Dow 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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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 MoreTesla stock edges higher on report it is developing smaller, cheaper EV
Investing.com — Tesla stock edged higher premarket after a report from Reuters said the company is developing an all-new compact electric SUV that would be smaller and cheaper than its existing lineup.
The vehicle could mark a strategic pivot back toward mass-market vehicles for the Austin-based electric vehicle giant.
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NVIDIA Just Dropped 30%, Why Smart Money Isn’t Worried
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NVDA’s 52-week high was $153.13, but the stock has been hovering over 30% lower in recent weeks, so will NVIDIA be able to return to its 52-week high,
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Read MoreThe Ivy
4% Dividend + 12x Earnings = Blockbuster in the Making
Merck has long been a pillar of stability in the pharmaceutical world, thanks in large part to the staggering success of its cancer drug Keytruda. But behind that success lies a quietly growing concern of what happens when the patents expire?
In a move that could reshape its future, Merck just announced a $10 billion acquisition of Verona Pharma.
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Read MoreThe Spotlight
Why Buffett Is All In On This Energy Stock
In recent months, Chevron has garnered attention for winning the confidence of Warren Buffett whose Berkshire Hathaway has taken a large stake. But Chevron’s roots trace all the way back to the 19th century when it was originally part of the Pacific Coast Oil Company.
Since then, Chevron has evolved to become one of the largest and most diversified energy companies in the world,
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