Find winning stocks in any market cycle. Join 7 million investors using Simply Wall St’s investing ideas for FREE. The Morning Bull – US Market Morning Update Friday, May, 8 2026 US stock futures are pointing higher this morning, with E-mini S&P 500 contracts up about 0.4% and Nasdaq-100 futures up roughly 0.6%, as investors

Wall Street’s bull market has bent but not broken for years. This week, we’ve witnessed the benchmark S&P 500 (^GSPC 0.38%) and tech-dependent Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC 0.13%) scream to new highs, with the iconic Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI 0.63%) one modest up day away from joining its peers. But Berkshire Hathaway‘s (BRKA +1.46%)(BRKB +0.98%)

Today’s Highlights 📌 Top story — scroll down for more updates Datadog Just Crossed $1 Billion in a Quarter — and It’s Accelerating 4:28 pm — DDOG +31.33% today (-1.03% after hours) By Sanmeet DeoTeam Rule Breakers The monitoring software company didn’t just hit a milestone this quarter, it announced that its best days might

The market signals from U.S. stocks on May 7 were clear: the热度 of AI and technology sectors remains strong, but short-term volatility in semiconductors has significantly increased. The three major US stock indices retreated from their intraday highs that day. The S&P 500 Index closed down 0.38%, while the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index fell by 2.7%.

Jakub Porzycki | Nurphoto | Getty Images U.S. tech stocks are back in vogue after another stellar earnings season, but Morningstar analysis suggests the sector offers the best value to investors in years. Market chatter in 2024 and 2025 frequently referenced fears of a “bubble” emerging in the top end of the U.S. equity market,

As the European markets navigate a landscape marked by stalled geopolitical negotiations and fluctuating oil prices, the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index has remained relatively stable, reflecting cautious investor sentiment. In this environment of economic uncertainty and steady interest rates from central banks, dividend stocks can offer a measure of stability and income potential for

(Image credit: Getty Images) Stocks were mixed to higher for much of a trading session defined by optimism about peace in the Middle East. All three main equity indexes finished in the red, though, after The Wall Street Journal reported the Trump administration is considering resuming an effort to force open the Strait of Hormuz.

Australia’s stock market has experienced a mix of recovery and challenges, with recent gains tempered by geopolitical tensions and domestic economic shifts. Amidst this backdrop, penny stocks—though an outdated term—remain relevant for investors seeking growth opportunities in smaller or newer companies. By focusing on those with strong financials and potential for growth, investors can discover

Adtech company AppLovin (APP +6.42%) was showered with love by the market on the second-to-last trading day of the week. It was no wonder — the company published first quarter results that delivered a pair of convincing beats on analyst estimates. It was rewarded for this with a 6%-plus increase in its share price by

About two-thirds of S&P 500 companies have reported their quarterly results this earnings season. And so far, those results have been very good, a highly positive signal for share prices. According to FactSet, which tracks S&P 500 earnings, 84% of companies that have reported results have come in above earnings-per-share (EPS) estimates. That’s significantly higher than

The Trade Desk’s stock collapsed again today after investors reacted badly to its latest earnings report and weak revenue guidance. The adtech company reported first-quarter revenue of $689 million, up 12% year over year. That still showed growth, but it was not enough for a company once valued like one of the strongest winners in

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on May 6, 2026 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images The Iran war has triggered big swings in the stock market since the conflict started more than two months ago. While sharp selloffs in stocks can be unsettling, they offer

Lincoln National Corporation Q1 2026 Earnings Call Summary – Moby Strategic Execution and Performance Drivers Adjusted operating income grew 16% year-over-year, marking the seventh consecutive quarter of growth driven by balance sheet strengthening and business mix diversification. Management is prioritizing profitability and capital efficiency over top-line volume, specifically shifting the Annuities portfolio toward spread-based products

Elior Manier Market Analyst Elior brings over seven years of experience in financial markets to our analyst team. Since 2018, he has actively engaged in observing, charting, and trading, driven by his passion for mastering market dynamics. With a profound understanding of the geopolitical and macroeconomic forces that shape market movements, Elior focuses on analysing

The Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (NYSEMKT: VTI) owns roughly 3,500 U.S. stocks. That sounds like strong diversification for a single fund. It isn’t. The problem exists with the top-heavy concentration at the top of the portfolio. The fund’s top three holdings are Nvidia, Apple, and Microsoft. Combined, they account for 17% of the fund’s

Soluna Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:SLNH) is one of the top 10 hot penny stocks to buy now. Soluna Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:SLNH) announced on May 1 that it received a notice from The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC informing the company that it has regained compliance with the minimum bid price requirement under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2). It regained

The S&P 500 has risen more than 30% over the past 12 months and currently trades near its all-time high. However, it looks historically expensive at 31 times earnings — so investors shouldn’t be surprised if those valuations cool off and the market pulls back. On the bright side, the data from the past 100

For decades, Berkshire Hathaway‘s (NYSE: BRKA)(NYSE: BRKB) annual shareholder meeting has been one of the most anticipated events on Wall Street. It provided an opportunity for longtime CEO Warren Buffett to talk about the U.S. economy, stock market, and Berkshire’s 48-stock investment portfolio. But this year had a different tone. The Oracle of Omaha retired

Key Points President Trump’s decision to launch military operations in Iran has led to the largest oil supply disruption in history, and U.S. gasoline prices have increased 60% year to date. CPI Inflation measured 3.3% in March, the highest level in two years, and inflation is likely to accelerate further as elevated energy prices filter