U.S. Stock Futures Slip Amid Geopolitical Jitters; Verve Soars on Buyout Buzz
Summary
U.S. stock futures dipped Tuesday morning due to rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and anticipation ahead of key U.S. retail sales data and the Federal Reserve's policy meeting. While the broader market showed caution, individual stocks saw significant premarket moves, including a surge in Verve Therapeutics on buyout reports and gains in energy and nuclear stocks, contrasting with declines in Amazon, Kraft Heinz, and solar sector shares.
U.S. Stock Futures Slip Amid Geopolitical Jitters; Verve Soars on Buyout Buzz
U.S. stock futures edged lower on Tuesday as markets braced for potential escalation in the Israel-Iran conflict and awaited key retail sales data along with the Federal Reserve’s two-day policy meeting. The cautious tone weighed on risk appetite, even as several individual stocks made sharp moves in premarket trading.
Key Premarket Movers
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🔻 Amazon (AMZN): Down 0.8% Amazon extended its Prime Day event to four days (July 8–11) this year, up from two days in 2023. While the move aims to boost sales, investors may be cautious about margins and consumer demand trends.
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🔺 Verve Therapeutics (VERV): Up Over 70% The biotech stock surged after reports that Eli Lilly (LLY) is nearing a deal to acquire Verve for up to $1.3 billion, signaling continued M&A appetite in the gene-editing space.
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🔻 Kraft Heinz (KHC): Down 0.7% The company announced plans to eliminate artificial dyes from all products by 2027, which may impact cost structures and product reformulation strategies.
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🔺 Chevron (CVX), Exxon (XOM): Up ~1% Oil giants gained as crude prices remained elevated on Middle East conflict risks, providing support to energy shares.
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🔻 Solar Stocks: ENPH, RUN, FSLR, SEDG Solar stocks fell after U.S. Senate revisions to Trump’s tax-cut proposal signaled a phase-out of renewable energy credits by 2028, which could alter long-term sector incentives.
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🔺 Nuclear Energy Stocks: OKLO, NNE Gained after credits for nuclear energy were extended to 2036, boosting long-term outlook for the sector.
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🔻 Ferrari (RACE): Down 0.2% Ferrari reportedly delayed its next EV launch from 2026 to 2028 due to tepid demand, raising questions on the pace of electrification in luxury autos.
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🔺 Roku (ROKU): Up 2% Loop Capital upgraded Roku to Buy, citing upside from its Amazon advertising partnership.
What to Watch Next
Markets await the Fed’s updated projections and any signals on future rate cuts. Meanwhile, upcoming U.S. retail data will offer clues on consumer health, a key pillar of economic momentum.
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With geopolitical tensions running high and macro uncertainty ahead, investors are positioning defensively as the week unfolds.