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Geopolitical tensions, a surge in global oil prices and economic uncertainties, owing to rising inflation, have turned Wall Street volatile. Stocks have been suffering lately as uncertainty over an end to the war with Iran has dented investors’ confidence.

Also, hopes of a rate cut are a distant dream as the Federal Reserve has indicated a rate hike if inflation remains elevated.

Amid the ongoing uncertainty, conservative investors seeking reliable income and looking for ways to protect their capital may want to consider holding or investing in dividend-paying stocks.

Such stocks provide steady earnings through regular dividend payouts and can help mitigate the effects of market volatility. Three such stocks are: Casey's General Stores, Inc. CASY, CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. CX and UnitedHealth Group UNH.

Geopolitical Uncertainty, High Inflation Raise Concerns

President Donald Trump on Wednesday suggested that the Iran war is far from over as negotiations with Tehran were taking “too long.” Investors had remained hopeful for over a month that the United States and Iran could reach a peace deal soon. However, a fresh round of attacks carried out earlier this week has again proved that the ceasefire remains fragile.

Oil prices have spiked nearly 40% since the beginning of the war, leading to a surge in inflation over the past two months.

Consumer price index (CPI) climbed 0.6% in April after increasing 0.9% in March. On an annual basis, CPI was up 3.8% in April compared with the same month a year earlier, marking its highest year-over-year reading since May 2023. Economists believe inflation rose further in May.

Investors were hopeful that the Federal Reserve would go for a rate cut in the second half of the year. However, several Fed officials believe a 25-basis-point rate cut will be necessary if inflation remains above the Fed’s 2% target. A rate hike could keep markets volatile for a longer period.

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Casey's General Stores

Casey's General Stores, Inc. operates convenience stores under the Casey's and Casey's General Store names in 16 states, mainly Iowa, Missouri and Illinois. CASY offers a comprehensive range of products and services to meet the needs of its customers. Casey’s General Stores has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

On June 9, Casey's General Stores announced that its shareholders would receive a dividend of $0.65 a share on Aug. 14. CASY has a dividend yield of 0.30%. Over the past five years, Casey's General Stores has increased its dividend six times, and its payout ratio presently sits at 13% of earnings. Check Casey's General Stores' dividend history here.

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CEMEX

CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. is one of the largest cement companies in the world, with close to 78 million metric tons of production capacity. Through operating subsidiaries in four continents, CX is engaged in the production, distribution, marketing and sale of cement, ready-mix concrete, aggregates and clinker. CEMEX has a Zacks Rank #3.

On June 5, CEMEX declared that its shareholders would receive a dividend of $0.03 a share on June 29. CX has a dividend yield of 0.75%. Over the past five years, CEMEX has increased its dividend four times, and its payout ratio presently sits at 25% of earnings. Check CEMEX’s dividend history here.

UnitedHealth Group

UnitedHealth Group provides a wide range of healthcare products and services, such as health maintenance organizations, point of service plans, preferred provider organizations and managed fee-for-service programs. UNH has the largest and most diverse membership base within the managed-care organization market, which gives it significant competitive advantages.

On June 3, UnitedHealth Group announced that its shareholders would receive a dividend of $2.32 a share on June 23. UNH has a dividend yield of 2.14%. Over the past five years, UnitedHealth Group has increased its dividend six times, and its payout ratio at present sits at 54% of earnings. Check UnitedHealth Group’s dividend history here.

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Casey's General Stores Inc.'s (CASY) shares soared 20.3% after posting fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 adjusted earnings of $4.37 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.36 per share. Shares of Super Micro Computer Inc. (SMCI) plunged 28% following the company's decision to raise $7 billion in equity-related deals to cover the purchase costs of hardware components. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc.'s (CBRL) shares jumped 22.6% after the company raised its full-year revenues and earnings guidance. Shares of Starbucks Corp. (SBUX) rose 1.4% after its CEO Brian Niccol said that the company is likely to double its store count of 22,000 outside the United States.

