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S&P 500 Hits New All-Time High | Nasdaq Rallies | Dow Jones Falters as Iran Ceasefire Talks Progress
Market Status: CLOSED
| Index | ETF | Close | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | SPY | 7000.00 | +54.80 | +0.79% |
| Nasdaq | QQQ | 6374.00 | +88.00 | +1.40% |
| Dow Jones | DIA | 4847.20 | -7.70 | -0.16% |
| Russell 2000 | IWM | 2693.90 | +6.70 | +0.25% |
Tesla (TSLA) +7.62% → $391.95 Biggest mover; Trump comments, China assurances boost EV maker
Microsoft (MSFT) +4.61% → $411.22 Cloud/AI strength; broad tech rally leader
Apple (AAPL) +2.94% → $266.43 iPhone demand optimism; Taiwan tensions ease
Meta Platforms (META) +1.37% → $671.58 Ad revenue momentum continues
Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) +1.40% → $637.4 Nasdaq-100 ETF rallies on tech strength
JPMorgan Chase (JPM) -1.67% → $305.93 Financials lag; rate cut uncertainty weighs
Goldman Sachs (GS) -1.11% → $899.49 IBD slowdown fears; Goldman drags on Dow
Chevron (CVX) -1.13% → $184.91 Oil slides as Iran ceasefire optimism grows
Industrial Select Sector (XLI) -1.25% → $171.18 Industrial sector underperforms
Health Care Select Sector (XLV) -0.71% → $147.77 Defensive rotation hurts healthcare
| Sector | Change |
|---|---|
| Technology Select Sector | +1.60% |
| Consumer Discretionary Select | +1.49% |
| Financial Select Sector | +0.75% |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | +0.25% |
| SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust | +0.79% |
| Energy Select Sector | -0.34% |
| Consumer Staples Select Sector | -0.50% |
| Health Care Select Sector | -0.71% |
| Industrial Select Sector | -1.25% |
Geopolitical relief drove Wednesday's session as U.S.-Iran ceasefire negotiations advanced and President Trump signaled the Hormuz standoff is near resolution. Softer PPI and import price data bolstered the case for Fed rate stability, even as Trump reiterated plans to replace Powell. The S&P 500 closed at a new all-time high above 7,000, with the Nasdaq leading on tech strength. Treasury Secretary Bessent noted oil prices haven't transmitted to inflation expectations. Housing data disappointed, while manufacturing rebounded sharply.
S&P 500 Hits New All-Time High Above 7,000 on Iran Ceasefire Optimism After falling 9.9% from its January all-time high to its March 30th low, the S&P 500 closed at a new record high above 7,000, fueled by U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks and reduced geopolitical risk.
U.S., Iran Weigh Extending Ceasefire by Two Weeks — Financial Post The U.S. and Iran are considering extending their ceasefire — set to expire April 21 — by another two weeks to allow more time to negotiate a full peace agreement, according to sources familiar with the matter.
Trump: Iran War 'Close to Over'; Strait of Hormuz Reopening President Trump said in a Fox Business interview that the Iran conflict is 'close to over' and the Strait of Hormuz is reopening. China agreed not to send weapons to Iran, easing geopolitical tensions further.
PPI: Wholesale Inflation Up 0.5% in March — Softer Than Expected March's Producer Price Index (PPI) offered relief for inflation watchers, as wholesale price growth came in broadly softer than expected, supporting the case for the Fed to hold rates steady.
Trump: Will 'Fire' Powell If He Doesn't Leave When Term Expires President Trump told Fox Business he will fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell if Powell does not leave when his term expires in May. Prediction markets see limited impact on rate cut expectations.
| Indicator | Period | Actual | Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| NY Empire State Manufacturing Index | April | 11 | 0.3 |
| PPI (MoM) | March | 0.5 | N/A |
| Import Price Index (MoM) | March | 0.8 | 2.3 |
| Export Price Index (MoM) | March | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| NAHB Housing Market Index | April | 34 | 37 |
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