U.S. Stock Market Overview for the 31st: Dow Surges 1,125 Points on Hopes for End to Middle East Military Conflict

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Wed Apr 1, 2026 8:15 am JST Market

U.S. stock markets on the 31st saw the Dow Jones Industrial Average surge 1,125.37 points to close at 46,341.51, marking a second consecutive day of sharp gains. The Wall Street Journal reported that President Trump told aides he is prepared to end military operations against Iran even if the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked. Iranian media also reported that President Pezeshkian indicated willingness to end hostilities if certain conditions are met. These reports fueled expectations for an end to military conflict in the Middle East, triggering short covering in major stocks.

Caterpillar , Boeing , and Goldman Sachs Group surged sharply. Snap , FactSet Research Systems , and Virgin Galactic Holdings posted significant gains. Meanwhile, Chevron was weak. McCormick and T1 Energy plunged.

The Nasdaq Composite Index jumped 795.98 points to 21,590.62, rebounding sharply for the first time in four days. NVIDIA , Meta Platforms , and Alphabet soared, while Intel , Marvell Technology Group , and Apellis Pharmaceuticals posted substantial gains. On the downside, Pepgen and Constellation Energy fell sharply.

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