Morning Brief — Fri., May 8, 2026
ES
7,400.25
+0.51%
NQ
28,894.00
+0.74%
VIX
17.07
-0.06%
DXY
97.95
-0.12%
The Big Story
Iran flare-ups pressured energy routes, but sub-$100 oil kept risk appetite intact.
- Oil fell below $100 as Trump insisted the U.S.-Iran ceasefire remained intact after exchanged fire.
- Iran seized the Ocean Koi tanker in the Gulf of Oman, saying it carried Iranian oil.
- UAE air defenses intercepted two ballistic missiles and three drones from Iran, with three injuries reported.
- Iran condemned U.S. Navy actions against two tankers as truce violations.
- EU regulators issued transport guidance as ongoing fuel supply disruptions hit airlines and tourism.
Pre-Market Price Action
SPY
735.28
Within Prior Day Range
QQQ
700.37
Within Prior Day Range
AAPL
290.80
Within Prior Day Range
AMD
415.50
Within Prior Day Range
AMZN
272.00
Within Prior Day Range
GOOGL
397.89
Within Prior Day Range
META
619.05
Within Prior Day Range
MSFT
421.17
Within Prior Day Range
NVDA
213.47
Within Prior Day Range
TSLA
416.83
Above Prior Day High
Pre-Market Movers
Gainers
INTC
110.97
+2.55%
TSLA
416.86
+1.90%
AMD
415.22
+1.79%
AVGO
419.50
+1.62%
NVDA
213.49
+0.97%
Decliners
CVX
182.36
-0.75%
NFLX
88.06
-0.47%
XOM
146.83
-0.47%
KO
78.58
-0.22%
ABBV
203.00
-0.17%
Key Levels
| Ticker | Last | PDH | PDL | VWAP | Range Break | Chg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPY | 735.32 | 736.13 | 729.75 | 725.97 | Inside Range | +0.20% |
| QQQ | 700.37 | 701.24 | 691.77 | 683.57 | Inside Range | +0.66% |
| AAPL | 290.78 | 292.13 | 285.78 | 282.95 | Inside Range | +1.15% |
| AMD | 415.40 | 421.71 | 401.08 | 383.06 | Inside Range | -1.44% |
| AMZN | 272.04 | 276.63 | 270.49 | 272.44 | Inside Range | -1.06% |
| GOOGL | 397.91 | 400.10 | 392.68 | 389.92 | Inside Range | +0.02% |
| META | 619.05 | 624.98 | 613.54 | 610.71 | Inside Range | +1.01% |
| MSFT | 421.17 | 427.98 | 418.76 | 415.58 | Inside Range | +1.76% |
| NVDA | 213.50 | 214.20 | 206.50 | 203.01 | Inside Range | +2.81% |
| TSLA | 416.83 | 415.83 | 402.12 | 395.99 | Above PDH | +4.59% |
Economic Calendar
08:30
Average Hourly Earnings m/m
08:30
Non-Farm Employment Change
08:30
Non-Farm Payrolls / Employment Situation
08:30
Unemployment Rate
10:00
Prelim UoM Consumer Sentiment
10:00
Prelim UoM Inflation Expectations
12:00
President Trump Speaks