{"id":49846,"date":"2025-06-13T08:02:12","date_gmt":"2025-06-13T12:02:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/stock-market-today-markets-edge-higher-as-oracle-soars-on-ai-growth-geopolitical-tensions-rise\/49846\/"},"modified":"2025-06-13T08:02:12","modified_gmt":"2025-06-13T12:02:12","slug":"stock-market-today-markets-edge-higher-as-oracle-soars-on-ai-growth-geopolitical-tensions-rise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/stock-market-today-markets-edge-higher-as-oracle-soars-on-ai-growth-geopolitical-tensions-rise\/49846\/","title":{"rendered":"Stock Market Today: Markets Edge Higher as Oracle Soars on AI Growth, Geopolitical Tensions Rise"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><csartifact identifier=\"stock-market-article\" type=\"text\/markdown\" title=\"Stock Market Today Article\"><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey 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>GameStop Plunges as Meme Stock Volatility Returns<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/stock-market-today-markets-edge-higher-as-oracle-soars-on-ai-growth-geopolitical-tensions-rise\/49846\/#Tech_Sector_Shows_Mixed_Performance\" >Tech Sector Shows Mixed Performance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/stock-market-today-markets-edge-higher-as-oracle-soars-on-ai-growth-geopolitical-tensions-rise\/49846\/#Boeing_Faces_Pressure_After_Air_India_Incident\" >Boeing Faces Pressure After Air India Incident<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/stock-market-today-markets-edge-higher-as-oracle-soars-on-ai-growth-geopolitical-tensions-rise\/49846\/#Geopolitical_Tensions_and_Trade_Developments\" >Geopolitical Tensions and Trade Developments<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/stock-market-today-markets-edge-higher-as-oracle-soars-on-ai-growth-geopolitical-tensions-rise\/49846\/#Looking_Ahead_Key_Events_to_Watch\" >Looking Ahead: Key Events to Watch<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Major_Indexes_Approach_Record_Highs_Despite_Middle_East_Concerns\"><\/span>Major Indexes Approach Record Highs Despite Middle East Concerns<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <b><a href=\"https:\/\/stockmarketwatch.com\/live\/stock-market-today\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"6\" title=\"Stock Market Today\">stock market today<\/a><\/b> continues its upward momentum as major indexes edge higher, with the <a href=\"https:\/\/stockmarketwatch.com\/indices\/sp500\/today\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"snp500 today\">S&#038;P 500<\/a> approaching record territory. As of Thursday&#8217;s close, the S&#038;P 500 rose 0.4% to 6,045.26, sitting less than 2% below its all-time high. The <a href=\"https:\/\/stockmarketwatch.com\/indices\/dowjones\/today\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Dow Jones Today\">Dow Jones<\/a> Industrial Average gained 0.2% to 42,967.62, while the Nasdaq Composite added 0.2% to 19,662.48.<cscitation citation_id=\"task_2__1\"><\/cscitation><\/p>\n<p>Investors are navigating a complex landscape of cooling inflation data, strong corporate earnings, and escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Early Friday <b><a href=\"https:\/\/stockmarketwatch.com\/movers\/premarket\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Premarket Movers\">premarket movers<\/a><\/b> indicate caution, with futures pointing lower after Israel launched a military strike on Iran overnight, sending oil prices surging and triggering a rush to safe-haven assets.<cscitation citation_id=\"task_3__1\"><\/cscitation><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Inflation_Data_Boosts_Rate_Cut_Expectations\"><\/span>Inflation Data Boosts Rate Cut Expectations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Thursday&#8217;s economic reports provided a boost to <b>markets today<\/b>, with wholesale inflation coming in better than expected. This follows Wednesday&#8217;s consumer price index report showing inflation rose less than anticipated in May despite concerns about the impact of tariffs.<cscitation citation_id=\"task_2__1\"><\/cscitation><\/p>\n<p>The favorable inflation data has strengthened expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts later this year, with Treasury yields falling in response. Investors are now closely watching next week&#8217;s Federal Reserve meeting, though no rate change is expected at this time.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Oracle_Leads_Market_Gains_on_AI-Powered_Cloud_Growth\"><\/span>Oracle Leads Market Gains on AI-Powered Cloud Growth<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The standout performer in Thursday&#8217;s session was Oracle (<a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/stock\/?stock=ORCL\">ORCL<\/a>), which surged 13.31% to $199.86 after reporting better-than-expected quarterly results and providing an optimistic outlook for its AI-related cloud services.<cscitation citation_id=\"task_3__2\"><\/cscitation> The company&#8217;s shares breached the $200 mark for the first time, making it one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/stockmarketwatch.com\/movers\/today\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Top Stocks\">top gainers<\/a> in the S&#038;P 500.<\/p>\n<p>Oracle expects total revenue to reach at least $67 billion for fiscal 2026, with cloud infrastructure growth accelerating from 52% to approximately 70%. The company also plans to double its number of data centers from 23 to 47, signaling confidence in continued strong demand for AI computing resources.<cscitation citation_id=\"task_3__1\"><\/cscitation><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Oracle has entered an entirely new wave of enterprise popularity that it has not seen since the Internet era in the late 90s,&#8221; noted analysts at Piper Sandler, highlighting the company&#8217;s transformation into a major cloud competitor.