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Der US-Aktienmarkt zeigt sich angesichts von Inflationsbedenken und einer steigenden VIX-Spitze zurückhaltend. Die S&P 500-Futures fallen um etwa 0,8% und die Nasdaq-100-Futures um etwa 1,1%. Die Hauptursache sind die neuesten Signale über Inflation und Zinssätze. Der Mai-Konsumpreisindex wird auf 4,2% im Vergleich zum Vorjahr erwartet, was bedeutet, dass der Lebensstandard immer noch schneller steigt als das Ziel des Federal Reserve von 2%. Gleichzeitig hat sich die US-Ölreserven um 9,1 Millionen Barrel verringert, was den Druck auf Energiepreise erhöht. Die Frage für Investoren ist, ob diese Inflationszeichen die Zinssätze weiterhin erhöhen werden, was wachstumsorientierte Unternehmen und Teile des Immobiliensektors unter stärkerer Beobachtung stellen würde.

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Among the underlying components of the S&P 500 index, we saw noteworthy options trading volume today in Eli Lilly (Symbol: LLY), where a total of 15,976 contracts have traded so far, representing approximately 1.6 million underlying shares. That amounts to about 49.1% of LLY's average daily trading volume over the past month of 3.3 million shares. Particularly high volume was seen for the $1200 strike call option expiring June 12, 2026, with 812 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 81,200 underlying shares of LLY. Below is a chart showing LLY's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $1200 strike highlighted in orange:

Johnson & Johnson (Symbol: JNJ) saw options trading volume of 37,350 contracts, representing approximately 3.7 million underlying shares or approximately 47.2% of JNJ's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 7.9 million shares. Particularly high volume was seen for the $250 strike call option expiring June 12, 2026, with 13,387 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 1.3 million underlying shares of JNJ. Below is a chart showing JNJ's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $250 strike highlighted in orange:

And Casey's General Stores, Inc. (Symbol: CASY) saw options trading volume of 2,623 contracts, representing approximately 262,300 underlying shares or approximately 46.5% of CASY's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 563,660 shares. Especially high volume was seen for the $900 strike call option expiring June 18, 2026, with 152 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 15,200 underlying shares of CASY. Below is a chart showing CASY's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $900 strike highlighted in orange:

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The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is down -0.61%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is down -0.88%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is down -0.80%.  June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26) are down -0.71%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQM26) are down -0.97%.

Stock indexes are sliding for a second day today, as chipmakers and AI-infrastructure stocks retreat.  Also, rising crude oil prices are weighing on airline stocks, and trucking companies are under pressure today after Amazon expanded its LTL freight offering to all destinations in the US, including third-party warehouses, distribution centers, and retail partners.Join 200K+ Subscribers: Find out why the midday Barchart Brief newsletter is a must-read for thousands daily.

Stocks found some support today after US May consumer prices came in as expected, easing inflation concerns.  Also, gains in crude oil prices today are lifting energy producers.

US May CPI rose +4.2% y/y, right on expectations and the fastest pace of increase in 3 years.  May core CPI rose +2.9% y/y, right on expectations, and the fastest pace of increase in 7 months.

US MBA mortgage applications rose +10.8% in the week ended June 5, with the purchase mortgage sub-index up +7.3% and the refinancing mortgage sub-index up +15.3%.  The average 30-year fixed rate mortgage rose +3 bp to 6.60% from 6.57% in the prior week.

WTI crude oil prices (CLN26) are up more than +1% today after the US and Iran exchanged strikes overnight.  The US said it had completed an operation that saw fighter jets strike Iranian air defenses, ground control stations, and radar sites near the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation for Iran shooting down a US Apache helicopter.  In response, Iran launched missiles at four US military targets and fired drones at the main US naval base in the Middle East, located in Bahrain, and struck Ali Al Salem air base in Kuwait.  Gains in crude prices accelerated today when President Trump said that Iran has taken too long to make a deal and that they will now have to “pay the price,” fueling concerns that the US may escalate military attacks on Iran.

The markets are discounting a 0% chance of a +25 bp rate hike at the next FOMC meeting on June 16-17.

Overseas stock markets are mixed today.  The Euro Stoxx 50 recovered from a 2.5-week low and is up +0.03%.  China's Shanghai Composite closed down -0.42%.  Japan's Nikkei Stock Average closed down -1.89%.

