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Climbed to a record close, settling near 51,670, after a US-Iran framework to reopen the Strait of Hormuz sent oil prices tumbling.

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US Equity Indexes Mixed Amid Planned Layoffs Surging to Third-Highest Since 2009, Iran Peace Deal in Works

US equity indexes traded mixed midday Thursday as investors weighed a surge in planned April layoffs to the third-highest since 2009, ahead of Iran's response to a Washington proposal to restart peace talks.The Nasdaq traded 0.6% higher at 25,981.1 after touching a record 26,036.38 intraday. The S&P 500 was up 0.1% to 7,374.7 after hitting an all-time high of 7,385.02 earlier in the session. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, however, fell 0.2% to 49,830.5, after briefly trading above the 50,000 mark. Its all-time high is 50,512.79.The US and Iran are edging toward a temporary pact to halt the war, sources and officials told Reuters on Thursday, with Tehran reviewing a proposal to stop the fighting but leave the most contentious issues unresolved.The two countries are working with mediators to formulate a one-page framework to restart talks aimed at opening the Strait of Hormuz, with negotiations possibly starting in Pakistan next week, The Wall Street Journal reported.West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures dropped 3.2% to $92.06, and Brent crude futures slumped 3% to $98.20, extending declines on expectations of a reopening of Hormuz, the chokepoint for about a fifth of global crude oil flows.In economic news, employers in the US announced 83,387 job cuts in April, up 38% from March, Challenger, Gray & Christmas said Thursday. The two previous highs were 105,441 job cuts recorded in April 2025 and 671,129 in April 2020, the global outplacement firm added.

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Peace Deal Hopes, Strong Earnings Nudge US Equity Futures Higher Pre-Bell

US equity futures were slightly higher pre-bell Thursday as hopes for a finalized peace deal between the US and Iran continue, on top of a strong earnings season to date.Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were 0.2% higher, S&P 500 futures were up 0.1%, and Nasdaq futures were 0.1% higher.A final peace agreement would end the conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump said in a Truth Social post on Wednesday. The White House had said it was nearing an agreement with Iran that would end the war and establish a framework for more detailed nuclear negotiations, according to an Axios report.However, Trump said Iran's acceptance of the US proposal would be "perhaps, a big assumption," and warned that bombing would resume "at a much higher level and intensity than it was before" if an agreement was not reached. An Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson told CNBC on Wednesday that Iran was evaluating the proposal.Traders absorbed the most recent round of earnings, with Shell (SHEL) and McDonald's (MCD) posting higher Q1 adjusted earnings and revenue.Oil prices were lower, with front-month global benchmark North Sea Brent crude down 4.3% at $96.96 per barrel and US West Texas Intermediate crude 4.9% lower at $90.45 per barrel.The weekly jobless claims bulletin, released at 8:30 am ET, showed 200,000 new unemployment claims for the week ended May 2, compared with the upwardly revised figure of 190,000 in the prior week, and it came in below the 205,000 expected, according to estimates compiled by Bloomberg. Q1 nonfarm productivity increased at a 0.8% annual rate, topping forecasts for 0.6%, while unit labor costs increased 2.3%, compared with the 2.5% expected.The February and March construction spending reports are due at 10 am ET.Federal Reserve Minneapolis President Neel Kashkari, Cleveland President Beth Hammack, and New York President John Williams are slated to speak today.In other world markets, Japan's Nikkei closed 5.6% higher, Hong Kong's Hang Seng ended 1.6% higher, and China's Shanghai Composite finished 0.5% higher. Meanwhile, the UK's FTSE 100 was down 0.6%, and Germany's DAX index was 0.1% lower in Europe's early afternoon session.In equities, Tesla (TSLA) stock was up 1.9% after the company's China-made electric vehicle sales rose for the sixth consecutive month on a year-over-year basis, according to a Reuters report. DoorDash (DASH) shares rose 8.7% after the company posted Q1 earnings that topped analysts' consensus. Fortinet (FTNT) stock was up 17% after the company posted a stronger-than-expected jump in Q1 earnings and sales, as well as boosted its full-year 2026 guidance.On the losing side, Shell stock was down 1.8% after the company reported its Q1 financial results. ARM (ARM) shares fell 7% despite the company posting higher fiscal Q4 adjusted earnings and revenue.

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Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Higher Pre-Bell Thursday Amid Corporate Earnings, Economic Data Deluge

