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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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Stocks Fall Pre-Bell as US-Iran Peace Talks Stall; Traders Parse Tesla's Results

US equity futures were tracking in the red on Thursday, with no apparent signs of progress in peace talks between the US and Iran, while traders digest Tesla's (TSLA) latest financial results.The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq declined 0.6% each in premarket activity, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average was off 0.7%. The indexes finished Wednesday trading in the green, with the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq hitting record highs after a two-day losing streak.Washington and Tehran have so far failed to meet for a reported fresh round of negotiations this week, with Iran continuing its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. US Vice President JD Vance called off his trip to Pakistan for the talks after Iran reportedly declined to participate.President Donald Trump extended a ceasefire with Iran earlier in the week, though he said the naval blockade of Iranian ports would continue. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps on Wednesday reportedly announced the seizure of two tankers attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz.West Texas Intermediate crude oil rose 1.8% to $94.60 a barrel before the open, while Brent gained 1.7% to $103.59."Oil prices continue to whipsaw as traders respond to a confusing and often contradictory flow of headlines, underscoring the deep mistrust between Tehran and Washington," Saxo Bank Head of Commodity Strategy Ole Hansen said in a report on Wednesday.Shares of Tesla (TSLA) decreased 3.3% pre-bell even though the electric vehicle manufacturer reported stronger-than-expected first-quarter results. The company expects capital expenditures of more than $25 billion for 2026, resulting in negative free cash flow for the rest of the year, Chief Financial Officer Vaibhav Taneja said during a late Wednesday conference call, according to a FactSet transcript."Tesla is morphing into a physical (artificial intelligence) stalwart," Wedbush Securities said in a Thursday client note. "The path is here and it requires more (capital expenditure)."ServiceNow (NOW) dropped 13% while International Business Machines (IBM) fell 7.1% following their latest quarterly results. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing's (TSM) US-listed stock was down 1.4%.American Express (AXP), Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO), Union Pacific (UNP), Honeywell International (HON), Lockheed Martin (LMT), Comcast (CMCSA), Infosys (INFY) and Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) report their earnings before the bell, among others. Intel (INTC) is scheduled to release its results after the markets close.Thursday's economic calendar has the weekly jobless claims bulletin at 8:30 am ET, along with the Chicago Fed national activity index for March. The S&P Global's (SPGI) flash purchasing managers' index for April is out at 9:45 am, followed by the Kansas City Fed manufacturing index for the same month at 11 am.Treasury yields were moving upwards in premarket action, with the two-year rate advancing 2.5 basis points to 3.82% and the 10-year rate adding 2.7 basis points to 4.32%.Gold declined 1% to $4,707 per troy ounce, while bitcoin retreated 1.8% to $77,473.

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Oil, Middle East Views Dent Wall Street Pre-Bell; Asia, Europe Off

Wall Street futures pointed moderately lower pre-bell Thursday as global crude prices sustained gains, and as traders weighed reports of continued hostilities in the Persian Gulf.After fresh all-time zeniths were struck on Wednesday, the S&P 500 fell 0.5%, and the Nasdaq also declined 0.5%, in the futures. The Dow Jones was off 0.7%.With the Strait of Hormuz still blocked, West Texas Intermediate crude oil traded up 1.6% to $94.43 a barrel in morning action.Asian exchanges traded mostly lower overnight, while European bourses tracked moderately lower midday on the continent.United Rentals (URI) traded up 13.7% pre-bell after the equipment-rental outfit reported Q1 EPS and revenue above consensus, and issued upbeat guidance, late Wednesday.Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO) traded down 4.7% pre-bell after the lab-equipment maker reported fiscal Q1 EPS and revenue above expectations, but issued tempered guidance, in pre-bell hours.On the economic calendar is the weekly jobless claims report at 8:30 am ET, along with the Chicago Fed National Activity Index for March.The S&P Global flash US composite purchasing managers index (PMI) release logs at 9:45 am.The weekly EIA natural gas report posts at 10:30 am, followed by the Kansas City Fed Manufacturing Index for April at 11 am.In premarket action, Bitcoin traded at $77,307 and 10-year US Treasuries offered 4.32%. Spot gold commanded $4,688 an ounce.

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US Equity Indexes Jump as Iran Ceasefire Extension, Strong Earnings Help Lift Sentiment

