https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stock-market-today-tech-stocks-set-to-gain-oil-holds-steadyContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stock-market-today-tech-stocks-set-to-gain-oil-holds-steadyhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stock-market-today-tech-stocks-set-to-gain-oil-holds-steady#u46304Sat, 22 Aug 2026 11:15:25 +0000US stocks opened in the green, triggering a late rally for the FTSE 100 which rose 77 points in its final hour to reach 10,825. Bitcoin climbed 10% to exceed $79,000. In India, the Sensex and Nifty 50 ended marginally higher on Friday, though Middle East tensions capped gains. Diamondback Energy returned $7.6 billion to shareholders despite a drop in profit. Microsoft is offering up to $279,000 for a principal legal engineer to develop AI tools for its internal legal workflows.Why it mattersGlobal markets are reacting to US momentum while balancing geopolitical risks in the Middle East. The sh https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stock-market-today-tech-stocks-set-to-gain-oil-holds-steadyhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stock-market-today-tech-stocks-set-to-gain-oil-holds-steady#u44757Tue, 18 Aug 2026 06:01:14 +0000US stock futures are little changed as investors ponder the Fed's next move and await retail earnings reports. The S&P 500 has posted a three-week win streak. Tech stocks are set to gain, while oil prices hold steady. Investors are cautious ahead of retail earnings reports, which could provide insights into the health of the US consumer.Why it mattersThe steady stock futures indicate a cautious market ahead of retail earnings reports. The Fed's next move is also being closely watched, with bets on an imminent rate hike fading. The S&P 500's three-week win streak suggests