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Oil Falls 0.7% to $75.30 as US and Iran Reach Burgenstock Roadmap — 60-Day Window Set for Final Peace Deal

West Texas Intermediate crude slipped 0.7% to $75.30 a barrel after US and Iranian negotiators concluded talks in Switzerland with a roadmap toward a final peace deal within 60 days. The agreement includes a communication mechanism to keep the Strait of Hormuz open and a plan to end fighting in Lebanon, though mediators cautioned significant work remains. Energy and airline stocks are positioned as the most direct beneficiaries if the de-escalation holds through the negotiating window.

Intel Holds Near $132 After 9% Apple Chip Deal Pop — Investors Await Formal Confirmation Before Q2 Earnings July 23

Intel shares are holding near $132 as trading continues to digest last week's roughly 9% premarket surge following President Trump's announcement that Apple agreed to manufacture chips domestically with Intel. Neither company has formally confirmed deal terms, leaving investors focused on Intel's July 23 earnings call for evidence that foundry discussions are converting into signed, disclosed contracts. The stock is up roughly 200% year-to-date amid a broader chip manufacturing turnaround narrative.

SpaceX Breakthrough: Lands in Millions of 401(k)s via Index Funds, Paving Way for AI Tech

SpaceX's inclusion in 401(k)s through index funds opens the door for similar tech inclusions, potentially boosting AI sector stocks like OpenAI and Anthropic.

SLS Surges 17.66%: Unpacking the Catalyst Behind the Stock's Sharp Increase

SLS sees a significant one-day surge. Analysts point to a combination of sector rotation and overlooked earnings potential as key drivers.

BTC Stabilizes Around $59,811: Crypto Market Awaits Next Catalyst Amid Quiet Trading

Bitcoin's stability around $59,811 reflects a waiting game for the next significant crypto market catalyst, with eyes on regulatory updates and adoption news.

US Iran Ceasefire Agreement Halts Gulf Attacks; Oil Prices Drop 3.2% as Hormuz Shipping Resumes

The United States and Iran agreed to immediately halt tit-for-tat military strikes in the Gulf region following weekend clashes over the Strait of Hormuz. Oil futures plunged more than 3% on the news as shipping lanes reopened and technical talks are scheduled to resume in Doha this week. The de-escalation eases immediate supply disruption fears for global energy markets and supports risk assets.

AeroVironment AVAV Q4 2026 Revenue Beats Estimates by 8%; Defense Backlog Hits Record $1.2B

AeroVironment reported fiscal Q4 2026 revenue that exceeded analyst expectations by roughly 8%, driven by strong demand for unmanned aerial systems. The company highlighted a record funded backlog of $1.2 billion entering the new fiscal year, bolstered by defense contracts amid global tensions. Guidance for full-year fiscal 2027 points to continued double-digit growth in key segments.

OpenAI Weighs IPO Delay to 2027 at $1 Trillion Valuation — SoftBank Plunges 13%, KOSPI Triggers Circuit Breaker as Nasdaq 100 Futures Slide 0.9%

The New York Times reported that OpenAI is considering delaying its initial public offering until 2027, targeting a $1 trillion valuation rather than accepting a lower figure in choppy markets. The news sent SoftBank Group plunging 13%, wiping out 5.6 trillion yen in market value, and triggered an 8% collapse in South Korea's KOSPI that activated a circuit breaker. Nasdaq 100 futures fell 0.9% as investors broadly reassessed AI-sector valuations heading into a pivotal quarter-end Friday.

Micron FQ3 2026 Revenue Quadruples to $41.46B, Beats $35.85B Estimate — Q4 Guided to $50B as HBM Fully Booked Through 2027; MU Gives Back 4.7% on Profit-Taking

Micron Technology reported fiscal Q3 2026 revenue of $41.46 billion, up 346% year-over-year, beating the $35.85 billion consensus by 16%, with non-GAAP EPS of $25.11 topping the $20.78 estimate by 21%. Gross margins hit a record 84.9%, data-center revenue exceeded $25 billion, and Q4 was guided to $50 billion — far above the $43.58 billion analyst forecast. Sixteen multi-year Strategic Customer Agreements locked in roughly $100 billion in contracted revenue. The stock surged 17% Thursday but retreated 4.7% in Friday premarket on profit-taking.