Interest Rates

September 10-year T-notes (ZNU6) today are down -1 tick, and the 10-year T-note yield is up +0.2 bp to 4.519%.  T-notes are under slight pressure today after a +1% jump in WTI crude oil, which has raised inflation expectations.  Supply pressures are also weighing on T-note prices as the Treasury will auction $39 billion of 10-year T-notes later today.  T-notes recovered from their worst levels after the US May CPI report rose as expected, easing inflation concerns.

European government bond yields are moving higher today.  The 10-year German Bund yield climbed to a 2.5-week high of 3.088% and is up +1.7 bp to 3.060%.  The 10-year UK gilt yield is up +1.7 bp to 4.920%.

Swaps are discounting a 100% chance of a +25 bp ECB rate hike at its next policy meeting on Thursday.

US Stock Movers

Chipmakers and AI-infrastructure stocks are leading the broader market lower today.  ON Semiconductor (ON) is down more than -5%, and Qualcomm (QCOM) is down more than -5% to lead losers in the Nasdaq 100.  Also, Western Digital (WDC) and Broadcom (AVGO) are down more than -4%, andAdvanced Micro Devices (AMD), NXP Semiconductors NV (NXPI), ARM Holdings Plc (ARM), and Microchip Technology (MCHP) are down more than -3%.  In addition,  Nvidia (NVDA), Marvell Technology (MRVL), and Micron Technology (MU) are down more than -2%.

Trucking companies are under pressure today after Amazon expanded its LTL freight offering to all destinations in the US, including third-party warehouses, distribution centers, and retail partners.  Old Dominion Freight Line (ODFL) is down more than -4%, and FedEx Freight Holding Co (FDXF), ArcBest (ARCB), and XPO Inc (XPO) are down more than -3%.  Also, Saia Inc (SAIA) is down more than -2%, and CH Robinson Worldwide (CHRW) and JB Hunt Transport Services (JBHT) are down more than -2%.

Airline stocks and cruise line operators are falling today, as WTI crude oil is up more than 1%, which is boosting fuel costs and dampening profitability prospects.  United Airlines Holdings (UAL), Alaska Air Group (ALK), and Carnival (CCL) are down more than -4%, and American Airlines Group (AAL), Delta Air Lines (DAL), Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL), and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) are down more than -3%.  Also, Southwest Airlines (LUV) is down more than -2%.

Energy producers and service providers are moving higher today, with WTI crude oil up more than +1%.  Devon Energy (DVN) is up more than +5%, and APA Corp (APA) is up more than +3%.  Also, ConocoPhillips (COP), Marathon Petroleum (MPC), Phillips 66 (PSX), and Chevron (CVX) are up more than +2%.  In addition, Diamondback Energy (FANG), Exxon Mobil (XOM), Halliburton (HAL), and Valero Energy (VLO) are up more than +1%.

Super Micro Computer (SMCI) is down more than -17% to lead losers in the S&P 500 after saying it plans $7 billion in equity and equity-linked financing transactions to fund component purchases.

Dianthus Therapeutics (DNTH) is down more than -13% after peer developer Sanofi halted a late-stage trial of an experimental therapy for a rare autoimmune disorder, citing efficacy concerns.

Summit Therapeutics (SMMT) is down more than -7% after announcing it had commenced an underwritten public offering of $500 million of shares of its common stock.

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (CBRL) is up more than +27% after raising its full-year revenue forecast to $3.27 billion to $3.30 billion from a previous estimate of $3.24 billion to $3.27 billion, stronger than the consensus of $3.25 billion.

Casey’s General Stores (CASY) is up more than +14% to lead gainers in the S&P 500 after reporting Q4 revenue of $4.57 billion, above the consensus of $4.32 billion.

Illumina (ILMN) is up more than +3% after JPMorgan Chase upgraded the stock to overweight from neutral with a price target of $185.

Hinge Health (HNGE) is up more than +2% after raising its full-year revenue forecast to $818 million to $824 million from a previous estimate of $798 million to $804 million.