US equity indexes jumped on Wednesday, with the Nasdaq Composite hitting an all-time high, following an extension of the Iran ceasefire agreement and strong quarterly earnings.The Nasdaq Composite jumped 1.6% to 24,657.57, with the S&P 500 up 1.1% at 7,137.90 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average 0.7% higher at 49,490.03. All sectors except real estate, utilities, industrials, and financials rose. Technology, energy, and communication services led the gainers.The ceasefire extension will last for only three to five days, Fox News reported Wednesday, citing a White House official. The US blockade of the Middle East nation's ports remains in force. Iran has made lifting the blockade a key demand for resuming negotiations to end the war and for allowing marine traffic to transit through the Strait of Hormuz, the chokepoint for 20% of global crude oil flows.Meanwhile, Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz, CNN reported, citing the IRGC. The IRGC targeted a third vessel that is "now disabled off Iran's coast," CNN cited Iranian media.West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures Jumped 3.1% to $92.45, and Brent crude futures advanced 2.9% to $101.34.Meanwhile, as the Q1 earnings season unfolds, about 85% of S&P 500 companies that have reported this quarter beat expectations, The Wall Street Journal cited data compiled by FactSet.On Wednesday, GE Vernova (GEV) posted higher Q1 earnings and revenue, and raised its annual revenue forecast range. Shares rose 14%, the biggest gainer on the S&P 500.Boeing's (BA) Q1 loss unexpectedly narrowed as commercial aircraft deliveries rose, while the plane maker reported a smaller cash burn year over year. Shares advanced 5.5%, leading the Dow.Booking Holdings (BKNG) is under investigation for allegedly using deceptive marketing tactics to promote its premium accommodation programs, the Italian Competition Authority said Wednesday. Shares slumped 6%, the steepest decline on the Nasdaq.After the bell on Wednesday, Tesla (TSLA) reported Q1 adjusted earnings of $0.41 per diluted share, up from $0.27 a year earlier. Analysts polled by FactSet expected $0.36. Revenue for the quarter was $22.39 billion, up from $19.34 billion a year earlier. Analysts surveyed by FactSet expected $22.1 billion. Shares of the electric vehicle manufacturer were up 3.7% in after-hours activity.In fixed income, most US Treasury yields rose, with the 10-year up 1.5 basis points to 4.31% and the two-year higher by 2.5 basis points to 3.8%.On Tuesday, Kevin Warsh, in a confirmation hearing at the Senate for the chair of the Federal Reserve, defended the central bank's independence while signaling a different policy approach to interest rates, guidance, and the balance sheet, according to a Wednesday note from SocGen.In precious metals, gold futures rose 0.8% to $4,758.2, and silver futures advanced 1.6% to $77.71.

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US Markets

Nasdaq, S&P 500 Notch Peaks as Earnings Fuel Optimism

The Nasdaq Composite and the S&P 500 hit record highs on Wednesday as upbeat corporate results overshadowed a rise in oil prices following Iran's seizure of two container ships in the Strait of Hormuz.The Nasdaq rose 1.6% to 24,657.6, while the S&P 500 climbed 1.1% to 7,137.9, both finishing at all-time highs after a two-day losing streak. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.7% to 49,490.Most sectors were in the green, led by technology's 2.3% advance, while real estate saw the steepest decline.Boeing's (BA) first-quarter loss unexpectedly narrowed as commercial aircraft deliveries rose, while the plane maker reported a smaller cash burn year over year. The stock jumped 5.5%, the best performer on the Dow.Boston Scientific (BSX) shares surged 9%, the third-biggest gain on the S&P 500. The medical device supplier's first-quarter results exceeded Wall Street's estimates, but it lowered its full-year guidance.Philip Morris International (PM) reported first-quarter results above market estimates, while lowering its full-year earnings outlook. The cigarette and vape maker's shares jumped 7%.A number of tech stocks climbed, with Micron (MU) up 8.5%, among the biggest gains on the S&P 500. Apple (AAPL) rose 2.6%, the second-best performer on the Dow. Microsoft (MSFT) and Salesforce (CRM) also rose.West Texas Intermediate crude rose 3.3% to $92.58 per barrel in Wednesday late-afternoon trade, while Brent jumped 3% to $101.44.Iran said it seized two container ships attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil chokepoint. US President Donald Trump extended a ceasefire with Tehran late Tuesday, though he said the naval blockade of Iranian ports would continue.The status of a second round of peace talks between the US and Iran remained unclear.Trump does not consider Iran's claim that it seized two ships as a violation of the ceasefire, CNN reported, citing White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.Tehran welcomes dialogue, but "breach of commitments, blockade and threats are main obstacles to genuine negotiations," Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said in a post on X on Wednesday."Oil prices continue to whipsaw as traders respond to a confusing and often contradictory flow of headlines, underscoring the deep mistrust between Tehran and Washington," Saxo Bank Head of Commodity Strategy Ole Hansen said in a report on Wednesday.US Treasury yields were mixed, with the 10-year rate little changed at 4.31% and the two-year rate up 2.7 basis points at 3.81%.Gold was up 0.9% at $4,759.60 per troy ounce, while silver gained 1.7% to $77.75 per ounce.

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Japan

US Equity Indexes Jump After Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire Deal, Earnings Lift Sentiment

US equity indexes traded near session highs ahead of Wednesday's close following the extension of the Iran ceasefire agreement and as quarterly earnings helped lift sentiment.The Nasdaq Composite jumped 1.5% to 24,621.1, with the S&P 500 up 0.9% at 7,129.2 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average 0.5% higher at 49,406.3.The ceasefire extension will last for only three to five days, Fox News reported Wednesday, citing a White House official. The US blockade of the Middle East nation's ports remains in force. Iran has made lifting the blockade a key demand for resuming negotiations to end the war and for allowing marine traffic to transit through the Strait of Hormuz, the chokepoint for 20% of global crude oil flows.Meanwhile, Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz, CNN reported, citing the IRGC. The IRGC targeted a third vessel that is "now disabled off Iran's coast," CNN cited Iranian media.West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures Jumped 3.3% to $92.60, and Brent crude futures advanced 3.2% to $101.63.In company news, GE Vernova (GEV) posted higher Q1 earnings and revenue, and raised its annual revenue forecast range. Shares rose 13%, the biggest gainer on the S&P 500.Boeing's (BA) Q1 loss unexpectedly narrowed as commercial aircraft deliveries rose, while the plane maker reported a smaller cash burn year over year. Shares advanced 5.1%, leading the Dow.

