Gary Black: U.S. stocks rise as earnings outlook offsets Middle East risk

Gary Black: U.S. stocks rise as earnings outlook offsets Middle East risk
U.S. stocks up as earnings offset risk

U.S. stocks edged higher as solid earnings prospects from banks and AI firms this week largely offset increased Middle East risks, following Houthi militant strikes against Saudi Arabia that pushed brent crude to $105 per barrel.

Gary Black shared that the 10-year treasury yield remained unchanged at 5.24%.

Gary Black previously argued that Tesla expanded its U.S. EV market share in 2025 as competitors trimmed investment and the Model Y saw a redesign. He has also assessed mergers in other sectors, stating that Starbucks and Chipotle lacked sufficient brand overlap for a successful deal. Black’s commentary continues to track developments across both technology and consumer-facing industries.

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