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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.

Markets Bet Big on a Quick End to the Iran War
NewsApr 1, 2026

Markets Bet Big on a Quick End to the Iran War

President Trump signaled he may end U.S. strikes on Iran within two to three weeks, prompting a wave of market optimism. Brent crude briefly slipped below $100 a barrel, while S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures turned positive and 10‑year Treasury yields...

By The New York Times – DealBook
Gap Fill Speed Reveals Underlying Trend Strength
SocialApr 1, 2026

Gap Fill Speed Reveals Underlying Trend Strength

$SPY would have to decline to 651.54 and $QQQ to 578.64 to fill this morning’s potential breakaway gaps, and $QQQ has now filled last Thursday’s gap. (No fooling…) How quickly the gaps get filled -- if at all – gives...

By Walter Deemer
Market Nears Support, Yet No Oversold Signals
SocialApr 1, 2026

Market Nears Support, Yet No Oversold Signals

How far do we go down? No one knows of course, but the weekly chart shows that we are approaching the previous peak of 6127. That should act as support, as well as the rising trendline. However, the percentage of...

By Jurrien Timmer
AlTi Global Shares Rise 0.6% as S&P 500 Jumps 2.9%, Highlighting Gap in Wealth‑Management Momentum
NewsApr 1, 2026

AlTi Global Shares Rise 0.6% as S&P 500 Jumps 2.9%, Highlighting Gap in Wealth‑Management Momentum

AlTi Global’s shares edged up 0.6% on Tuesday, far below the S&P 500’s 2.9% rally, after the firm reported a 54% jump in Q4 revenue and named its global CIO Nancy Curtin as interim CEO. The modest price move underscores...

By Pulse
Mag 7 Slump Drags S&P; Breadth Still Not
SocialApr 1, 2026

Mag 7 Slump Drags S&P; Breadth Still Not

The Mag 7 are now leading the way down, which means that the cap-weighted S&P 500 is following suit. The M7 peaked last October and is down 17% from that high. That’s almost twice as much as the S&P 500....

By Jurrien Timmer
Fundamentals Strong, S&P 2026 Target 7100 Signals 9% Gain
SocialApr 1, 2026

Fundamentals Strong, S&P 2026 Target 7100 Signals 9% Gain

"Although sentiment has soured, fundamentals have remained resilient. S&P 500 2026 earnings estimates rose 2% in March, pushing consensus growth expectations up to 17% YoY. At the same time, the S&P 500's forward PE sits ~15% below its recent peak...

By Sam Ro
Dow, Nasdaq Slip Into Correction; Analysts Tout QQQ and XLE Bets
NewsApr 1, 2026

Dow, Nasdaq Slip Into Correction; Analysts Tout QQQ and XLE Bets

The Dow Jones Industrial Average and Nasdaq Composite fell into correction territory after recent gains, leading market strategists to recommend the Invesco QQQ Trust and the Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF as defensive plays. Analysts cite the correction, oil‑price volatility...

By Pulse
SPY Breaks Out, Eyes 665 After Sideways Phase
SocialApr 1, 2026

SPY Breaks Out, Eyes 665 After Sideways Phase

$SPY kicking off the new month AND quarter with a breakout above its multi-week consolidation channel. Watch for sideways action before an attempt to break through 665.00.

By Hyperstocks
Rosen Law Firm Opens Securities Class‑Action Probe Into DNOW Inc., Stock Down 19%
NewsApr 1, 2026

Rosen Law Firm Opens Securities Class‑Action Probe Into DNOW Inc., Stock Down 19%

Rosen Law Firm announced a securities class‑action investigation into DNOW Inc. (NYSE: DNOW) following a 19.1% drop in the company's shares after disappointing Q4 2025 results. The firm says DNOW may have issued materially misleading information to investors and is...

By Pulse
Pfizer Shares Edge Higher on Strong Oncology Data Amid Flat 2026 Revenue Guidance
NewsApr 1, 2026

Pfizer Shares Edge Higher on Strong Oncology Data Amid Flat 2026 Revenue Guidance

Pfizer's shares rose about 0.7% to $27.97 after the company reported positive Phase 3 data for its Talzenna‑Xtandi combo in metastatic prostate cancer and encouraging mid‑stage breast cancer results. The gains came despite a 2026 revenue outlook that is essentially...

