S&P 500 and Nasdaq Reach New Records as Investors Optimistic About US-Iran Peace Talks

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite hit record highs on April 15, 2026, as investors grew optimistic about the potential resolution of the US-Iran conflict. The S&P 500 closed above 7,000 for the first time, while the Nasdaq reached a new high above 24,000. Tech stocks like Microsoft and Tesla led the gains.

By Rian Howlett , Karen Friar and Ines Ferré Updated Wed, April 15, 2026 at 11:05 PM GMT+3 1 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

S&P 500 and Nasdaq Reach New Records as Investors Optimistic About US-Iran Peace Talks

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Topics: Iran conflict market sentiment Nasdaq S&P 500 stock market performance

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