Stocks dropped and oil prices surged near $80 a barrel after President Trump announced a blockade and tolls on the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions with Iran. The Dow fell 152 points, with tech and chipmaker stocks leading declines amid concerns of an overheated AI sector. Oil prices rose sharply due to fears of prolonged energy supply disruptions. Experts expect continued market volatility, especially in tech, as investors weigh current earnings against heavy AI investments and geopolitical risks.
In Q2 2026, Baird's Chautauqua International Growth Fund returned +10.39%, trailing the MSCI ACWI ex-U.S. Index's +14.49%. Key detractors included Alibaba and Lululemon, while Recruit and ASML contributed positively. The Global Growth Fund also lagge...
The market is expected to stay stable and range-bound during the summer doldrums, with limited movement after struggling to surpass previous highs. Hyperscaler capital expenditures (capex) are anticipated to be the main driver for stock performance, ...
Micron Technology's stock has fallen about 20% from its all-time high, prompting investor debate on whether to sell or buy more. The author, who rated MU a Strong Buy in April 2025 and has held it as a key investment, believes the recent dip is a buy...
An investor who bought $1,000 of Micron Technology stock a month ago now faces a 14.44% loss, with the investment value dropping to $855.58 amid concerns of an AI stock bubble burst. Micron shares peaked shortly after purchase but have since declined...
SK Hynix's stock in South Korea fell 15%, marking its worst one-day drop in 18 years, after a strong U.S. debut. This sharp decline triggered a selloff in U.S. memory chip stocks including Micron Technology. The drop is linked to rising tensions in t...
