ACFMarketWrap: Dow hits fresh records while AI trade cools: Markets continued to digest the US-Iran peace agreement, with expectations that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen helping ease inflation fears, push bond yields lower and support risk sentiment ahead of the Fed decision. The Dow surged 400 points to a record high, but profit-taking across AI infrastructure and semiconductor names dragged the Nasdaq -0.49% and left the S&P 500 hovering around flat. Chip stocks led the retreat, with $AVGO, $MU, $AMD and $INTC falling by as much as 6%. Financials provided support as $JPM ( 3.2%) and $V ( 2.0%) advanced. SpaceX ($SPCX ) ▲ another 8%, extending gains to 40% since its IPO on Friday after reports it will acquire Cursor in a $60bn deal. The Mag 7 were mixed: $NVDA (-1.44%), $AMZN ( 0.91%), $META ( 0.38%), $GOOG ( 1.5%), $AAPL ( 0.39%), $MSFT (-1.61%) and $TSLA (-1.13%). FTSE 100 0.6%, $WTI $75.2/bbl. Next in focus: API Crude Oil Stock Change & UK Inflation Rate y/y. ACFview @WizardBattery @EU_Startups @Share_Talk @ZaksTradersCafe @zakmir @VOXmarkets @focusIR @LondonSouthEast @BullsNBearsWA @ArthurBenta

ACFMarketWrap: Peace deal sparks risk-on rally - Global markets surged after the US and Iran agreed a deal to end the conflict and restore Persian Gulf energy exports, with the agreement reportedly set to be signed Friday. Lower oil prices and bond yields fuelled a rush into growth stocks, sending the S&P 500 1.5%, the Nasdaq 2.99% and the Dow 1%. AI and tech led the charge as $NVDA ( 3.4%), $AMZN ( 3.06%), $META ( 5.89%), $GOOG ( 3.18%), $AAPL ( 2.01%), $MSFT ( 2.53%) and $TSLA ( 1.03%) all advanced, while $ORCL gained around 3%. Newly listed SpaceX ($SPCX) climbed another 10% after soaring 20% on its IPO debut, helped by Elon Musk's projection of potential $1trn revenue by 2031. AI infrastructure and semiconductor names extended gains as fresh capital flows into the sector continued to drive demand expectations. Defensive sectors lagged, with $JNJ falling 2.5%. In Europe, the Euro STOXX 50 hit a record 6,236 ( 0.8%) and the STOXX 600 rose 0.3% as easing energy risks and lower rate expectations boosted sentiment. Banks led the rally, with $SAN, $DBK and $BBVA gaining between 3%-4.56%, while industrials benefited from lower energy costs, including $SAF ( 3.5%) and $SIE ( 2.2%). The FTSE 100 bucked the trend, slipping 0.3% as energy majors $SHEL (-4.4%) and $BP (-3.4%) tracked falling crude prices. Healthcare and defence names also weakened, including $AZN (-1.7%), $GSK (-1.0%), $BA (-4.6%) and $BAB (-1.1%). Miners shone as metals rallied, with $EDV and $FRES up nearly 7%, $ANTO 5%, and $AAL and $RIO both gaining over 1%. $WTI $80/bbl. Next in focus: BoJ Interest Rate Decision. ACFview @WizardBattery @EU_Startups @Share_Talk @ZaksTradersCafe @zakmir @VOXmarkets @focusIR @LondonSouthEast @BullsNBearsWA @ArthurBenta

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ACFMarketWrap: Markets shake off rate fears, but geopolitics keeps traders on edge - US equities bounced from one-month lows, with the S&P 500, Dow and Nasdaq ~( 0.45%) as strength in tech offset concerns over higher rates. Fresh PPI data signalled accelerating price pressures in May, reinforcing expectations that the Fed could still hike this year, while President Trump said the US will resume strikes on Iran tonight and target Kharg Island, raising the stakes in the Middle East. AI-linked infrastructure names remained resilient as anticipation builds ahead of the SpaceX IPO, highlighting continued hyperscalers’ spending on compute capacity. $INTC surged 9% after a BofA upgrade tied to strong CPU demand, while $ORCL tumbled 12% as investors reacted to plans for increased borrowing to fund data centre expansion despite flat sales. The Mag 7 were mixed: $TSLA ( 1.17%), $NVDA ( 0.15%), $AMZN (-0.34%), $GOOG (-2.38%), $META (-1.78%), $AAPL ( 0.01%) and $MSFT (-2.39%). In Europe, investors digested escalating US-Iran tensions and an ECB rate hike @ 2.4% (vs 2.15% prev.) alongside higher inflation forecasts and weaker growth projections. $SAP (-4.5%) remained under pressure, $DTE.DE (-3.0%) on a potential combination with $TMUS ( 0.8%). Energy and utilities outperformed, led by $ENR.DE ( 6.0%) and $BAYN.DE ( 1.19%). $SAP (-4.5%) remained under pressure, while chipmakers outperformed with $ASML ( 5%), $IFX.DE ( 2.6%) and $STM ( 5.9%) advancing on continued AI optimism. Luxury names also found buyers, with $MC ( 1.5%) higher and $BOSS.DE ( 9%) surging after major shareholder $FRAS.L launched a $2bn takeover bid. FTSE 100 0.7% Next in focus: UK GDP ACFview @WizardBattery @EU_Startups @Share_Talk @ZaksTradersCafe @zakmir @VOXmarkets @focusIR @LondonSouthEast @BullsNBearsWA @ArthurBenta