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Equities Higher Intraday Amid Strong Earnings Reports; Oil Rises

US benchmark equity indexes were higher intraday following a batch of upbeat corporate results, while oil prices rose after Iran seized two container ships in the Strait of Hormuz.The Nasdaq Composite was up 1.3% at 24,577.8 after midday Wednesday, while the S&P 500 rose 0.8% to 7,121.3. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 0.6% to 49,444. Among sectors, tech paced the gainers with a 2.1% advance, while real estate saw the steepest decline.Boeing's (BA) first-quarter loss unexpectedly narrowed as commercial aircraft deliveries rose, while the plane maker reported a smaller cash burn year over year. The stock was up 5.4% intraday, the best performer on the Dow.Boston Scientific (BSX) shares were advancing by 8.9%, the third-biggest gain on the S&P 500. The medical device supplier's first-quarter results exceeded Wall Street's estimates, but it lowered its full-year guidance.Philip Morris International (PM) reported first-quarter results above market estimates, while lowering its full-year earnings outlook. The cigarette and vape maker's shares rose 6.9%.A number of major tech stocks were advancing intraday, with Micron (MU) up 7.7%, among the best performers on the S&P 500. Apple (AAPL) rose 2.6%, the second-biggest gain on the Dow. Microsoft (MSFT) and Salesforce (CRM) were also higher.Tesla (TSLA), International Business Machines (IBM), and Texas Instruments (TXN) are scheduled to report results after the closing bell Wednesday. IBM shares were down 1.9% intraday, the steepest decline on the Dow.West Texas Intermediate crude rose 3.7% to $92.94 per barrel, while Brent jumped 3.3% to $101.76.Iran said it seized two container ships attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil chokepoint. US President Donald Trump extended a ceasefire with Tehran late Tuesday, though he said the naval blockade of Iranian ports would continue.The status of a second round of peace talks between the US and Iran remained unclear."Oil prices continue to whipsaw as traders respond to a confusing and often contradictory flow of headlines, underscoring the deep mistrust between Tehran and Washington," Saxo Bank Head of Commodity Strategy Ole Hansen said in a report on Wednesday.US Treasury yields were mixed intraday, with the 10-year rate little changed at 4.31% and the two-year rate up 2.5 basis points at 3.80%.Gold was up 0.7% at $4,753 per troy ounce, while silver gained 1.8% to $77.90 per ounce.

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Asia Markets

US Equity Indexes Rise With Crude Oil After Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire

US equity indexes rose after midday Wednesday, with the Nasdaq Composite touching an all-time high, and crude oil futures also advanced after President Donald Trump extended a ceasefire with Iran.The Nasdaq Composite jumped 1.3% to 24,583.3, the S&P 500 was up 0.8% at 7,123.5, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average was 0.6% higher at 49,453.7. All sectors except real estate, industrials, and financials rose. Technology, energy, and communication services led the gainers.The ceasefire extension will last for only three to five days, Fox News reported Wednesday, citing a White House official. The US blockade of the Middle East nation's ports remains in force.Iran has made lifting the blockade on its ports a key demand for resuming Pakistan-brokered negotiations to end the war and for allowing marine traffic to transit through the Strait of Hormuz, the chokepoint for 20% of global crude oil flows.Meanwhile, Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz, CNN reported, citing the IRGC. A third vessel was also reportedly targeted by the IRGC and is "now disabled off Iran's coast," CNN cited Iranian media.West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures jumped 4.4% to $93.65, and Brent crude futures advanced 3.8% to $102.22.In company news, GE Vernova (GEV) posted higher Q1 earnings and revenue, and raised its annual revenue forecast range. Shares rose 13%, the biggest gainer on the S&P 500.Boeing's (BA) Q1 loss unexpectedly narrowed as commercial aircraft deliveries rose, while the plane maker reported a smaller cash burn year over year. Shares advanced 5.3%, the Dow's top gainer.Booking Holdings (BKNG) is under investigation for allegedly using deceptive marketing tactics to promote its premium accommodation programs, the Italian Competition Authority said Wednesday. Shares slumped 4.9%, the steepest decline on the Nasdaq.Tesla's (TSLA) Q1 results are due after the bell. The electric vehicle manufacturer could see penetration of its Full Self-Driving supervised system rise to more than 50%, which would change its financial model, Wedbush Securities said in a Tuesday note.US Treasury yields were mixed, with the 10-year steady at 4.29% and the two-year up 1.9 basis points to 3.8%.In precious metals, gold futures rose 0.6% to $4,749.1, and silver futures advanced 1.9% to $77.91.

