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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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      Monday Blues on Wall Street: Tech Fears and Iran Tensions Shake Markets
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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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      Tech Stocks Lead Market Selloff as AI Fears, Regulation, and Oil Surge Collide
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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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      Stocks Rise on Cease-Fire Hopes as Oil Volatility Caps Gains
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      ·03-25

      Stocks End Lower as Mixed Signals, AI Fears, and Credit Stress Weigh on Markets

      U.S. stocks closed lower on March 24, 2026, after a volatile trading session marked by conflicting geopolitical signals, renewed pressure on technology stocks, and rising concerns in private credit markets. Investors struggled to find direction as optimism around diplomacy clashed with persistent economic and market risks. Markets had swing between gains and losses throughout the day as investors parsed mixed messaging from Trump and Iranian officials regarding potential back-channel negotiations. While hopes for de-escalation initially supported sentiment, rising oil prices into the close ultimately pushed equities into negative territory: Dow Jones Industrial Average: -0.18% $S&P 500(.SPX)$ Index: -0.37% NASDAQ Composite Index: -0.84% The ma
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      Stocks End Lower as Mixed Signals, AI Fears, and Credit Stress Weigh on Markets
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      ·03-24

      Stocks Surge on Hopes of Middle East De-Escalation

      U.S. equities rallied sharply to start the week, buoyed by renewed optimism that tensions in the Middle East may ease. A shift in tone from Donald Trump sparked a powerful market rebound, highlighting just how sensitive investors remain to geopolitical developments. Market Rally Fueled by Diplomatic Signals Stocks posted their strongest gains in weeks after Trump indicated that the U.S. and Iran had made “substantial progress” toward resolving the conflict. The market reaction was swift: Dow Jones Industrial Average: +1.38% (+631 points) $S&P 500(.SPX)$ Index: +1.15% NASDAQ Composite Index: +1.38% $NVIDIA(NVDA)$ All three major indexes recorded their best single-day performance since early March, sig
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      ·03-19

      Stocks Slide as Hot Inflation Data and Fed Caution Rattle Markets

      U.S. stocks fell sharply Wednesday after stronger-than-expected inflation data and a cautious tone from the Federal Reserve dampened hopes for interest rate cuts. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 768 points, or 1.6%, while the $S&P 500(.SPX)$ declined 1.4%. The Nasdaq Composite fell 1.5%. All 11 sectors in the S&P 500 closed in negative territory, highlighting the breadth of the selloff. Top Gainer: $LyondellBasell Industries NV(LYB)$ (+5.6%). Biggest Decliner: $Carvana Co.(CVNA)$ (-7.5%) Best Sector: Energy (-0.2%). Worst Sector: Consumer Staples (-2.4%). Inflation Surprise Sparks Early Selloff Markets initially turned lower after the latest Produ
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