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ACFMarketMeeting: Risk-off tone grips markets - AI valuation concerns sparked another wave of selling across tech, pushing US and European equities lower as investors weighed softer-than-feared inflation data against rising oil prices and escalating US-Iran tensions. The S&P 500 ▼ 0.89%, the Nasdaq ▼ 1.35% and the Dow ▼280 points, with $NVDA (-2.4%), $AVGO (-3.9%), $MU (-3.5%) and $ORCL (-2.4%) among the notable laggards. The Mag 7 were broadly weaker, with $TSLA (-2.96%), $AMZN (-1.81%), $GOOG (-0.34%), $META (-1.33%), $AAPL (-0.13%) and $MSFT (-0.11%) all trading in the red. While May CPI ▲ 4.2% y/y as expct and core CPI ▲ just 0.2% m/m, helping ease concerns that higher energy costs are spreading through the economy, markets continue to fully price in a 25bp Fed rate hike in December. In Germany, the DAX ▼ below 24,270 to its lowest level since mid-May, led lower by $SAP (-5.0%), while $DTE ( 1.4%), $FRE ( 1.4%) and $ADS ( 1.3%) bucked the trend. Energy stocks outperformed as $WTI climbed to $90.34/bbl following a larger-than-expected 7.228m barrel draw in US crude inventories, extending a seven-week streak of declines. FTSE 100 0.27%. Next in focus: ECB Interest Rate Decision📈 ACFview @WizardBattery @EU_Startups @Share_Talk @ZaksTradersCafe @zakmir @VOXmarkets @focusIR @LondonSouthEast @BullsNBearsWA @ArthurBenta

ACFMarketMeeting: AI revival meets reality check: $SPX, $NDX and $DJI 0.6% as easing Middle East tensions send WTI to $88.88/bbl and support Treasuries ahead of CPI, while OpenAI’s reported confidential IPO filing and fresh funding for Anthropic keep AI spending expectations elevated with $NVDA 1% , $MU 4% and $ORCL 1% extending their rebound; Europe reversed lower as a rotation out of tech hit AI-linked names $IFX, $SAP, $SU and $ENR (-2% to -5.5%), while banks softened ahead of the ECB with $SAN, $ING and $NDA -1%; the FTSE 100 fell >1% to a 3-week low as $HSBA -4%, $STAN -5%, $SHEL -1.8%, $BP -2.6%, $AZN -1.1% and $GSK -0.3% weighed, with $BT.A -3% on TalkTalk bid reports, though $WPP 5% jumped on an upgrade and UK retail sales surprised to the upside ( 3.4% vs 0.8% est.); Mag 7 tumble: $TSLA -4.57%, $AMZN -1.39%, $GOOG -0.65%, $META -0.22%, $AAPL -3.86% and $MSFT -2.72% lag; Nasdaq -2.6%, FTSE100 -1.4%; Next in focus: ECB President Lagarde Speech & API Crude Oil Stock Change📈 @WizardBattery @EU_Startups @Share_Talk @ZaksTradersCafe @zakmir @VOXmarkets @focusIR @LondonSouthEast @BullsNBearsWA @ArthurBenta

ACFMarketWrap. Risk-on returns as Middle East tensions cool and AI buyers step back in: $SPX 0.8%, $NDX 1.5% and $DJI 0.4% climb as Iran signals its military operation against Israel has ended and Trump strikes an optimistic tone on negotiations, easing pressure on oil (WTI $91.82/bbl) and yields; Chip stocks rebound after last week’s $AVGO-led selloff with $NVDA 1.83%, $MU 4% , $MRVL 14% on its S&P 500 inclusion, while $ORCL 2% rises into a key earnings report that could test AI infrastructure demand; Mag 7 mostly green with $AAPL 2.36%, $TSLA 3.17%, $AMZN 0.59%, while $GOOG -1.42%, $META -0.41% and $MSFT -0.9% lag; Nasdaq 1.7%, FTSE100 -0.06%; Next in focus: Germany Balance of Trade @WizardBattery @EU_Startups @Share_Talk @ZaksTradersCafe @zakmir @VOXmarkets @focusIR @LondonSouthEast @BullsNBearsWA @ArthurBenta