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Shallow Losses for Stocks Despite Hormuz Blockade: 3-Minutes MLIV
Anna Edwards, Guy Johnson, Tom Mackenzie and Adam Linton break down today's key themes for analysts and investors on "Bloomberg: The Opening Trade." Chapters: 00:00:00 - MLIV 00:00:01 - Iran War Escalation, Strait of Hormuz Blockade 00:01:03 - Brent Crude, Oil & Gas Prices 00:02:04 - Bond Market, Rate Hikes 00:02:49 - Earnings Season -------- More on Bloomberg Television and Markets Like this video?
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6 Themes For Earning Season
The Q1 2026 earnings season is pivotal, with S&P 500 valuations stretched and consensus earnings growth forecasts (12.6%-13.2%) appearing overly optimistic amid geopolitical risks. AI-driven capex is reshaping sector hierarchies; only companies demonstrating clear monetization and ROI from massive infrastructure spending will justify elevated multiples.
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Stock Market Today: Oil Jumps Back Above $100 as Hopes of Quick End to War Fade
Global stocks under pressure after peace talks fail
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UK fintech firm Wise's quarterly cross-border volumes surge ahead of Nasdaq debut
British fintech group Wise said on Monday cross-border transaction volumes rose 26% in the fourth quarter to 49.4 billion pounds ($66.2 billion), reinforcing its expectation that annual profit margins will land near the top end of its forecast range.
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U.S. Treasury Yields Rise as Oil Prices Move Higher
Treasury yields rose. The failure of U.S.-Iran peace talks over the weekend has caused oil prices to increase again.
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European stocks set to start the week lower as Iran peace hopes fade
European stocks are expected to start the new trading week on a somber note as global traders assess developments in the Middle East.
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Oil Climbs, Asian Equities Fall as U.S.-Iran Peace Talks Collapse
Stock markets in Japan, South Korea and Australia lose ground following the stalemate in U.S.-Iran peace talks.
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Move now to seize this potential stock-market crisis and opportunity
If you have a wish list of stocks or closed-end funds that you have wanted to buy if they go on sale, now is the time to get it ready.
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Trump says he's closing the Strait of Hormuz. Has he been reading MarketWatch?
News over the weekend illustrates once again the advantage of having oil stocks in your retirement accounts.
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China's Victory Giant seeks $2.2 billion in Hong Kong listing amid market turmoil
China-based Victory Giant launched a Hong Kong share sale on Monday seeking to raise up to HK$17.49 billion ($2.23 billion), pressing ahead with what could rank among the city's largest listings this year despite global market turmoil driven by Middle East tensions.
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S&P 500: Distrust Direction (Technical Analysis)
The S&P 500 has swiftly retraced 77% of its recent decline, but the recovery is expected to slow above 6850 in the high volume area. Despite the strong April rally, the broader outlook remains cautious.
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Stock, Oil Futures Poised to Open Amid Blockade Threats, End to Iran Talks
President Donald Trump said Sunday that the U.S. Navy would begin blockading “any and all” ships trying to enter or leave the Strait of Hormuz.
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April's stock-market rebound is about to face its first major test as earnings season swings into gear
The recovery in the U.S. stock market since the beginning of April could soon face its first critical test, as the first-quarter corporate earnings season is about to get underway.
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US small caps surge ahead: what's driving the market shift now
US small-cap stocks are staging a notable comeback in 2026, outperforming their large-cap peers after years of lagging returns, as sector dynamics, valuation resets, and improving earnings prospects reshape market leadership. So far this year, small caps have outperformed large caps by 8.5 percentage points, marking a sharp reversal after roughly six years of underperformance.
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INVESTOR SENTIMENT: Markets look past short-term geopolitical shocks | Sunday Prep
FOX Business guests analyze the markets ahead of Monday's opening bell. 00:00 'POOR JOB': Trump UNLOADS on Iran as oil deal falters 07:30 'THE MARKET'S GOING TO BREATHE': Stocks stabilize after closely watched CPI release 10:41 Investors in 'BUY' mode amid geopolitical tension, says market expert 15:33 These tailwinds are driving the market, earnings are holding up, expert says
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Top catalysts for the Dow Jones Index this week
The Dow Jones Index rebounded last week, reaching its highest point since May 4 as the US and Iran reached a two-week ceasefire. It rose to $48,250, up by 6.45% from its lowest level this month.
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Markets May Be Pricing In The Wrong Outcome
Markets rallied on optimism that Middle East conflict risks have faded, with the S&P 500 up over 3.5% and oil down more than 14%. Despite the rally, oil remains near $100/barrel, posing ongoing risks to financial conditions and potential for renewed market tightening.
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Trump says U.S. will blockade Strait of Hormuz after Iran peace talks fail
President Donald Trump on Sunday said the U.S. will blockade the Strait of Hormuz after talks to end the Iran war sputtered over the weekend. In this article @CL.1
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How Markets Are Balancing Between External Shocks And Internal Risks
Why markets are facing both external and internal risks. The broader impact of high gasoline costs.
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Iran: Not Close To Over Yet
Last week's rally in major indices is most likely a short-lived relief event amid unresolved Middle East tensions and fragile ceasefire conditions. Persistent risks of renewed hostilities and a choked Strait of Hormuz are not priced into markets, raising recession and stagflation probabilities.
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