Today's American Stocks Pulse
Dow climbs nearly 200 points to record close as oil eases on Iran truce hopes
The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped about 200 points, closing at a fresh all‑time high. The rally was driven by a pullback in oil prices after optimism surrounding a potential Iran truce. Markets remained cautious amid mixed political signals.
Richardson Electronics Beats Forecast, COO Diddell Details Growth Strategy
Richardson Electronics reported Q1 revenue of $53.7 million, a 2.2% year‑over‑year increase, and beat analyst expectations. COO Wendy S. Diddell used the earnings call to highlight an 84% surge in Green Energy Solutions sales and a $10 million inventory expansion, prompting a 14% pre‑market jump in the stock.
Iran‑U.S. Ceasefire Sends Oil 16% Lower, Spurs Stock Rally, Dollar Hits 4‑Week Low
President Donald Trump's announcement of a two‑week ceasefire with Iran sent U.S. crude down 16.4% to $94.41 a barrel, sparked a 2.5% jump in the S&P 500, and drove the dollar to its lowest level in four weeks. Traders now...
The Market Brief
The Market Brief notes that the initial optimism from a two‑week cease‑fire is fading as markets give back Wednesday’s gains. Systematic macro hedge funds (CTAs) were positioned deep short the S&P 500 and max long WTI crude before the April 7 moves,...
Key Fed Inflation Rate Ran Hot Before Oil Prices Jumped; S&P 500 Futures Slip
U.S. personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index rose 0.4% month‑over‑month, in line with expectations, while core PCE climbed 0.4% against a 0.3% forecast, keeping the 12‑month headline rate at 2.8% and core inflation at 3%. Personal income slipped 0.1% and...
US Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500 Futures Fall over 0.5% as Middle East Tensions Resurface
US stock futures slipped 0.3‑0.6% on Thursday as renewed Middle East tensions cast doubt on the two‑week ceasefire between Iran and Israel. The Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq all gave back gains from Wednesday’s rally. Iran’s claim that Israel breached the...
Iran Says U.S. Breached Ceasefire, Anthropic's Court Loss, Rate Cut Odds and More in Morning Squawk
The Dow surged over 1,300 points even as Iran accused the United States of breaching their cease‑fire agreement, sparking concerns over oil‑tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz and nudging crude prices higher. In Washington, a federal appeals court denied...
Oil Rises, META AI Sparks Market Volatility
The Yo-Yo market continues as oil prices back higher ahead of PCE data today. $META tries to hold onto its gains after its unveil of its Muse Spark AI model shoes its come to play. $CRWV higher as it...
Stock Market Today: Nasdaq-100 Stretching Win Streak; Chip Stocks KLA, Kulicke & Soffa Jump (Live Coverage)
U.S. equity markets rallied Thursday as the Dow Jones jumped 0.8% after President Trump urged Israel to halt attacks on Lebanon, while the Nasdaq‑100 extended its winning streak to seven days, gaining 0.6% to a March‑high. Chip‑equipment makers KLA and...
PCE Inflation Data Set to Drive Market Volatility
🚨 Morning Market Rundown – April 9, 2026 🚨 PCE inflation day — this is THE key macro read for the Fed 👀 expect volatility 🗓️ Economic Events: 0830 - PCE m/m (Feb): Exp 0.4%; Prior 0.3% 0830 - PCE y/y (Feb): Exp 2.8%;...
S&P 500 Shows Decade‑Best Positive Skew,
"On a 3 year basis S&P500 returns have had the most positive skew in decades. We are in a 'stairs down, elevator up' environment. The era of TACO" -Juan Correa-Ossa, BCA
After Ceasefire Rally, Focus Turns to Inflation
The Schwab Market Update highlighted how a temporary ceasefire in the Middle East is shifting market focus back to inflation and economic data, while noting that shipping disruptions and fragile peace keep risks alive. Key data points include the upcoming...
