Monday, June 23rd

LEAD STORY – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Nasdaq Eyes Record Run as Markets Brace for Key Earnings and Fed Commentary
The Nasdaq is aiming for its third straight monthly gain as investors gear up for a busy week featuring earnings from Nike, FedEx, Micron and more, alongside Federal Reserve Chair Powell’s Capitol Hill testimony. Macroeconomic signals also remain in focus, including U.S. strikes on Iran that have kept oil prices elevated.
Why it matters: With pivotal company results and potential rate-cut clues in sight, this week could define whether markets maintain their momentum or shift to a defensive stance.