Stock Market Today: Dow Jones, S&P 500 Futures Rise As US Undertakes 'Self-Defense' Strikes Against Iran—Hewlett-Packard, Nvidia, Uber In Focus

U.S. stock futures rose on Monday as the market ended May at record highs. The Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq 100 futures all gained modestly. The U.S. conducted 'self-defense' strikes against Iran over the weekend in response to aggressive Iranian actions. Key stocks in focus include Hewlett-Packard Enterprise, Nvidia, Uber, and Credo Technology, with tech stocks leading gains. The Federal Reserve is expected to hold rates steady in June, with markets pricing in a 99.4% probability.

06/01/2026, 6:00 AM • Benzinga

Wall Street Starts June at Record Highs - But Bigger Tests Lie Ahead

U.S. stock markets opened June at record highs with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq posting strong May performances. However, geopolitical tensions from the Iran-U.S. conflict, rising inflation concerns, and upcoming labor market data present significant challenges ahead. Asian markets rallied on AI optimism while oil prices climbed on Middle East tensions. Key earnings from tech and retail companies this week will provide crucial economic signals before Friday's jobs report.

06/01/2026, 5:12 AM • Investing

Stock Market: Will S&P 500 Open Up Or Down Today?

The S&P 500 is poised to open higher on June 1, 2026, with an 80% probability according to Polymarket predictions. Bullish sentiment is driven by falling oil prices, cooling inflation, positive Middle East diplomatic developments, and Nvidia's AI showcase at Computex Taipei. Key catalysts this week include retail earnings from discount retailers, the May jobs report, and earnings from major tech companies.

06/01/2026, 2:09 AM • Benzinga

Broadcom Reports Earnings June 3. Time to Buy?

Broadcom stock hit an all-time high of $446.77 ahead of its June 3 earnings report, driven by explosive AI chip revenue growth of 106% year-over-year. The company projects over $100 billion in AI chip revenue for 2027, but trades at a rich 87x P/E ratio with limited margin for error. While the business fundamentals are strong with accelerating growth and wide margins, the stock may be priced for perfection, making a pullback potentially attractive for new investors.

05/31/2026, 11:03 PM • The Motley Fool

Nvidia Shares Dropped After Stellar Earnings. Is This a Sign of What's Coming for Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks?

Despite delivering outstanding earnings with 85% year-over-year revenue growth and a 75% gross margin, Nvidia's stock has declined over 3% since the report. The article suggests that high market expectations for AI stocks have already priced in significant future growth, leaving little room for upside surprises. While the AI sector remains strong with new Vera Rubin processors launching soon, investors should prepare for volatility and reconsider riskier AI positions.

05/31/2026, 10:11 AM • The Motley Fool

VYM: This U.S. Dividend ETF Could Outperform Tech for 10 Years

Vanguard research suggests value-oriented stocks may outperform tech stocks over the next 5-10 years. The Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM), holding 608 large-cap dividend-paying stocks, has delivered 29.5% returns over the past year with a low 0.04% expense ratio and 2.24% dividend yield. The fund offers exposure to quality blue-chip companies like JPMorgan Chase and Johnson & Johnson, though investors should note its concentration risk with Broadcom representing 8% of assets.

05/31/2026, 7:17 AM • The Motley Fool

Nvidia Is the World's Largest Company. Is It the Most Important?

While Nvidia is the world's largest company by market cap with a $500 billion lead over Alphabet, being largest doesn't necessarily mean being most important. Nvidia dominates AI chip manufacturing with GPUs, but competitors like AMD and alternatives like Alphabet/Broadcom's TPU are emerging. Nvidia's significance lies in its 7.5% weighting in the S&P 500—its continued success is critical to overall market performance and investor portfolios.

05/30/2026, 10:30 PM • The Motley Fool

2 High-Yield Vanguard ETFs That Have Taken in More Than $2 Billion in 2026

Two Vanguard high-yield dividend ETFs—VYM and VYMI—have attracted over $2 billion in net new investor money year-to-date despite tech stocks dominating the market. VYM yields 2.2% with strong performance from banks and tech stocks like Broadcom, while VYMI yields 3.45% and has surged 55% since early 2025, outpacing the S&P 500. High-yield equities continue to attract investor interest as banks benefit from sustained higher interest rates and industrials gain from increased manufacturing demand.

