US Stock Futures Drop. Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) Said a New Round of Attacks Targeting US Military Bases in Kuwait and Bahrain Has Begun

Spot gold (XAUUSD) briefly climbed above $4,200 during Wednesday's session. The market is digesting a notable slowdown in U.S. private-sector hiring while monitoring expectations for an easing of shipping disputes in the Strait of Hormuz, with both factors collectively amplifying short-term volatility in the precious metals market.

Sandisk reports Q4 FY2026 after the close Aug 5, guiding to ~$8B revenue and $30–33 EPS while the Street wants more. With SNDK near $1,438, here’s what to watch.

TradingKey - AMD posted record $11.5B revenue and $1.66 EPS, both beating estimates, yet shares fell ~7% toward $480. Q3 guidance of $13B tops Street. Buy the dip?

TradingKey - Global risk appetite rebounded significantly, with major asset classes strengthening in tandem. Driving factors included the decline in risk premiums following the easing of U.S.-Iran geopolitical tensions, cooling inflation expectations, and the continued strengthening of the AI capita

SpaceX (SPCX) released its fiscal second quarter 2026 financial results on August 4, ET. Following the announcement, SPCX's after-hours share price fell by more than 8% at one point; as of writing, the decline narrowed to 5%, trading at $118.14. During the period, SpaceX's revenue grew 92% year-over