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Rose with other US benchmarks as a US-Iran peace framework to reopen the Strait of Hormuz pushed crude oil prices lower.

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Exchange-Traded Funds Lower as US Equities Fall After Midday

Broad Market IndicatorsBroad-market exchange-traded fund IWM and IVV were lower. Actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) eased 0.2%.US equity indexes fell in midday trading Thursday, as geopolitical risk ratcheted up in the Middle East and Tesla's (TSLA) capital expenditure guidance for this year tripled from a year ago.EnergyIShares US Energy ETF (IYE) and the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR (XLE) each gained about 0.3%.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) was down 0.7%; iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) and iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) each lost about 0.6%.The State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor (XSD) rose 3%, and iShares Semiconductor (SOXX) was up 2.7%.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR (XLF) shed 0.7%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) declined 2.8%, and its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), climbed up 2.8%.CommoditiesCrude oil rose 1.1%, and the United States Oil Fund (USO) gained 1.5%. Natural gas was up 1.0%, and the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) dropped 4.5%.Gold on Comex slipped 0.2%, and the State Street SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) fell 0.2%. Silver declined 2.2%, and iShares Silver Trust (SLV) was down 1.7%.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR (XLP) rose 1.6%. The Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC) gained 1.4%, and iShares Dow Jones US Consumer Goods (IYK) was 1.7% higher.The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR (XLY) dipped 0.2%. VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) rose 0.3%, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail (XRT) fell 0.9%.Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR (XLV) fell 0.3%, iShares US Healthcare (IYH) shed 0.5%, and Vanguard Health Care ETF (VHT) was 0.5% lower. IShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) dipped 1.1%.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR (XLI) rose 2.1%. Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) and iShares US Industrials (IYJ) also advanced.CryptocurrencyIn midday activity, bitcoin (BTC-USD) fell 0.9%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, ProShares Bitcoin ETF (BITO) dipped 0.7%, ProShares Ether ETF (EETH) lost 2.8%, and ProShares Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) was down 1.1%.

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US Equity Indexes Fall as Geopolitical Risk Edges Up, Tesla's FY2026 CapEx Stuns Investors

US equity indexes fell in midday trading Thursday, as geopolitical risk ratcheted up in the Middle East and Tesla's (TSLA) capital expenditure guidance for this year tripled from a year ago.The Nasdaq Composite fell 0.2% to 24,598.7, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average down by 0.2% to 49,409.2. The S&P 500 was less than 0.1% lower at 7,134.9.Financials and materials led the decliners, while utilities and industrials were among the top gainers.President Donald Trump said Thursday on Truth Social that he has ordered the US Navy to "shoot and kill" any boat that is laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, the choke point for about a fifth of global crude oil flows. On the same day, Iran flaunted its tightened grip over Hormuz with a video of commandos storming a cargo ship named MSC Francesca, Reuters reported.West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures rose 1.2% to $94.07, and Brent crude futures advanced 1.3% to $103.20 after midday. The US and Iran remain at an impasse, with Tehran refusing to negotiate a peace deal as long as the US Navy continues to blockade its ports, while the US refuses to lift the siege.US Treasury yields were mixed, with the 10-year steady at 4.29% and the two-year rose by 1.2 basis points to 3.8%.In company news, Tesla (TSLA) stock dropped nearly 2% after the electric vehicle manufacturer issued higher-than-expected 2026 capital expenditure guidance. TechCrunch reported the electric vehicle manufacturer is planning to spend $25 billion this year, compared with $8.5 billion in 2025.

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Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Lower Pre-Bell Thursday Amid Stalled US-Iran Talks

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was down 0.1%, and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) was 0.2% lower in Thursday's premarket activity as talks between the US and Iran stalled amid a continued blockage of the Strait of Hormuz.US stock futures were also lower, with S&P 500 Index futures down 0.4%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipping 0.6%, and Nasdaq futures retreating 0.4% before the start of regular trading.US initial jobless claims totaled 214,000, compared with expectations of 210,000 and a prior reading of 208,000.The Chicago Federal Reserve Bank's monthly National Activity Index fell to a reading of minus 0.20 in March from 0.03 in February, compared with expectations for a smaller decrease to minus 0.13 in survey of analysts compiled by Bloomberg as of 7:35 am ET.S&P Global flash estimates of manufacturing and services conditions for April will be released at 9:45 am ET, followed by weekly natural gas stocks at 10:30 am ET.The Kansas City Fed's manufacturing reading for April will be released at 11 am ET.In premarket activity, bitcoin was down by 1.6%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 1.7% lower, Ether ETF (EETH) retreated by 3.3%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) declined by 0.02%.Power Play:EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) gained 0.03%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was up by 0.4%.Helix Energy Solutions (HLX) stock was up more than 8% before the opening bell after the company agreed to merge with Hornbeck Offshore Services in an all-stock deal to form an integrated offshore services company.Winners and Losers:Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) retreated by 0.04%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was down 0.3%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) was inactive. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) declined by 1.2%.Sanofi (SNY) stock was up more than 3% premarket after the company reported higher Q1 adjusted earnings and sales.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) advanced 0.2%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was up 0.4%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 0.1% lower.KB Financial Group (KB) shares were up more than 2% pre-bell after the company reported higher Q1 earnings and revenue.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) advanced 0.04%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) gained 0.7% and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was down 0.4%.Union Pacific (UNP) stock was up more than 2% before the opening bell after the company reported Q1 earnings and operating revenue.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 down 0.3%. The iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was inactive. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) lost 0.5%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) and the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) were inactive.Tesla (TSLA) shares were down more than 2% pre-bell after the company overnight reported Q1 results, with investors focused on its outsized capital expenditure outlook.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) advanced by 0.4%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was flat, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was down 0.9%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) was 0.04% higher, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) rose by 0.9%.Intel (INTC) shares were up more than 1% in Thursday's premarket activity after Tesla (TSLA) Chief Executive Elon Musk said he intends to use Intel's upcoming 14A process to make chips at its Terafab advanced artificial intelligence project in Austin, Texas.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil advanced by 0.2% to $93.17 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas gained by 0.1% to reach $2.73 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) increased by 0.1%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 0.4% lower.Gold futures for May were down by 0.4% at $4,734.40 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures retreated by 3.1% to $76.11 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was 0.3% lower, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) fell by 1.8%.