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Asia Markets

Exchange-Traded Funds Rise as US Equities Advance After Midday

Broad Market IndicatorsBroad-market exchange-traded funds IWM and IVV were higher. Actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) added 1.3%.US equity indexes rose Wednesday, with the Nasdaq Composite touching an all-time high, after President Donald Trump extended a ceasefire with Iran.EnergyIShares US Energy ETF (IYE) and the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR (XLE) each gained about 0.7%.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) was up 1.7%; iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) and iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) each added about 1.6%.The State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor (XSD) rose 1.5%, and iShares Semiconductor (SOXX) was up 1.9%.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR (XLF) shed 0.3%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) declined 0.8%, and its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), climbed 0.7%.CommoditiesCrude oil rose 4.1%, and the United States Oil Fund (USO) gained 1.6%. Natural gas was up 1.9%, and the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) added 1.3%.Gold on Comex added 0.6%, and the State Street SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) rose 1.1%. Silver climbed 1.8%, and iShares Silver Trust (SLV) was up 2.7%.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR (XLP) rose 0.4%. The Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC) gained 0.4%, and iShares Dow Jones US Consumer Goods (IYK) was 0.6% higher.The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR (XLY) added 0.1%. VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) shed 0.2%, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail (XRT) dipped 0.6%.Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR (XLV) added 0.4%, iShares US Healthcare (IYH) rose 0.4%, and Vanguard Health Care ETF (VHT) was 0.3% higher. IShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) gained 0.1%.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR (XLI) lost 0.4%. Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) and iShares US Industrials (IYJ) also declined.CryptocurrencyIn midday activity, bitcoin (BTC-USD) advanced 5.1%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, ProShares Bitcoin ETF (BITO) rose 5%, ProShares Ether ETF (EETH) added 3.7%, and ProShares Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) was up 5.6%.

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Japan

US Equity Indexes Rise After Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire

US equity indexes rose Wednesday, with the Nasdaq Composite touching an all-time high, after President Donald Trump extended a ceasefire with Iran.The Nasdaq Composite jumped 1.3% to 24,569.1, the S&P 500 was up 0.8% at 7,121.2 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average was 0.7% higher at 49,488.5.All sectors except real estate, industrials, and financials rose. Technology, energy, and communication services led the gainers. Tesla's (TSLA) results are due after the bell.Trump's extension of the ceasefire with Iran will last for only three to five days, Fox News reported Wednesday, citing a White House official. The US blockade of the Middle East nation's ports remains in force.Iran has made lifting the blockade on its ports a key demand for resuming Pakistan-brokered negotiations to end the war and for allowing marine traffic to transit through the Strait of Hormuz, the chokepoint for 20% of global crude oil flows.Meanwhile, Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps said it seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz, CNN reported. A third vessel was also reportedly targeted by the IRGC and is "now disabled off Iran's coast," CNN cited Iranian media.

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Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Higher Pre-Bell Wednesday Amid Extended US-Iran Ceasefire

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was up 0.6%, and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) was 0.7% higher in Wednesday's premarket activity as US President Donald Trump extended the ceasefire with Iran.US stock futures were also higher, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.6%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures advancing 0.5%, and Nasdaq futures gaining 0.7% before the start of regular trading.US mortgage applications rose 7.9% in the week ended April 17 as lower borrowing costs drove gains in both refinancing and purchase activity, Mortgage Bankers Association data showed Wednesday.The Atlanta Fed Business Inflation Expectations survey for April is scheduled for release at 10 am ET, followed by the weekly EIA domestic petroleum inventories report at 10:30 am ET.In premarket activity, bitcoin was up by 4.3%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 4.5% higher, Ether ETF (EETH) advanced 4.1%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) gained 1.8%.Power Play:IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) advanced 1%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) was up 2% and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was inactive.Target Hospitality (TH) stock was down more than 9% before the opening bell, a day after the company said its selling shareholders priced a secondary offering of 7 million shares at $14 apiece for about $98 million in gross proceeds.Winners and Losers:TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) advanced 1%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 1.2% higher, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was up 1.1%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) increased by 1.8%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) rose by 1.5%.TE Connectivity (TEL) shares were down more than 5% in Wednesday's premarket activity despite the company delivering strong fiscal Q2 results that beat estimates after CEO Terrence Curtin told Reuters that persistent Middle East conflict could force price hikes to offset rising material costs and supply chain disruptions.Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) advanced 0.3%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was up 0.4%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) was flat. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was up 0.7%.Moderna (MRNA) stock was down more than 1% premarket, a day after the company said it administered the initial doses to participants in the US and the UK for a phase 3 clinical trial evaluating its experimental mRNA-1018 pandemic flu vaccine.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) advanced 0.3%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was up 1.1%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 0.8% lower.Capital One Financial (COF) shares were down more than 1% pre-bell after the company overnight reported Q1 results that fell short of analyst expectations.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was up 0.1% and the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was 0.4% higher. The iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was flat. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) gained 0.7%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was down 0.1%, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) increased 0.6%.Alibaba Group (BABA) shares were up more than 1% pre-bell after The Information reported the company and Tencent are in talks to invest in DeepSeek, which is seeking funding at a valuation of over $20 billion.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was flat, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was down by 0.1%.NexGen Energy (NXE) stock was up more than 1% before the opening bell after the company said it completed its 2026 winter drill program at the Patterson Corridor East discovery, extending the vertical extent of the high-grade uranium zone by 33% to 550 meters.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil retreated by 0.4% to $89.29 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas declined by 0.8% to $2.67 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) increased by 0.9%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 0.4% higher.Gold futures for May were down by 0.4% at $4,812.10 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures retreated by 1.1% to $79.73 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was 0.4% lower, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) fell by 0.7%.