Markets Shift to Patience, Expect Lower Trading Range
We give the last word before moving on to bonds to Bloomberg's Michael Ball: This is a market trying to transition from escalation worries to patience as negotiations begin. Flows are dominating, fundamentals are not, and policy support is constrained. That...
Mid-Week Macro (4/8/2026)
Iran announced a two‑week ceasefire, prompting the S&P 500 to close above 6,700, though analysts warn the optimism may be premature. Gold slipped to $4,727, roughly 16% below its recent all‑time high, while silver sits near $74, down 38% from...
US Markets Surge as India Volatility Plummets
Global Market Update: Gift Nifty -189.50 (-0.79%) 23,909.50 Dow Jones +1,325.46 (+2.85%) 47,909.92 Nasdaq +617.15 (+2.80%) 22,635.00 India Vix -5.1600 (-20.89%) 19.5350 S&P 500 +166.11 (+2.51%) 6,782.96
Amazon Eyes Day‑2 Breakout if 223 Holds
A day after rejecting the breakout $AMZN has a chance to do it day 2. The market is king but if it holds 223 in the opening range this can go. https://t.co/GLyS9ALQui
Bear of the Day: RH (RH)
Restoration Hardware (RH) posted a disappointing fourth‑quarter, reporting adjusted earnings per share of $1.53 versus the $2.21 consensus and revenue of $843 million, missing the $872 million estimate. The company warned that Q1 revenue will contract 2‑4% and full‑year growth will fall...
Yesterday's S&P 500 Price Action Recap for Subscribers
New daily post for subs about the price action yesterday. Link in reply below. $SPX 👇 https://t.co/ONkOgOuZXQ
Will SPY Stay Above $671.50 Pivot?
Simplify it today. Can the $spy hold above the gap pivot of $671.50? Does it get below and stay below to see how much it fills. Does it get below it and then reclaim it? ...
Lockheed Martin Stock Is Up 30% in 2026 and Yields 2%. Is It a Top Buy While the Iran War...
Lockheed Martin’s shares have surged roughly 30% year‑to‑date, trading at a 2.2% dividend yield, as the ongoing Middle‑East conflict fuels defense spending. The company posted Q4 2025 revenue of $20.3 billion, a 9.1% YoY increase, and a record $193.6 billion backlog, while cash...
Today's Earnings: Pre‑Open BB, SMPL, NEOG, BYRN; Post‑Close WDFC, S
#earnings for today (Thursday): Before Open: $BB $SMPL $NEOG $BYRN After Close: $WDFC $SLP https://t.co/vKBB8Cb9GD
S&P 500 Barely Dips 2.8% Amid Oil‑spiking War
The S&P 500 is down just 2.8% from its record high despite a war that shut the Strait of Hormuz and sent oil near $100. 🔒 Members-Only https://t.co/ypIHPpMbG0
Jim Cramer Says the Market's Rally Is a Peek Into What Stocks Are Worth Buying
Jim Cramer said Wednesday’s rally, driven by President Donald Trump’s two‑week pause in U.S. attacks on Iran, revealed which stocks investors should buy as volatility eases. The Dow jumped 2.85%, the S&P 500 rose 2.51% and the Nasdaq added 2.8%, while...
US Stock Futures Slip as Oil’s Rebound Damps Mood: Markets Wrap
US equity‑index futures edged lower on Thursday, with the S&P 500 futures slipping 0.1% as investors digested fresh geopolitical risk. Tehran’s parliament speaker warned that three clauses of the cease‑fire agreement with Washington have been breached, tempering the optimism that had...
Dow Spikes on Fragile Ceasefire, Not Lasting Peace
📊 April 8 Market Review: The Dow just surged 1,300 points — its best day since April 2025. A fragile US-Iran ceasefire crashed oil 15% and sent stocks flying. But Iran already accused the US of violating the deal. This...
