CNBC Daily Open: Wall Street 'dress rehearsal'
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Best week
Wall Street had its best week of 2024, recovering from a rout earlier this month.For the week, the S&P 500 surged nearly 3.9%, bringing it within striking distance of its July record high. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite saw an even more impressive 5.2% gain, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced a solid 2.9%. Meanwhile, the yield on the 10-year Treasury fell as data eased concerns of an imminent recession.
Oil sinks
U.S. oil prices dropped 2% following reports that Qatar told Iran not to attack Israel amid ongoing Israel-Hamas cease-fire talks. Qatar's prime minister warned Iranian leaders of the potential consequences of striking Israel when progress is being made, the Washington Post reported, citing diplomats. Talks are expected to resume this week after negotiations were paused on Friday. Hamas did not take part in talks but was briefed by mediators. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Israel on Sunday, as efforts intensify to end the 10-month-old war between Israel and Hamas.
Blocked
A U.S. judge has temporarily blocked the launch of Venu, a sports streaming service from Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery and Fox. Fubo TV, a competitor, filed an antitrust lawsuit, alleging Venu would harm competition. "Today's ruling is a victory not only for Fubo but also for consumers. This decision will help ensure that consumers have access to a more competitive marketplace with multiple sports streaming options," Fubo CEO David Gandler said after the injunction. Fubo's