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5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens on Friday
U.S. stock futures were mixed Friday as investors weighed SK Hynix’s record U.S. listing, Delta Air Lines’ earnings, WD-40’s guidance raise and new EU scrutiny of Meta.
Stocks rise, oil prices fall, while South Korean AI darling SK Hynix leaps in its Wall Street debut
SK Hynix made a blockbuster Nasdaq debut after raising $26.5 billion, while U.S. stocks finished modestly higher and oil prices fell on easing Iran-related fears.
WD-40 raises guidance after strong quarterly sales
WD-40 reported fiscal third-quarter revenue of $195.1 million and diluted EPS of $2.33, both ahead of estimates, then raised full-year EPS guidance to $6.05 to $6.35.
Oil Heads for Weekly Gain as Gulf Supply Risks Keep Hormuz Traffic Low
Oil was on track for a weekly gain of about 5% as renewed U.S.-Iran tensions kept tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz subdued and added support to crude prices.
WD-40 shares jump after blowout quarterly earnings
WD-40 shares surged after the company reported stronger-than-expected fiscal third-quarter results, with revenue around $195.1 million and higher full-year guidance. Coverage said sales rose across the Americas, Asia-Pacific and EIMEA, helping drive a sharp rally in the stock.
IEA warns of petrol and diesel supply crunch
The International Energy Agency warned that global petrol and diesel supplies are tightening as Middle East disruptions, Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries and Russia’s diesel export ban strain refined-fuel markets.
WSJ Dollar Index Falls 0.13% to 97.28
The WSJ Dollar Index fell 0.13% to 97.28 on July 9, ending a three-day winning streak as markets repriced Middle East risk, oil prices and central-bank policy expectations.
5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens on Thursday
U.S. stock futures pointed to a firmer open as investors weighed calmer Middle East headlines, softer oil prices, easing Treasury yields and company-specific premarket moves in PepsiCo, SK Hynix, AstraZeneca and Levi Strauss.
Treasury Yields Rise on Iran Tensions, Then Ease as Market Reverses
U.S. Treasury yields rose after renewed U.S.-Iran tensions and higher oil prices revived inflation concerns, with the 30-year yield near 5.09% ahead of a $22 billion auction before later easing as the market reversed.
Dow Jones Futures, Oil Prices Shake on Iran Escalation and Strait of Hormuz Risk
Renewed U.S.-Iran fighting is raising concerns that shipping through the Strait of Hormuz could be disrupted, adding volatility to oil, fuel and equity markets.
Treasury Yields Little Changed Amid Renewed Hopes For U.S.-Iran Deal
U.S. Treasury yields were broadly unchanged on July 9, 2026, as renewed hopes for a U.S.-Iran deal and easing oil prices offset geopolitical risk. The 10-year note held near 4.577%, while weaker oil and a slightly better-than-expected weekly jobless-claims report helped keep bond moves muted.
Yield on 30-year Treasury rises ahead of auction
The 30-year Treasury yield rose to 5.09% on July 9 ahead of a $22 billion bond auction, with traders watching whether buyers would absorb the long-dated supply at current rate levels.
Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq set to rise following a mixed session after tensions heightened between U.S. and Iran
U.S. stock-index futures were pointing higher on July 9 after a mixed session tied to renewed U.S.-Iran conflict, with investors watching oil prices, gasoline costs and any new diplomatic or military developments.
Oil Futures Rise as U.S.-Iran Strikes Rekindle Conflict
Oil prices rose after renewed U.S. strikes on Iran and Iranian retaliation around the Strait of Hormuz revived fears of a supply disruption. Brent crude climbed to $78.88 a barrel as traders weighed risks to tanker traffic, gasoline costs and broader inflation.
AP: Fuel-price anxiety rises as US-Iran ceasefire frays
Oil and gasoline markets are reacting to renewed U.S.-Iran fighting and shipping disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, with traders watching for further price pressure.
The tenuous state of a US-Iran ceasefire renews anxiety over high fuel prices
President Donald Trump’s declaration that the US-Iran ceasefire was over revived market fears on July 8, pushing oil prices higher, nudging gasoline up and renewing concern over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
FCA appoints new secondary-markets advisory committee
The UK Financial Conduct Authority has named 27 members to its Secondary Markets Advisory Committee for 2026-2028, expanding the panel from 25 seats and adding executives from JPMorgan, BlackRock, LSEG, Rokos Capital Management, Optiver and BP. The committee will advise the FCA on equities, fixed income, foreign exchange and commodities reform.
MarketWatch says reports of an Anthropic-Samsung chip deal lifted Korean stocks
MarketWatch reported that talks between Anthropic and Samsung Electronics over a custom AI-chip deal helped drive a sharp rally in Korean stocks on July 3, 2026. The report remains unconfirmed by either company.
Global food prices edged lower in June, FAO says
The FAO said its global food price index dipped 0.3% in June to 130.3 points, with lower cereal, sugar and dairy prices outweighing gains in vegetable oils and meat. The index remained 2.2% above a year earlier, and weather risk still clouds the outlook.
His $7 Billion Tanker Bet Raised Eyebrows. He Couldn't Have Timed It Better.
South Korean tanker owner Ga-Hyun Chung spent about $7 billion building a large fleet that now stands to benefit from disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, where tanker rates and insurance costs remain elevated even as oil prices ease.
Week Ahead for FX, Bonds: Fed Minutes in Focus
Markets face a busy week of central-bank minutes and policy decisions, including the Fed, ECB accounts, RBNZ’s OCR update and Poland’s rate call, with FX and bond traders watching for any shift in policy bias.
World shares are mixed after Dow hits a new record, as some AI shares bounce back
Global stocks were mixed on July 3 as U.S. markets shut for the Independence Day holiday, the Dow hit another record and chip-related shares rebounded in South Korea.
Tech Stocks Lift Global Markets as Rate-Hike Fears Ease
Global equities rose on July 3 after a weaker-than-expected U.S. jobs report reduced concern that the Federal Reserve may need to hike rates soon. Tech and chip stocks led gains in Asia and Europe, with South Korea’s KOSPI up about 5.8% and ASML rebounding in Europe.
Oil Price Today (July 3): Crude oil heads for 4th weekly loss on Hormuz traffic, US-Iran talks
Crude oil is on track for a fourth straight weekly loss as tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz stabilizes and US-Iran diplomacy keeps geopolitical risk premiums under pressure.