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was up 0.2% and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) was 0.1% higher in Thursday's premarket activity amid a deluge of corporate earnings results and economic data.US stock futures were also higher, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.1%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures advancing 0.1%, and Nasdaq futures gaining 0.1% before the start of regular trading.US layoff intentions rose in April, led by the technology sector due to increased use of AI, outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas reported Thursday.US initial jobless claims rose to a level of 200,000 in the week ended May 2 from an upwardly revised 190,000 level in the previous week, compared with expectations for a larger increase to 205,000 in survey of analysts compiled by Bloomberg.Nonfarm productivity rose by 0.8% in Q1 after a downwardly revised 1.6% increase in Q4, above expectations for a 0.6% gain in a survey compiled by Bloomberg as of 7:40 am ET, data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed.Construction spending data for February and March will be released at 10 am ET, followed by weekly natural gas stocks at 10:30 am ET.The consumer credit data for March posts at 3 pm ET.Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari and New York Fed President John Williams are slated to speak on Thursday.In premarket activity, bitcoin was down by 0.6%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 0.8% lower, Ether ETF (EETH) retreated 1%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) was flat.Power Play:IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) advanced 0.3%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) was flat and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was inactive.MDA Space (MDA) stock was up more than 8% before the opening bell after the company reported higher Q1 adjusted earnings and revenue.Winners and Losers:Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) advanced 0.1%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) retreated 0.3%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) slipped 1.5%. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was 0.8% higher.Viatris (VTRS) stock was down more than 3% premarket after gaining 2.8% at the prior close. The company reported higher Q1 financial results and reaffirmed its 2026 guidance.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) retreated by 0.2%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was down 0.4%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 0.4% higher.Carlyle (CG) shares were down more than 3% pre-bell after the company reported lower Q1 after-tax distributable earnings and revenue.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) retreated 0.01%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 0.03% lower, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was down 0.7%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) gained 0.03%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) rose by 0.4%.Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL) shares were up more than 2% in premarket activity after closing the prior session with a 2.8% rise. Bloomberg reported that Google has proposed changes to how it shows news results in its search engine to avoid further EU competition fines.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was down 0.3%, the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was up 0.03%, while the iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was inactive. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) lost 0.7%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was 0.6% higher, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) retreated by 0.3%.Tesla (TSLA) shares were up more than 1% pre-bell after Reuters reported the EV maker's China-made electric vehicle sales rose for a sixth consecutive month on a year-over-year basis.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was down 0.9%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was 1.1% lower.Shell (SHEL) stock was down more than 1% before the opening bell after the company reported lower-than-expected Q1 revenue.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil retreated by 3.3% to $91.97 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was down by 1% at $2.70 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) fell by 3.3%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 0.3% lower.Gold futures for May gained by 1.2% to reach $4,748.30 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures advanced by 5.4% to $81.44 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was 1% higher, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) rose by 4.7%.

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Peace Agreement Hopes, Strong Earnings Nudge US Equity Futures Higher Pre-Bell

US equity futures were marginally higher pre-bell Thursday as hopes for a finalized peace deal between US and Iran continue, on top of a strong earnings season to date.Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were 0.2% higher, S&P 500 futures were up 0.1%, and Nasdaq futures were 0.1% higher.A final peace agreement would end the conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump said in a Truth Social post on Wednesday. The White House had said it is nearing an agreement with Iran that would end the war and establish a framework for more detailed nuclear negotiations, according to an Axios report.However, Trump said Iran's acceptance of the US proposal would be "perhaps, a big assumption," and warned that bombing would resume "at a much higher level and intensity than it was before" if an agreement was not reached. An Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson told CNBC on Wednesday that Iran was evaluating the proposal.Traders absorbed the most recent round of earnings, with Shell (SHEL) and McDonald's (MCD) posting higher Q1 adjusted earnings and revenue.Oil prices were lower, with front-month global benchmark North Sea Brent crude down 3% at $98.25 per barrel and US West Texas Intermediate crude 3.2% lower at $92.02 per barrel.The weekly jobless claims bulletin, scheduled for release at 8:30 am ET, is expected to show 205,000 new unemployment claims for the week ended May 2, compared with 189,000 in the prior week, according to estimates compiled by Bloomberg. The Q1 nonfarm productivity report is expected to show an annual gain of 0.6% after a 1.8% increase in the prior quarter. Unit labor costs are projected to rise 2.5%, compared with 4.4% previously.The February and March construction spending reports are due at 10 am ET.Federal Reserve Minneapolis President Neel Kashkari, Cleveland President Beth Hammack, and New York President John Williams are slated to speak on Thursday.

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Stocks Rise Pre-Bell as Traders Monitor Developments on Potential US-Iran Peace Deal

US equity markets were moving higher before the opening bell Thursday as investors monitor the latest developments over a potential peace deal between the US and Iran.The S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average were up 0.1% each, while the Nasdaq was slightly in the green in premarket activity. The indexes finished Wednesday trading higher, with the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq recording their highest close ever and biggest one-day percentage gains since April 8.President Donald Trump told reporters on Wednesday that the US has had "very good talks" with Iran over the past 24 hours, but said there's no deadline on when he expects Tehran to respond to a US proposal to end the war, according to CNN.American and Iranian officials are closing in on a one-page memorandum of understanding to end the war and establish a framework for nuclear negotiations, Axios reported Wednesday, citing sources.In a separate social media post on Wednesday, Trump said US operations against Iran will be "at an end" if Tehran agrees to US demands. "If they don't agree, the bombing starts, and it will be, sadly, at a much higher level and intensity than it was before," Trump said.Iran is expected to give mediators its response to the proposal on Thursday, a regional source told CNN.West Texas Intermediate crude oil dropped 2.2% to $93.03 a barrel before the open, while Brent decreased 2.1% to $99.14."A deal announcement would move futures further immediately, in fact even the potential of a deal is already triggering a decline in oil prices," Rystad Energy Chief Oil Analyst Paola Rodriguez-Masiu said in remarks emailed to. The physical market's recovery won't be as quick as the futures market predicts, Rodriguez-Masiu said, pointing to a six-to-eight-week lag between the strait reopening and oil flows normalizing.Treasury yields were down in premarket action, with the two-year rate retreating 2.3 basis points to 3.85% and the 10-year rate off 2 basis points to 4.33%.Shares of DoorDash (DASH) jumped 10% pre-bell after the food delivery company reported first-quarter earnings ahead of Wall Street's estimates. Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) nudged 0.5% lower, while Snap (SNAP) fell 10% following their latest quarterly results.McDonald's (MCD), Sempra (SRE), Vistra (VST), Datadog (DDOG), Becton Dickinson (BDX), Tapestry (TPR) and US Foods (USFD) report their latest financial results before the bell, among others. Gilead Sciences (GILD), McKesson (MCK), Cloudflare (NET), Airbnb (ABNB), Monster Beverage (MNST) and CoreWeave (CRWV) are scheduled to announce their earnings after the markets close.Employers in the US announced 83,387 layoffs last month, up 38% from March, Challenger, Gray & Christmas said Thursday.Thursday's economic calendar also has the weekly jobless claims bulletin at 8:30 am.On Wednesday, ADP data showed that employment in the US private sector grew at its fastest pace in more than a year in April. The government's nonfarm payrolls report is out on Friday.Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Neel Kashkari is slated to speak at 1 pm, while Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack speaks at 2:05 pm. New York Fed President John Williams' remarks are due at 3:30 pm.Gold increased 1% to $4,740 per troy ounce, while bitcoin declined 0.7% to $80,844.

