Happy Monday! Global markets are on edge as the war between the U.S. and Iran over the weekend has sent oil prices surging and stocks tumbling. Don’t get caught in the crossfire, click here to see which sectors are set to boom and which ones may bust.

And Berkshire Hathaway just missed earnings in a big way. Read on for all the details as Greg Abel leads the company’s first earnings report without legendary investor Warren Buffett.

Also, Friday’s inflation report surprised Wall Street as PPI came in much higher than expected, complicating the Federal Reserve's rate-cut timeline. Are rate hikes a possibility now? Read on to find out.

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Oil Soars, Stocks Slide: How The U.S.–Iran Clash Is Rattling Markets

Markets are on edge as U.S.-Iran military strikes spark a surge in oil prices and a plunge in markets around the world. Short-term volatility could turn historic, with ripple effects across currencies, equities, and commodities.

Don’t get caught in the crossfire, click here to see which sectors are set to boom and which could bust as tensions escalate.

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Last Week: U.S. indexes finished lower last week as investors weighed mounting concerns over AI-driven disruption, escalating geopolitical tensions, and persistent inflation pressures. The producer price index (PPI) showed inflation rose much-more than expected, reinforcing fears that inflation remains sticky, prompting markets to further scale back expectations for rate cuts. For the year, the Dow is up nearly 2%, the S&P 500 is flat, while the Nasdaq is down more than 2%. Lastly, Oil prices surged after the U.S. launched strikes on Iran following its refusal to curb its nuclear program, heightening fears of broader regional conflict. Iranian officials pledged forceful retaliation, raising concerns the fighting could disrupt traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical point for global crude.

On Our Radar: Analysts will be paying attention to auto sales and ISM manufacturing data for clues on consumer demand. On the earnings front, all eyes will be on Target (TGT), AutoZone (AZO), and (Sea Limited (SE) which all report before the market opens on Tuesday.

Shares of Paramount (PSKY) soared after securing the $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros., while Netflix (NFLX) also surged as well after walking away from the bidding war. Meanwhile, financials were some of the top laggards on the day as Goldman Sachs (GS), Wells Fargo (WFC), Citigroup (C), Bank of America (BAC) and Morgan Stanley (MS) had one of their worst sessions since last April. But those weren’t the only big movers of the day. Here’s a look at some of the biggest winners and losers on Friday.

Discover how the market is moving with our interactive heatmap. Filter by market cap, or click on any box to explore specific sectors or assets in more detail.

AI Roulette: Amazon, Nvidia, and SoftBank are pouring billions into OpenAI, but this Hedge fund manager — a Peter Lynch protégé — sees major red flags.

Price Roll: Billionaire bets on Block just got turbocharged as Jack Dorsey slashed a significant part of his workforce as he leans into AI. Here’s what Wall Street is buzzing about.

Trend Is Your Friend: The markets are moving in ways investors rarely see. From record streaks and historic rotations are quietly reshaping global trends. Don’t miss these 7 charts that could change how you play the market.

Stock Of The Day: IonQ’s spectacular rally might already be hitting a wall. See what price level traders are watching for either a big rebound or a big fall.

Bulls vs. Bears: Here’s a look at some of the top stocks (Nvidia, Intuit, Trade Desk, Rocket Lab, Kosmos, MARA, etc.) making headlines over past week.

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On This Day In 1988…

Apple completed its first-ever acquisition with the purchase of Network Innovations. The deal was aimed at strengthening Apple’s capabilities in networking and file-sharing technology for its Macintosh computers. The acquisition would go on to help Apple enhance its AppleTalk system and laid the groundwork for the company’s strategy and helped the company grow into one of the world’s most valuable companies, with a valuation around $4 trillion as of today.

QUOTE OF THE DAY

“An investor without discipline is like a golfer without a swing.“

— Jack Bogle

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