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Asia Markets

US Equity Futures Rise Pre-Bell After Trump Extends US-Iran Ceasefire

US equity futures were rising pre-bell Wednesday after President Donald Trump extended the ceasefire with Iran while maintaining the US blockade of Iranian ports.Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were 0.7% higher, S&P 500 futures were up 0.6%, and Nasdaq futures were 0.9% higher.Trump said that Iran's government is "seriously fractured" and that he is extending the ceasefire "until such time as their leaders and representatives can come up with a unified proposal," according to his post on Truth Social.Amir-Saeid Iravani, Iran's permanent representative to the UN, said that Iran is ready to restart peace talks once the US lifts its naval blockade, Iranian state news outlet Tasnim reported early Wednesday, citing media outlet Rudaw.Traders digested the latest round of earnings, with Philip Morris International (PM) and Vertiv (VRT) reporting higher Q1 adjusted earnings and revenue. GE Vernova (GEV) posted higher Q1 earnings and revenue, while AT&T (T) reported lower Q1 earnings amid higher operating revenue. Tesla (TSLA) and IBM (IBM) are set to report their results after-market.Oil prices were higher, with front-month global benchmark North Sea Brent crude up 1.5% at $99.93 per barrel and US West Texas Intermediate crude 1.5% higher at $91.01 per barrel.The Atlanta Fed Business Inflation Expectations survey for April is scheduled for release at 10 am ET.In other world markets, Japan's Nikkei closed 0.4% higher, Hong Kong's Hang Seng ended 1.2% lower, and China's Shanghai Composite finished 0.5% higher. Meanwhile, the UK's FTSE 100 was up 0.1%, and Germany's DAX index was 0.1% lower in Europe's early afternoon session.In equities, shares of Philip Morris and GE Vernova were up 3.3% and 7.%, respectively, after the companies posted their Q1 financial results. Adobe (ADBE) stock was 3% higher after the company said its board approved a new share buyback authorization, allowing the company to repurchase up to $25 billion in shares through April 30, 2030. The digital media software firm also expanded its partnership with Omnicom Group (OMC) to co-develop an enterprise-grade, industry-specialized AI agentic operating model solution, according to Omnicom.On the losing side, Vertiv shares were down 1.1% despite its Q1 adjusted earnings and revenue surpassing analyst expectations. AT&T stock was down 2% after its Q1 earnings release.

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Japan

US Equity Futures Rise Pre-Bell After Trump Extends US-Iran Ceasefire

US equity futures were higher pre-bell Wednesday after President Donald Trump extended the ceasefire with Iran while maintaining the US blockade of Iranian ports.Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were 0.6% higher, S&P 500 futures were up 0.5%, and Nasdaq futures were 0.7% higher.Trump said that Iran's government is "seriously fractured" and that he is extending the ceasefire "until such time as their leaders and representatives can come up with a unified proposal," according to his post on Truth Social.Amir-Saeid Iravani, Iran's permanent representative to the UN, said that Iran is ready to restart peace talks once the US lifts its naval blockade, Iranian state news outlet Tasnim reported early Wednesday, citing media outlet Rudaw.Traders digested the latest round of earnings, with Philip Morris International (PM) and Vertiv (VRT) reporting higher Q1 adjusted earnings and revenue. Meanwhile, AT&T (T) posted lower Q1 earnings amid higher operating revenue. Tesla (TSLA) and IBM (IBM) are set to report their results after-market.Oil prices were higher, with front-month global benchmark North Sea Brent crude up 1% at $99.46 per barrel and US West Texas Intermediate crude 0.9% higher at $90.47 per barrel.The Atlanta Fed Business Inflation Expectations survey for April is scheduled for release at 10 am ET.

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Stocks Rise Pre-Bell as Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire; Tesla Earnings On Deck

The main US stock measures were trending higher in Wednesday's premarket activity after President Donald Trump extended the two-week US ceasefire with Iran, while traders await the latest round of corporate earnings, including results from Tesla (TSLA).The S&P 500 rose 0.6%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average increased 0.5% and the Nasdaq added 0.7% before the opening bell. The indexes finished Tuesday trading lower for the second consecutive session.In a social media post on Tuesday, Trump announced the extension of the two-week US ceasefire deal with Iran, citing a request by Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir. The truce was announced on April 7. The naval blockade of Iranian ports will continue, according to Trump."We have been asked to hold our attack on the country of Iran until such time as their leaders and representatives can come up with a unified proposal," Trump said in the post. "I have therefore directed our military to continue the blockade and, in all other respects, remain ready and able, and will therefore extend the ceasefire until such time as their proposal is submitted, and discussions are concluded, one way or the other."Iranian state news outlet Tasnim reported that negotiators from Tehran won't participate in further peace talks with their US counterparts, according to CNBC. US Vice President JD Vance's expected trip to Islamabad for peace talks with Iran has been called off, CNN reported, citing a White House official.West Texas Intermediate crude oil inclined 1.3% to $90.83 a barrel in premarket action, while Brent rose 1.1% to $99.56.The Trump administration is evaluating a potential extension of a maritime shipping waiver to make it easier to move oil and gasoline between US ports, Bloomberg News reported Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.Electric vehicle giant Tesla is scheduled to release its latest quarterly results after the markets close, along with International Business Machines (IBM) and Texas Instruments (TXN). GE Vernova (GEV), Philip Morris International (PM), AT&T (T), Boeing (BA), Boston Scientific (BSX) and Elevance Health (ELV) post earnings before the bell, among others.Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) shares advanced 2% pre-bell as the company lifted the full-year procedure growth outlook of its da Vinci robotic surgery system and reported better-than-expected first-quarter results. Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) gained 2%.Kevin Warsh said Tuesday that the Federal Reserve, under his leadership, would be independent from the White House, CNBC reported. Warsh, who is Trump's Fed chair nominee, made the remarks at his Senate Banking Committee confirmation hearing.Treasury yields were moving down before the open, with the two-year rate retreating 0.8 basis points to 3.77% and the 10-year rate off 1 basis point to 4.28%.Official data on Tuesday showed that retail sales last month logged the largest rise since March 2025 amid a surge in spending at gasoline stations as the Middle East conflict boosted energy prices.Wednesday's economic calendar has the weekly mortgage applications bulletin at 7 am ET, followed by the weekly EIA domestic petroleum inventories report at 10:30 am.Gold rose 1.1% to $4,769 per troy ounce, while bitcoin climbed 3.9% to $78,172.

