US stock market

Growth stocks are proving resilient even as bond yields surge, a combination that would normally pressure high-valuation shares. At the same time, investors are watching Donald Trump's decision on Iran, with markets gauging the geopolitical risk. Traders are weighing whether equities can keep ignoring rising borrowing costs while Middle East tensions add fresh uncertainty to the outlook.

With US Treasury bond yields reaching the 5% mark, retail investors are closely watching financial stocks that could benefit from higher rates. Yahoo Finance highlights three financial names drawing attention, as rising yields typically improve bank lending margins while pressuring other sectors and stirring debate over where to position portfolios.

US equity markets recovered ground, with major stock indexes climbing back to their break-even levels after earlier declines. The Wall Street Journal reports that stocks regained parity in early March trading, a sign of renewed investor confidence. Traders are watching whether the rebound holds amid ongoing uncertainty over interest rates and economic data.

Inflows of foreign capital into US equities have reached a record level, according to Financial Times reporting, even as overseas investors show declining appetite for American debt. The shift suggests international money is favouring US shares over Treasuries, a notable reallocation in global portfolios that analysts are watching for what it says about confidence in US assets and the widening appeal of equities.

Investors say rising US bond yields are having little effect on an economy they describe as red-hot, warning that borrowing costs are 'not even close' to slowing growth. The comments reflect growing concern in financial markets that elevated yields may persist, with implications for stocks, Federal Reserve policy and the outlook for interest rates.

First Solar shares are falling toward their lowest level in a year, prompting debate among investors over whether the solar panel maker's stock now represents a bargain. The drop has drawn attention to valuation questions around the company, one of the largest US solar manufacturers, as market watchers weigh whether recent weakness reflects deeper problems or a buying opportunity.

Financial commentators are flagging a historical pattern suggesting that a particular outcome in the US midterm elections could bode poorly for the stock market. Analysts note that past midterms with similar results have sometimes preceded weak equity performance, and investors are weighing what the vote means for portfolios heading into the coming year.

Veteran Wall Street strategist Ed Yardeni says equity markets could run into serious trouble if US bond yields climb to 6%, saying investors would 'all start to get concerned' at that level. His comments come as Treasury yields remain elevated and traders weigh how much higher borrowing costs can rise before valuations and risk appetite crack.

US stock futures for the Nasdaq and S&P 500 rose as investors awaited earnings from Advanced Micro Devices and reports tied to SpaceX, following a strong rally in Palantir shares. Traders are also watching a slate of stocks in focus, including Snap, Amazon, SanDisk, Lucid, SLS and AST SpaceMobile, as earnings season drives market direction.

Investors are turning their attention to three US-listed China-exposed stocks following the latest easing of tensions between Washington and Beijing. Reports suggest retail traders are positioning for gains as diplomatic progress raises hopes of improved trade conditions and reduced risk for companies with significant China revenue. Market watchers say sentiment toward Chinese equities has grown more optimistic, though analysts caution the thaw could prove fragile and sentiment may shift quickly if negotiations stall.

Trump Media, the company behind Donald Trump's social platform Truth Social, is drawing attention again in US news coverage. The company, majority-owned by the former president, has been a volatile stock market player and remains closely tied to Trump's political and business fortunes. No specific new development was detailed in the coverage.