Stock market today: Dow S&P 500, Nasdaq futures surge on news of a two-week ceasefire
US stock futures pushed higher Tuesday evening as markets reacted to news of a two-week ceasefire between the US-Israel coalition and Iran, announced by Trump via Truth Social.
Futures linked to the S&P 500 (ES=F) climbed 1.5%, while Nasdaq 100 (NQ=F) contracts popped 1.7%.
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Billionaire investor Bill Ackman’s hedge fund, Pershing Square Capital, is planning to buy Universal Music Group (UMG), the world’s largest music company, which represents artists including Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny, Bob Dylan, and the Beatles.
The $64 billion pitch announced Tuesday is Ackman’s latest move to turn Pershing into a “modern-day” Berkshire Hathaway and make Ackman the next Warren Buffett.
Read MoreDow futures jump 600 points, oil tumbles after Trump suspends Iran attack for two weeks: Live updates
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) at the opening bell in New York City on April 7, 2026.
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U.S. stock futures jumped after President Donald Trump said he was suspending Iran attacks for two weeks just ahead of his 8 p.m.
Dow futures jump over 400 points on hopes of last minute Iran deal; Oil prices fall
Futures on Wall Street have surged after the close of regular trading on Tuesday, April 7, local time, on hopes of a last minute deal or extension of the deadline given by US President Donald Trump, before the US attacks civilian infrastructure in Iran.
The Dow futures surged as much as 400 points,
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Why Warren Buffett Loaded Up on Heico
Berkshire Hathaway quietly raised its stake in Heico by over 11% last quarter, bringing its total position to about 1.3 million shares. That move turned heads because Heico isn’t a typical Buffett pick. It’s not cheap by traditional value metrics, and it doesn’t sell iconic brands like Coca-Cola or Geico.
So why did Berkshire,
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1 Infrastructure Specialist That’s Suddenly on Sale
Once investors saw how fast CoreWeave revenues were accelerating, hesitation disappeared. Shares didn’t just climb, they exploded, rising more than 4x in a matter of weeks.
That kind of surge rarely lasts forever, and over the past month CoreWeave has given back roughly 35%. The pullback has left investors wondering whether something fundamental has changed or whether this is simply the kind of temporary reset that follows massive gains.
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Why Roblox Stock Has Doubled & Might Just Be Getting Started
If you blinked, you might have missed it, Roblox (NYSE: RBLX) has turned into one of the hottest stocks of 2025.
Up over 2x year-to-date, the company’s market cap has surged past $80 billion, stunning many who once dismissed the platform as a pandemic fad. But here’s the best part, there’s reason to believe Roblox is only just getting warmed up.
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