US stock market today: Futures steady after tech rally; oil prices fall on potential US-Iran talks
US stock futures were little changed early Tuesday, September 22, after a strong Wall Street rally led by artificial intelligence-related stocks, while oil prices fell sharply on a report that Iran had offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
At 7:07 am ET, S&P 500 futures were up 0.04%, while Nasdaq-100 futures gained slipped 0.08%.
Read More4 Top-Ranked Mutual Funds to Invest in as Market Volatility Continues
Wall Street has faced heightened volatility in September as investors grappled with surging oil prices, elevated Treasury yields, persistent inflation and changing Federal Reserve expectations. The Middle East conflict has intensified concerns over energy supplies, pushing Brent crude above $100 per barrel at times. The 10-year Treasury yield briefly topped 5%,
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Read MoreMove Over, Tesla: This Robotics Stock Already Has Paying Customers
Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) hasn’t released its Optimus humanoid robot commercially, but the hype surrounding it remains high. In fact, recent news about supplier audits in China suggests that a massive ramp-up in Optimus production could begin later this year.
While Tesla’s Optimus catalyst gets closer, consider that there’s already a company in the robotics field generating material revenue from customers.
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Read MoreThese 5 Green Stocks Have Crushed Clean Energy ETFs, S&P 500 And AI Funds In 2026
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Bloom Energy has come out on top, gaining more than 223% this year, while its rival FuelCell Energy has also posted triple-digit returns.
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Mid-cap companies Vicor Corporation and Enlight Renewable Energy have gained about 97% and 58% in 2026.
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Aspen Aerogels,
Our top 10 things to watch in the stock market Wednesday
Our top 10 things to watch Wednesday, Sept. 23 — Today’s newsletter was written by portfolio director Jeff Marks. 1. We’re looking at a lower open across the board this morning. Futures for the S & P, Nasdaq and Dow are all in the red. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite is coming off back-to-back record closes.
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Read MoreThe Burst
NVIDIA Just Dropped 30%, Why Smart Money Isn’t Worried
NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA) has been among the best-performing investments of the past several years. Despite the returns it has delivered to shareholders, the share price is now under significant pressure.
NVDA’s 52-week high was $153.13, but the stock has been hovering over 30% lower in recent weeks, so will NVIDIA be able to return to its 52-week high,
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Read MoreThe Ivy
4% Dividend + 12x Earnings = Blockbuster in the Making
Merck has long been a pillar of stability in the pharmaceutical world, thanks in large part to the staggering success of its cancer drug Keytruda. But behind that success lies a quietly growing concern of what happens when the patents expire?
In a move that could reshape its future, Merck just announced a $10 billion acquisition of Verona Pharma.
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Read MoreThe Spotlight
Why Buffett Is All In On This Energy Stock
In recent months, Chevron has garnered attention for winning the confidence of Warren Buffett whose Berkshire Hathaway has taken a large stake. But Chevron’s roots trace all the way back to the 19th century when it was originally part of the Pacific Coast Oil Company.
Since then, Chevron has evolved to become one of the largest and most diversified energy companies in the world,
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