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Middle East Outlook Undergirds Wall Street Pre-Bell; Asia Up, Europe Off

Wall Street futures edged up from all-time highs pre-bell Thursday as traders awaited clarity on Tehran-Washington negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and possibly end Persian Gulf hostilities.In the futures, the S&P 500 gained 0.1%, the Nasdaq edged 0.2% higher and the Dow Jones was steady.West Texas Intermediate crude oil traded down 2.4% at $92.85 a barrel, in morning activity.Amid sagging oil prices and AI-optimism, Asian exchanges tracked solidly higher overnight with fresh zeniths set on equity indices in Seoul, Taiwan and Tokyo, the latter rising 5.6% after a five-day trading hiatus.European bourses edged south midday on the continent.Fortinet (FTNT) stock was up 15% pre-bell after the company overnight reported higher Q1 non-GAAP earnings and revenue while raising its fiscal 2026 guidance.On the economic calendar is the weekly jobless claims report at 8:30 am ET along with the Q1 productivity and costs release.The construction spending bulletins for February and March log at 10 am, followed by the weekly EIA natural gas report at 10:30 am.Federal Reserve Minneapolis President Neel Kashkari, Cleveland President Beth Hammack and New York President John Williams are slated to speak Thursday.In premarket activity, Bitcoin traded at $80,703, and 10-year US Treasuries offered 4.33%. Spot gold commanded $4,731 an ounce.

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Nasdaq, S&P 500 Hit New Highs as Iran Deal Prospects Brighten

The Nasdaq Composite and the S&P 500 climbed to new peaks and oil prices tumbled on Wednesday following reports about the US and Iran nearing a potential peace agreement.The Nasdaq Composite rose 2% to 25,838.9, while the S&P 500 advanced 1.5% to 7,365.1, recording their highest close ever and biggest one-day percentage gains since April 8. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 1.2% to settle at 49,910.6.Barring energy and utilities, all sectors ended in the green, led by industrials and technology, which gained 2.6% each.West Texas Intermediate crude was last down 6.9% at $95.20 per barrel, while Brent slumped 7.7% to $101.40.American and Iranian officials are close to a one-page memorandum of understanding to end the war and establish a framework for nuclear negotiations, Axios reported Wednesday, citing sources."A deal announcement would move futures further immediately, in fact even the potential of a deal is already triggering a decline in oil prices," Rystad Energy Chief Oil Analyst Paola Rodriguez-Masiu said in remarks emailed to.The physical market's recovery won't be as quick as the futures market predicts, Rodriguez-Masiu said, pointing to a six-to-eight-week lag between the strait reopening and oil flows normalizing.US President Donald Trump said the US has had "very good talks" with Iran over the past 24 hours, but there is no deadline on when he expects Tehran to respond to a US proposal to end the war, CNN reported.Trump warned that Iran's failure to agree to a deal would trigger a powerful military operation, according to his social media post from earlier in the day.Iran said it was reviewing the latest US proposal, according to news reports.US Treasury yields were lower, with the 10-year rate down 7.8 basis points at 4.35% and the two-year rate falling 7.4 basis points to 3.88%.In company news, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) shares surged nearly 19%, among the best performers on the S&P 500.Late Tuesday, the chipmaker reported stronger-than-expected first-quarter results as demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure pushed data center revenue higher year over year.Advanced Micro Devices is expected to capture about half of the total addressable market for server central processing units, which the company expects will exceed $120 billion by 2030, BofA Securities said.Walt Disney's (DIS) fiscal second-quarter results came in ahead of market estimates Wednesday amid revenue gains across all business operations, while the media and entertainment giant reiterated its expectations for growth to accelerate in the second half. Disney's shares climbed 7.5%, the top performer on the Dow.Nvidia (NVDA) followed Disney on the Dow, up 5.8%. Specialty glass maker Corning (GLW) will boost its optical connectivity manufacturing capacity under a multiyear partnership with the chipmaking giant to support AI factory buildouts. Corning shares jumped 12%.Arista Networks (ANET) shares tumbled nearly 14%, among the worst S&P 500 performers. Late Tuesday, the cloud networking company issued a second-quarter revenue outlook slightly below market estimates.In economic news, employment in the US private sector grew at its fastest pace in more than a year in April, ADP (ADP) data showed."The uptick in private payroll gains from the ADP employment report not only suggests a stable labor market, but one that was potentially warming despite the outbreak of the war in Iran," Oxford Economics said in a note. "If this signal is echoed in the official measure on Friday, the unemployment rate is likely to fall given the low break-even rate, which we estimate is near zero."Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics are expected to show Friday that the US economy added 65,000 nonfarm jobs last month, which would represent a fall from a 178,000 increase reported for March, according to a Bloomberg-compiled survey. The unemployment rate is seen unchanged at 4.3%.St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem said Wednesday that risks have shifted toward higher inflation."We have risks both on the employment side and on the inflation side," Musalem said at a Mississippi Bankers Association event, according to a Reuters report. "In my understanding risks have been shifting towards ... the inflation side."Gold rose 3.1% to $4,708.50 per troy ounce, while silver climbed 6.1% to $78.05 per ounce.