By Pulse
Higher Open Fades Near VWAP; Downtrend Still Intact
SocialApr 1, 2026

Higher Open Fades Near VWAP; Downtrend Still Intact

Markets are higher this morning but pulling back a bit right now and at the overnight VWAP ⚫️. Let's see how the anchor from yesterdays news is handled 🟣 if there is further weakness. Keep in mind the 5 sma...

By Brian Shannon, CMT
Watch Key Levels for Macro‑Driven Risk‑Off Moves
SocialApr 1, 2026

Watch Key Levels for Macro‑Driven Risk‑Off Moves

Here’s is my🔥 #stickynote for April 1, 2026: Macro-heavy session with data + Fed speakers — watching for risk-off tone and reaction to key levels 👀 🧠 Macro Focus: Oil strength + macro catalysts could keep pressure on equities. Expect moves driven by...

By Shawn Catena (TraderTV Shawn)
The Stock Market Rebound, Nike's Recovery Questions, 'Project Hail Mary' And More in Morning Squawk
NewsApr 1, 2026

The Stock Market Rebound, Nike's Recovery Questions, 'Project Hail Mary' And More in Morning Squawk

U.S. stock futures jumped on Wednesday after President Trump hinted at a rapid U.S. military exit from Iran, lifting market sentiment following a volatile March. Nike reported fiscal Q3 earnings that beat top‑ and bottom‑line expectations, yet its shares slumped...

By CNBC Technology
S&P 500 Index Investors Burned In Nightmare-Scenario Market
NewsApr 1, 2026

S&P 500 Index Investors Burned In Nightmare-Scenario Market

The S&P 500 is down about 5% year‑to‑date, yet its top‑performing sectors—energy, materials and utilities—represent only roughly 8% of the index’s market‑cap weighting. In contrast, heavyweight sectors such as information technology (33.4% weight) and financials (12.4% weight) have posted double‑digit declines,...

By Investor’s Business Daily (IBD) – Markets/Business
10 Pct Limit
BlogApr 1, 2026

10 Pct Limit

The S&P 500 has slipped exactly 10% from its all‑time high, intersecting its 55‑day moving average. This threshold historically triggers algorithmic buying programs and heightened market attention. Analysts note that such a pullback often precedes a modestly positive April before resuming...

By Ashraf Laidi – Intraday Market Thoughts
US Stock Volatility May Ignite Recovery Amid Deflation
SocialApr 1, 2026

US Stock Volatility May Ignite Recovery Amid Deflation

A Lose-Lose? Crude Spike vs. Buried Equity Volatility - Subdued US stock market volatility may have found a worthy spark for recovery, with deflationary implications. US stock-market capitalization was down about $6 trillion year to date to March 30, representing...

By Mike McGlone
Suze Orman Says the Stock Market Is ‘Absolutely Being Destroyed’ by Oil Crisis — What Investors Can Do Right Now
NewsApr 1, 2026

Suze Orman Says the Stock Market Is ‘Absolutely Being Destroyed’ by Oil Crisis — What Investors Can Do Right Now

Suze Orman warned that the U.S.–Iran war‑driven oil crisis is "absolutely destroying" the stock market, with crude prices soaring over 50% to about $100 a barrel. The S&P 500 has slipped 8.7% from its peak, while the Dow and Nasdaq sit...

By Yahoo Finance — Markets (site feed)
S&P 500 Breadth Collapse Signals Deepening Correction as Rally Falters
NewsApr 1, 2026

S&P 500 Breadth Collapse Signals Deepening Correction as Rally Falters

Stock market breadth analysis reveals that 42% of S&P 500 constituents are down 20% or more, widening the correction even as the index stalls near a 7% decline. Technical signals such as a sub‑30 RSI and a rising 200‑day moving...

By Pulse
Nike Shares Slide ~10% After Weak Q3 Profit and Cautious Q4 Outlook
NewsApr 1, 2026

Nike Shares Slide ~10% After Weak Q3 Profit and Cautious Q4 Outlook

Nike (NYSE:NKE) saw its shares drop roughly 10% after reporting a sharply lower third‑quarter profit and warning that fourth‑quarter revenue will fall 2%‑4%. The outlook, driven by higher North American tariffs and a projected 20% slump in Greater China, rattled...