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Check out some of the companies making the biggest moves midday: Trucking companies — Freight stocks sold off in reaction to Amazon saying it will open its less-than-truckload shipping services to companies outside its own network, posing a threat to industry incumbents. FedEx Freight Holding and Old Dominion Freight Line both slumped 5%; XPO dropped 4%; and Saia and ArcBest each fell 3%. Amazon itself dipped 2%. Super Micro Computer — The AI server maker plunged 18% after setting plans to raise $7 billion through the sale of equity- and equity-linked securities to help cover the cost of hardware component purchases. Chip stocks — Semiconductor companies continued their recent decline, with Micron Technology dropping 4%, Advanced Micro Devices falling almost 5% and Broadcom shedding 5%. Devon Energy — The oil and gas explorer rallied more than 6% after Evercore ISI raised Devon to outperform after what it called the company's "better-than-expected mid-month update." Devon management on Tuesday updated investors on its outlook following the purchase of Coterra Energy in early May for about $58 billion. Cracker Barrel — The Southern country-themed restaurant chain soared 24% after raising its full-year revenue and adjusted EBITDA guidance. Cracker Barrel also reported fiscal third-quarter earnings of 29 cents per share on $797.4 million in revenue, topping expectations. Analysts polled by FactSet had expected a loss of 48 cents per share and revenue of $776.7 million. Casey's General Stores — The convenience store and gas station chain surged 14%. Casey's posted better-than-expected fiscal fourth-quarter results, FactSet said, helped by rising fuel margins and prepared food and dispensed beverage sales ahead of last year. Fiscal 2027 EBITDA was forecast to grow 8%-10%. Gambling stocks — DraftKings climbed 5%, Rush Street Interactive rose more than 4%, Flutter Entertainment and SGHC Ltd. added 3% and Penn Entertainment advanced nearly 3%. DraftKings management told a Jefferies investor conference that it's confident of no material revenue cannibalization from prediction markets, and anticipated the World Cup will drive engagement and prediction volume in the second half, FactSet said. Robinhood Markets — The financial services trading platform jumped 5% after saying late Tuesday that total platform assets rose 9% in May compared with April, and 48% from the year-earlier period. CEO Vlad Tenev wrote in a social media post that Robinhood received regulatory approval to serve as an underwriter of initial public offerings. Oscar Health — The New York-based health insurer added 3% after Barclays upgraded Oscar to overweight Wednesday, saying it "offers the most direct leverage to a potential multi-year re-rating, alongside a margin recovery cycle as repricing actions take hold." Cava — The fast-casual restaurant chain was upgraded at UBS to buy from hold on its "compelling growth story." The stock climbed 6%. BILL Holdings — The cloud-based software provider dropped 4% to a 52-week low. Truist downgraded BILL to hold and slashed its 12-month price target to $38 from $45 previously. Gold miners — Gold miners fell alongside futures contracts for delivery of gold in August, which dropped 2%. Anglogold Ashanti tumbled nearly 6%, while Harmony Gold Mining fell more than 2% and Gold Fields lost more than 4%. Hecla Mining shed 2% and NovaGold Resources lost 3%. — CNBC's Michelle Fox, Lisa Kailai Han and Jordan Novet contributed reporting

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The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is down -0.28%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is down -0.38%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is down -0.28%.  June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26) are down -0.25%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQM26) are down -0.22%.

Stock indexes are sliding today, led by weakness in technology stocks, as investors rotate out of the sector, weighing on the broader market. Also, trucking companies are under pressure today after Amazon expanded its LTL freight offering to all destinations in the US, including third-party warehouses, distribution centers, and retail partners.  However, stock indexes recovered from their worst levels after US May consumer prices came in as expected, easing inflation concerns.Join 200K+ Subscribers: Find out why the midday Barchart Brief newsletter is a must-read for thousands daily.

US May CPI rose +4.2% y/y, right on expectations and the fastest pace of increase in 3 years.  May core CPI rose +2.9% y/y, right on expectations, and the fastest pace of increase in 7 months.

US MBA mortgage applications rose +10.8% in the week ended June 5, with the purchase mortgage sub-index up +7.3% and the refinancing mortgage sub-index up +15.3%.  The average 30-year fixed rate mortgage rose +3 bp to 6.60% from 6.57% in the prior week.

