[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Stocks moved higher right out of the gate, led by strength in semiconductor shares and aided by a pullback in oil prices, as traders looked past renewed tensions between the U.S. and Iran and focused on the broader market outlook. According to U.S. Central Command, the U.S. conducted a second consecutive day of strikes against Iranian …
Oil Surges, Yields Rise, But Dip-Buyers Keep The Nasdaq Afloat
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Stocks came under pressure early in the session after President Trump told attendees at the NATO summit that the ceasefire with Iran was effectively over, reigniting concerns about escalating tensions in the Middle East. The comments sent oil prices sharply higher and sparked a risk-off move across much of the market. Adding to the unease, Trump …
Markets Lose Momentum As Inflation Fears, Oil Prices, And Yields Climb
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The Dow pulled back from record highs early on as traders once again rotated out of AI-related stocks and grappled with rising oil prices and higher bond yields. The selling pressure was especially noticeable in the semiconductor space. Micron dropped 7%, while KLA, Marvell Technology, Broadcom, and AMD also moved lower. The VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) …
Stocks Keep Climbing Despite Semiconductor Slowdown
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The S&P 500 and Nasdaq kept their positive momentum going early in the week, building on the strong gains posted during the previous week as technology stocks continued to attract buyers. Interestingly, those advances came even as semiconductor stocks—the market’s leadership group for much of the year—remained under pressure. Traders continued to trim positions in chipmakers …
Weekly StatSheet For The ETF Tracker Newsletter – Updated Through 07/02/2026
ETF Data updated through Thursday, July 2, 2026 How to use this StatSheet: These are the main indicators that tell you when to buy or sell Domestic and International ETFs (section 1 and 2). They do that by comparing their position to their long-term M/A (Moving Average). If they cross above, and stay there, it’s a green light to buy. …
Chip Stocks Cool Off As Markets Drift Lower Ahead Of The Holiday
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Semiconductor stocks took a breather today, putting early pressure on the Nasdaq after an exceptionally strong first half of the year. Micron slid 6% and Sandisk dropped 8%, although both remain sharply higher for the year. Nvidia and Broadcom also finished lower, down roughly 2% and 1%, respectively. The weakness appeared to be driven largely by …