WS #13317

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Markets are rallying on US-Iran de-escalation hopes, with Trump claiming talks will start Monday (though Iran denies) and oil prices plunging ~7% on OPEC+ output hike. Amazon crossed $3 trillion market cap, and Microsoft is surging on AI optimism. ISM Manufacturing beat expectations, but construction spending slipped. Crypto remains weak with Bitcoin below $60k and regulatory uncertainty. Key earnings tonight: Palantir, Snap, ON Semiconductor, and others.

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  • Trump claims Iran talks start Monday, Iran denies; oil prices plunge ~7%
  • Amazon surpasses $3 trillion market cap, AWS growth accelerates
  • ISM Manufacturing PMI beats at 55.6, but construction spending slips
  • Bernstein warns crypto could fall further if Clarity Act stalls
  • Morgan Stanley downgrades Circle Internet to underweight, cuts PT to $38
  • Visa to acquire BioCatch for $2.4B to bolster fraud detection
  • ServiceNow surges after CEO dismisses 'SaaSpocalypse' fears
  • Microsoft options show aggressive call buying, stock up 26% in 3 days