S&P 500 Index futures soar 2.8% as of 7:50 a.m. in New York after the US and Iran reached a temporary ceasefire deal which will allow ships to sail through the Strait of Hormuz. Nasdaq 100 futures climb 3.5% Dow Jones Industrial Average futures rise 2.8% The MSCI World Index is up 1.3% Here are some of the biggest US movers before the bell: Energy stocks fall due to the ceasefire: Exxon (XOM) -5.3...
S&P 500 Index futures soar 2.8% as of 7:50 a.m. in New York after the US and Iran reached a temporary ceasefire deal which will allow ships to sail through the Strait of Hormuz. Nasdaq 100 futures climb 3.5% Dow Jones Industrial Average futures rise 2.8% The MSCI World Index is up 1.3% Here are some of the biggest US movers before the bell: Energy stocks fall due to the ceasefire: Exxon (XOM) -5.3%, Chevron (CVX) -4.3% and Venture Global (VG) -11% Airlines rally: United (UAL) +11%, Delta (DAL) +10% Gainers also include precious-metal miners and financial firms, while chemical and fertilizer names fall. Magnificent Seven stocks: Meta Platforms (META) +5%, Tesla (TSLA) +4.5%, Alphabet (GOOGL) +4%, Nvidia (NVDA) +3.5%, Amazon (AMZN) +4%, Microsoft (MSFT) +3.3%, Apple (AAPL) +2% Aehr Test Systems (AEHR) climbs 8% after the semiconductor manufacturing company reported third-quarter results. The earnings prompted Craig-Hallum to raise its rating to buy, citing “improving business momentum and significant growth opportunities over multiple business segments.” Delta Air (DAL) shares extended their climb to as much as 14% in premarket trading, after the carrier posted adjusted profit and revenue for the first quarter that topped the average analyst estimate. Levi Strauss (LEVI) gains 9% after the apparel company boosted its adjusted earnings-per-share and revenue forecasts for the full year.
Jean Madar, the CEO of Inter Parfums (NASDAQ:IPAR) , reported the indirect sale of 20,000 shares of common stock on April 2, 2026 for a transaction value of about $1.82 million, according to a SEC Form 4 filing . Transaction value based on SEC Form 4 reported price ($91.02); post-transaction value based on April 2, 2026 market close ($90.61). Inter Parfums is a leading player in the global fragran...
Jean Madar, the CEO of Inter Parfums (NASDAQ:IPAR) , reported the indirect sale of 20,000 shares of common stock on April 2, 2026 for a transaction value of about $1.82 million, according to a SEC Form 4 filing . Transaction value based on SEC Form 4 reported price ($91.02); post-transaction value based on April 2, 2026 market close ($90.61). Inter Parfums is a leading player in the global fragrance market, operating with a portfolio of prestigious licensed brands and a diversified distribution network. The company’s dual-segment structure enables it to serve both U.S. and international markets efficiently, supporting resilient revenue streams. Its focus on brand partnerships and innovation in fragrance development underpins its competitive position within the household and personal products industry. Continue reading
Iran must negotiate in 'good faith' during the two-week ceasefire, said the US vice-president, JD Vance, as he called it a 'fragile truce'. The US and Iran agreed to a two-week conditional ceasefire on Tuesday evening, which includes a temporary reopening of the strait of Hormuz, after a last-minute diplomatic intervention led by Pakistan, cancelling an ultimatum from Donald Trump for Iran to surr...
Iran must negotiate in 'good faith' during the two-week ceasefire, said the US vice-president, JD Vance, as he called it a 'fragile truce'. The US and Iran agreed to a two-week conditional ceasefire on Tuesday evening, which includes a temporary reopening of the strait of Hormuz, after a last-minute diplomatic intervention led by Pakistan, cancelling an ultimatum from Donald Trump for Iran to surrender or face widespread destruction US and Iran agree to provisional ceasefire as Tehran says it will reopen strait of Hormuz Middle East crisis – live updates Continue reading...
In many ways, referring to Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) as only a "cryptocurrency" does it a major disservice. Ethereum is much more than that -- it is also a blockchain ecosystem and a global, decentralized computing platform used by both individuals and large organizations. In short, a case can be made for Ethereum as the most useful cryptocurrency in existence. If you are looking for a defensive play...
In many ways, referring to Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) as only a "cryptocurrency" does it a major disservice. Ethereum is much more than that -- it is also a blockchain ecosystem and a global, decentralized computing platform used by both individuals and large organizations. In short, a case can be made for Ethereum as the most useful cryptocurrency in existence. If you are looking for a defensive play to add to your portfolio during the current market downturn, look no further than Ethereum. One way to think about Ethereum is as "programmable money." Thanks to its pioneering use of smart contracts (self-executing pieces of computer code), Ethereum introduced investors to the world of decentralized finance (DeFi). Once Ethereum launched, it became possible to borrow, lend, and trade without the need for a financial intermediary. Continue reading
Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) currently trades at $372.29, while the average analyst price target sits at $587.31, a gap of roughly 58% between where the stock is and where Wall Street thinks it belongs. Microsoft operates three core segments: Productivity and Business Processes (Microsoft 365, LinkedIn, Dynamics 365), Intelligent Cloud (Azure and enterprise services), and More Personal ... Wall Street ...
Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) currently trades at $372.29, while the average analyst price target sits at $587.31, a gap of roughly 58% between where the stock is and where Wall Street thinks it belongs. Microsoft operates three core segments: Productivity and Business Processes (Microsoft 365, LinkedIn, Dynamics 365), Intelligent Cloud (Azure and enterprise services), and More Personal ... Wall Street Sees 58% Upside in Microsoft (MSFT) After Selloff
Sadler’s Wells, London This parody of courting rituals brings back its inaugural dancers 48 years on – ghosting their onstage choreography with footage of their younger selves, for a moving look at the passing of time ‘My name is Arthur, Arthur Rosenfeld. I’m nearly 74,” says the self-proclaimed “spritely old geezer” on stage. “My name is Meryl Tankard. I’m 70,” says the woman next to him. Josephi...
