LIVE BLOG20 Jul 2026 | 05:44:32 PM ISTSynopsisDow Jones Today | S&P 500 | US Stock Market Live: U.S. stock futures edged higher as investors braced for a heavy week of megacap earnings led by Alphabet, Tesla and Intel. AI-driven gains remain under scrutiny after a chip stock selloff, while rising Middle East tensions and oil prices keep sentiment cautious.Dow Jones Today | Nasdaq | S&P 500 Live Updates: Wall Street futures climbed on Monday, with Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures posting gains ahead of key earnings from Alphabet, Tesla, Intel and IBM. The market’s AI-led rally is being tested after a sharp semiconductor pullback, with the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index in bear territory. Rising Middle East tensions and Brent crude above $90 add inflation risks, while Fed rate expectations remain in focus amid mixed macro signals. Show more Show less1 New UpdateDow Jones| Nasdaq | S&P 500 | US Stock Market Today | Live: Oil surge and Fed outlook in focusBrent crude prices crossing $90 per barrel have reignited inflation concerns, potentially influencing Federal Reserve policy decisions. Market pricing suggests a relatively low probability of a rate hike in July, but expectations for September remain elevated. Meanwhile, select stocks such as Domino’s Pizza saw gains after strong earnings, while chipmakers rebounded in premarket trade, reflecting a mixed but active start to the week.Dow Jones| Nasdaq | S&P 500 | US Stock Market Today | Live: Geopolitical tensions add to uncertaintyEscalating conflict involving the U.S., Israel and Iran is weighing on risk appetite, particularly due to concerns around supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Continued military activity has intensified fears of higher energy prices, complicating the inflation outlook. The geopolitical overhang is limiting bullish sentiment even as equities attempt to stabilise following recent declines.Dow Jones| Nasdaq | S&P 500 | US Stock Market Today | Live: Earnings to test spending cycle narrativeInvestors are focused on whether upcoming earnings will validate continued heavy spending on AI infrastructure. Companies such as Intel and Texas Instruments are expected to offer insights into demand trends across the semiconductor space. Analysts caution that if results indicate a prolonged investment phase without immediate returns, market participants may grow impatient, potentially extending the recent selloff through the summer months.Dow Jones| Nasdaq | S&P 500 | US Stock Market Today | Live: AI rally faces scrutiny after chip selloffThe strong rally in AI linked stocks has come under pressure after a steep correction in semiconductor shares. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index has fallen more than 20 percent from its recent peak, confirming a bear market trend. This reversal has raised concerns about stretched valuations and whether the pace of AI related capital expenditure can sustain current market momentum in the near term.Dow Jones| Nasdaq | S&P 500 | US Stock Market Today | Live: Futures edge higher ahead of key earningsU.S. stock index futures moved higher in early trading, with Nasdaq futures leading gains, as investors positioned for a crucial week of second quarter earnings. Markets are closely watching results from major technology firms including Alphabet, Tesla, Intel and IBM, which are expected to provide direction to the broader AI driven rally. The cautious optimism follows last week’s volatility, where equities faced pressure from a sharp pullback in semiconductor stocks.