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U.S. stocks staged a dramatic intraday reversal on Thursday but ultimately finished the shortened holiday week on a mixed note, as investors wrestled with conflicting signals about the trajectory of the conflict in Iran. President Trump’s televised address the prior evening — in which he said the war could last another two to three weeks…

U.S. stocks kicked off the second quarter with a broad-based rally on Wednesday as growing optimism around a potential de-escalation in the Iran conflict combined with better-than-expected economic data to lift all three major indexes. The tech-heavy Nasdaq led the charge, climbing more than one percent, while defensive energy names lagged as crude oil prices…

U.S. stocks surged on Tuesday as reports that President Trump is willing to end the military campaign in Iran triggered a wave of buying across every major sector. The news sent oil prices retreating from recent highs and pushed the fear gauge sharply lower, giving investors their best session in weeks and snapping a streak…

U.S. stocks finished Monday’s session mixed as surging oil prices and persistent weakness in the technology sector overshadowed tentative hopes for diplomatic progress in the Iran conflict. Brent crude shattered the $107 threshold during the session, ultimately settling near $113 a barrel as the Strait of Hormuz—responsible for roughly 21 million barrels per day of…

U.S. stocks closed sharply lower on Friday as escalating geopolitical tensions in Iran and mounting inflation concerns sent investors rushing for the exits. Crude oil prices topped $110 a barrel, amplifying worries that persistently high energy costs—compounded by ongoing tariff pressures—could slow economic growth while keeping prices elevated. The sell-off capped a bruising week for…

U.S. stocks suffered their worst session since the onset of the Iran conflict on Thursday as the collapse of peace negotiations between Washington and Tehran sent crude oil prices surging and rattled investor confidence across virtually every corner of the market. What began as a cautiously lower open turned into a broad-based rout after President…

U.S. stocks closed broadly higher on Wednesday as investors embraced reports that the White House had delivered a comprehensive 15-point ceasefire proposal to Iran, raising hopes for a diplomatic resolution to the conflict that has rattled markets throughout March. Falling crude oil prices added fuel to the rally, easing the inflation concerns that weighed on…

U.S. equities pulled back on Tuesday, surrendering a portion of Monday’s massive gains as a sharp rebound in crude oil prices reignited inflation concerns. Investors struggled to find fresh catalysts following the previous session’s geopolitical de-escalation news, leading to a day of cautious consolidation. While the initial panic of the “Iran War” narrative has softened,…

U.S. markets staged a dramatic turnaround to open the week, fueled by a “diplomatic pivot” that sent energy prices into a tailspin and restored investor appetite for risk. Following a grueling four-week losing streak, the major averages surged as a temporary pause in Middle East hostilities provided a much-needed reprieve from the inflation and war…

U.S. equities plummeted on Friday as a perfect storm of “Quadruple Witching” volatility, escalating conflict in the Middle East, and a federal crackdown on semiconductor smuggling sent shockwaves through the market. A record-breaking $5.7 trillion in options expirations amplified the day’s swings, while reports of U.S. military preparations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz drove…