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US Equity Indexes Surge as Iran Peace Deal Expectations Rise, AMD's Q1 Boosts Chipmakers

US equity indexes jumped while crude oil futures sank on Wednesday amid a growing likelihood of Iran agreeing to a peace deal and a rally in semiconductors following Advanced Micro Devices' (AMD) strong Q1 results.The Nasdaq traded 2% higher at 25,838.94 after scaling a new peak of 25,850.19. The S&P 500 was up 1.5% to 7,365.12 after hitting an all-time high of 7,369.22 earlier in the session. The Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 1.2% to 49,910.59.All sectors, except energy and utilities, rose. Technology, industrials, and communication services were among the top gainers.The White House is close to agreeing on a one-page memorandum of understanding to end the war with Iran and set a framework for more detailed negotiations about Tehran's nuclear ambitions, Axios reported, citing two US officials and two other sources briefed on the issue. While nothing is final yet, the sources said this was the closest the duo has been to an agreement since the war began.Washington's MoU, if Iran accepts it, will lead to a gradual reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and lifting of the American blockade on Iranian ports, a person familiar with the matter told Bloomberg.Meanwhile, President Donald Trump warned Iran that "bombing starts" again if a deal is not reached, according to multiple media reports.West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures sank 6.6% to $95.55, and Brent crude futures plunged 7.4% to $101.76.US Treasury yields fell, with the 10-year down 6.4 basis points to 4.35%, extending its retreat from the highest in about a month. Two-year yield slumped 6.8 basis points to 3.87%.In precious metals, gold futures jumped 2.9% to $4,702.20, and silver futures surged 6% to $77.99.In company news, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) shares surged nearly 19%, among the top gainers on the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq, after the chipmaker overnight posted stronger-than-expected fiscal Q1 results and issued an upbeat Q2 revenue outlook.Out of the ten top performers in a category of firms with a market capitalization of over $200 billion, more than half were related to semiconductors, according to data compiled by Finviz. Topping this list was AMD, whose quarterly results reinforced growing confidence in accelerating demand for products and services linked with artificial intelligence.In economic news, employment in the US private sector grew at its fastest pace in more than a year in April, ADP data showed Wednesday, ahead of nonfarm payrolls due later in the week. Private jobs grew by 109,000, representing the fastest growth pace since January 2025, the payrolls processing firm said. The consensus was for 120,000 in a Bloomberg-compiled survey. The March print was revised down to 61,000 from 62,000.

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US Equity Markets End Higher as Nasdaq, S&P 500 Hit Records After Reports on US-Iran Peace Deal, Upbeat AMD Results

US equity indexes ended higher on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite reaching new highs as the US-Iran closed in on a peace deal and Advanced Micro Devices' (AMD) Q1 results led a rally in semiconductor stocks.* The White House is close to agreeing on a one-page memorandum of understanding to end the war with Iran and set a framework for more detailed negotiations about Tehran's nuclear ambitions, Axios reported, citing two US officials and two other sources briefed on the issue.* Employment in the US private sector grew in April, ADP data showed Wednesday, ahead of nonfarm payrolls due later in the week. Private jobs grew by 109,000, representing the fastest growth pace since January 2025, compared with 120,000 expected in a Bloomberg-compiled survey.* June West Texas Intermediate crude oil fell $7.23 to settle at $95.04 per barrel, while July Brent crude, the global benchmark, was last seen down $8.59 at $101.28.* Advanced Micro Devices shares were up more than 18%, among the top gainers on the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq, after the chipmaker overnight posted stronger-than-expected fiscal Q1 results and issued an upbeat Q2 revenue outlook.* Arista Networks (ANET) shares were down nearly 14%, among the worst S&P 500 performers, after the cloud networking company issued a Q2 revenue outlook late Tuesday slightly below market estimates.

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US Equity Indexes Jump as Iran Peace Deal Hopes Increase, AMD's Q1 Results Trigger Rally in Chipmakers

US equity indexes jumped ahead of Wednesday's close, with the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite breaking records as a potential Iran peace deal was said to be in the offing, and Advanced Micro Devices' (AMD) Q1 results sparked a rally in semiconductors.The Nasdaq traded 1.9% higher at 25,794.3 after touching a record 25,814.50 intraday. The S&P 500 was up 1.4% to 7,362.2 after hitting an all-time high of 7,363.40 earlier in the session. The Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 1.4% to 49,958.3.The White House is close to agreeing on a one-page memorandum of understanding to end the war with Iran and set a framework for more detailed negotiations about Tehran's nuclear ambitions, Axios reported, citing two US officials and two other sources briefed on the issue. While nothing is final yet, the sources said this was the closest the duo has been to an agreement since the war began.Washington's MoU, if Iran accepts it, will lead to a gradual reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and lifting of the American blockade on Iranian ports, a person familiar with the matter told Bloomberg. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump warned Iran that "bombing starts" again if a deal is not reached, according to multiple media reports.West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures sank 7.2% to $94.88, and Brent crude futures plunged 8.1% to $100.98.In company news, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) shares surged nearly 18%, among the top gainers on the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq, after the chipmaker overnight posted stronger-than-expected fiscal Q1 results and issued an upbeat Q2 revenue outlook.

