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U.S. stocks jumped, with the Nasdaq surging nearly 500 points as investors cheered hopes for a Middle East peace deal and easing Iran-related tensions.

Micron and related chip stocks are in focus this week as investors watch earnings, AI partnerships, and broader demand trends.
Jay Woods is monitoring inflation data and Micron’s results as key market catalysts for the week.
Dan Niles is reducing exposure to hyperscalers and trimming some chip positions, reflecting caution on parts of the tech rally.
Josh Brown remains constructive on select “winner” stocks, arguing that strong leaders can keep outperforming.
SpaceX continues to attract attention, but analysts are warning that its valuation may be getting stretched.
Credo Technology and other chip-related names have had strong gains, with analysts still seeing further upside potential.
Nvidia, Dell, and Super Micro are drawing interest after unveiling new servers tied to the Vera Rubin platform.
Micron is gaining momentum after partnering with Anthropic to build AI memory and storage infrastructure.
The market is being influenced by geopolitics, including Middle East peace talks and related moves in oil and stocks.
Investors are also watching macro themes such as the hawkish Fed outlook, COLA projections, ETFs, and income opportunities in dividend and auto stocks.

Hong Kong stocks fell as the Hang Seng Index dropped 156 points to 23,768, with auto shares under pressure even as Tencent and HKEX announced buybacks and market reforms.

Tencent repurchased about 1.154 million shares for roughly HK$500 million, signaling continued capital return to shareholders.
Hong Kong reported stronger-than-expected Q1 GDP growth of 5.9% year on year in real terms.
Hong Kong Exchange said it will move ahead with the final stage of its integrated fund platform rollout in the fourth quarter.
Hong Kong’s private-sector employment fell 0.4% in March, while job vacancies dropped 12%, indicating a softer labor market.
Mainland China’s unemployment rate for non-student 16- to 24-year-olds fell to 15.6% in May, the lowest in nearly a year.
The State Administration for Market Regulation launched a joint investigation into formamide issues in infant diapers.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation.
Hong Kong stocks fell on the day, with the Hang Seng Index down 156 points as auto shares weakened, while some AI and “hot” concept stocks surged.
Several listed companies disclosed major shareholding changes, including increases by Hong Kong Technology Venture’s founder and Shijiazhuang Pharma’s shareholder, and a reduction by JPMorgan in COSCO Shipping Energy.
Across the broader Chinese market, A-shares rose 1.8% to 2.5%, with the Shenzhen market at a more than 10-year high and the ChiNext index hitting a record, while policy support for platform economy collaboration, emissions reduction, and capital-market innovation remained a major theme.

Tokyo stocks hit a record high for the sixth straight session, with the Nikkei rising 1,103 points to 72,353 on gains in AI and semiconductor shares.

Former U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan has died at age 100. He was widely praised for his skillful management of monetary policy and was even called a “maestro.”
The yen weakened further in Tokyo trading, falling into the 161-yen range. Market uncertainty over ceasefire talks increased demand for the dollar as a safe-haven asset.
The Tokyo stock market closed at 72,353 yen, up 1,103 yen. The index hit a record high for the sixth straight day, driven by gains in AI and semiconductor shares.
FamilyMart introduced the Kansai region’s first “FamilyMart ATM” that can load cash onto cashless payment accounts. The new service was installed at a store in Kyoto.
Six people, including Chinese nationals, were arrested for attempting to smuggle about 49 kilograms of gold. The gold, hidden inside cylindrical objects in dolls, was worth about 1.075 billion yen.
The yen briefly moved into the 161-yen range in the low 161s. “Dollar buying in times of emergency” continued to strengthen.
Market concern is rising over the weak yen and possible government intervention. Many investors believe any intervention would have only limited effects because the problem is structural.
A special expo event will recreate parts of the Osaka-Kansai Expo with VR ring experiences and Androids. Admission tickets will go on sale in July ahead of the August event.
Analyst Takahashi Yoichi said an interest-rate hike by the Bank of Japan would benefit banks by about 500 billion yen. He argued it could also cool the economy and worsen employment conditions.
Several major business and policy developments were reported. These include Brazil-led EPA talks affecting livestock farmers, a potentially decade-long delay in the Linear Chuo Shinkansen Shizuoka section, Honda ending Odyssey sales in fiscal 2026, Panasonic HD’s strong share rally, price hikes by Nippon Ham, and government efforts to improve treatment of anime creators.

OKX and NYSE have formed a joint venture to bridge traditional finance and crypto markets, marking a major step toward deeper institutional crypto integration.

The Ethereum Foundation is facing criticism as key talent leaves, reigniting questions about its leadership.
The crypto industry is intensifying its U.S. lobbying around tax policy, especially on mining and staking.
Anchorage is trying to connect traditional banks to blockchain rails through a new tokenized deposit platform.
MoneyGram has become a Solana validator as part of a broader push toward stablecoin-based payments.
OKX and NYSE are partnering in a joint venture aimed at linking traditional finance with crypto markets, led by Andrew Cuomo.
Bitmine increased its Ethereum holdings by $92 million, while Tom Lee remains optimistic about a coming “crypto spring.”
JPMorgan says Bitcoin mining is becoming more sensitive to price swings, suggesting rising market pressure on miners.
Strategy bought another $35 million in bitcoin and also expanded its cash reserves by $300 million last week.
Baillie Gifford has launched a tokenized fund for Solana and Ethereum in partnership with BNY, showing more TradFi adoption of crypto assets.
Bitcoin ETF outflows are easing, but the market is now facing a new set of headwinds.

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