US Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500, NASDAQ Rise as Trump Extends US-Iran Ceasefire and Earnings Lift Sentiment
US stocks rose on Wednesday as President Donald Trump extended the Iran ceasefire, easing immediate market pressure. The Dow, S&P 500, and NASDAQ advanced, supported by technology shares, energy stocks, and earnings from Boeing and GE Vernova.
US stocks rose on Wednesday after President Donald Trump extended the ceasefire with Iran. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 358 points to 49,511, the S&P 500 rose 0.65% to 7,120, and the NASDAQ Composite added 1.16% to 24,500. The market moved higher after two weaker sessions tied to concern over the ceasefire deadline. Technology shares and energy stocks supported sentiment, while oil stayed near $100 a barrel. Earnings from Boeing and GE Vernova also boosted the market, with Boeing's shares rising 1.6% and GE Vernova's stock climbing 13.3%. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index hit a fresh peak, and the S&P 500 energy sector rose 1.2%.
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