By Pulse
Billionaire Ken Griffin Buys 2 AI Stocks Chasing a $1 Trillion Market Opportunity in Robotaxis (Hint: Not Tesla)
NewsApr 1, 2026

Billionaire Ken Griffin Buys 2 AI Stocks Chasing a $1 Trillion Market Opportunity in Robotaxis (Hint: Not Tesla)

Billionaire hedge‑fund manager Ken Griffin doubled down on the robotaxi opportunity in Q4, buying sizable positions in Nvidia and Amazon while exiting Tesla. He views the autonomous‑driving market as a potential $1 trillion U.S. revenue stream, driven by 3 trillion annual vehicle miles...

By Motley Fool – Investing
After Relief Rally, Market Still Faces Oil, War
PodcastApr 1, 202610 min

After Relief Rally, Market Still Faces Oil, War

The Schwab Market Update highlighted a sharp rally on April 1st driven by optimism around a potential de‑escalation of the Middle East conflict and short‑covering, but warned that the market remains vulnerable to oil price volatility and upcoming U.S. jobs...

By Schwab Market Update Audio
Amprius (AMPX) Climbs 14.5%, Mirrors Market Rally
BlogApr 1, 2026

Amprius (AMPX) Climbs 14.5%, Mirrors Market Rally

Amprius Technologies (AMPX) rebounded from a three‑day decline, jumping 14.5% to close at $16.86 as the broader market rallied on optimism about a potential Middle‑East cease‑fire. The surge coincided with all three major U.S. indices posting double‑digit gains, led by...

By Insider Monkey Blog
Uniti Group (UNIT) Climbs 15.8% as 2 Firms Eye Business Assets
BlogApr 1, 2026

Uniti Group (UNIT) Climbs 15.8% as 2 Firms Eye Business Assets

Uniti Group Inc. (NASDAQ:UNIT) surged 15.8% to close at $9.38 after reports that T‑Mobile and private‑equity firm TPG are evaluating its fiber assets. T‑Mobile is reportedly focused on the kinetic fiber‑to‑the‑home segment, while TPG is eyeing the enterprise side. The...

By Insider Monkey Blog
Nasdaq Surges 3.3% on Iran Peace Hopes, Risk Persists
SocialApr 1, 2026

Nasdaq Surges 3.3% on Iran Peace Hopes, Risk Persists

Iran's president said they want to end the war but they want guarantees - US Market got over excited and closed high. Nasdaq up 3.3% While the statement wasn't new, people are still worried it can be false rise and one...

By CA Mayank Chandel
Markets Kick Off Q2 Bullish on Yield Drop, Asia Gains
SocialApr 1, 2026

Markets Kick Off Q2 Bullish on Yield Drop, Asia Gains

Markets looking to start 2Q 2026 on positive note: •US stocks ended 1Q last day sharply higher. Led by Mag 7 stocks up as much as 7%. •10 UST yield softened to 4.29% •S Korea and Japan up 3-4% early morning •Gold higher...

By Azharuddin | Azha Investing
Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF Beats S&P 500, Nasdaq‑100 and Dow in 2026
NewsApr 1, 2026

Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF Beats S&P 500, Nasdaq‑100 and Dow in 2026

Vanguard's Russell 2000 ETF (VTWO) has held steady through the first half of 2026, while the S&P 500, Nasdaq‑100 and Dow Jones Industrial Average each slipped more than 5% year‑to‑date. The fund’s diversified small‑cap exposure and low concentration have insulated...

By Pulse
Rising Input Costs Push Index Up, Inflation Near 4%
SocialApr 1, 2026

Rising Input Costs Push Index Up, Inflation Near 4%

This index "has now risen by nearly 20 points in just two months, as higher energy prices have come amid rising costs of other raw materials. On past form, it now looks consistent with headline inflation rising to 4% in...

By Carl Quintanilla
Market Stress Unites Cap and Equal‑Weighted S&P 500
SocialApr 1, 2026

Market Stress Unites Cap and Equal‑Weighted S&P 500

During times of market stress, correlations tend to converge to 1, and that is the case now within the equity markets. The chart below shows that the S&P 500 cap-weighted index is suffering the same fate as the equal-weighted index....