Stock Futures Are Little Changed After Dow Posts Best Day Since April 2025 Following Ceasefire Deal: Live Updates
U.S. stock futures were essentially flat Wednesday night after the Dow posted its strongest session since April 2025, climbing more than 1,300 points (2.85%). The rally followed President Donald Trump’s announcement to suspend attacks on Iran for two weeks, a move...
S&P 500 Smashes Back Above Two Key Moving Averages, in a Rare Display of Strength. Here’s What History Shows Happens...
The S&P 500 surged back above its 200‑day moving average after a two‑week dip and also reclaimed the 50‑day line, which it had missed for over a month. The rebound was sparked by news of a cease‑fire agreement between the United...
S&P 500 Near Record High, Down 0.87% YTD
The s&p500 is only 3% away from making all time highs and is down -0.87% YTD 🤯 #investing
The Closer – Ceasefire Confusion, Valuations, Fed – 4/8/26
U.S. equity valuations have slid sharply since their late‑October 2025 peak, reflecting tighter monetary conditions and lingering geopolitical risk. The Federal Reserve’s latest minutes adopted a more hawkish tone than recent meetings, hinting at possible further rate hikes. Despite the...
Fundstrat's Tom Lee Says the Market Has Bottomed, Stocks Are Headed to All-Time Highs
Fundstrat’s Tom Lee announced on CNBC that the equity market has likely bottomed after a U.S.–Iran cease‑fire eased geopolitical tensions, sending stocks sharply higher. He projects the S&P 500 to close 2026 at 7,300, a 7.6% gain, driven by the “Magnificent...
Stocks Making Big Moves Yesterday: CrowdStrike, Avis Budget Group, Apple, Broadcom, and Tesla
Yesterday’s market saw mixed moves across tech and consumer sectors. CrowdStrike rose 3.4% after Anthropic announced its unreleased AI model, Claude Mythos Preview, would be available for defensive cybersecurity work. Avis Budget Group surged 17.3% following a report that used‑car...
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Markets News, April 8, 2026: U.S. Indexes End Sharply Higher, Oil Plunges as US, Iran Agree to Ceasefire; Dow Jumps...
U.S. and Iran agreed to a two‑week cease‑fire, triggering a sharp rally across major U.S. equity indexes. The Dow Jones surged more than 1,300 points, while the Nasdaq and S&P 500 rose close to 3% each. Crude oil prices plunged about...
Dow Spikes by over 1,300, Oil Prices Retreat in Ceasefire Rally
President Trump announced a two‑week Iran cease‑fire, igniting a broad market rally on Wednesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged more than 1,320 points, up 2.85%, while the Nasdaq Composite jumped nearly 620 points, up 2.8%. Volatility eased as the...
S&P's 6% Six-Day Rally Raises One-Year Return Odds to 81%
This is now a powerful "triple six" rally. The S&P rallied 6% in 6 days from a 6-month low. It failed in 2001 and was painful in 2008. But otherwise, excellent one-year returns. It bumped up the probability of a positive one-year return...
Supply Chain Stocks Soar on Ceasefire News
On April 8, 2026, news of a two‑week cease‑fire in the Iran war lifted major U.S. indices and sent logistics, freight and supply‑chain stocks higher. FedEx surged 4.6% to $373.30, UPS rose 2.9% to $100.44, and DHL jumped 5.7% to $48.33, while...
NASDAQ: Wave (Iv) Complete - Wave (v) Toward 30,000+ Underway
The analyst confirms that the Nasdaq‑100 E‑mini futures have finished a Wave (iv) correction, characterized by a classic W‑X‑Y structure and a decisive five‑wave decline on the final leg. With the corrective phase complete, the chart now points to Wave...
Analysts Warn the TACO Trade Won’t Last Forever After an Iran Ceasefire Wipes Out Weeks of Losses in Markets
President Donald Trump announced a two‑week cease‑fire with Iran, prompting a rapid market rebound dubbed “TACO Tuesday.” The $1.5 trillion rally lifted the Nasdaq 3.55%, the S&P 500 2.7% and the Dow 2.6%, while oil prices dropped 16% to just under $100...
