Intel’s impressive profit report has boosted technology stocks, with the Nasdaq composite rising 0.7% and the S&P 500 nearing its record high. Intel’s shares surged 26.7% as the company exceeded profit expectations, driven by demand for its chips in artificial intelligence. Meanwhile, oil prices are fluctuating due to tensions between the U.S. and Iran, affecting global oil supply routes. A potential diplomatic move by Iran’s foreign minister to Pakistan offers a glimmer of hope for easing tensions. Procter & Gamble also reported strong profits, while Charter Communications and Hartford Insurance Group faced declines due to weaker-than-expected earnings. In global markets, European indexes dipped, while Japan’s Nikkei 225 saw gains. Treasury yields remained stable, reflecting cautious investor sentiment amid geopolitical uncertainties.
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Trading on Wall Street mixed in premarket while oil prices fall on Trump’s shipping waiver extension