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Equity Markets Rise Intraday, Oil Plunges Amid US-Iran Peace Deal Optimism

US benchmark equity indexes were higher intraday, while oil prices tumbled as investors reacted to reports saying that Washington and Tehran are nearing a potential agreement to end the war.The Nasdaq Composite was up 1.6% at 25,726 after midday Wednesday, while the S&P 500 advanced 1.1% to 7,339.3. Both indexes were on track for back-to-back record-high closings. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1% to 49,792.1.Among sectors, industrials was outperforming with a 2.2% gain, while energy saw the steepest drop of 4.1%.West Texas Intermediate crude was down 6.6% at $95.57 per barrel, while Brent slumped 7% to $102.20.The US is nearing a deal with Iran on a one-page memorandum of understanding to end their conflict in the Middle East and establish a framework for more detailed nuclear negotiations, Axios reported Wednesday, citing two US officials and two other sources familiar with the matter.The two countries are moving closer to an agreement on a short memorandum to end the war, CNN also reported, citing a regional source familiar with the negotiations."Traders in the US woke up to see some real excitement in the markets today caused by the (Axios) news," Macquarie said in a note. "The good news, for now, is that the same sources that leaked the existence of a deal to Axios said this was the closest the parties had been to an agreement since the war began."US President Donald Trump issued a fresh warning to Iran, saying the "bombing starts" again if a deal is not reached."Assuming Iran agrees to give what has been agreed to, which is, perhaps, a big assumption, the already legendary Epic Fury will be at an end, and the highly effective blockade will allow the Hormuz Strait to be open to all, including Iran," Trump said in a social media post.Iran said it is still reviewing the latest US proposal, according to news reports.US Treasury yields were lower intraday, with the 10-year rate down 7.4 basis points at 4.36% and the two-year rate falling 7.2 basis points to 3.88%.In company news, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) shares surged nearly 17%, among the best performers on the S&P 500. Late Tuesday, the chipmaker reported stronger-than-expected first-quarter results as demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure pushed data center revenue higher year over year.Walt Disney's (DIS) fiscal second-quarter results came in ahead of market estimates Wednesday amid revenue gains across all business operations, while the media and entertainment giant reiterated its expectations for growth to accelerate in the second half. Disney's shares climbed 6.5%, the top performer on the Dow.Nvidia (NVDA) followed Disney on the Dow, up 4.5%. Specialty glass maker Corning (GLW) will boost its optical connectivity manufacturing capacity under a multiyear partnership with chipmaking giant to support AI factory buildouts. Corning shares jumped 14%.Arista Networks (ANET) shares tumbled 16%, among the worst S&P 500 performers. Late Tuesday, the cloud networking company issued a second-quarter revenue outlook slightly below market estimates.Arm (ARM), Applovin (APP), DoorDash (DASH) and Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) are expected to report after the closing bell Wednesday, along with others.In economic news, employment in the US private sector grew at its fastest pace in more than a year in April, ADP (ADP) data showed."The uptick in private payroll gains from the ADP employment report not only suggests a stable labor market, but one that was potentially warming despite the outbreak of the war in Iran," Oxford Economics said in a note. "If this signal is echoed in the official measure on Friday, the unemployment rate is likely to fall given the low break-even rate, which we estimate is near zero."Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics are expected to show Friday that the US economy added 65,000 nonfarm jobs last month, which would represent a fall from a 178,000 increase reported for March, according to a Bloomberg-compiled survey. The unemployment rate is seen unchanged at 4.3%.Gold rose 2.8% to $4,695.90 per troy ounce, while silver climbed 5.3% to $77.48 per ounce.

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S&P 500, Nasdaq Hit Records as Iran Steps Closer to Peace Deal, AMD's Q1 Results Fire Up Chipmakers

US equity indexes rose after midday Wednesday, with the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite scaling new highs as Iran closed in on a peace deal and Advanced Micro Devices' (AMD) Q1 results sparked a rally in semiconductors.The Nasdaq traded 1.6% higher at 25,737.8 after touching a record 25,741.14 intraday. The S&P 500 was up 1.2% to 7,342.9 after hitting an all-time high of 7,348.35 earlier in the session. The Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 1.1% to 49,818.9.Communication services, industrials, materials, and technology led the gainers, while energy was the steepest decliner in midday trading.The White House is close to agreeing on a one-page memorandum of understanding to end the war with Iran and set a framework for more detailed negotiations about Tehran's nuclear ambitions, Axios reported, citing two US officials and two other sources briefed on the issue. While nothing is final yet, the sources said this was the closest the duo has been to an agreement since the war began.Washington's MoU, if Iran accepts it, will lead to a gradual reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and lifting of the American blockade on Iranian ports, a person familiar with the matter told Bloomberg. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump warned Iran that "bombing starts" again if a deal is not reached, according to multiple media reports.West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures sank 6.8% to $95.47, and Brent crude futures plunged 7.9% to $101.97.US Treasury yields fell, with the 10-year down 6.2 basis points to 4.35%, extending its retreat from the highest in about a month. Two-year yield slumped 6.9 basis points to 3.87%.In precious metals, gold futures advanced 2.8% to $4,697.9, and silver futures surged 5.4% to $77.59.In company news, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) shares surged nearly 17%, among the top gainers on the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq, after the chipmaker overnight posted stronger-than-expected fiscal Q1 results and issued an upbeat Q2 revenue outlook.Out of the 10 top performers in a category for companies with a market capitalization of more than $200 billion, over half were from the semiconductor industry, according to data compiled by Finviz. AMD's results reinforced growing confidence in the accelerating demand for artificial intelligence-related products and services.Walt Disney's (DIS) fiscal Q2 results beat estimates amid revenue gains across all business operations, and the media and entertainment giant reiterated expectations that growth will accelerate in H2. Shares jumped 6.7%, the Dow's top gainer.In economic news, employment in the US private sector grew at its fastest pace in more than a year in April, ADP data showed Wednesday, ahead of nonfarm payrolls due later in the week. Private jobs grew by 109,000, representing the fastest growth pace since January 2025, the payrolls processing firm said. The consensus was for 120,000 in a Bloomberg-compiled survey. The March print was revised down to 61,000 from 62,000.

