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Nasdaq

Wall Street ends higher as Middle East peace talks lift sentiment

Traders working on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, in New York City, on April 8.
Traders working on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, in New York City, on April 8.

Wall Street ends sharply higher on US-Iran ceasefire

Traders working on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on April 8, in New York City.
Traders working on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on April 8, in New York City.

US stocks close mixed, with signs of progress as Trump’s Iran deadline draws near

A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange at the opening bell in New York City on April 7, 2026.
A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange at the opening bell in New York City on April 7, 2026.

Wall Street ends higher as investors parse US-Iran negotiations, threats

A trader working on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, as a screen shows US President Donald Trump speaking at a White House press conference on the Iran war on April 6.
A trader working on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, as a screen shows US President Donald Trump speaking at a White House press conference on the Iran war on April 6.

Wall Street ends mixed as worries linger before Good Friday break

Traders working on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, in New York City, on April 2.
Traders working on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, in New York City, on April 2.

Wall Street ends higher on speculation about end to Iran war

Traders working on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, in New York City.
Traders working on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, in New York City.

US stocks soar as traders bet on potential war off-ramp

A trader works on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York City, on March 23, 2026.
A trader works on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York City, on March 23, 2026.

Wall Street indexes mostly fall as Iran war widens

Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York City on March 24.
Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York City on March 24.

Stocks tumble, Dow confirms correction territory, as Middle East tensions drag

Traders working on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on March 27, in New York City.
Traders working on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on March 27, in New York City.

Nasdaq confirms correction, Wall Street slumps on Middle East uncertainty

Traders working on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, in New York City.
Traders working on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, in New York City.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.