WTI crude oil prices (CLN26) are up more than +1% today after the US and Iran exchanged strikes overnight.  The US said it had completed an operation that saw fighter jets strike Iranian air defenses, ground control stations, and radar sites near the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation for Iran shooting down a US Apache helicopter.  In response, Iran launched missiles at four US military targets and fired drones at the main US naval base in the Middle East, located in Bahrain, and struck Ali Al Salem air base in Kuwait.  Losses in crude prices accelerated today when President Trump said that Iran has taken too long to make a deal and that they will now have to “pay the price,” fueling concerns that the US may escalate military attacks on Iran.

The markets are discounting a 0% chance of a +25 bp rate hike at the next FOMC meeting on June 16-17.

Overseas stock markets are lower today.  The Euro Stoxx 50 fell to a 2.5-week low and is down -0.34%. China's Shanghai Composite closed down -0.42%.  Japan's Nikkei Stock Average closed down -1.89%.

Interest Rates

September 10-year T-notes (ZNU6) today are down -2 ticks, and the 10-year T-note yield is up +0.6 bp to 4.523%.  T-notes are under pressure today after a +1% jump in WTI crude oil, which has raised inflation expectations.  Supply pressures are also weighing on T-note prices as the Treasury will auction $39 billion of 10-year T-notes later today.

Today’s stock weakness has boosted some safe-haven demand for government debt securities and is limiting losses in T-notes.  Also, today’s as-expected US May CPI report limited the downside in T-notes.

European government bond yields are moving higher today.  The 10-year German Bund yield climbed to a 2.5-week high of 3.088% and is up +2.7 bp to 3.070%.  The 10-year UK gilt yield is up +2.1 bp to 4.924%.

Swaps are discounting a 100% chance of a +25 bp ECB rate hike at its next policy meeting on Thursday.

US Stock Movers

The weakness in chipmakers and AI-infrastructure stocks is leading the broader market lower today.  Western Digital (WDC) and Broadcom (AVGO) are down more than -4%, and Seagate Technology Holdings Plc (STX) is down more than -3%.  Also, Micron Technology (MU) is down more than -2%, and Nvidia (NVDA), Microchip Technology (MCHP), NXP Semiconductors NV (NXPI), and Qualcomm (QCOM) are down more than -1%.

Trucking companies are under pressure today after Amazon expanded its LTL freight offering to all destinations in the US, including third-party warehouses, distribution centers, and retail partners.  ArcBest (ARCB) is down more than -7%, and Old Dominion Freight Line (ODFL) is down more than -6% to lead losers in the Nasdaq 100.  Also, Saia Inc (SAIA) and XPO Inc (XPO) are down more than -5%.  In addition, FedEx Freight Holding Co (FDXF), CH Robinson Worldwide (CHRW), and JB Hunt Transport Services (JBHT) are down more than -2%.

Airline stocks and cruise line operators are falling today, as WTI crude oil is up more than 1%, which boosts fuel costs and dampens profitability prospects.  United Airlines Holdings (UAL) and Alaska Air Group (ALK) are down more than -3%, and American Airlines Group (AAL), Delta Air Lines (DAL), and Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL) are down more than -2%.  Also, Southwest Airlines (LUV), Carnival (CCL), and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) are down more than -1%.

Energy producers and service providers are moving higher today, with WTI crude oil up more than +1%.  Devon Energy (DVN) is up more than +4%, and APA Corp (APA) is up more than +3%.  Also, ConocoPhillips (COP) is up more than +2%, and Marathon Petroleum (MPC), Phillips 66 (PSX), Chevron (CVX), Halliburton (HAL), and Valero Energy (VLO) are up more than +1%.

Dianthus Therapeutics (DNTH) is down more than -13% after peer developer Sanofi halted a late-stage trial of an experimental therapy for a rare autoimmune disorder, citing efficacy concerns.

Super Micro Computer (SMCI) is down more than -12% to lead losers in the S&P 500 after saying it plans $7 billion in equity and equity-linked financing transactions to fund component purchases.

Summit Therapeutics (SMMT) is down more than -3% after announcing it had commenced an underwritten public offering of $500 million of shares of its common stock.