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Asia Markets

Exchange-Traded Funds Rise as US Equities Climb After Midday

Broad Market IndicatorsBroad-market exchange-traded fund IWM and IVV rose. Actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) gained 1.5%.US equity indexes rose after midday Wednesday on growing expectations of a US peace deal with Iran and stronger quarterly earnings in the technology sector.EnergyIShares US Energy ETF (IYE) fell 3.8% and the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR (XLE) slumped 4%.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) rose 1.6%; iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) climbed 2.2%, and iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) gained 1.4%.The State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor (XSD) gained 1.3%, and iShares Semiconductor (SOXX) gained 3.2%.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR (XLF) rose 0.4%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) climbed 1.4%, and its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), declined 1.5%.CommoditiesCrude oil tumbled 6.2%, and the United States Oil Fund (USO) shed 6.9%. Natural gas fell 2.1%, and the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) dropped 1.5%.Gold on Comex and the State Street SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) each rose 2.8%. Silver jumped 5.6%, and iShares Silver Trust (SLV) gained 5.3%.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR (XLP) eased 0.3%. The Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC) shed 0.5%, and iShares Dow Jones US Consumer Goods (IYK) declined 0.3%.The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR (XLY) gained 1.4%. VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) eased 0.4%, and the State Street SPDR S&P Retail (XRT) rose 0.7%.Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR (XLV) fell 0.2%, iShares US Healthcare (IYH) gained 0.1%, and Vanguard Health Care ETF (VHT) was little changed. IShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) gained 1.6%.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR (XLI) added 2.1%. Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) and iShares US Industrials (IYJ) also rose.CryptocurrencyIn midday activity, bitcoin (BTC-USD) rose 0.1%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, ProShares Bitcoin ETF (BITO) fell fractionally, ProShares Ether ETF (EETH) dipped 0.5%, and ProShares Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) was 0.4% lower.

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S&P 500, Nasdaq Break Records as Iran Peace Deal Reportedly in Offing, AMD Helps Boost Technology

US equity indexes rose after midday Wednesday, with the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite scaling new all-time peaks, amid growing expectations of a peace deal with Iran and as quarterly earnings lifted the technology landscape.The Nasdaq traded 1.5% higher at 25,704.2 after touching a record 25,708.84 intraday. The S&P 500 was up 1.2% to 7,346.5 after hitting an all-time high of 7,348.35 earlier in the session. The Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 1.2% to 49,892.6.The White House is of the view that an agreement with Tehran -- a one-page memorandum of understanding to end the war and set a framework for more detailed nuclear negotiations -- is close, Axios reported, citing two US officials and two other sources briefed on the issue. Washington's MoU, if Iran accepts it, will lead to the gradual reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and lifting of the American blockade on Iranian ports, a person familiar with the matter told Bloomberg.West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures sank 6.9% to $95.34, and Brent crude futures plunged 7.7% to $102.20.In company news, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) shares surged 17%, among the top gainers on the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq, after the chipmaker overnight posted stronger-than-expected fiscal Q1 results and issued an upbeat Q2 revenue outlook.

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Potential Middle East Peace Agreement, Oil Price Declines Drive US Equity Futures Higher Pre-Bell

US equity futures were higher pre-bell Wednesday as oil prices slipped and a peace agreement between the US and Iran was reportedly close to being finalized.Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were 0.9% higher, S&P 500 futures were up 0.8%, and Nasdaq futures were 1.3% higher.The White House believes it is nearing an agreement with Iran on a one-page memorandum of understanding to end the conflict and establish a framework for more detailed nuclear negotiations, according to an Axios report, citing two US officials and two other sources briefed on the issue.In a post on Truth Social, President Donald Trump said he had paused "Project Freedom," a military operation to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, to see if an agreement with Iran can be signed.Traders kept an eye on the latest round of earnings, with AMD (AMD) reporting stronger-than-expected fiscal Q1 results and issuing an upbeat Q2 revenue outlook. Walt Disney (DIS) posted higher fiscal Q2 adjusted earnings and revenue that also surpassed analysts' estimates.Oil prices were lower, with front-month global benchmark North Sea Brent crude down 6.9% at $102.28 per barrel and US West Texas Intermediate crude 7.7% lower at $94.45 per barrel.ADP's national employment report showed that private-sector employment increased by 109,000 in April, compared with expectations for a 120,000 gain in a survey compiled by Bloomberg.Federal Reserve St. Louis President Alberto Musalem is slated to speak at 9:30 am, and Chicago President Austan Goolsbee speaks at 1 pm ET.In other world markets, Japan's Nikkei was closed due to a public holiday. Hong Kong's Hang Seng ended 1.2% higher and China's Shanghai Composite finished 1.2% higher. Meanwhile, the UK's FTSE 100 was up 2.2%, and Germany's DAX index was 1.8% higher in Europe's early afternoon session.In equities, AMD and Disney shares rose 16% and 5.5%, respectively, after the companies reported their latest quarterly financial results. Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL) stock was up 1.7% after the company's Google Cloud secured a $200 billion commitment from Anthropic for computing capacity and processors, according to a report from The Information citing a person with knowledge of the matter.On the losing side, Arista Networks (ANET) stock was down 9.1% despite the company posting higher Q1 non-GAAP earnings and revenue. Exxon Mobil (XOM) and Chevron (CVX) shares were down 3.6% and 3.7%, respectively, as energy majors saw stock price declines amid the dip in oil prices.

