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Housing Blinks While Rates Refuse to

April housing starts softened just as the 10-year Treasury hovered near 4.6%, a reminder that residential construction still answers to the bond market. For homebuilders, the next move in yields matters more than one month of headline resilience elsewhere in equities.

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UBS raises global earnings forecast to 20% as equities hit fresh highs despite Middle East conflict

UBS raises global earnings forecast to 20% as equities hit fresh highs despite Middle East conflict

UBS has upgraded its earnings growth forecast for global equities from 12% to 20% for 2026, citing a robust earnings season and resilient economic fundamentals that have propelled markets to fresh all-time highs despite ongoing disruption from the US-Iran conflict. The Swiss bank's chief investment office maintained its "attractive" rating on the MSCI All Country World Index and set a December 2026 target of 1,410, rising to 1,470 by June 2027, up from 1,310 currently.

May 21, 2026 05:37 AM proactiveinvestors.co.uk
5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens

5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens

Stocks are pointing to a slightly lower open Thursday as investors assess earnings reports from Nvidia and Walmart and react to the latest headlines out of Iran; Nvidia shares are little-changed after the AI chipmaker reported strong first-quarter results last night; Walmart shares are losing ground after the retail giant issued a disappointing outlook; SpaceX's prospectus was made public last night ahead of its planned IPO in the coming weeks; and Intuit shares are tumbling despite a solid earnings report as the TurboTax maker also announced big layoff plans. Here's what you need to know today.

May 21, 2026 05:16 AM investopedia.com
Dow futures slip 167 points: 5 things to know before market opens

Dow futures slip 167 points: 5 things to know before market opens

US stock index futures were down on Thursday as Nvidia's latest update failed to spur a broader rally, leaving investors focused on retail earnings and economic data due later in the day. Nvidia edged higher in premarket trading after unveiling an $80 billion buyback, but the move did little to shift sentiment across equity markets as traders weighed Middle East tensions, rising Treasury yields and questions over the durability of the artificial intelligence trade.

May 21, 2026 03:26 AM invezz.com

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