05/30/2026, 5:05 PM • The Motley Fool

NWI Management Dumps 42,700 MercadoLibre Shares Worth $82.4 Million

NWI Management LP sold its entire position of 42,700 MercadoLibre shares worth approximately $82.37 million during Q1 2026. The sale was part of a broader portfolio reshuffling that also included positions in Broadcom, PayPal, and Cloudflare. MercadoLibre stock has struggled due to e-commerce competition, margin compression, and rapid loan portfolio expansion that increased provisions for doubtful accounts.

05/30/2026, 9:16 AM • The Motley Fool

This Under-the-Radar Top Tech Investor Has 40% of His Portfolio in These 4 AI Stocks

Glen Kacher of Light Street Capital, a top-performing tech investor with 45.7% returns in 2023 and 59.4% in 2024, has concentrated 40% of his portfolio in four semiconductor stocks: TSMC (14.4%), Nvidia (8.9%), Broadcom (8.7%), and AMD (8.4%). These companies are positioned to benefit from growing demand for AI infrastructure, custom chips, and data center expansion.

05/30/2026, 5:31 AM • The Motley Fool

2 Tech ETFs for Nearly Every Corner of the Digital Economy: From Semiconductors to Robotics

The article recommends two tech-focused ETFs for investors seeking exposure to the digital economy. VGT (Vanguard Information Technology ETF) provides broad coverage of the technology sector with 316 holdings and a low 0.09% expense ratio, while ROBO (Exchange Traded Concepts Trust - Robo Global Robotics and Automation Index ETF) focuses on automation and robotics companies globally with 78 holdings. Both ETFs offer diversified ways to invest in emerging and established tech companies without concentrating risk.

05/29/2026, 4:32 PM • The Motley Fool

I've Never Been More Confident in a Tech Stock Than I Am in This One Right Now

The author expresses strong confidence in Nvidia as a tech investment, citing its dominant position in the data center build-out supporting AI infrastructure. With Q1 revenue growth of 85% year-over-year and projected hyperscaler capex reaching $3-4 trillion by 2030, Nvidia is positioned as both a growth and value stock with limited risk. The author believes the stock remains undervalued relative to its peers and offers significant upside potential.

05/29/2026, 4:05 PM • The Motley Fool

Is Sandisk a Millionaire-Maker Stock?

Sandisk's stock has surged 4,000% in 12 months driven by AI data center demand for memory chips, with fiscal Q3 revenue jumping 233% and gross margins reaching 78.4%. However, the memory industry has a history of boom-and-bust cycles, and investors worry elevated growth won't sustain if AI spending slows or supply catches up to demand.

05/29/2026, 2:30 PM • The Motley Fool

Broadcom Stock Attracts A Billionaire Buyer As AI Momentum Accelerates

Hedge fund billionaire Daniel Loeb's Third Point LLC opened a new 50,000-share position in Broadcom during Q1 FY26, while reducing NVIDIA and Taiwan Semiconductor holdings. Broadcom beat earnings expectations with $19.31B in revenue and projects $22B for Q2, with AI chip revenue expected to exceed $100B in 2027. Multiple analysts raised price targets citing strong AI business momentum and secured supply chain through 2028.

05/29/2026, 12:52 PM • Benzinga

Dow Jones Tops 51,000, Dell Jumps 28% On Blowout AI Sales: Stock Market Today

U.S. stocks reached record highs on Friday as the Dow Jones surged to 51,047, driven by Dell Technologies' blowout earnings report showing 88% revenue growth and $24.4 billion in AI-related orders. The company raised its fiscal 2027 revenue outlook to $165-169 billion and AI server revenue target to $60 billion, sparking broad gains across AI infrastructure and semiconductor stocks. Easing Middle East tensions pressured energy markets, while the S&P 500 advanced 0.2% and is on pace for its ninth consecutive weekly gain.

05/29/2026, 12:39 PM • Benzinga