Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Dow, Nasdaq 100 Futures Jump After Sharp Sell-Off On Fed Rates Pause— Freecast, Smith & Wesson In Focus (UPDATED)

U.S. stock futures rose on Thursday with the Dow Jones, Nasdaq 100, and S&P 500 advancing following Tuesday's sell-off. The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at 3.50%-3.75% under new Chair Kevin Warsh. Markets are pricing a 72.2% likelihood of unchanged rates in July. Notable movers include Smith & Wesson surging 15.37% on strong earnings, Sleep Number plunging 55.90% due to bankruptcy delisting, and FreeCast jumping 87.96% on a Starlink reseller agreement.

06/18/2026, 8:47 AM • Benzinga

Stock Market Today: Dow Jones, Nasdaq 100 Futures Surge Following Sharp Sell-Off As Fed Kept Rates Unchanged—Freecast, Smith & Wesson In Focus

U.S. stock futures rose on Thursday with the Dow Jones, Nasdaq 100, and S&P 500 advancing following Tuesday's sell-off. The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at 3.50%-3.75% under new Chair Kevin Warsh. Markets are pricing a 72.2% likelihood of unchanged rates in July. Notable movers include Smith & Wesson surging 15.37% on better-than-expected earnings, Sleep Number plunging 55.90% due to Nasdaq delisting following bankruptcy, and FreeCast zooming 87.96% after announcing a Starlink Business reseller agreement.

06/18/2026, 5:04 AM • Benzinga

Markets Reprice Risk as Warsh’s Fed Debut Takes Center Stage This Week

Markets surged Monday following a preliminary U.S.-Iran peace deal that sent oil prices to three-month lows and boosted risk appetite. Asian stocks hit record highs while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq jumped over 2%. This week's focus is on major central bank meetings, with Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's first FOMC meeting on Wednesday expected to hold rates steady. The new Fed leadership's communication approach could significantly impact market volatility as investors parse economic data for policy direction.

06/15/2026, 10:35 AM • Investing

Markets Reprice Risk as Warsh’s Fed Debut Takes Center Stage This Week

Markets surged Monday following a preliminary U.S.-Iran peace deal that sent oil prices to three-month lows and boosted risk appetite. Asian stocks hit record highs while gold climbed over 2%. This week's focus is on major central bank meetings, with Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's first FOMC meeting on Wednesday expected to hold rates steady. The shift in Fed communication strategy under Warsh could lead to larger market swings as investors interpret economic data more independently.

06/15/2026, 4:42 AM • Investing

Safe Bulkers, Inc. Announces Availability of 2025 Sustainability Report

Safe Bulkers, Inc. announced the availability of its 2025 Sustainability Report, prepared in accordance with GRI Standards and SASB recommendations for maritime transport. The report provides a comprehensive overview of the company's environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives and performance, reflecting its commitment to managing environmental risks, supporting communities, and strengthening governance frameworks.

05/29/2026, 4:48 PM • GlobeNewswire

Safe Bulkers, Inc. Publishes Prospectus Relating to the Admission to Trading and Listing on Euronext Athens

Safe Bulkers, Inc. announced that the Hellenic Capital Market Commission approved its prospectus for dual listing on Euronext Athens Main Market. The company's 101.8 million shares of common stock will begin trading on June 2, 2026 under ticker symbol 'SB', while maintaining its primary listing on the NYSE. No new shares are being issued for this listing.

05/27/2026, 2:08 PM • GlobeNewswire

Safe Bulkers, Inc. Announces Recapitulation Agreements for the Acquisition of Four Newbuild Dry-bulk Vessels

Safe Bulkers, Inc. announced the acquisition of four Japanese newbuild dry bulk vessels through recapitulation agreements. The company will acquire three 82,000 dwt Kamsarmax class vessels and one 182,000 dwt Capesize class vessel, all scheduled for delivery in 2029. The Kamsarmax vessels will be financed through cash reserves, while the Capesize vessel will be acquired through a 10-year finance lease with purchase options. All vessels meet IMO GHG Phase 3 and NOx Tier III environmental standards.

05/11/2026, 4:05 PM • Benzinga

Safe Bulkers, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend on its 8.00% Series C Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Shares; 8.00% Series D Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Shares

Safe Bulkers, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has declared quarterly cash dividends of $0.50 per share on both its 8.00% Series C and Series D Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Shares for the period from January 30, 2026 to April 29, 2026. The dividends will be paid on April 30, 2026 to shareholders of record as of April 17, 2026. Future dividend payments remain subject to the Board's discretion and depend on earnings, financial condition, and global economic factors.

04/02/2026, 4:05 PM • Benzinga

Safe Bulkers SB Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Safe Bulkers reported Q4 2025 adjusted EPS of $0.14 and declared a $0.05 dividend. The company maintains strong liquidity of $385 million and $178 million in contracted revenue, with a focus on a young, high-quality fleet (80% Japanese-built). However, rising vessel operating expenses (up 13% YoY), declining coal demand, and weak charter market appetite for long-term contracts present headwinds. Management expects supply-demand equilibrium in 2026 but faces uncertainty from Chinese import volumes and trade tensions.

02/19/2026, 12:20 PM • The Motley Fool

Dry Bulk, Gas (LNG/LPG), and Tanker Shipping Industry Leaders Presenting at the 20th Annual Capital Link International Shipping Forum - Monday, March 9, 2026, New York City

Senior executives from leading dry bulk, gas (LNG/LPG), and tanker shipping companies will present at the 20th Annual Capital Link International Shipping Forum on March 9, 2026, in New York City. The event features panel discussions on shipping market trends, energy transition, global trade, ship finance, and strategic innovation, with participation from 23 major shipping companies and keynote remarks from U.S. Department of Energy and Greek maritime officials.

02/18/2026, 10:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

Safe Bulkers, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend on its 8.00% Series C Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Shares; 8.00% Series D Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Shares

Safe Bulkers, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.50 per share on both its 8.00% Series C and Series D Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Shares for the period from October 30, 2025 to January 29, 2026. The dividends will be paid on January 30, 2026 to shareholders of record as of January 16, 2026. Quarterly dividend payments are scheduled for January, April, July, and October each year.

01/02/2026, 4:05 PM • Benzinga

Navigating What’s Ahead: Executive Shipping Insights – Q3 2025

Capital Link published its Q3 2025 Quarterly Shipping Insights, offering expert perspectives on shipping industry developments, including regulatory updates, decarbonization efforts, fleet growth, and global trade trends.

10/13/2025, 10:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

Safe Bulkers, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend on its 8.00% Series C Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Shares; 8.00% Series D Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Shares

Safe Bulkers, Inc. announced quarterly cash dividends of $0.50 per share for its Series C and Series D Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Shares, payable on October 30, 2025 to shareholders of record as of October 16, 2025.

10/03/2025, 4:05 PM • Benzinga