The main U.S. stock index S&amp;P 500 and "technological" Nasdaq Composite set new records at the close of trading on April 27. At the same time, the Dow Jones blue-chip index declined for the third day in a row, while Brent crude oil rose above $109 per barrel during the day.

S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq hit records, Dow falls for third straight day

JPMorgan on Tuesday, April 21, raised its forecast for the S&amp;P 500 index for the end of 2026 to 7,600 points, explaining it by the growth of profits of companies associated with AI and technology. This comes just weeks after the bank, on the contrary, lowered its forecast for the index from 7,500 to 7,200 points, Reuters <a href="https://www.reuters.com/business/jp-morgan-lifts-sp-500-year-end-target-7600-ai-driven-earnings-2026-04-21/">writes</a>. The new target suggests a potential upside of about 6.9% relative to Monday's closing level.

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The S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq Composite indices rose to new records on Wednesday, continuing their climb thanks to investors' hopes for a speedy end to the war with Iran. The price of Brent crude oil was virtually unchanged, while the dollar's series of declines reached its highest since 2011. Market optimism is supported by a strong start to the corporate reporting season, notes Bloomberg.

The S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq have broken records. The dollar has the longest period of decline since 2011

The U.S. broad market index S&amp;P 500 rose to a new record during trading on Wednesday, April 15. The index reached a maximum of 7008.45 points by the time of publication of this text. The S&amp;P 500 hit a new high for the first time since January 28, when it rose to 7002.28 points. The index could also set a record closing high if it holds at current levels.

S&amp;P 500 rises to a new record for the first time since January

The market was supported by hopes of renewed US-Iran talks and technology stocks

The S&amp;P 500 is less than 1% away from a record. Nasdaq 100 has its best growth streak since 2021

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The cost of Brent crude oil <a href="https://www.ice.com/products/219/Brent-Crude-Futures/data?marketId=6018433">fell</a> below $100 per barrel in trading on April 13, the price growth slowed to less than 5%. The cost of U.S. oil WTI <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/quote/CL1:COM">declined</a> at a low of $99.04 per barrel, which corresponds to an increase of 2.6% for the day.

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The cost of Brent crude oil fell sharply and was below $96 per barrel after exceeding $99 during trading. And stocks in the U.S. turned around and went from falling to active growth. Markets were supported by Israel's decision to enter talks with Lebanon. The two countries' ongoing conflict has been a major threat to the US-Iran truce.

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Stocks in the U.S. fell in early trading on April 9 after an active growth a day earlier. Investors became more cautious about the truce between the U.S. and Iran, the fragility of which became apparent in the first day after its announcement. Brent crude oil rose in price by more than 3% and rose above $98 per barrel.

Stocks rally to fall, Brent above $98: how US trading opened

All three major U.S. stock indices rose sharply in early trading on April 8, with the "technological" Nasdaq adding 3.5% at the moment. Brent and WTI oil prices are falling by more than 16%. The rise in U.S. stocks is driven by Donald Trump's announcement to suspend attacks on Iran. Tehran agreed to a two-week truce and said it would allow ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

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Three major U.S. stock indices fell in early trading on April 7. Brent crude oil traded just below $110 per barrel: the price is almost flat compared to the close a day earlier, but is holding above the lows for the day. Investors are waiting for certainty on the deadline set by Donald Trump for Iran. Tehran has rejected the option of a ceasefire, and the U.S. president threatened the enemy with "the death of civilization" if it does not make concessions.

US stocks fall after Trump's threats, Brent at $110: what's happening in the markets

The main U.S. stock indices began the first trades after a three-day weekend in a multidirectional manner. "Technological" index Nasdaq Composite was rising at the moment by almost 0.5%, while the index of "blue chips" Dow Jones mainly kept in the red zone. Brent crude oil traded at $109 per barrel, gaining slightly, although it dipped to $107 during the day.

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