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Natural Gas Price Today Climbs on U.S. Cold Snap, but Storage Could Stop the Rally
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6 April 2026
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Natural Gas Price Today Climbs on U.S. Cold Snap, but Storage Could Stop the Rally

U.S. natural gas futures rose about 0.7% Monday, with May Henry Hub trading near $2.82 per mmBtu, as a cold wave boosted late-season heating demand. Storage stood at 1,865 billion cubic feet for the week ended March 27, up 36 billion from the prior week. EIA cut its 2026 price forecast to $3.80 per mmBtu. U.S. LNG exports hit a record 11.7 million metric tons in March, with Europe taking most cargoes.
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Mortgage Rates Today: 30-Year Fixed Dips to 6.43%, but Spring Buyers Get Little Relief
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Mortgage Rates Today: 30-Year Fixed Dips to 6.43%, but Spring Buyers Get Little Relief

U.S. mortgage rates edged down Monday, with Mortgage News Daily reporting the average 30-year fixed at 6.43%, down 0.02 percentage point. Purchase applications fell 3% last week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. Redfin said the median monthly mortgage payment reached $2,742, the first year-over-year rise in nearly six months. Analysts expect rates to stay elevated amid economic uncertainty and Middle East tensions.
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Dow Jones Today: Industrial Average Rises as Iran Ceasefire Hopes Offset Oil and Fed Fears

Dow Jones Today: Industrial Average Rises as Iran Ceasefire Hopes Offset Oil and Fed Fears

The Dow Jones rose 83.20 points to 46,587.48 by midday Monday as hopes for Iran ceasefire talks steadied Wall Street. JPMorgan Chase and Visa led gains, while oil stayed above $110 a barrel and services PMI slipped to 54.0. Iran rejected a ceasefire, and President Trump set a Tuesday deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Trading was lighter due to holidays in Europe and Asia.
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Palantir Stock (PLTR) Splits Opinion as Bulls Eye $1 Trillion and Bears Warn of Sub-$100 Drop

Palantir Stock (PLTR) Splits Opinion as Bulls Eye $1 Trillion and Bears Warn of Sub-$100 Drop

Palantir Technologies traded near $148 midday Monday, down about 30% from its record high, with a market value of $433 billion. Motley Fool and Seeking Alpha analysts split on the stock’s outlook, with targets ranging from below $100 to $221.86. Recent Pentagon moves to formalize Project Maven and surging government sales have fueled bullish arguments. Benchmark and eToro analysts urged caution on valuation.
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Sandisk Stock Jumps Again as AI Storage Demand Defies S&P 500 Slump

Sandisk Stock Jumps Again as AI Storage Demand Defies S&P 500 Slump

Sandisk shares rose 2.8% to $720.90 in late-morning New York trading Monday, outpacing the S&P 500’s 0.2% gain. The company reported fiscal Q2 revenue up 61% to $3.03 billion and forecast Q3 revenue above analyst estimates. Sandisk extended its joint venture with Kioxia through 2034 for $1.165 billion. Micron, Western Digital, and Seagate also advanced.
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Pfizer Stock Faces Fresh Questions as Aberdeen, Stratos and Raab & Moskowitz Trim Stakes

Pfizer Stock Faces Fresh Questions as Aberdeen, Stratos and Raab & Moskowitz Trim Stakes

Aberdeen Group, Raab & Moskowitz Asset Management, and Stratos Wealth Partners sold a combined 740,174 Pfizer shares in the fourth quarter, according to recent 13F filings. Pfizer stock traded down 0.7% at $28.12 Monday. The three firms still held about $140.9 million in Pfizer shares at year-end. Pfizer halted a major U.S. COVID shot study after the period covered by the filings.
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IBM Stock Faces April 22 Earnings Test as AI Deals Meet Wall Street Doubts

IBM Stock Faces April 22 Earnings Test as AI Deals Meet Wall Street Doubts

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6 April 2026
IBM shares fell 0.7% to $246.43 Monday despite announcing a new AI project with Tata Play Fiber in India. Investors remain focused on IBM’s April 22 earnings report after a February selloff triggered by concerns over mainframe demand and competition from Anthropic’s Claude Code tool. IBM’s stock remains well below its 52-week high of $324.90.
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Applied Digital Stock Braces for Q3 Earnings After $2.15 Billion Debt Bet

