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Market wrap:

• Stocks rallied Monday as easing tensions between the U.S. and Iran boosted risk appetite and helped drive major indexes higher. The S&P 500 rose 1.18%, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 2.07%, supported by renewed strength in technology shares. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 306.63 points, or 0.59%, closing above the 52,000 level for the first time and marking a fresh record high. Alphabet was among the key drivers of the Dow’s advance, jumping nearly 5% in its first trading session as a member of the blue-chip index. The move added momentum to broader gains across megacap technology stocks, as investors rotated back into risk assets following signs of de-escalation in the Middle East. Sentiment improved after the U.S. and Iran agreed to pause attacks and allow commercial vessels to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important oil shipping routes.
• The development helped ease concerns over a potential disruption to global crude supply. Oil prices slipped Tuesday as geopolitical risk premiums faded. Brent crude futures fell 0.81% to $72.56 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures declined 0.45% to $70.43. Still, analysts cautioned that markets may have already priced in a return to normal. BMO Global Asset Management noted that any setback in negotiations could quickly push energy prices higher again, while successful talks may offer limited additional upside for markets. Investors now turn to Tuesday’s economic calendar, with May JOLTS job openings, June Chicago PMI and the latest consumer confidence data all in focus. The reports will be closely watched for clues on labor-market strength, business activity and the outlook for Federal Reserve policy.

Tesla Gains as Full Self-Driving Update Expands

• Tesla surged 8.5% on Monday after the company began rolling out its long-awaited Version 14 "lite" Full Self-Driving (Supervised) software to older vehicles equipped with its Hardware 3 (HW3) computers. The update, initially available to a limited group of customers, marks the first major FSD improvement for an estimated 3.5 million HW3-equipped vehicles in more than a year. Tesla's Head of AI, Ashok Elluswamy, said the release brings driving behavior from the company's latest AI4 platform to older hardware, delivering significantly improved safety along with new destination options and speed profiles for city driving. The rollout addresses long-standing concerns from HW3 owners after CEO Elon Musk acknowledged earlier this year that the older hardware lacked the capability to deliver the originally promised Full Self-Driving performance. Early user feedback has been positive, with some owners describing the upgrade as making their vehicles "feel brand new again." Tesla is also accelerating its global FSD expansion.
• Following regulatory approval in the Netherlands, Belgium recently became the fifth European Union country to authorize the technology, while the company continues pursuing broader approval across Europe and China. Despite Monday's rally, the stock's biggest one-day gain in more than a year, Tesla shares remain down roughly 8.4% in 2026 amid heightened volatility, regulatory scrutiny surrounding its driver-assistance system, and continued debate over the company's autonomous driving roadmap. Investors also continue to speculate about a potential future merger between Tesla and SpaceX, a move some analysts believe could materialize within the next 12 to 18 months.

Stocks on the move:

• AppLovin (APP): Shares rose more than 4% after Raymond James initiated coverage of the digital advertising platform with a Strong Buy rating and a $640 price target, citing e-commerce advertising as a major long-term growth opportunity.
• Alphabet (GOOGL): Shares gained 4% as the Magnificent Seven stock began trading as a member of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, replacing Verizon in the 30-stock blue-chip index.
• Verizon Communications (VZ): Shares fell 7% after the telecom company projected second-quarter losses of $700 million to $800 million tied to businesses being contributed to a joint venture with U.K.-based BT Group and classified as held for sale.
• AeroVironment (AVAV): Shares jumped 19% in after-hours trading after the defense company posted fiscal fourth-quarter adjusted earnings of $1.84 per share on revenue of $642 million, topping analyst estimates of $1.46 per share and $559 million, according to LSEG.

Watchlist: TSLA, MU, MRVL, SPCX, RKLB, AVAV, GOOGL, APP, NKE

Key Economic Events Today:

EST time

09:45 am: USD Chicago PMI
10:00 am: USD Consumer Confidence
10:00 am: USD JOLTS Job Openings


Earnings

AMC (After Market Close): Nike (NKE), Constellation Brands (STZ), Progress Software (PRGS)



The TEFS Analyst team wishes you a successful day!