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Persian Gulf Ceasefire Lifts Wall Street Pre-Bell; Asia Mixed, Europe Off

Wall Street futures pointed moderately higher pre-bell Wednesday after President Donald Trump unilaterally extended a US Persian Gulf ceasefire on Tuesday.However, global crude prices edged higher in morning hours, as the Strait of Hormuz remained effectively closed to tanker traffic.In the futures, the S&P 500 rose 0.6%, the Nasdaq inclined 0.7%, and the Dow Jones was up 0.5%.West Texas Intermediate crude oil traded up 0.5% at $90.08 in pre-bell activity.Asian exchanges traded unevenly overnight, although Tokyo's Nikkei 225 index struck a fresh all-time zenith on strength in tech shares. European bourses edged lower midday on the continent.AT&T (T) traded up 1.2% pre-bell after reporting Q1 EPS below consensus but topping revenue expectations, and affirming guidance, in a morning release.Tesla (TSLA), Lam Research (LRCX), IBM (IBM), and Texas Instruments (TXN) are slated to report earnings after the close, among others.On the economic calendar is the Atlanta Fed Business Inflation Expectations for April at 10 am ET, followed by the weekly EIA petroleum status report at 10:30 am.In pre-market action, Bitcoin traded at $78,004, and 10-year US Treasuries offered 4.28%. Spot gold commanded $4,756 an ounce.

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Correction: Wall Street Logs Back-to-Back Losses Amid US-Iran Talks Uncertainty

(Corrects the day to Tuesday in first para)Equities on Wall Street fell for a second straight session on Tuesday amid doubts over a fresh round of negotiations between the US and Tehran.The three main US stock indexes lost 0.6% each, with the S&P 500 closing at 7,064. The Nasdaq Composite ended at 24,260, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average settled at 49,149.4. Barring energy, all sectors were in the red, led by real estate.Shortly after market close, US President Donald Trump announced the extension of a two-week ceasefire deal with Iran, though he said the naval blockade of Iranian ports will continue. The truce was announced on April 7.Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir asked for an extension, Trump said in a Truth Social post.The blockade of the crucial Strait of Hormuz had fueled uncertainty around a second round of discussions between Washington and Iran, likely to be held in Pakistan, CNN reported Tuesday. US Vice President JD Vance's plans to depart for Islamabad had reportedly been put on hold amid Iran's reluctance to participate in peace talks.West Texas Intermediate crude oil was last up 1.7% at $88.90 per barrel, while Brent climbed 3.5% to $98.82.US Treasury yields were higher, with the 10-year rate up 4.5 basis points at 4.30% and the two-year rate rising 6.5 basis points to 3.79%.Meanwhile, Kevin Warsh said the Federal Reserve, under his leadership, would be independent from the White House, CNBC reported. He made the remarks at his Senate Banking Committee confirmation hearing. Warsh is Trump's Fed chair nominee.In economic news, US retail sales last month logged the largest rise since March 2025 amid a surge in spending at gasoline stations as the Middle East conflict boosted energy prices, official data showed."We expected that the headline (figure) would be gaudy due to the increase in gas prices and a pickup in unit auto sales, but the strength in other categories was surprising," Jefferies said in a note. "There is no evidence here that higher gasoline prices have motivated the consumer to tighten the belt elsewhere just yet."US pending home sales increased more than expected in March despite higher mortgage rates, data from the National Association of Realtors showed.In company news, Apple (AAPL) shares fell 2.5%, among the worst performers on the Dow. The iPhone maker said late Monday that Tim Cook will step down as chief executive and become executive chairman, with hardware engineering veteran John Ternus set to succeed him as CEO.Tractor Supply (TSCO) shares tumbled nearly 12%, the steepest decline on the S&P 500. The retailer logged first-quarter results that missed Wall Street's projections amid a below-average performance of its companion animal product business.UnitedHealth Group (UNH) raised its full-year earnings outlook, as the health insurance giant recorded an unexpected annual increase in its first-quarter results. The company's shares jumped 7%, the biggest gainer on the Dow and among the best performers on the S&P 500.D.R. Horton's (DHI) fiscal second-quarter results came in better than expected, though the homebuilder tempered its full-year revenue outlook. The company's shares advanced 5.8%, among the biggest gains on the S&P 500.Gold was down 2.1% at $4,726.10 per troy ounce, while silver dropped 4.4% to $76.53 per ounce.