Applied Digital Stock Braces for Q3 Earnings After $2.15 Billion Debt Bet

Applied Digital shares rose 3.6% to $25.45 Monday ahead of fiscal Q3 results due after the April 8 close. Options traders are pricing a 16.5% move in the stock after the release. The company recently added $2.15 billion in secured notes for its Polaris Forge 2 campus, where Oracle is a major tenant. Investors are focused on lease revenue growth and the company’s rising debt load.
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Nokia Stock Near High Ahead of AGM as Board Change, Buyback Powers and AI Push Come Into Focus

Nokia Stock Near High Ahead of AGM as Board Change, Buyback Powers and AI Push Come Into Focus

Nokia’s U.S. shares closed unchanged at $8.82 ahead of Thursday’s annual meeting, where shareholders will vote on a new chair, board member, and capital return plans. The meeting comes before first-quarter results on April 23, with CEO Justin Hotard warning of weaker sales outside patent licensing. Nokia recently announced a major 5G deal with Virgin Media O2 in the UK. Analyst ratings have improved, but expectations remain cautious.
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SpaceX IPO Buzz Puts Rocket Lab, Planet Labs and 3 Other Space Stocks in Focus

SpaceX IPO Buzz Puts Rocket Lab, Planet Labs and 3 Other Space Stocks in Focus

Planet Labs jumped 16.9% in premarket trading Monday, leading gains among U.S.-listed space stocks as investors sought public alternatives to SpaceX ahead of its expected IPO. Rocket Lab rose 3.3%, Viasat 18.7%, BlackSky 11.5%, and Redwire 7.2%. SpaceX’s confidential IPO filing and talks with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund have intensified focus on sector peers.
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Stock Market Today: Dow Futures Edge Up, Oil Swings as Trump’s Iran Threats Keep Wall Street on Edge

Stock Market Today: Dow Futures Edge Up, Oil Swings as Trump’s Iran Threats Keep Wall Street on Edge

U.S. stock futures rose slightly Monday while oil prices slipped, as traders watched cease-fire talks in the Iran conflict and President Trump’s threats to Tehran. S&P 500 futures gained 0.3%, Brent crude hovered near $108 a barrel, and Exxon Mobil shares fell 1.3% premarket. Citigroup pushed its forecast for a Fed rate cut to September after strong jobs data. Iran has refused to reopen the Strait of Hormuz under a truce, keeping oil markets tense.
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Nokia Oyj Heads Into Crucial AGM as Chair Succession, Dividend Vote and AI Push Converge

Nokia Oyj Heads Into Crucial AGM as Chair Succession, Dividend Vote and AI Push Converge

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7 April 2026
Nokia shareholders will vote Thursday on appointing Timo Ihamuotila as board chair, a new payout mandate of up to 14 euro cents per share, and expanded authority for share buybacks and issuances. The company recently secured a multi-year 5G network contract with Virgin Media O2 in Britain. First-quarter results under Nokia’s new structure are due April 23. U.S.-listed shares last traded at $8.89.
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Snap Inc. Targets Health Ad Dollars With New Snapchat Study as Pressure Builds

Snap Inc. Targets Health Ad Dollars With New Snapchat Study as Pressure Builds

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7 April 2026
Snap Inc. released research showing 59% of surveyed Snapchat users changed real-world health behavior after seeing health content on the app. The study comes as Snap seeks more healthcare ad spending amid competition from Meta and TikTok. Snap reported Q4 revenue of $1.72 billion, up 10%, and 474 million daily users. Activist investor Irenic Capital urged cost cuts and a rethink of Snap’s smart-glasses unit.
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Soleno Therapeutics Pulls Europe Drug Filing After $2.9 Billion Neurocrine Deal

Soleno Therapeutics Pulls Europe Drug Filing After $2.9 Billion Neurocrine Deal

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7 April 2026
Soleno Therapeutics withdrew its European filing for VIOKAT on Tuesday, halting a regulatory review that was expected to conclude in 2026. The move came one day after Neurocrine Biosciences agreed to acquire Soleno for $2.9 billion in cash, or $53 a share. Vykat XR, Soleno’s only marketed product, generated $190.4 million in 2025 U.S. sales. Neurocrine said it has no immediate plans for a European launch.
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Sensex Today: Nifty Tops 23,100 as IT Stocks Lift India Shares Ahead of RBI Decision

