S&P 500 and Nasdaq Remain Steady After Reaching Record Highs Amid Iran Truce Hopes

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq remained steady following record highs as optimism grew over a potential extension of the Iran ceasefire. US stock futures edged higher, with the Nasdaq 100 leading the advance. The market's positive momentum was driven by hopes for a prolonged ceasefire and upcoming corporate earnings reports.

By Rian Howlett and Karen Friar Updated Thu, April 16, 2026 at 1:36 PM GMT+3 1 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

S&P 500 and Nasdaq Remain Steady After Reaching Record Highs Amid Iran Truce Hopes

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Topics: corporate earnings economic data Iran ceasefire Nasdaq S&P 500 stock market movement

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