the global AI/semiconductor supply chain, but rising U.S.-China trade tensions remain a major risk.

5. 🇺🇦 RUSSIA–UKRAINE ESCALATION
Russia and Ukraine exchanged major attacks Sunday, including damage to Ukraine’s Odesa port — an important hub for agricultural exports.

Why stocks care: More escalation could push oil, food prices and defense stocks higher while increasing inflation concerns.

🎯 MONDAY MARKET WATCH

BIGGEST RISKS:
🛢️ Oil ↑
🇮🇷 Hormuz escalation
🇺🇸 Tariffs
🇨🇳 U.S.-China tensions
🇺🇦 Ukraine escalation