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Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Higher Pre-Bell Wednesday Amid Potential US-Iran Truce

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was up 1% and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) was 1.7% higher in Wednesday's premarket activity amid news of a potential US-Iran truce.US stock futures were mixed, with S&P 500 Index futures up 1%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures falling 1.2%, and Nasdaq futures advancing 1.6% before the start of regular trading.US mortgage applications fell in the week ended May 1 amid higher mortgage rates, according to data released by the Mortgage Bankers Association early Wednesday.ADP's monthly measure of private payrolls showed a 109,000 increase in April, below expectations compiled by Bloomberg as of 7:20 am ET for an increase of 120,000.State-level unemployment data for March is slated for a 10 am ET release, followed by the weekly petroleum stocks at 10:30 am ET.Chicago Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee is due to speak on Wednesday.In premarket activity, bitcoin was down by 1.3%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 1.3% higher, Ether ETF (EETH) advanced 2%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) fell over 14%.Power Play:FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) advanced 0.6%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was up 2%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 1.9% lower.Hut 8 (HUT) shares were up more than 24% pre-bell after the company reported higher Q1 revenue.Winners and Losers:TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) gained 2.1%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 2.4% higher, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was up 2.3%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) rose 3.6%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) increased by 4.3%.Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) shares were up more than 18% in premarket activity after the company overnight posted stronger-than-expected fiscal Q1 results and issued an upbeat Q2 revenue outlook.Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) advanced 0.1%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was up 0.3%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) was flat. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was 1% higher.Novo Nordisk (NVO) stock was up more than 6% premarket after the company posted higher-than-expected Q1 earnings and revenue in addition to raising its 2026 adjusted sales growth guidance.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was down 4.2%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) fell by 4.8%.Equinor (EQNR) stock was down more than 9% before Wednesday's opening bell after the company reported lower Q1 revenue.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) advanced 1.8%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) was up 2.3%, and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was inactive.Ametek (AME) stock was up more than 2% before the opening bell after the company agreed to acquire Indicor Instrumentation from Indicor in an all-cash deal valued at about $5 billion.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was down 0.4%, and the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was up 0.2%. The iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was flat. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) gained 1.3%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) was 1.2% lower.Amazon (AMZN) shares were up more than 1% a day after The Information reported the company-backed Anthropic will pay Alphabet's (GOOG, GOOGL) Google Cloud about $200 billion over five years for computing capacity and processors.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil retreated by 10% to $91.80 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was down by 2.5% at $2.72 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) fell by 9.6%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 1.6% lower.Gold futures for May rose by 3.1% to $4,711.90 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures advanced by 5.7% to $77.79 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was 3% higher, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) rose by 5.4%.

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Oil Prices Slip, Potential Middle East Peace Agreement Drives US Equity Futures Higher Pre-Bell

US equity futures were higher pre-bell Wednesday as oil prices slipped and a peace agreement between the US and Iran was reportedly close to being finalized.Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were 1.1% higher, S&P 500 futures were up 0.9%, and Nasdaq futures were 1.6% higher.The White House believes it is nearing an agreement with Iran on a one-page memorandum of understanding to end the conflict and establish a framework for more detailed nuclear negotiations, according to an Axios report, citing two US officials and two other sources briefed on the issue.In a post on Truth Social, President Donald Trump said he had paused "Project Freedom," a military operation to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, to see if an agreement with Iran can be signed.Traders kept an eye on the latest round of earnings, with AMD (AMD) reporting stronger-than-expected fiscal Q1 results and issuing an upbeat Q2 revenue outlook. Walt Disney (DIS) posted higher fiscal Q2 adjusted earnings and revenue that also surpassed analysts' estimates.Oil prices were lower, with front-month global benchmark North Sea Brent crude down 11.1% at $98.74 per barrel and US West Texas Intermediate crude 10.9% lower at $91.41 per barrel.The national employment report for April from ADP, expected at 8:15 am ET, is seen showing an increase of 120,000 from 62,000 in the prior month, according to estimates compiled by Bloomberg. The Treasury Refunding quarterly announcement is expected at 8:30 am.Federal Reserve St. Louis President Alberto Musalem is slated to speak at 9:30 am, and Chicago President Austan Goolsbee speaks at 1 pm ET.

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US Markets

Stocks Rise Pre-Bell, Oil Prices Fall After Report Says US, Iran Nearing Peace Agreement

