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The Nasdaq's win streak, Netflix earnings, another AI pivot and more in Morning Squawk

Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day.

The Nasdaq's win streak, Netflix earnings, another AI pivot and more in Morning Squawk

TL;DR

  • Stock futures climbed after President Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, leading to peace talks at the White House.
  • The S&P 500 reached a new all-time high, and the Nasdaq Composite extended its winning streak to 12 days.
  • Netflix surpassed revenue expectations, partly due to a breakup fee, but shares dropped as Chairman Reed Hastings announced he will step down from the board.
  • Quantum computing stocks like IonQ and D-Wave Quantum surged, while Taiwan Semiconductor and ASML shares fell despite strong earnings.
  • Social media company Myseum announced a pivot to AI agents and will change its name to Myseum.AI, causing its stock to jump.
  • Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. signaled potential easing of restrictions on peptides, potentially benefiting companies like Hims & Hers.