US Stock Market Today: S&P 500 Erases Early Gains To Slip Into Red, Dow Down Over 200 Points
On April 10, 2026, the S&P 500 erased gains to trade 0.13% lower at 6,815.03, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined over 200 points, down 0.5% to 47,952.09. The Nasdaq Composite, however, edged higher, up 0.24% at 22,877.13, supported by gains in major technology stocks. The market's mixed performance was influenced by ongoing U.S.-Iran peace talks and concerns over rising inflation driven by energy costs. Investors are closely monitoring geopolitical developments and their potential impact on market stability.
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Dow Climbs 1,325 Points in Relief Rally: Stock Market Today
On April 8, 2026, the U.S. stock market experienced a significant relief rally, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average soaring 1,325 points (2.9%) to close at 47,909. This surge was largely triggered by President Donald Trump’s unexpected announcement of a two-week ceasefire with Iran, aimed at finalizing a peace agreement. While the development initially boosted investor sentiment, Iran later accused the U.S. of violating the ceasefire, which slightly tempered the rally. Oil prices reacted sharply to the news, with West Texas Intermediate crude futures plunging over 16% to $94.41 per barrel—the steepest drop since the early pandemic period in April 2020—though oil remains up 41% since late February. The S&P 500 rose 2.5% to 6,782, and the Nasdaq gained 2.8%, closing at 22,634. Travel stocks benefited from lower energy costs and a strong Q1 earnings report from Delta Air Lines, leading to big gains for Carnival (+11.2%), United Airlines (+7.8%), and American Airlines (+5.6%). Delta reiterated its guidance but slightly lowered full-year EPS expectations due to fuel costs. Meanwhile, Intel jumped 11.4% after announcing its partnership with Elon Musk’s $20 billion Terafab initiative involving Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI to produce chips for AI and robotics. Intel shares are now up 60% year-to-date in 2026.
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Dow Swings Higher to Add 275 Points: Stock Market Today
On April 9, 2026, U.S. stock markets ended positively after a volatile session influenced by geopolitical developments. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 0.6% to 48,185, the S&P 500 climbed 0.6% to 6,824, and the Nasdaq Composite increased by 0.8% to 22,822. Market optimism was driven by a Bloomberg report suggesting progress in Israel-Lebanon negotiations amid a fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire. Oil prices surged over 3%, with West Texas Intermediate crude settling at $97.87 per barrel, potentially influencing the upcoming March Consumer Price Index (CPI) report. Economists predict headline CPI will rise 0.8% month-over-month, while core CPI is expected to increase by 0.2%. In corporate news, Amazon stock jumped 5.6% after CEO Andy Jassy highlighted major AI investments and cost-saving AI chips. Meanwhile, Palantir shares dropped 7.3% amid competition from Anthropic, with investor Michael Burry suggesting the rival's growth is outpacing Palantir’s.
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