The main US stock measures were pointing higher in Wednesday's premarket activity, while oil prices declined after a media report said the US and Iran are nearing a potential agreement to end their conflict.The S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.7% each before the opening bell, while the Nasdaq advanced 1.2%. The indexes finished the previous trading session in the green, with the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq closing with new highs.Washington is nearing an agreement with Tehran on a one-page memorandum of understanding to end their conflict in the Middle East and establish a framework for more detailed nuclear negotiations, Axios reported Wednesday, citing two US officials and two other sources familiar with the matter.In a social media post on Tuesday, President Donald Trump said the US is temporarily pausing "Project Freedom," its effort to guide neutral ships locked up in the Strait of Hormuz out of the crucial waterway. Trump noted that the US blockade on Iranian ports will remain in effect.US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reportedly said Tuesday that the ceasefire agreement with Iran remained intact despite recently renewed tensions in the Gulf region.West Texas Intermediate crude oil dropped 9.3% to $92.88 a barrel in premarket action, while Brent fell 8.3% to $100.77.Treasury yields slipped before the open, with the two-year rate retreating 7.3 basis points to 3.87% and the 10-year rate off 6.8 basis points to 4.35%.Walt Disney (DIS), Uber Technologies (UBER), CVS Health (CVS), Marriott International (MAR), Johnson Controls International (JCI), Restaurant Brands International (QSR), Kraft Heinz (KHC) and Performance Food Group (PFGC) are some of the major companies scheduled to report their latest financial results before the bell, among others.Arm Holdings (ARM), Applovin (APP), DoorDash (DASH) and Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) post earnings after the markets close.Shares of Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) jumped 18% pre-bell after the chipmaker reported stronger-than-expected first-quarter results. Novo Nordisk's (NVO) US-listed stock climbed 7.5% as the Danish pharmaceutical giant issued an improved full-year sales outlook. Arista Networks (ANET) declined 8.1% after it issued a downbeat second-quarter revenue outlook.Wednesday's economic calendar has the weekly mortgage applications bulletin at 7 am ET, followed by the ADP Employment report for April at 8:15 am. The weekly EIA domestic petroleum inventories report is out at 10:30 am.Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis President Alberto Musalem is slated to speak at 9:30 am, while Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee speaks at 1 pm.Gold increased 3.1% to $4,710 per troy ounce, while bitcoin moved up 0.8% to $82,210.

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Sinking Oil Prices, Possible Peace Talks Lift Wall Street Pre-Bell; Asia, Europe Rally

Wall Street futures pointed to fresh record highs pre-bell Wednesday as oil prices fell following media reports that Tehran and Washington are preparing a memorandum on nuclear talks, and as technology companies continued to post solid earnings.In the futures, the S&P 500 rose 1%, the Nasdaq inclined 1.6% and the Dow Jones was up 1.1%.West Texas Intermediate crude oil traded down 12.1% to $89.89, in morning action.On the earnings scene, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) surged 20.3% after the chipmaker issued upbeat Q1 earnings and forecasts, late Tuesday.Super Micro Computer (SMCI) lifted 14.9% after the IT-outfit released fiscal Q3 results and positive guidance, after-bell Tuesday.Walt Disney (DIS) trade up 4.8% pre-bell after the company reported fiscal Q2 EPS and revenue above outlooks, and issued guidance, before the market open.Asian exchanges rallied overnight on softer crude prices, with Seoul's KOSPI index rising 6.5% to shatter the 7,000 level on strength in tech and semiconductor issues, including a 14.4% bump in Samsung Electronics shares.European bourses tracked solidly north midday on the continent.On the economic calendar is the ADP Employment Report for April at 8:15 am ET, followed by the weekly EIA petroleum status bulletin at 10:30.Federal Reserve St. Louis President Alberto Musalem, and Chicago President Austan Goolsbee speak on Wednesday.In pre-market action, bitcoin traded at $82,191, and 10-year US Treasuries offered 4.34%. Spot gold commanded $4,710 an ounce.

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US Equity Indexes Advance, Crude Oil Drops as Rubio Says Combat Operation Against Iran 'Over'

US equity indexes rose on Tuesday as crude oil futures fell after the United Arab Emirates reported fresh Iranian attacks and Secretary of State Marco Rubio reportedly said combat against Tehran is "over."The Nasdaq Composite was 1% higher at 25,326.13, after touching a record 25,361.05 intraday. The S&P 500 climbed 0.8% to 7,259.22, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 0.7% to 49,298.25. All sectors rose, with materials and technology leading the gainers.The UAE said it was under attack from Iranian missiles and drones for a second day on Tuesday, according to a report from Reuters. However, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday the combat operation launched in February against Iran has ended, CNN reported. US military action during the ceasefire is a "defensive operation," he was cited as saying.At a Pentagon briefing Tuesday, Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said Iran's military actions on Monday didn't rise to the level of restarting the war, according to The Wall Street Journal. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, speaking at the same press conference, said the Iran ceasefire deal remains in force and promised to press ahead with opening the Strait of Hormuz, the chokepoint for about a fifth of global crude oil flows.The statements follow Tehran's strikes in the Strait of Hormuz and at Fujairah in the UAE on Monday, fueling concern that the ceasefire agreement between Washington and Tehran was at risk. Earlier this month, President Donald Trump told congressional leaders that "hostilities" with Iran have "terminated," addressing a critical 60-day deadline under a decades-old law meant to limit the use of military force without authorization from Congress, CBS News reported.West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures dropped 3.9% to $102.27, and Brent crude futures slumped 3.1% to $110.83.US Treasury yields fell, with the 10-year down two basis points to 4.43%, retreating from its highest level in about a month. Two-year yield slid 1.8 basis points to 3.94%.In economic news, US job openings fell to 6.866 million in March from 6.922 million in February, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, versus the 6.850 million expected in a Bloomberg-compiled poll. The March level represents 4.1% of total employment, down from 4.2% in February and a year ago.Meanwhile, the Institute for Supply Management's US services index declined to 53.6 in April from 54.0 in March, versus expectations for 53.7 in a Bloomberg-compiled survey.In company news, Intel (INTC) shares soared 13%, the second-biggest gainer on the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq, after Bloomberg reported that Apple (AAPL) has held early discussions with the company and Samsung Electronics on producing key device processors in the US.Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) reported flat Q1 earnings. Its share fell 10%, the steepest decline on the S&P 500.Shopify (SHOP) reported a Q2 revenue outlook that implied a sequential slowdown in annual growth. Its shares tumbled 16%, the worst performer on the Nasdaq.Precious metals were mixed, with gold futures up 0.8% to $4,569.6. Silver futures added 0.1% to $73.58, after trading higher earlier in the session.

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