Renewed hostilities in the Strait of Hormuz sent oil futures higher but eased as traders weighed the de-escalation outcome was greater than a continuance of hostilities.

Stocks are on pace for a positive week but oil rose after escalation in the Strait of Hormuz. Traders await the debut of South Korean chip firm SK Hynix and mull Delta's results.

Fear around the future of Social Security payments is understandable, but it should not solely drive decisions on when to claim benefits.

Earnings from PepsiCo today and Delta tomorrow precede big banks and key chip names reporting next week. Oil and yields are elevated after the most recent Middle East skirmishes.

Stocks are higher across the board despite overnight attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. Chip stocks are seeing follow-through buying as the SOX bounces off its 50-day SMA.

Liz Ann Sonders shares her perspective on the U.S. stock market and economy in this monthly Market Snapshot video.

The Great Moderation has given way to a more volatile era, where inflation shocks and market dispersion favor flexibility and diversification.

The swift move out of chips Tuesday could reflect market fatigue and precedes key chip company earnings next week. Fed minutes are today's highlight amid inflation concerns.

Yesterday's chip revival put tech back in the driver's seat, and it's in focus again today as South Korean semiconductor giant Samsung reports. SpaceX joins the Nasdaq 100 today.