US EditionUS stocks hit an all-time high and roar back from losses caused by the Iran war as the S&P 500 continues 2-week rally
Better-than-expected earnings and hopes for U.S.-Iran talks drove a broad risk rally, with more than 80% of S&P 500 companies now above March 30 levels.
- On Wednesday, the S&P 500 index rose 0.8%, adding 55.57 points to close at a record high of 7,022.95, extending a two-week rally that began in late March.
- Optimism over an 'in principle agreement' to extend a ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran helped drive the rally, alongside a softer-than-expected wholesale inflation report that eased oil-price concerns.
- Technology stocks led gains, while Snap Inc. announced a 16% workforce reduction to pursue profitability and Allbirds shares surged 582% following a rebranding to NewBird AI.
- The record close boosts the value of S&P 500-linked holdings like 401s and ETFs, reducing the oil-driven risk premium that had weighed on equities and improving near-term portfolio outlooks.
- Market strategists suggest risks are declining despite ongoing energy uncertainty, with analysts believing corporate earnings trends and AI-driven efficiency could sustain large-cap technology gains.
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The New York Stock Exchange closed upwards on Wednesday, April 15, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq reaching new historic peaks, driven by investors' confidence in the continuation of negotiations between the United States and Iran.The Nasdaq Composite index, with a strong presence of technology companies, rose 1.59%, to 24,016.02 points, exceeding its previous closing peak in October 2025.The expanded S&P 500 index also reached a new peak of 7,022.9…
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The Nasdaq hit an intraday all-time high and closing record on Wednesday, its first since October, as investors returned to technology stocks, signaling a rebound in risk appetite after weeks of concerns over war-related economic disruption and fears about the labor-force impact of AI. The Nasdaq Composite rose 1.6% to hit a fresh intraday high above 24,020 points, eclipsing its previous peak of 24,019.99 set on October 29, when AI bellwether Nv…
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The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX:^GSPC) rose 0.80% to 7,022.95, and the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX:^IXIC) climbed 1.59% to 24,016.02 as both set new all-time highs. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES:^DJI) slipped 0.15% to 48,463.72.Market moversBank of America (NYSE:BAC) and Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) both gained following strong quarterly earnings today. Shares in popular low-cost broker, Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ:HOOD) increased by more than 1…
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On Wall Street, the benchmark S&P 500 and tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite rallied to record closing highs today, as investors were encouraged by corporate earnings and hopeful of progress in U.S.-Iran negotiations.
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