LIVE BLOG29 Jun, 2026 | 05:57:38 PM ISTSynopsisDow Jones Today | US Stock Market Live: Wall Street futures climbed on easing US-Iran tensions, lifting sentiment. Nasdaq led gains while Comcast surged on its spin-off plan. RBC raised its S&P 500 target, though AI spending concerns and Fed rate hike bets kept investors cautious.Dow Jones Today | Nasdaq | S&P 500 Live Updates: US stock futures advanced on June 29 as easing tensions between the US and Iran improved risk appetite. Tech stocks led gains, pushing Nasdaq futures higher. Comcast shares rallied after announcing a spin-off of NBCUniversal and Sky. RBC Capital raised its S&P 500 target, citing strong earnings outlook. However, concerns over AI-driven chip costs, Apple’s pricing moves, and expectations of Fed rate hikes tempered broader optimism. Show more Show less1 New UpdateDow Jones| Nasdaq | US Stock Market Today | Live: AI cost concerns and Fed outlook weighInvestor sentiment remains tempered by rising AI-related costs, particularly in chips and data infrastructure. Apple’s recent price hikes highlight margin pressures. Meanwhile, expectations of at least one Federal Reserve rate hike persist, with upcoming US jobs data likely to influence policy outlook and market direction.Dow Jones| Nasdaq | US Stock Market Today | Live: RBC raises S&P 500 target on earnings strengthRBC Capital Markets lifted its 12-month S&P 500 target to 8,150, citing resilient earnings and supportive macro conditions. The upgrade signals confidence in continued equity market strength despite global uncertainties. Strong corporate performance remains a key pillar for bullish projections.Dow Jones| Nasdaq | US Stock Market Today | Live: Comcast jumps on restructuring planComcast shares surged sharply after the company announced plans to split into two publicly listed entities. The spin-off of NBCUniversal and Sky is expected to unlock shareholder value. The move reflects ongoing restructuring trends among large media and telecom firms.Dow Jones| Nasdaq | US Stock Market Today | Live: Nasdaq leads gains amid tech reboundThe tech-heavy Nasdaq outperformed other indices, with strong gains in Nasdaq 100 futures. Investors returned to growth stocks after last week’s volatility. However, underlying caution remained due to recent pressure on semiconductor stocks and broader concerns around elevated valuations in the technology sector.Dow Jones| Nasdaq | US Stock Market Today | Live: Wall Street rises on easing geopolitical tensionsUS stock index futures moved higher as easing tensions between the United States and Iran improved investor sentiment. Hopes of de-escalation following recent hostilities reduced immediate geopolitical risks. Markets responded positively to signs that both sides may avoid further escalation, supporting risk assets globally.