Futures Mixed as Iran Conflict Escalates and Key Earnings Reports Loom

1. Iranian missile attacks killed three U.S. servicemembers recently, escalating U.S.-Iran conflict Newsworthy Reliable Very negative
2. Dow Jones futures slightly declined while S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures rose modestly with oil prices climbing Newsworthy Reliable Neutral
3. Google-parent Alphabet, Tesla, Intel, GE Vernova and Interactive Brokers are set for major earnings announcements this week Newsworthy Reliable Positive
4. Advanced Micro Devices will hold an AI-focused event Wednesday featuring CEO Lisa Su Relevant Reliable Neutral
5. SpaceX stock fell 14.7% below its IPO price amid a scrubbed Starship launch, with market cap dropping $1 trillion since June peak Relevant Reliable Negative
6. Tesla shares declined 6.6% last week despite strong Q2 delivery figures, with valuation hinging on expected robotaxis and robotics growth Relevant Reliable Negative
7. Last week's market saw a Nasdaq-heavy decline, particularly in AI-focused stocks, while medical, financial, energy, and transportation sectors showed strength Newsworthy Reliable Negative
8. Investors advised to play defense by cutting losing stocks, taking profits, and cautiously approaching new buys amid ongoing volatility and geopolitical risks Newsworthy Reliable Negative

Type: standard news · Analysis confidence: 95%

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