Stock market today: Dow falls ahead of Hormuz deadline; UnitedHealth surges (live coverage)
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The US stock market fell on Tuesday ahead of President Donald Trump's deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Despite increased tensions, the major averages ended Monday's session higher, with some investors hoping for a short-term resolution to the conflict.
Stock futures fell on Tuesday as President Trump's deadline for Iran approached. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures shed 128 points, or 0.3%. The US and Iran are discussing a potential 45-day ceasefire. Unconfirmed reports said the US military conducted strikes on military targets in Iran. The deadline was set for 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday. The market ended Monday's session higher despite increased tensions.
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