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U.S. Officials Say Iran’s New Supreme Leader Gravely Wounded Amid Escalating Conflict

Protesters hold posters of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his son, Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, during a protest marking al-Quds Day (Jerusalem Day), after Friday prayers at Fatih Mosque in Istanbul. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has confirmed that Iran’s newly appointed Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei , was seriously wounded and likely disfigured during the opening phase of U.S. and Israeli military strikes. Speaking at a Pentagon briefing, Hegseth described Iran’s leadership as “desperate and hiding,” asserting that Khamenei has gone underground following injuries sustained in the attacks.  Reports from multiple outlets indicate that Khamenei has not appeared publicly since the conflict began, fueling speculation about the severity of his condition. Some accounts suggest he may have suffered catastrophic injuries, including the loss of a limb and a possible coma, after an airstrike that also killed members of his family.  U.S....

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Tech Momentum Pushes Futures Higher as UnitedHealth Pressures the Dow

U.S. stock futures are showing a split tone as the new trading day begins. Strength in major technology names is lifting the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, while a decline in UnitedHealth is weighing on the Dow and keeping the broader market from moving in unison.

S&P 500 futures are edging higher, supported by renewed enthusiasm for large-cap tech and semiconductor stocks. Nasdaq futures are seeing even stronger gains as investors continue to favor growth sectors. In contrast, Dow futures are slipping, pulled lower by weakness in UnitedHealth following its latest earnings update.

The market is also navigating a heavy wave of corporate results, with companies across industries reporting quarterly performance. This earnings rush, combined with ongoing geopolitical and trade developments, is adding an extra layer of uncertainty to the session.

Despite the mixed signals, overall sentiment remains cautiously optimistic. Tech leadership continues to provide a stabilizing force, and investors appear willing to embrace selective risk as they assess the next catalysts for the broader market.

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