<cscitation citation_id=\"task_3__1\"><\/cscitation><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GameStop_Plunges_as_Meme_Stock_Volatility_Returns\"><\/span>GameStop Plunges as Meme Stock Volatility Returns<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In contrast to Oracle&#8217;s gains, GameStop (<a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/stock\/?stock=GME\">GME<\/a>) plummeted 22.45% to $22.14 on Thursday, marking one of the most significant declines among actively traded stocks.<cscitation citation_id=\"task_3__2\"><\/cscitation> The dramatic move highlights the continued volatility in meme stocks that have captivated retail investors over the past few years.<\/p>\n<p>Other notable <b>premarket movers<\/b> for Friday include MP Materials (<a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/stock\/?stock=MP\">MP<\/a>), which gained 13.88%, and Tonix Pharmaceuticals (<a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/stock\/?stock=TNXP\">TNXP<\/a>), which fell 8.43%.<cscitation citation_id=\"task_3__2\"><\/cscitation><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tech_Sector_Shows_Mixed_Performance\"><\/span>Tech Sector Shows Mixed Performance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Major technology companies displayed mixed performance on Thursday. Nvidia (<a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/stock\/?stock=NVDA\">NVDA<\/a>) managed to gain 1.52% to $145.00, continuing its remarkable run as the leading AI chip provider. However, Tesla (<a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/stock\/?stock=TSLA\">TSLA<\/a>) declined 2.23% to $319.11, though the electric vehicle maker has recovered most of the ground lost after last week&#8217;s sell-off sparked by tensions between CEO Elon Musk and President Trump.<cscitation citation_id=\"task_3__2\"><\/cscitation><cscitation citation_id=\"task_3__3\"><\/cscitation><\/p>\n<p>Other tech giants including Apple (<a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/stock\/?stock=AAPL\">AAPL<\/a>), Amazon (<a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/stock\/?stock=AMZN\">AMZN<\/a>), Alphabet (<a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/stock\/?stock=GOOG\">GOOG<\/a>), and Meta Platforms (<a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/stock\/?stock=META\">META<\/a>) saw slight declines in Thursday&#8217;s session.<cscitation citation_id=\"task_3__3\"><\/cscitation><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Boeing_Faces_Pressure_After_Air_India_Incident\"><\/span>Boeing Faces Pressure After Air India Incident<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Boeing (<a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/stock\/?stock=BA\">BA<\/a>) shares dropped approximately 4% on Thursday, leading S&#038;P 500 decliners after an Air India 787-8 carrying more than 200 passengers crashed shortly after takeoff in India. The incident also affected shares of GE Aerospace (<a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/stock\/?stock=GE\">GE<\/a>), which supplied the plane&#8217;s engine, down more than 2%, and Boeing supplier Spirit AeroSystems (<a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/stock\/?stock=SPR\">SPR<\/a>), which declined 3%.<cscitation citation_id=\"task_3__3\"><\/cscitation><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Geopolitical_Tensions_and_Trade_Developments\"><\/span>Geopolitical Tensions and Trade Developments<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <b>market news today<\/b> is heavily influenced by two significant geopolitical developments. First, Israel&#8217;s military strike on Iran has sent oil prices surging, with crude oil futures up 6.88% to $72.72 per barrel.<cscitation citation_id=\"task_3__2\"><\/cscitation> This escalation has triggered volatility across global markets.<\/p>\n<p>On a more positive note, U.S. and Chinese officials have reached the framework for a trade agreement that still requires final approval from President Donald Trump and China&#8217;s Xi Jinping. This development has contributed to the S&#038;P 500 approaching record highs earlier this week, though Friday&#8217;s geopolitical tensions may temporarily overshadow trade optimism.<cscitation citation_id=\"task_3__3\"><\/cscitation><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Looking_Ahead_Key_Events_to_Watch\"><\/span>Looking Ahead: Key Events to Watch<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As investors navigate the <b>stock market live<\/b> developments, several key events loom on the horizon. The Federal Reserve&#8217;s meeting next week will be closely watched for signals about the timing of potential rate cuts. Markets have already priced in multiple cuts for the second half of the year, making Fed Chair Powell&#8217;s comments particularly significant.<cscitation citation_id=\"task_1__3\"><\/cscitation><\/p>\n<p>Additionally, ongoing developments in the Middle East conflict and further details about the U.S.-China trade agreement will likely drive market sentiment in the coming days and weeks.<\/p>\n<p>Energy stocks may see increased activity following the jump in oil prices, with investors monitoring major players like Occidental Petroleum (<a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/stock\/?stock=OXY\">OXY<\/a>), Exxon Mobil (<a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/stock\/?stock=XOM\">XOM<\/a>), and Chevron (<a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/stock\/?stock=CVX\">CVX<\/a>) for potential opportunities amid the heightened geopolitical tensions.<cscitation citation_id=\"task_3__2\"><\/cscitation><br \/><\/csartifact><\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;ve created a comprehensive article about today&#8217;s stock market situation, focusing on the current performance of major indexes, significant stock movements, and key market events.<\/p>\n<p>The article highlights Oracle&#8217;s impressive gains after strong earnings driven by AI cloud growth, GameStop&#8217;s dramatic decline, and the mixed performance across the tech sector. 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