Sadler’s Wells, London This parody of courting rituals brings back its inaugural dancers 48 years on – ghosting their onstage choreography with footage of their younger selves, for a moving look at the passing of time ‘My name is Arthur, Arthur Rosenfeld. I’m nearly 74,” says the self-proclaimed “spritely old geezer” on stage. “My name is Meryl Tankard. I’m 70,” says the woman next to him. Josephine, 76; Ed, 80; John, 79 … these are some of our dancers this evening, performing live on stage but also accompanied by the ghosts of their younger selves. Kontakthof is the dance that keeps on giving. Created by the late Pina Bausch, German dance-theatre doyenne, in 1978, it’s set in a dance hall to songs of the 1930s. The piece is an oddly affecting parody of courting rituals and friction between the sexes – petty cruelties, intimidation, questions of consent. Like the nature documentary that briefly plays in the second half, it’s a detached observation of our species’ strange behaviour. Kontakthof has been performed in multiple iterations, most memorably in London in 2010 with two casts, one a group of teenagers, the other a company of nonprofessionals over 65, putting completely different filters of experience on exactly the same steps. This latest version devised by Tankard, however, is special. These eight dancers (a ninth was unable to perform this evening) are all members of the original cast, reunited, dancing their old roles. The backdrop is the film of their 1978 performance, so they are mirrored by the spectres of their younger selves; time folded in on itself. Continue reading...
Tashi-Delek/E+ via Getty Images Introduction The last time I covered EPR Properties ( EPR ), I highlighted their robust AFFO growth, solid fundamentals, and well-covered, attractive monthly dividend as they are undergoing a significant portfolio transformation. Following a solid year, ramped-up portfolio transformation, and a more attractive valuation and yield, EPR is upgraded to Strong Buy despi...
Tashi-Delek/E+ via Getty Images Introduction The last time I covered EPR Properties ( EPR ), I highlighted their robust AFFO growth, solid fundamentals, and well-covered, attractive monthly dividend as they are undergoing a significant portfolio transformation. Following a solid year, ramped-up portfolio transformation, and a more attractive valuation and yield, EPR is upgraded to Strong Buy despite potential for near-term macro pressure, trading at a significant discount to its fair value. Portfolio Transformation Ramping Up EPR Properties IR EPR reported a solid 2025, with Q4 FFO being in line with the market's estimates alongside a beat on revenue, with the AFFO growing by ~7% to $398.2 million (slightly above my estimate of $395.80 million), while the AFFO/share also grew by a very solid ~6% compared to 2024. EPR Properties IR The year came with significant portfolio rebalancing activities, expanding their golf portfolio alongside other experiential properties in Q4 and announcing a massive $168.3 million in dispositions in 2025, selling 33 theaters over the past 5 years and currently having 1 more vacant theater left, aiming at reducing this theater exposure further alongside their small education portfolio. The company continued this expansion beyond Q4, recently announcing a deal for a portfolio of 7 regional parks in a $342 million transaction from Six Flags Entertainment ( FUN ), marking their largest acquisition since 2017 and further expanding their portfolio away from theaters - with the acquisition of 6 parks already closed and 1 more expected to close in Q2. For 2026, they expect this to accelerate, with guidance for $400 million to $500 million in investment spending (as previously expected) and $25 million to $75 million in disposition proceeds throughout the year, while the FFO, as adjusted per share is expected to reach $5.28 to $5.48, meaning an increase of 5.08% YoY. EPR Properties IR Financially, based on EPR's latest report , we continue to see...
ANATOLii SAVITSKii/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Apple ( AAPL ) was in focus on Wednesday as Wedbush Securities said the elongated lead times for the tech giant's Mac mini and Mac Studio computers are a “victory.” Shares rose more than 2% in premarket trading, amid the ceasefire between the U.S., Israel, and Iran. “Elongated lead times suggest the fruit company [Apple] is still adept at delive...
ANATOLii SAVITSKii/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Apple ( AAPL ) was in focus on Wednesday as Wedbush Securities said the elongated lead times for the tech giant's Mac mini and Mac Studio computers are a “victory.” Shares rose more than 2% in premarket trading, amid the ceasefire between the U.S., Israel, and Iran. “Elongated lead times suggest the fruit company [Apple] is still adept at delivering new designs/products that meet the moment,” analyst Matt Bryson wrote in a note to clients. “And what appears to be strong demand is particularly of note in a period where overall PC shipments appear to be slumping given cost pressures due to higher memory pricing. And, we believe Apple appears well positioned to take share in its core handset market as well (with Apple seemingly not reducing builds unlike most of its peers).” Lead times for the Mac mini have slipped to at least four weeks, and in many configurations, are between two and three months. Lead times for the more expensive Mac Studio start at around two or three weeks, depending upon configuration, and in some cases, run more than a month. Many analysts have attributed the demand for the Mac mini to the rise of OpenClaw, which allows users to run agentic AI tasks locally on a machine. Nvidia ( NVDA ) CEO Jensen Huang said last month that OpenClaw “is the most popular open-source project in the history of humanity, and it did so in just a few weeks.” More on Apple Apple's Cheap AI Bet Is Paying Off Big Apple Before Q2: Weaponizing Memory Shortages And The Globalstar Acquisition Apple's Much-Needed Selloff Is Here - Resilient Prospects Trigger Buy Rating Prediction markets signal confidence in Apple's foldable iPhone Apple's foldable iPhone still set to arrive in 2026 despite reported hiccups