By Jurrien Timmer
Stocks Surge, Ending a Tough Month on a High Note. But There’s Skepticism...
NewsMar 31, 2026

Stocks Surge, Ending a Tough Month on a High Note. But There’s Skepticism...

U.S. equities rallied on Tuesday, with the Dow Jones climbing 1,125 points (2.49%) as optimism grew that the Iran‑related conflict may be de‑escalating. Technology and communication‑services stocks powered the S&P 500 higher, while energy shares slipped as crude oil steadied...

By Myfxbook — Latest Forex News
S&P Quarterly Chart Shows No Clear Uptrend
SocialApr 1, 2026

S&P Quarterly Chart Shows No Clear Uptrend

S&P 500 $SPX quarterly chart... remind me again why you don't think stocks are in an uptrend? https://t.co/7HYe4z8jog

By David Cox
Pre‑Market Outlook: Short Leash, Drop Laggards, Dollar‑Driven Moves
SocialApr 1, 2026

Pre‑Market Outlook: Short Leash, Drop Laggards, Dollar‑Driven Moves

(PREMIUM) The Lyons Share Daily Pre-Market Outlook & Charts videos for 4/1/2025 are up: https://t.co/lSmWM5IZh8 Today's Themes: 1) SHORT Leash 2) Lose The LAGGARDS 3) DOLLAR Driver Among markets covered: $SPX $NDX $VIX $SMH $XLB $XLE $GDX $EEM $EFA $GLD $SLV $ETH...

By Dana Lyons
Model Signals New Equity Buy as VIX Drops
SocialApr 1, 2026

Model Signals New Equity Buy as VIX Drops

my S&P 500 $SPX vs. volatility $VIX model fired another buy signal for equities yesterday as it settled... https://t.co/3FNpIhBqkB

By David Cox
Beyond Meat Shares Plunge; CEO Blames U.S. Culture
SocialApr 1, 2026

Beyond Meat Shares Plunge; CEO Blames U.S. Culture

Beyond Meat tumbles as CEO blames American society for its business struggles after issuing weak sales outlook https://t.co/YX9hzenK9z $BYND https://t.co/btUu0uOuGM

By Luke Kawa
SPX Breaks 6427, Eyes 6553 with 6705 Target
SocialApr 1, 2026

SPX Breaks 6427, Eyes 6553 with 6705 Target

$SPX clearing 6427 to see 6553 and futures +45 for follow-through. Now it’s trim and trail, with 6595–6620 as the next resistance that can pause the tape. The bigger “grudge match” spot is closer to 6705ish, but we’ll see how...

By Scott Redler
Indices Slip Below 10‑Month Average, Market Regime Shifts
SocialApr 1, 2026

Indices Slip Below 10‑Month Average, Market Regime Shifts

The 10-month trend just broke... @JC_ParetsX S&P 500, Dow, and Nasdaq 100 all closed below their 10-month moving average... Below this moving average the game changes. 👉 https://t.co/TpNVplzM2d https://t.co/gpvGkc0c2p

By Grant Hawkridge
US Equities Modestly up, Japan ETF Leads Gains
SocialApr 1, 2026

US Equities Modestly up, Japan ETF Leads Gains

$SPY +0.4% $IWM +0.5% $EWJ +2.5% $EEM +0.5% $TLT +0.2% $USO -2.5% $IBIT +1.1% $GLD +0.7% https://t.co/vAMCPhUunR

By Mike Zaccardi
Nasdaq Ends Q1 Upbeat Despite 7% YTD Decline
SocialApr 1, 2026

Nasdaq Ends Q1 Upbeat Despite 7% YTD Decline

Tech savvy Nasdaq Composite index closes the 1st calendar quarter of 2026 on an upbeat note after going sideways for most of past 3 months; year-to-date, Nasdaq Composite has been down 7.11%. https://t.co/t4IdP3uYzK

By Sarbjeet Johal
Earnings Outlook Rises Even as Markets Plunge Amid War
SocialApr 1, 2026

Earnings Outlook Rises Even as Markets Plunge Amid War

The S&P 500 just pulled back 9% and the Nasdaq fell 13% during a Middle East war. Corporate earnings expectations kept rising the entire time. 🔒 Members-Only https://t.co/gBCdVSxqZS

