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      ·14:52

      Peace Proves Elusive: Stocks Slip as Oil Rebounds

      Markets Pause as Geopolitical Tensions Resurface Hopes for a sustained de-escalation in the U.S.-Iran conflict took a hit over the weekend, sending oil prices higher and stocks lower to start the week. The $NASDAQ(.IXIC)$ fell 0.3%, snapping its longest winning streak since 1992. The $S&P 500(.SPX)$ slipped 0.2%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged down just 0.01%. Top Gainer: $Trade Desk Inc.(TTD)$ +7.0% Biggest Loser: NRG Energy -6.3% Best Sector: Materials +0.6% Worst Sector: Communication Services -1.4% Oil Prices Jump as Strait Traffic Stalls Oil Energy markets reacted sharply to renewed uncertainty. Vessel traffic in the Strait of Hormuz slowed
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      ·04-18 18:46

      Talk Is Moving Markets: Stocks Hit Records as Oil Slides

      Markets Rally as Strait of Hormuz Reopens Stocks surged again as fresh peace developments boosted investor confidence. Iran’s announcement that the Strait of Hormuz has reopened to commercial traffic triggered a strong market reaction, reversing the earlier “war trade” that had weighed on equities and pushed oil prices above $100. The shift sent travel-related stocks sharply higher, with airlines and cruise companies leading gains. Nasdaq Extends Historic Winning Streak The $NASDAQ(.IXIC)$ rose 1.5% on Friday, marking its 13th consecutive gain, matching its longest winning streak since 1992. The index climbed 6.8% for the week, closing at a new record high. The $S&P 500(.SPX)$ also reached record lev
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      ·04-17

      Cautious Optimism: Markets Climb, But Risks Linger Beneath the Surface

      Stocks Extend Rally as Confidence Builds Optimism U.S. markets continued their upward momentum, with investors gradually shifting back into a risk-on mindset, though not without hesitation. The $NASDAQ(.IXIC)$ rose 0.4% on Thursday, marking its 12th consecutive gain, the longest winning streak since 2009. The $S&P 500(.SPX)$ added 0.3% to reach new highs, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 114 points, or 0.2%. Top Gainer: $Albemarle(ALB)$ +16.3% Biggest Loser: Charles Schwab -7.6% Best Sector: Energy +1.6% Worst Sector: Healthcare -0.8% A Rally Fueled by Relief and Earnings Several factors are supporting the current market strength: A temporary ce
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      ·04-11

      Risk On: Nasdaq Leads Weekly Surge as Investors Embrace Rebound

      Markets Rally as Risk Appetite Returns With geopolitical tensions easing slightly, investors are back in risk mode, driving a strong week for U.S. equities. The $NASDAQ(.IXIC)$ rose 0.4% on Friday and surged 4.7% for the week. The $S&P 500(.SPX)$ climbed 3.6%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 1,412 points, or 3.0%. It marked the best weekly performance for all three indexes since November. Notably, the Nasdaq has rebounded 10% in just 11 days, officially exiting correction territory. Top Gainer: $SUPER MICRO COMPUTER INC(SMCI)$ +8.8% Biggest Loser: Akamai Technologies -16.7% Best Sector: Technology +0.8% $XLK Worst Sector: Consumer Staples -1.4%
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      ·04-09

      Fire Ceased, Markets Explode Higher-But the Calm May Not Last

      Wall Street Surges on Cease-Fire Relief Markets finally got the cease-fire they had been waiting for, and the reaction was swift, powerful, and bullish. The $S&P 500(.SPX)$ jumped 2.5%, the $NASDAQ(.IXIC)$ surged 2.8%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average soared 1,327 points, or 2.9%. It marked one of the strongest sessions in recent months, driven by a sharp return of risk appetite. $NVIDIA(NVDA)$ $Apple(AAPL)$ Top Gainer: $Teradyne(TER)$ +11.8% Biggest Loser: APA Corporation -9.8% Best Sector: Industrials +3.8% Worst Sector: Energy -3.7% Oil Prices Plunge as Tensions Ease
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      ·04-08

