- US stocks were split at the opening bell as investors weighed uncertainty over Iran talks alongside the latest developments in artificial intelligence.
- Alphabet (GOOG) stock edged lower after the company said it aims to raise $80 billion to realize its AI infrastructure plans. Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), meanwhile, reported a record quarter driven by AI data center expansion, sending its stock up more than 20%.
- Investor sentiment was more subdued on Tuesday morning following record highs for the major indexes, as prospects of a peace deal in the Middle East remained in focus. On Monday, President Trump intervened in a news cycle that was pointing to a breakdown in US-Iran negotiations, announcing Israel and Hezbollah had agreed to stop attacks. Shortly after, the president added that talks with Iran were continuing “at a rapid pace.”
- Oil prices eased, with Brent crude (BZ=F) oil futures falling 0.3% to trade near $94 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate crude (CL=F) futures dropped below $92 a barrel.
- On Tuesday, investors will get fresh insight into the health of the economy with the release of the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) report. The JOLTS report is the first in a series of employment data releases this week that culminate with the May jobs report on Friday. Investors are looking for signs of economic strain amid rising prices, which could put the Federal Reserve in a difficult position on interest rates.
- Earnings season also continues to wind down this week, with Palo Alto Networks (PANW) and Ulta Beauty (ULTA) scheduled to report their results on Tuesday. Dollar General (DG) beat estimates on earnings per share but missed on revenue, while Victoria’s Secret (VSCO) beat estimates on both the top and bottom lines.
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