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US Markets

Wall Street Logs Back-to-Back Losses Amid US-Iran Talks Uncertainty

Equities on Wall Street fell for a second straight session on Wednesday amid doubts over a fresh round of negotiations between the US and Tehran.The three main US stock indexes lost 0.6% each, with the S&P 500 closing at 7,064. The Nasdaq Composite ended at 24,260, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average settled at 49,149.4. Barring energy, all sectors were in the red, led by real estate.Shortly after market close, US President Donald Trump announced the extension a two-week ceasefire deal with Iran, though he said the naval blockade of Iranian ports will continue. The truce was announced April 7.Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir asked for an extension, Trump said in a Truth Social post.The blockade of the crucial Strait of Hormuz had fueled uncertainty around a second round of discussions between Washington and Iran, likely to be held in Pakistan, CNN reported Tuesday. US Vice President JD Vance's plans to depart for Islamabad had reportedly been put on hold amid Iran's reluctance to participate in peace talks.West Texas Intermediate crude oil was last up 1.7% at $88.90 per barrel, while Brent climbed 3.5% to $98.82.US Treasury yields were higher, with the 10-year rate up 4.5 basis points at 4.30% and the two-year rate rising 6.5 basis point to 3.79%.Meanwhile, Kevin Warsh said the Federal Reserve, under his leadership, would be independent from the White House, CNBC reported. He made the remarks at his Senate Banking Committee confirmation hearing. Warsh is Trump's Fed chair nominee.In economic news, US retail sales last month logged the largest rise since March 2025 amid a surge in spending at gasoline stations as the Middle East conflict boosted energy prices, official data showed."We expected that the headline (figure) would be gaudy due to the increase in gas prices and a pickup in unit auto sales, but the strength in other categories was surprising," Jefferies said in a note. "There is no evidence here that higher gasoline prices have motivated the consumer to tighten the belt elsewhere just yet."US pending home sales increased more than expected in March despite higher mortgage rates, data from the National Association of Realtors showed.In company news, Apple (AAPL) shares fell 2.5%, among the worst performers on the Dow. The iPhone maker said late Monday that Tim Cook will step down as chief executive and become executive chairman, with hardware engineering veteran John Ternus set to succeed him as CEO.Tractor Supply (TSCO) shares tumbled nearly 12%, the steepest decline on the S&P 500. The retailer logged first-quarter results that missed Wall Street's projections amid a below-average performance of its companion animal product business.UnitedHealth Group (UNH) raised its full-year earnings outlook, as the health insurance giant recorded an unexpected annual increase in its first-quarter results. The company's shares jumped 7%, the biggest gainer on the Dow and among the best performers on the S&P 500.D.R. Horton's (DHI) fiscal second-quarter results came in better than expected, though the homebuilder tempered its full-year revenue outlook. The company's shares advanced 5.8%, among the biggest gains on the S&P 500.Gold was down 2.1% at $4,726.10 per troy ounce, while silver dropped 4.4% to $76.53 per ounce.

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Asia Markets

US Equity Indexes Fall as Vance's Trip to Pakistan on Hold Ahead of Iran Ceasefire Deadline

US equity indexes fell on Tuesday, while crude oil futures jumped as President Donald Trump reportedly extended the Iran ceasefire deal until Tehran submits a "unified proposal" to end the war.The Nasdaq Composite fell 0.3% to 24,334.81, with the S&P 500 down 0.6% to 7,064.01 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average lower by 0.6% to 49,149.38. All three gauges traded higher earlier in the session. All sectors except energy fell. Real estate, utilities, and industrials led the decliners.Trump said he has extended the ceasefire until Tehran submits a proposal to end the conflict permanently, CNN reported late Tuesday. The ceasefire was due to expire on Wednesday evening ET. Trump said he will continue the US blockade of Iranian ports.Trump said the extension was warranted as Tehran's government is "seriously fractured," CNBC reported.Vice President JD Vance was set to leave Tuesday morning for Pakistan, the expected location for the US-Iran talks, but his trip has been put on hold, CNN reported. The US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has contributed to the ongoing uncertainty surrounding a second round of talks, CNN cited sources as saying.West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures climbed 2.8% to $92.13, and Brent crude futures advanced 1.6% to $96.98.Most US Treasury yields rose, with the 10-year up 4.8 basis points to 4.3% and the two-year climbed 6.9 basis points to 3.79%.Gold futures declined 2.3% to $4,718.1 and silver futures dropped 4.7% to $76.28.In economic news, US retail sales rose 1.7% in March, above the 1.4% increase expected in a Bloomberg-compiled survey and following the previous month's revised 0.7% gain. Removing both motor vehicles and a 15.5% surge in gasoline station sales, retail sales were up 0.6% in March, the same as in February.Pending home sales rose by 1.5% in March, above the 0.5% increase expected in a survey compiled by Bloomberg and following a 2.5% increase in February, according to the National Association of Realtors. The monthly sales index was down 1.1% from March 2025.In company news, UnitedHealth Group (UNH) raised its full-year earnings outlook on Tuesday, as the health insurance giant recorded an unexpected annual increase in its Q1 results. Shares jumped 7%, among the top gainers on the S&P 500 and the Dow.D.R. Horton's (DHI) fiscal Q2 results came in better than expected, although the homebuilder tempered its full-year revenue outlook. Shares advanced 5.8%, among the S&P 500's outperformers.Moody's (MCO) said Tuesday that it is deepening its partnership with Microsoft (MSFT) by embedding its credit intelligence into Microsoft 365 Copilot and other AI-driven enterprise tools, expanding its presence across financial workflows. Shares of Microsoft rose 1.5%, among the Dow's leaders.Apple (AAPL) shares fell 2.5%, among the Dow's laggards, a day after the company said that Tim Cook will become executive chairman after a nearly 15-year stint as chief executive officer, effective Sept 1.

