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U.S. stock market futures charts showing declines in Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq alongside surging oil price graphs amid Iran conflict tensions

Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Futures Sink While Oil Prices Surge as Iran Conflict Rattles Markets “U.S. equity futures plunged in premarket trading as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East intensified, with Dow futures dropping over 600 points, S&P 500 and Nasdaq contracts sliding sharply, and crude oil benchmarks surging 7-13% on fears … Read more

Bank of America Downgrades Equinor to Neutral on Limited Share Price Upside

A financial chart displaying Equinor ASA stock performance with analyst downgrade overlay.

“Bank of America has shifted its stance on Equinor ASA, moving the rating to Neutral from Buy due to the stock’s proximity to the NOK260 price objective, signaling restricted potential for further gains. Analysts have trimmed post-2025 estimates, factoring in elevated net debt, cautious shareholder payout assumptions, and commodity price forecasts below futures levels, projecting … Read more