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (CBRL) is up more than +31% after raising its full-year revenue forecast to $3.27 billion to $3.30 billion from a previous estimate of $3.24 billion to $3.27 billion, stronger than the consensus of $3.25 billion.

Casey’s General Stores (CASY) is up more than +14% to lead gainers in the S&P 500 after reporting Q4 revenue of $4.57 billion, above the consensus of $4.32 billion.

Illumina (ILMN) is up more than +2% after JPMorgan Chase upgraded the stock to overweight from neutral with a price target of $185.

Hinge Health (HNGE) is up more than +2% after raising its full-year revenue forecast to $818 million to $824 million from a previous estimate of $798 million to $804 million.

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The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is down -0.28%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is down -0.38%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is down -0.28%.  June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26) are down -0.25%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQM26) are down -0.22%.

Stock indexes are sliding today, led by weakness in technology stocks, as investors rotate out of the sector, weighing on the broader market. Also, trucking companies are under pressure today after Amazon expanded its LTL freight offering to all destinations in the US, including third-party warehouses, distribution centers, and retail partners.  However, stock indexes recovered from their worst levels after US May consumer prices came in as expected, easing inflation concerns.

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US May CPI rose +4.2% y/y, right on expectations and the fastest pace of increase in 3 years.  May core CPI rose +2.9% y/y, right on expectations, and the fastest pace of increase in 7 months.

US MBA mortgage applications rose +10.8% in the week ended June 5, with the purchase mortgage sub-index up +7.3% and the refinancing mortgage sub-index up +15.3%.  The average 30-year fixed rate mortgage rose +3 bp to 6.60% from 6.57% in the prior week.

WTI crude oil prices (CLN26) are up more than +1% today after the US and Iran exchanged strikes overnight.  The US said it had completed an operation that saw fighter jets strike Iranian air defenses, ground control stations, and radar sites near the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation for Iran shooting down a US Apache helicopter.  In response, Iran launched missiles at four US military targets and fired drones at the main US naval base in the Middle East, located in Bahrain, and struck Ali Al Salem air base in Kuwait.  Losses in crude prices accelerated today when President Trump said that Iran has taken too long to make a deal and that they will now have to "pay the price," fueling concerns that the US may escalate military attacks on Iran.

The markets are discounting a 0% chance of a +25 bp rate hike at the next FOMC meeting on June 16-17.

Overseas stock markets are lower today.  The Euro Stoxx 50 fell to a 2.5-week low and is down -0.34%. China's Shanghai Composite closed down -0.42%.  Japan's Nikkei Stock Average closed down -1.89%.

Story Continues

Interest Rates

September 10-year T-notes (ZNU6) today are down -2 ticks, and the 10-year T-note yield is up +0.6 bp to 4.523%.  T-notes are under pressure today after a +1% jump in WTI crude oil, which has raised inflation expectations.  Supply pressures are also weighing on T-note prices as the Treasury will auction $39 billion of 10-year T-notes later today.

Today's stock weakness has boosted some safe-haven demand for government debt securities and is limiting losses in T-notes.  Also, today's as-expected US May CPI report limited the downside in T-notes.

European government bond yields are moving higher today.  The 10-year German Bund yield climbed to a 2.5-week high of 3.088% and is up +2.7 bp to 3.070%.  The 10-year UK gilt yield is up +2.1 bp to 4.924%.

Swaps are discounting a 100% chance of a +25 bp ECB rate hike at its next policy meeting on Thursday.

US Stock Movers

The weakness in chipmakers and AI-infrastructure stocks is leading the broader market lower today.  Western Digital (WDC) and Broadcom (AVGO) are down more than -4%, and Seagate Technology Holdings Plc (STX) is down more than -3%.  Also, Micron Technology (MU) is down more than -2%, and Nvidia (NVDA), Microchip Technology (MCHP), NXP Semiconductors NV (NXPI), and Qualcomm (QCOM) are down more than -1%.