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US Equity Markets Fall as Crude Oil Rises on Renewed Uncertainty Over Iran Talks

US equity indexes closed lower on Tuesday as crude oil prices climbed amid renewed uncertainty over stalled US-Iran peace talks.* President Donald Trump told CNBC that he expects the US and Iran to make a "great deal," referring to the proposed second round of talks in Islamabad that Iran has yet to confirm it will attend.* Iran has told regional mediators it would send a negotiating team to Islamabad on Tuesday, the Wall Street Journal reported.* US retail sales rose 1.7% in March, compared with February's revised 0.7% gain and above the 1.4% increase expected in a Bloomberg survey.* The National Association of Realtors said pending home sales rose 1.5% in March, above the 0.5% increase expected in a survey compiled by Bloomberg and following a 2.5% gain in February. Sales fell 1.1% from March 2025.* May West Texas Intermediate crude oil rose $3.93 to settle at $91.35 per barrel, while June Brent crude, the global benchmark, was last seen up $5.29 at $100.77.* Northern Trust (NTRS) shares rose 8%, the biggest gainer on the S&P 500, after the company reported higher Q1 earnings and revenue.* Tractor Supply (TSCO) shares fell 12%, the largest drop on the S&P, after the company reported Q1 results that missed market projections amid a below-average performance of its companion animal product business.

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US Equity Indexes Fall as Vance's Trip to Pakistan on Hold Ahead of Iran Ceasefire Deadline

US equity indexes fell ahead of Tuesday's close as Vice President JD Vance's visit to Pakistan to negotiate a lasting peace deal with Iran has reportedly been put on hold.The Nasdaq Composite fell 0.3% to 24,332.2, with the S&P 500 down 0.4% to 7,083.5 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average lower by 0.4% to 49,247.5. All three gauges traded higher earlier in the session.Vice President JD Vance was set to leave this morning for Pakistan, the expected location for the next round of US-Iran talks, but his trip has been put on hold as he and other key officials gather at the White House, CNN reported.The US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has contributed to the ongoing uncertainty surrounding a second round of talks, CNN cited sources as saying.US President Donald Trump reiterated that he doesn't want to extend his ceasefire deadline of Wednesday evening ET, adding that he expects "to be bombing" if a deal isn't reached, the news report added.West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures climbed 2.8% to $92.13, and Brent crude futures advanced 1.6% to $96.98.

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Equities Fall Intraday, Oil Jumps Amid Uncertainty Around US-Iran Talks

US benchmark equity indexes were lower intraday, while oil prices rose amid uncertainty around the prospects of a fresh round of negotiations between Washington and Iran.The S&P 500 was down 0.4% at 7,084.3 after midday Tuesday, while the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.3% to 24,337.3. The Dow Jones Industrial Average shed 0.2% to 49,339.2. Barring energy and consumer discretionary, all sectors were in the red, led by real estate.West Texas Intermediate crude oil was up 4.7% at $93.80 per barrel, while Brent rose 4.2% to $99.52.The blockade of the crucial Strait of Hormuz by the US has contributed to the ongoing uncertainty around a second round of discussions between Washington and Iran, as the deadline for a recently announced ceasefire looms, CNN reported Tuesday, citing sources. US Vice President JD Vance, who was expected to leave for Pakistan earlier in the day, was still in Washington for meetings, unnamed sources told the news outlet.The US is "going to end up with a great deal" with Iran to end the war, CNBC reported, citing President Donald Trump. He reportedly doesn't expect to extend the ceasefire due to expire Wednesday.US Treasury yields were higher intraday, with the 10-year rate up 4.4 basis points at 4.29% and the two-year rate rising 6.3 basis point to 3.78%.In economic news, US retail sales last month logged the largest rise since March 2025 amid a surge in spending at gasoline stations as the Middle East conflict boosted energy prices, official data showed."We expected that the headline (figure) would be gaudy due to the increase in gas prices and a pickup in unit auto sales, but the strength in other categories was surprising," Jefferies said in a note. "There is no evidence here that higher gasoline prices have motivated the consumer to tighten the belt elsewhere just yet."US pending home sales increased more than expected in March despite higher mortgage rates, data from the National Association of Realtors showed."Contract signings rose in March despite higher mortgage rates, pointing to pent-up housing demand," NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said. "A greater supply of inventory will help translate that demand into more home sales."In company news, Apple (AAPL) shares were down 2.6%, among the worst performers on the Dow. The iPhone maker said late Monday that Tim Cook will step down as chief executive and become executive chairman, with hardware engineering veteran John Ternus set to succeed him as CEO.Tractor Supply (TSCO) shares tumbled nearly 11% intraday Tuesday, the steepest decline on the S&P 500. The retailer logged first-quarter results that missed Wall Street's projections amid a below-average performance of its companion animal product business.UnitedHealth Group (UNH) raised its full-year earnings outlook, as the health insurance giant recorded an unexpected annual increase in its first-quarter results. The company's shares were up 8.9%, the biggest gainer on the S&P 500 and the Dow.D.R. Horton's (DHI) fiscal second-quarter results came in better than expected, though the homebuilder tempered its full-year revenue outlook. The company's shares jumped 7.2%, among the best performers on the S&P 500.Gold was down 2.1% at $4,730 per troy ounce, while silver dropped 4.1% to $76.74 per ounce.

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