Sensex Today: Nifty Tops 23,100 as IT Stocks Lift India Shares Ahead of RBI Decision

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7 April 2026
The Nifty 50 closed up 0.68% at 23,123.65 and the Sensex gained 510 points as IT stocks rallied ahead of earnings. Fourteen of 16 sectors advanced, led by Wipro, TCS, HCLTech, and Infosys. Hindalco and Vedanta rose after JPMorgan upgrades. The rupee strengthened to 93.0075 per dollar, but foreign investors pulled nearly $16 billion from Indian equities in March and April.
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Plug Power Inc stock jumps after Quebec hydrogen contract ahead of RBC roadshow

Plug Power Inc stock jumps after Quebec hydrogen contract ahead of RBC roadshow

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7 April 2026
Plug Power shares rose 11.6% Monday after the company won a 275-megawatt electrolyzer contract in Quebec, one of its largest to date. The stock closed at $2.69 with trading volume above average. Executives begin a Canadian investor roadshow Tuesday in Toronto and Montreal. Plug reported $710 million in 2025 revenue and ended 2024 with $368.5 million in unrestricted cash.
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Hologic Buyout Nears Close After Final Approvals in Blackstone-TPG Deal; CEO Steve MacMillan to Retire

Hologic Buyout Nears Close After Final Approvals in Blackstone-TPG Deal; CEO Steve MacMillan to Retire

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7 April 2026
Hologic said it has secured all regulatory approvals for its $18.3 billion sale to Blackstone and TPG, with closing expected on or about April 7. CEO Steve MacMillan will retire at closing. Nasdaq will halt trading in Hologic shares after Monday’s session and suspend them effective April 8. S&P Dow Jones Indices will remove Hologic from the S&P 500 before the open on April 9.
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NVIDIA Corporation Faces Fresh Slurm Scrutiny After SchedMD Deal Raises AI Control Fears

NVIDIA Corporation Faces Fresh Slurm Scrutiny After SchedMD Deal Raises AI Control Fears

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7 April 2026
Nvidia’s acquisition of SchedMD, maker of the Slurm workload manager, has sparked concern among AI and supercomputing experts that Slurm could be steered toward Nvidia hardware, Reuters reported. Nvidia said it will keep Slurm open source and vendor-neutral. The company’s shares traded at $177.64 early Tuesday, valuing Nvidia at about $4.53 trillion.
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 07.04.2026

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7 April 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 7, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 7, 2026, 3:14 PM EDT Fortune Brands Shares Fall 26.4% on Weak Fundamentals and Profit Concerns April 7, 2026, 3:11 PM EDT. Fortune Brands' stock tumbled 26.4% to $38.10 over six months amid weak quarterly results, says Yahoo Finance. The company reported **no organic revenue growth** over two years, signaling core business issues. Its **operating margin declined nearly 10 points** in five years despite revenue gains, highlighting profitability and cost management challenges. Earnings per share contracted 8.9% annually during the same period, even with revenue rising 4.3% yearly. The stock
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Soleno Therapeutics Stock Jumps After Neurocrine’s $2.9 Billion Bet on Vykat XR

Soleno Therapeutics Stock Jumps After Neurocrine’s $2.9 Billion Bet on Vykat XR

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7 April 2026
Neurocrine Biosciences will acquire Soleno Therapeutics for $53 a share in cash, valuing Soleno at $2.9 billion. The deal gives Neurocrine Vykat XR, the only FDA-approved treatment for hyperphagia in Prader-Willi syndrome. Soleno shares last traded at $52.25. The transaction is expected to close within 90 days, pending regulatory and shareholder approval.
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Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Rise on Iran Ceasefire Hopes; Oil Above $110, Seagate Surges, Tesla Falls

Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Rise on Iran Ceasefire Hopes; Oil Above $110, Seagate Surges, Tesla Falls

