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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Better Home & Finance Holding (BETR +12.12%) continues to accumulate financial resources for its core activity, and investors were there for it on Tuesday. They collectively lifted the stock’s price by over 11% that trading session, which easily beat the essentially flat trajectory of the bellwether S&P 500 index.
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Read MoreUS targets pillars of Iran economy
Donald Trump’s grave threat against Iran shows how the US and Israeli campaign has expanded to target the cornerstones of Tehran’s economy.
Widespread attacks on Tuesday hit Iran’s railroads, bridges, and its energy hub, a sign the US and Israel aim to “impoverish Iran as a country and break the internal coherence that has allowed it to survive sanctions,” an expert said.
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Read MoreCathie Wood Is Buying the Oklo Stock Dip. Should You?
In the last 52 weeks, Oklo (OKLO) stock has surged by 109%. However, this data provides an incomplete picture of the volatile price action.
In October 2025, OKLO stock had touched highs of $193.84. From those levels, there has been a steep correction of 75%. The significant downside can be attributed to two factors.
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Read MoreOil prices plunge 15%, stock futures rally after Trump floats two-week Iran war ceasefire
Oil prices plunged and U.S. stock futures soared Tuesday evening after President Donald Trump announced “a double sided ceasefire” in the war with Iran at the request of Pakistan, which has been serving as an intermediary for the two nations.
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