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US close: Indices extend gains on Iran ceasefire hopes, software stocks sink

Thu 09 April 2026 22:14

(Sharecast News) - US stocks rose on Thursday with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq booking their seventh straight day of gains on the back of hopes surrounding the US-Iran ceasefire deal, even though cracks were beginning to show in the market's optimism.

London close: Stocks flatline at five-week high as investors watch ceasefire news

Thu 09 April 2026 16:42

(Sharecast News) - Thursday was a subdued day for London's stock market with the FTSE 100 flatlining following a surge the previous session as investors awaited newsflow on whether the US-Iran ceasefire would hold.

Europe close: Stocks stumble as oil prices climb again

Thu 09 April 2026 16:02

(Sharecast News) - European equities fell on Thursday as a fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran showed signs of unravelling, halting the previous session's rally and pushing oil prices higher.

US open: Stocks edge down amid ceasefire doubts, mixed economic readings

Thu 09 April 2026 14:37

(Sharecast News) - Major indices were modestly lower early on Thursday as traders assessed the US and Iran's fragile ceasefire agreement and thumbed over fresh GDP and inflation data.

Europe midday: Shares fall as row over Israel attacks on Lebanon grows

Thu 09 April 2026 11:46

(Sharecast News) - The rally in European shares came to a shuddering halt on Thursday and oil prices crept northwards again as the fragile US-Iran ceasefire showed signs of cracking a day after it was announced.

London midday: Stocks fall amid fragile ceasefire

Thu 09 April 2026 10:59

(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen into the red by midday on Thursday, while oil prices ticked up amid uncertainty over the US-Iran ceasefire, which is already breaking down.

Asia report: Most markets fall on US-Iran ceasefire uncertainty

Thu 09 April 2026 10:13

(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets fell on Thursday as investors assessed a fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran, with renewed tensions undermining risk sentiment and pushing oil prices higher.

London open: Stocks flat as cracks form in ceasefire

Thu 09 April 2026 08:18

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were little changed in early trade on Thursday while oil prices ticked up as investors continued to mull events in the Middle East and a two-week ceasefire that's already breaking down.

Europe open: Shares fall as Iran truce cracks over Israel attacks on Lebanon

Thu 09 April 2026 08:08

(Sharecast News) - The rally in European shares came to a shuddering halt on Thursday and oil prices crept northwards again as the fragile US-Iran ceasefire showed signs of cracking a day after it was announced.

London pre-open: Stocks to edge up amid fragile ceasefire

Thu 09 April 2026 07:27

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge higher at the open on Thursday as investors continued to mull events in the Middle East and a two-week ceasefire that's already beginning to break down.