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7 April 2026
The Dow rose 165 points Monday as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq marked a fourth consecutive gain. Brent crude settled at $109.77 and WTI at $112.40 amid uncertainty over Iran ceasefire talks. Seagate shares jumped after a Morgan Stanley upgrade, while Tesla fell on delivery and cash-flow concerns. Futures stayed near flat ahead of President Trump’s Tuesday deadline on Iran.
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Hologic CEO Steve MacMillan to Retire as Blackstone, TPG Near $18.3 Billion Buyout Close

Hologic CEO Steve MacMillan to Retire as Blackstone, TPG Near $18.3 Billion Buyout Close

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7 April 2026
Hologic said CEO Steve MacMillan will retire when its $18.3 billion sale to Blackstone and TPG closes, expected April 7 after all regulatory approvals. Nasdaq plans to halt Hologic shares after trading April 6 and suspend them April 8. Shareholders get $76 per share in cash plus a contingent value right tied to Breast Health revenue targets. The next CEO will be named after the deal closes.
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Oklo stock: insider-sale filings point to about $11 million, not $21 million, after earnings miss

Oklo stock: insider-sale filings point to about $11 million, not $21 million, after earnings miss

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6 April 2026
Oklo co-founders Jacob DeWitte and Caroline Cochran reported April 1 stock sales totaling about $10.1 million, not $21 million as some summaries stated, according to SEC filings. CFO Richard Bealmear sold $834,000 in shares after exercising options. Oklo shares traded at $48.76 Monday. The company reported no 2025 revenue and a $105.7 million net loss.
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Why Microsoft Stock Is Still Under Pressure: AI Costs, OpenAI Exposure and Data-Center Scrutiny

Why Microsoft Stock Is Still Under Pressure: AI Costs, OpenAI Exposure and Data-Center Scrutiny

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6 April 2026
Microsoft shares traded at $372.88, down 0.1% after the company posted its worst quarter since 2008, falling nearly 25%. Shareholders are pressuring Microsoft over the water and power demands of its AI data centers. Capital spending reached $37.5 billion last quarter, with about 45% of its commercial backlog tied to OpenAI. Azure revenue rose 39%, but investors remain wary of rising costs and concentrated AI bets.
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UnitedHealth Stock Gets Lift Ahead of Q1 Earnings After Medicare Advantage Rate Boost

UnitedHealth Stock Gets Lift Ahead of Q1 Earnings After Medicare Advantage Rate Boost

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6 April 2026
U.S. officials approved a 2.48% increase in 2027 Medicare Advantage rates Monday, sending UnitedHealth Group shares higher after months of pressure. The move adds over $13 billion to plan payments, exceeding analyst expectations. UnitedHealth reports first-quarter results April 21, with analysts forecasting an 8% earnings drop from last year. CMS kept tighter risk-adjustment rules despite the higher rates.
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Amazon Sellers Face 3.5% Fuel Surcharge Starting April 17 as Iran War Drives Up Delivery Costs

Amazon Sellers Face 3.5% Fuel Surcharge Starting April 17 as Iran War Drives Up Delivery Costs

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6 April 2026
Amazon will add a 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge to U.S. and Canadian fulfillment fees for many third-party sellers starting April 17, citing surging energy costs as Brent crude neared $110 a barrel. The fee, averaging 17 cents per unit, applies to Fulfillment by Amazon and related services. USPS, FedEx, and UPS have also raised surcharges. Amazon last imposed a similar fee in 2022.
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Oil Prices Today: WTI Settles Above $112 as Hormuz Risk Keeps Brent Near $110

Oil Prices Today: WTI Settles Above $112 as Hormuz Risk Keeps Brent Near $110

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6 April 2026
Oil prices rose Monday, with U.S. WTI settling at $112.41 a barrel and Brent at $109.77 amid ongoing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. OPEC+ agreed to a modest quota increase for May, but analysts say the move has limited impact while up to 15 million barrels per day remain delayed. Saudi Arabia has benefited from higher prices, while Iraq and Kuwait face steep losses. Iraqi exports could recover quickly if safe passage resumes.
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Natural Gas Price Today Climbs on U.S. Cold Snap, but Storage Could Stop the Rally

Natural Gas Price Today Climbs on U.S. Cold Snap, but Storage Could Stop the Rally