Rising VIX Triggers New SPY and QQQ Short Positions
@thestreetpro Wed, Apr 8 at 1:22 PM Initiating Index shorts: * $SPY $676.06 * $QQQ $607.33 I am keying my short entry points on the action of the VIX - which is now at 21.25 more than +$1 from the day's low of 19.99 (and...
Markets Rally on Weak Fundamentals; Oil, Dollar, Yields Likely Hold
"CEASEFIRE" and $SPX 6800 – Now What? Markets ripping yet risk remains high with fundamentals weak behind the move. My bet: Oil, Dollar, Yields & VIX won't fall as much as bulls hope. Also, some trading tips on hedging swing short exposure. https://t.co/by1pQIVgSP
Market Update: NFLX, DAL
U.S. equity markets surged more than 2% at midday on Wednesday as investors breathed relief from the newly announced two‑week ceasefire between the United States and Iran. The geopolitical de‑escalation helped lift risk appetite across Communication Services and Industrials, while...
Major Averages Rise, Growth and Value Split Evenly
Nice day for the major averages today and interestingly was very evenly split between growth and value. $RLG +2.54% and $RLV +2.44%. Catch up in many sectors.
Ratio to S&P 500 Drops Biggest Since March 2020
The ratio to the S&P 500 fell by the most since March 2020. @augurinfinity https://t.co/XhMLgDt7ZW https://t.co/5R6yaUbKVj
Opening Bell: 4.8.26
A cease‑fire in the Iran conflict sparked a sharp shift in market sentiment, pushing CME FedWatch odds for a rate cut to 43% from 14% and reviving the S&P 500’s short‑term rally potential. Hedge funds logged their steepest monthly loss...
Nasdaq Faces Comp Gap, Near 50‑Day MA Resistance
#Nasdaq Comp Gap up and small Down Candle. Closed on 50 day MA Line. Resistance 23320, ATH 24020. Support 22000, 21371. RSI 54 near Neutral. 13/21 day EMAs Bearish but Lines converging. On verge 8/21 Bull Cross. Top Bollinger Band...
Leveraged ETFs Trigger $18B Inelastic Buying
Classic all day stall. In aggregate 18BN got bought completely inelastically simply because leveraged ETF's rebalanced. Enough buy demand to sustain the gap.
Software Slumps While Emerging Markets Rally Strongly
Software a little sore today.. $PLTR off big. $TSLA lags among mega caps. $SMH +5.6%.. $EWY +9.7%... $EEM +5.3% https://t.co/Ax62G8RLpM
Overnight Volatility Fades, S&P Climbs 2.
An exciting overnight, but a snoozer daytime session... narrow S&P 500 range... +2.4% into the close @stockcharts https://t.co/LNYfv0dbGY
SPY Shifts From Support to Resistance, Expect More Choppy Action
$SPY Nice support to resistance move. Now just battling with the next boss. Might be more chop to come this week. We had a good 20 hours LOL https://t.co/Hgm9vIFYkQ
AI Surge, Mega IPOs Highlight U.S. Economic Resilience
🆓 Wednesday links: mega IPO index inclusion, ramping up AI's impact, and the resilience of the American economy. https://t.co/2rISt9cBqB chart: https://t.co/A1bsjGCgt0 https://t.co/VvptTczGDp
Travel Stocks Lead Large‑Cap Gains Amid Growth Surge
83% of large cap stocks up today with mid and small cap growth leading. Seeing travel stocks (airlines, cruises, booking sites) holding several of the top performing large cap stocks on the day.
Rally Needs 90% Up-Volume or Advances—Absent Now
In order for today's stock market rally to be sustainable, in the absence of a Zweig Breadth thrust, we need a 90% up volume day or a 90% advances day on the NYSE. At the moment we have neither...