Market Overview - U.S. equity markets experienced volatility on March 19, 2026, due to geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East and a revised interest rate outlook from the Federal Reserve [1] - Major indexes opened lower but recovered slightly by the end of the session, with a notable "flight to safety" in the energy sector [1] Major Index Performance - The S&P 500 (SPX) closed down 0.22% at approximately 6,610 points, nearing its 200-day moving average of 6,619 [2] - The Nasdaq Composite (IXIC) fell 0.3% to 22,152.42, impacted by semiconductor weakness despite strong earnings [2] - The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) lost 180 points, or about 0.39%, closing at 46,045, with losses led by Boeing (BA) and Caterpillar (CAT) [2] Geopolitical and Economic Factors - The sell-off was primarily driven by escalating tensions in the Persian Gulf, with Brent Crude oil prices briefly exceeding $119 per barrel before settling around $112 [3] - The Federal Reserve maintained the federal funds rate at 3.5% to 3.75%, indicating a hawkish shift in interest rate expectations, with only one rate cut anticipated for the remainder of 2026 [4] Corporate News and Earnings Highlights - Micron Technology (MU) reported earnings of $12.20 per share on revenue of $23.86 billion but saw its stock decline by 3.8% due to increased capital expenditure plans for AI infrastructure [5] - FedEx (FDX) shares rose after strong third-quarter results and an increased full-year outlook, confirming plans to spin off its FedEx Freight unit by June 1, 2026 [6] - Five Below (FIVE) surged 10% following an earnings report with adjusted EPS of $4.31, exceeding analyst estimates [6] - Darden Restaurants (DRI) reported a 5.9% increase in total sales to $3.3 billion, with LongHorn Steakhouse achieving a 7.2% rise in same-restaurant sales [7] - Scholastic (SCHL) announced a $300 million share repurchase authorization, while Nvidia (NVDA) faced a 1% decline amid a broader rotation out of high-valuation tech stocks [7] Upcoming Market Events - Investors are looking for clarity on diplomatic efforts regarding the Strait of Hormuz, which poses risks to global supply chains [8] - Focus will shift to secondary housing market data and monitoring of Treasury yields, with the 10-year note currently around 4.28% [8]

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