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                      A picture of Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is displayed on a screen in Tehran Mojtaba Khamenei, 56, has emerged as Iran’s new supreme leader following the assassination of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in joint U.S.–Israeli strikes. His appointment by the Assembly of Experts comes at a moment of profound crisis for Iran, as the country faces regional war, internal instability, and intense international scrutiny.  A Secretive Heir With Deep Establishment Ties Mojtaba, long considered influential behind the scenes, is a mid-ranking cleric with strong connections to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). His political rise signals continuity of Iran’s hardline establishment, despite the country’s ideological discomfort with hereditary succession.  A Leader Shaped by Conflict and Loss His ascension comes amid the “Ramadan War,” during which he was reportedly wound...

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Tech Stocks Lift Futures Ahead of Nvidia’s Earnings

 




U.S. stock futures edged higher as investors positioned themselves for one of the most closely watched earnings reports of the season: Nvidia’s. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq 100 futures all posted early gains, reflecting renewed optimism in the tech sector.

Market Mood Brightens

  • Futures tied to the Dow showed modest strength, supported by cyclical stocks.
  • The S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures climbed as traders bet on continued momentum in artificial intelligence–driven companies.
  • Nvidia’s upcoming earnings report is widely expected to influence the broader market, given the company’s outsized role in the AI boom.

Why Nvidia Matters Today

Nvidia has become a bellwether for tech sentiment. Its performance often sets the tone for semiconductor stocks and, increasingly, the entire market. Investors are watching for:

  • AI chip demand updates
  • Revenue growth tied to data centers
  • Forward guidance that could sway market direction

A strong report could fuel another rally in tech, while any sign of slowing demand may trigger volatility.

If you want, I can expand this into a longer article or add analysis on how Nvidia’s earnings typically impact the market.

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