[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The S&P 500 spent most of the session treading water as rising oil prices kept buyers cautious ahead of another packed day of corporate earnings reports. Oil moved higher after the 11th consecutive round of U.S. strikes against Iran, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio stating that Iran is “not serious about talks.” He also reiterated …
Tech Leads The Charge While Gold, Silver, And Bitcoin Surge
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Despite fresh strikes on Iran and higher oil prices, stocks shrugged off geopolitical concerns and moved higher right from the opening bell. Traders appeared more focused on a growing list of positive corporate earnings reports, with chipmakers and technology stocks leading the charge. Earnings season continues to get off to a strong start. Industrial giant 3M …
Bitcoin And Copper Stand Out While Stocks Slip Back Into The Red
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Stocks got off to a strong start, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq moving higher as oil prices swung back and forth in response to the latest developments in the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict. Semiconductor stocks provided additional support, helping lift the broader market early in the session. Overnight, the U.S. carried out its ninth consecutive day …
ETF Tracker Newsletter For July 17, 2026
ETF Tracker StatSheet You can view the latest version here. TECH TAKES A BEATING WHILE GEOPOLITICAL RISKS ADD TO MARKET JITTERS [Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Stocks remained under pressure as the S&P 500 extended its decline, putting the index on track for a losing week. Much of the weakness came from the technology sector, with the Nasdaq taking a …
Strong Earnings Can’t Offset Chip Sell-Off As Markets Lose Ground
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Stocks struggled to gain traction today, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq coming under pressure early as a sell-off in chip stocks overshadowed an otherwise encouraging batch of earnings reports. In fact, earnings season is off to a strong start. Of the 40 S&P 500 companies that have reported so far, more than 87% have beaten …
Big Tech Takes The Wheel As Cooling Inflation Lifts Markets
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Stocks got off to a strong start today, with Big Tech leading the charge as investors welcomed more signs that inflation continues to cool. Amazon, Apple, and Microsoft gained around 3%, while Alphabet added more than 1%, helping lift the major indexes. Risk appetite was also supported by strength in SpaceX shares. The market’s upbeat mood …