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Oil surged on renewed Iran tensions this week, yet tech stocks still rallied as rate-hike odds collapsed to a coinflip. Here's what the numbers reveal about a genuinely volatile week for markets.

Industrials stocks lag while software keeps surging, and Broadcom's stumble rattles chip investors. A closer look at the sector splits shaping stock market news this week.

Rising bond rates keep making headlines, but several economists argue the shift signals economic strength, not dysfunction. A look at the winners, losers, and seasonal risks shaping markets this fall.

Bank of America eases its S&P 500 warning from red to yellow, even as valuation and credit risks linger. This brief also covers September's stock market myths, six numbers behind the AI trade, and other notable headlines.

Inflation data raises the stakes for Kevin Warsh's Jackson Hole speech just as Nvidia's earnings send ripples through semiconductor stocks. CVS Health and Microchip Technology show diverging fortunes amid the broader market shakeup.

A side-by-side energy ETF comparison collides with fresh warnings of an autumn market stumble. Oil, Iran tensions, and Nvidia's earnings all add pressure this week.

Reddit's dramatic rally after joining the S&P 500 raises a bigger question about index-driven demand versus real business fundamentals. This brief unpacks the mechanics behind the move, why SCHG is underperforming SPY this year, and what today's cautious market open means for investors.