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CNBC Daily Open: Another weekend escalation in Iran, another market shrug
Tensions in the Middle East flared again over the weekend, but markets appeared largely unfazed, with investors instead turning to a tech recovery rally.
TL;DR
- Middle East tensions escalated over the weekend with U.S. strikes and Iranian attacks, but markets remained largely unfazed.
- Investors are prioritizing a tech recovery rally, with SpaceX poised for a fast Nasdaq-100 index addition.
- Smaller tech firms are facing significant challenges due to a memory crunch, with some warning of potential business failure.
- Automated ticket-buying programs (bots) are distorting access to concert tickets and train reservations.
- Oil prices saw modest climbs, but this was overshadowed by investor focus on tech stocks.