The S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit record highs Wednesday as investors remain optimistic despite ongoing Iran conflict and rising energy prices. Strong corporate earnings and expectations of de-escalation in the Middle East have fueled the rally.
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Stocks Drop Over 600 Points as Trump Vows Continued Iran Strikes, Oil Prices Surge
By News Masher on April 2, 2026
U.S. stocks fell sharply and oil prices surged after President Trump pledged continued strikes on Iran without outlining a ceasefire plan or reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The Dow dropped over 600 points as energy prices and inflation concerns rose.

