Benzinga examined the prospects for many investors’ favorite stocks over the last week — here’s a look at some of our top stories.
Markets extended their selloff this week as surging oil prices and escalating geopolitical tensions pushed major indexes toward correction territory. The Nasdaq Composite officially entered a correction, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 posted sharp declines as crude prices surged toward — and in some cases above — $100 per barrel amid disruptions tied to the Iran conflict. Investor sentiment deteriorated further as uncertainty around a potential ceasefire and shifting policy signals from President Donald Trump failed to stabilize markets.
Technology stocks led the downturn, with major names under pressure following legal setbacks and broader concerns about the sustainability of the AI-driven rally. The sector’s weakness dragged the Nasdaq lower, highlighting how elevated valuations and rising geopolitical risk are colliding to unwind one of the market’s strongest trades. At the same time, investors grew increasingly cautious about capital spending trends and regulatory headwinds facing large tech firms.
Meanwhile, rising oil prices are feeding into broader inflation fears, complicating the Federal Reserve’s outlook and prompting markets to reassess expectations for rate cuts. With bond yields climbing and traders pricing in a higher-for-longer rate environment, equities remain under pressure as geopolitical risks, inflation concerns and policy uncertainty converge. The week’s action underscores a fragile market backdrop, where energy shocks and macro headwinds continue to drive volatility across sectors.
Benzinga provides daily reports on the stocks most popular with investors. Here are a few of this past week’s most bullish and bearish posts that are worth another look.
The Bulls
“Arm Holdings Stock Soars As Company Targets $15 Billion In Annual Sales From New In-House Chip,” by Adam Eckert, reports that Arm Holdings PLC
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