By Ed Yardeni
S&P 500 Climbs Above 20‑day MA Despite Recent Lows
SocialApr 1, 2026

S&P 500 Climbs Above 20‑day MA Despite Recent Lows

Big jump in stocks in the S&P 500 above their 20-day MA. But this is another one that didn't break to new lows recently even though price did. https://t.co/vHH6Uj8IiQ

By Ryan Detrick
S&P 500 A/D Divergence Signals Strength Despite Breadth Lows
SocialApr 1, 2026

S&P 500 A/D Divergence Signals Strength Despite Breadth Lows

Breadth didn't break to new lows with price. Here's the S&P 500 A/D line sporting a positive divergence with price. https://t.co/CtFPUMxDpj

By Ryan Detrick
Most S&P 500 Stocks Rise Since November 25.
SocialApr 1, 2026

Most S&P 500 Stocks Rise Since November 25.

419 stocks on the S&P 500 higher today, the most since November 25. That marked a low back then fwiw. https://t.co/vbZ1vp1Heu

By Ryan Detrick
NYSE and S&P 500 Hit New Lows Again
SocialApr 1, 2026

NYSE and S&P 500 Hit New Lows Again

New lows fell again on the NYSE and S&P 500. It was really interesting that we saw this yesterday, even as price moved lower again. https://t.co/ZifaFDWEc6

By Ryan Detrick
Dow Ends 10‑month Rally with First Drop
SocialApr 1, 2026

Dow Ends 10‑month Rally with First Drop

It was bound to happen eventually, but the Dow finally fell after a historic 10 month win streak. https://t.co/DwMq8LbfKh

By Ryan Detrick
Early 2024 Record Low Volatility Sets Up March Surge
SocialApr 1, 2026

Early 2024 Record Low Volatility Sets Up March Surge

Might not feel like it now, but the first two months of this year were literally one of the least volatile in history. In terms of the range, it was indeed the smallest range EVER. To see a bigger move in...

By Ryan Detrick
S&P's Biggest Rally Highlights Volatility’s Two‑way Nature
SocialApr 1, 2026

S&P's Biggest Rally Highlights Volatility’s Two‑way Nature

The S&P 500 gained 2.9% today, its biggest up day since last May (China tariff pause rally). Important for investors to remember: volatility cuts both ways and is not linear over time. Big down days and big up days often...

By Charlie Bilello
SPX Rebounds From Oversold, Eyes 200DMA Resistance
SocialMar 31, 2026

SPX Rebounds From Oversold, Eyes 200DMA Resistance

#SPX: As mentioned this weekend and yesterday, oversold conditions were extreme. Moment of Truth: Price filled the gap and hit the 10DMA, the dominant March trendline. Today’s difference: the candle shows bullish conviction. Next major hurdle: the 200DMA. #SPY

By SmartReversals
Markets Surge on Trump Iran Peace Hint, Energy Lags
SocialMar 31, 2026

Markets Surge on Trump Iran Peace Hint, Energy Lags

The Dow gained 1,100 points today. The S&P jumped 2.9%. Best day since May. The catalyst: a WSJ report that Trump told aides he's willing to end the Iran war even if Hormuz stays partially closed. Every sector rallied except...

By dailyanalysts
March: Energy Surges as Equities, Metals Tumble
SocialMar 31, 2026

March: Energy Surges as Equities, Metals Tumble

March... Oil $USO: +55% Gasoline $UGA: +42% Commodities $DBC: +15% $VIX: +27% Energy $XLE: +10% Bitcoin $IBIT: +3% Bonds $AGG: -2% S&P $SPY: -5% Mag 7 $MAGS: -6% REITs $VNQ: -6% Retail $XRT: -7% International Developed $VEA: -9% EM $IEMG: -9% Gold $GLD: -11% Silver $SLV: -20%

By Charlie Bilello
NDX and QQQ Near Resistance: Rally or Dead‑Cat Bounce?
SocialMar 31, 2026

NDX and QQQ Near Resistance: Rally or Dead‑Cat Bounce?

Strong bounce today but $NDX $QQQ now close to overhead resistance. Next few days will confirm if this is the start of a durable rally or a "dead cat" bounce. https://t.co/4ieYl9Fzob

By Puru Saxena