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Asia Markets

US Equity Futures Decline Pre-Bell as Investors Turned Wary Amid Stalled US-Iran Peace Talks

US equity futures were lower pre-bell Thursday as the market turned wary amid the lack of clarity regarding the Middle East situation, with peace talks stalled indefinitely after President Donald Trump extended the ceasefire.Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were 0.4% lower, S&P 500 futures were down 0.2%, and Nasdaq futures were 0.1% lower.Iran said Wednesday it had captured two container vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, while the US is maintaining its blockade of Iranian ports.Trump has said that the ceasefire is extended until Iran's "fractured" government can come up with a unified proposal regarding the end of the conflict.Traders took note of today's round of earnings, with American Express (AXP) posting higher Q1 earnings and revenue and Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO) reporting increases in fiscal Q1 adjusted earnings and revenue. Intel (INTC) and SAP (SAP) are set to report their results after market close.Oil prices were higher, with front-month global benchmark North Sea Brent crude up 0.2% at $101.72 per barrel and US West Texas Intermediate crude 0.2% higher at $92.77 per barrel.Initial jobless claims rose to a level of 214,000 in the employment survey week ended April 18 from an upwardly revised 208,000 level in the previous week, compared with expectations for an increase to 210,000 in survey of analysts compiled by Bloomberg.The Chicago Fed National Activity Index came in at negative 0.20 in March, compared with expectations for negative 0.13 and down from 0.03 in the prior month.The April S&P Global Composite Purchasing Managers' Index, due at 9:45 am ET, is seen coming in at 50.6.In other world markets, Japan's Nikkei closed 0.8% lower, Hong Kong's Hang Seng ended 1% lower, and China's Shanghai Composite finished 0.3% lower. Meanwhile, the UK's FTSE 100 was down 0.6%, and Germany's DAX index was 0.2% lower in Europe's early afternoon session.In equities, IBM (IBM) shares were down 7.9% despite posting late Wednesday Q1 adjusted earnings and revenue. Tesla (TSLA) stock was 3.3% lower after the company issued higher-than-expected 2026 capital expenditure guidance for 2026. Thermo Fisher Scientific shares were down 7.1% after the company posted its Q1 financial results.On the winning side, Texas Instruments (TXN) shares were up 11% after the company posted higher Q1 earnings and revenue in addition to issuing Q2 guidance that exceeded analyst expectations. Netflix (NFLX) stock was up by 1.2% after Bloomberg reported that the company was is in talks to purchase a historic Los Angeles movie studio space for a fragment of its 2021 sale price of $1.85 billion. The company also said it authorized an additional $25 billion share repurchase program.

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US Equity Futures Drop as Investors Cautious Amid Stalled US-Iran Peace Talks

US equity futures were lower pre-bell on Thursday as the market turned wary on the lack of clarity regarding the Middle East situation, with peace talks stalled indefinitely after President Donald Trump extended the ceasefire.Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were 0.6% lower, S&P 500 futures were down 0.3%, and Nasdaq futures were 0.3% lower.Iran said Wednesday it had captured two container vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, while the US is maintaining its blockade of Iranian ports.Trump has said that the ceasefire is extended until Iran's "fractured" government can come up with a unified proposal regarding the end of the conflict.Traders took note of today's round of earnings, with American Express (AXP) posting higher Q1 earnings and revenue and Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO) posting increases in fiscal Q1 adjusted earnings and revenue. Intel (INTC) and SAP (SAP) are set to report their results after-market.Oil prices were higher, with front-month global benchmark North Sea Brent crude up 0.7% at $102.61 per barrel and US West Texas Intermediate crude 0.6% higher at $93.55 per barrel.Initial jobless claims are projected to have increased to 210,000 in the week ended April 18 from 207,000 the prior week, according to estimates compiled by Bloomberg.The Chicago Fed National Activity Index, due at 8:30 am ET, is seen coming in at negative 0.13 in March, compared with negative 0.11 in the prior month.The April S&P Global Composite Purchasing Managers' Index, due at 9:45 am ET, is seen coming in at 50.6.

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US Markets

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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International

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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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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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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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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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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