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6 April 2026
U.S. natural gas futures rose about 0.7% Monday, with May Henry Hub trading near $2.82 per mmBtu, as a cold wave boosted late-season heating demand. Storage stood at 1,865 billion cubic feet for the week ended March 27, up 36 billion from the prior week. EIA cut its 2026 price forecast to $3.80 per mmBtu. U.S. LNG exports hit a record 11.7 million metric tons in March, with Europe taking most cargoes.
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XRP Price Today: Ripple Token Rises to $1.35 as Ceasefire Hopes Lift Crypto Markets

XRP Price Today: Ripple Token Rises to $1.35 as Ceasefire Hopes Lift Crypto Markets

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6 April 2026
XRP rose about 3% to $1.35 on Monday, tracking gains in broader crypto markets after reports of U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks. Trading volume was above its seven-day average, but the token remained range-bound, failing to break above resistance. Iran later rejected a temporary ceasefire proposal, leaving markets unsettled. Bitcoin traded near $69,870 and ether at $2,144 in afternoon U.S. trading.
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Mortgage Rates Today: 30-Year Fixed Dips to 6.43%, but Spring Buyers Get Little Relief

Mortgage Rates Today: 30-Year Fixed Dips to 6.43%, but Spring Buyers Get Little Relief

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6 April 2026
U.S. mortgage rates edged down Monday, with Mortgage News Daily reporting the average 30-year fixed at 6.43%, down 0.02 percentage point. Purchase applications fell 3% last week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. Redfin said the median monthly mortgage payment reached $2,742, the first year-over-year rise in nearly six months. Analysts expect rates to stay elevated amid economic uncertainty and Middle East tensions.
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Silver Price Today: Silver Slips as Fed Cut Bets Fade and Iran Oil Risk Lifts Inflation Fears

Silver Price Today: Silver Slips as Fed Cut Bets Fade and Iran Oil Risk Lifts Inflation Fears

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6 April 2026
Spot silver fell 0.9% to $72.32 an ounce Monday, while gold, platinum, and palladium also weakened. Wells Fargo no longer expects Fed rate cuts in 2026, and Citigroup delayed its forecast to September. The dollar index slipped despite Brent crude near $110. U.S., Iranian, and regional mediators are discussing a ceasefire that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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Gold Price Today Holds Near $4,670 as Iran Deadline and Fed Rate Fears Cap Bullion (Reuters)

Gold Price Today Holds Near $4,670 as Iran Deadline and Fed Rate Fears Cap Bullion (Reuters)

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6 April 2026
Gold steadied near $4,670 an ounce Monday after an early drop, as traders watched President Trump’s Tuesday deadline for Iran to make a deal on the Strait of Hormuz. Spot gold was little changed at $4,669.27 by 11:22 a.m. ET, while U.S. gold futures rose 0.3% to $4,694.50. Wells Fargo and Citigroup both pushed back expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts. Iran rejected a temporary ceasefire as talks continued.
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Dow Jones Today: Industrial Average Rises as Iran Ceasefire Hopes Offset Oil and Fed Fears

Dow Jones Today: Industrial Average Rises as Iran Ceasefire Hopes Offset Oil and Fed Fears

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6 April 2026
The Dow Jones rose 83.20 points to 46,587.48 by midday Monday as hopes for Iran ceasefire talks steadied Wall Street. JPMorgan Chase and Visa led gains, while oil stayed above $110 a barrel and services PMI slipped to 54.0. Iran rejected a ceasefire, and President Trump set a Tuesday deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Trading was lighter due to holidays in Europe and Asia.
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US Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Rise as Iran Ceasefire Hopes Clash With Inflation Fears

US Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Rise as Iran Ceasefire Hopes Clash With Inflation Fears

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6 April 2026
U.S. stocks rose Monday, with the Dow up 83 points by midday as reports of new Iran ceasefire talks lifted sentiment. Oil hovered near $111 a barrel amid Middle East tensions and a looming deadline from Trump on Iran. The ISM services PMI fell to 54.0 in March, while payrolls rose 178,000 and unemployment dropped to 4.3%. Wells Fargo and Citigroup delayed expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts.
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