      Markets Surge on Iran Cease-Fire Relief Rally - But Risks Remain

      Global Stocks Jump as Oil Prices Plunge Oil Global markets rallied sharply as investors embraced a powerful relief rally following a cease-fire agreement in the U.S.-Iran conflict. The surge in risk appetite was fueled by a dramatic drop in oil prices, down nearly 15%, marking one of the steepest declines in years. The $S&P 500(.SPX)$ is poised for strong gains, while traders are once again betting on potential Federal Reserve rate cuts as inflation concerns ease. Relief Rally Driven by Reaction, Not Conviction Despite the bullish momentum, analysts warn that the rally is driven more by short-term relief than long-term confidence. The cease-fire includes major concessions to Iran, particularly effective control over the Strait of Hormuz, a cri
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      ·04-02

      Stocks Rally as April Kicks Off Strong

      Markets Shake Off March Weakness U.S. stocks started April on a high note, brushing aside March losses and extending gains into Wednesday. Investor sentiment improved on easing geopolitical concerns and stronger-than-expected economic data. Stocks The $NASDAQ(.IXIC)$ led the rally, jumping 1.2%, while the $S&P 500(.SPX)$ gained 0.7%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 225 points, or 0.5%. Top Gainer: Western Digital +10.1% Biggest Loser: Nike -15.5% Best Sector: Communication Services +1.7% Worst Sector: Energy -3.9% Tech Stocks Power the Rally Momentum was driven largely by strength in memory and data storage stocks. Companies like $Western Digital(WDC)$
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      ·03-31

      Monday Blues on Wall Street: Tech Fears and Iran Tensions Shake Markets

      Markets Start the Week in the Red U.S. stocks kicked off the week with losses as investors weighed persistent tech sector concerns and escalating tensions in the Iran conflict. What began as a hopeful rally quickly lost steam, highlighting fragile market sentiment. SPX The $S&P 500(.SPX)$ fell 0.4%, while the $NASDAQ(.IXIC)$ dropped 0.7%, dragged down by weakness in technology stocks. The Dow Jones Industrial Average managed a slight 0.1% gain, offering limited relief. Big Movers to Watch Top Gainer: $ServiceNow(NOW)$ +5.6% Biggest Drop: Sysco -15.3% after announcing a $29B acquisition Best Sector: Financials +1.1% Worst Sector: Industrials -1.6% Sysco’s shar
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      ·03-28

      Tech Stocks Lead Market Selloff as AI Fears, Regulation, and Oil Surge Collide

      U.S. stocks tumbled on March 27, 2026, capping a fifth consecutive week of losses as investors fled risk assets. A sharp selloff in technology stocks, driven by mounting AI concerns, legal risks, and rising oil prices, dragged major indexes lower and highlighted a rapidly shifting market narrative. Friday’s decline was broad and decisive, with little refuge outside of energy: Dow Jones Industrial Average: -1.73% $S&P 500(.SPX)$ : -1.67% $NASDAQ(.IXIC)$ Index: -2.15% The tech-heavy Nasdaq suffered the most, ending the week down 3.2%, its worst weekly performance in nearly a year. Best sector: Energy (+1.9%) Worst sector: Consumer Discretionary (-3.1%) Top gainer:
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      ·03-26

      Stocks Rise on Cease-Fire Hopes as Oil Volatility Caps Gains

      U.S. equities extended their rebound on March 25, 2026, as it bet on a potential de-escalation in the Middle East conflict. While opened strongly, gains moderated later in the session as oil prices rebounded, underscoring how tightly markets remain linked to geopolitical developments. Market Rally Reflects Cautious Optimism Stocks moved higher amid growing, though still uncertain, hopes that negotiations between the U.S. and Iran could lead to a cease-fire. Dow Jones Industrial Average: +0.66% (+305 points) $S&P 500(.SPX)$ Index: +0.54% NASDAQ Composite Index: +0.77% Markets were on pace for larger gains earlier in the day, but a late-session uptick in oil prices trimmed the rally. Best sector: Materials (+2.0%) Worst sector: Energy (-0.5%) pr
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