Trucking companies are under pressure today after Amazon expanded its LTL freight offering to all destinations in the US, including third-party warehouses, distribution centers, and retail partners.  ArcBest (ARCB) is down more than -7%, and Old Dominion Freight Line (ODFL) is down more than -6% to lead losers in the Nasdaq 100.  Also, Saia Inc (SAIA) and XPO Inc (XPO) are down more than -5%.  In addition, FedEx Freight Holding Co (FDXF), CH Robinson Worldwide (CHRW), and JB Hunt Transport Services (JBHT) are down more than -2%.

Airline stocks and cruise line operators are falling today, as WTI crude oil is up more than 1%, which boosts fuel costs and dampens profitability prospects.  United Airlines Holdings (UAL) and Alaska Air Group (ALK) are down more than -3%, and American Airlines Group (AAL), Delta Air Lines (DAL), and Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL) are down more than -2%.  Also, Southwest Airlines (LUV), Carnival (CCL), and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) are down more than -1%.

Energy producers and service providers are moving higher today, with WTI crude oil up more than +1%.  Devon Energy (DVN) is up more than +4%, and APA Corp (APA) is up more than +3%.  Also, ConocoPhillips (COP) is up more than +2%, and Marathon Petroleum (MPC), Phillips 66 (PSX), Chevron (CVX), Halliburton (HAL), and Valero Energy (VLO) are up more than +1%.

Dianthus Therapeutics (DNTH) is down more than -13% after peer developer Sanofi halted a late-stage trial of an experimental therapy for a rare autoimmune disorder, citing efficacy concerns.

Super Micro Computer (SMCI) is down more than -12% to lead losers in the S&P 500 after saying it plans $7 billion in equity and equity-linked financing transactions to fund component purchases.

Summit Therapeutics (SMMT) is down more than -3% after announcing it had commenced an underwritten public offering of $500 million of shares of its common stock.

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (CBRL) is up more than +31% after raising its full-year revenue forecast to $3.27 billion to $3.30 billion from a previous estimate of $3.24 billion to $3.27 billion, stronger than the consensus of $3.25 billion.

Casey's General Stores (CASY) is up more than +14% to lead gainers in the S&P 500 after reporting Q4 revenue of $4.57 billion, above the consensus of $4.32 billion.

Illumina (ILMN) is up more than +2% after JPMorgan Chase upgraded the stock to overweight from neutral with a price target of $185.

Hinge Health (HNGE) is up more than +2% after raising its full-year revenue forecast to $818 million to $824 million from a previous estimate of $798 million to $804 million.

Earnings Reports(6/10/2026)

Chewy Inc (CHWY), Core & Main Inc (CNM), Oracle Corp (ORCL).

On the date of publication, Rich Asplund did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. This article was originally published on Barchart.com

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Casey’s General Stores, Inc. (Nasdaq: CASY) hat den Finanzexperten Stanley J. Sutula III in sein Board of Directors berufen. Mr. Sutula bringt über 35 Jahre Erfahrung in Corporate Finance, Financial Planning und Operations, Steuern, strategischer Planung und Risikomanagement mit. Er war seit 2020 Chief Financial Officer bei Colgate-Palmolive Company (NYSE: CL) und hatte zuvor Positionen bei Pitney Bowes Inc. (NYSE: PBI) und IBM Corporation (NYSE: IBM) inne.

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Der US-Aktienmarkt zeigt sich angesichts starken Arbeitsmarktdaten und steigender Zinsen zurückhaltend. Die E-Mini-S&P-500-Kontrakte fallen um etwa 2,6% und die Nasdaq-100-Futures um fast 4,8%. Die Arbeitslosenzahlen für Mai zeigen eine Erhöhung von 172.000 Jobs und eine Steigerung der durchschnittlichen Stundensätze um 0,3%. Gleichzeitig liegt der Zwei-Jahres-Zins des US-Treasury bei 4,16%, was darauf hinweist, dass die Kreditkosten hoch bleiben. Die Frage ist nun, ob diese Mischung aus soliden Beschäftigungszahlen und steigenden Löhnen Druck auf Interessenwerte wie Wachstumswerte und kleinere Unternehmen ausübt oder stattdessen defensive Sektoren wie Energieversorgungsunternehmen und Teile des Immobiliensektors unterstützt, die Investoren als Ersatz für Anleihen betrachten.