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U.S. Stock Market Overview for the 1st: Dow Up 224 Points as Buying Continues on U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Hopes

Thu Apr 2, 2026 8:13 am JST Market

In the U.S. stock market on the 1st, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 224.23 points to 46,565.74, advancing for the third consecutive day. Risk appetite among investors recovered on expectations that the U.S. and Iran are moving toward a ceasefire, prompting continued buybacks of major stocks. The March U.S. ISM Manufacturing Index rose from the previous month, easing pessimism about the U.S. economy and supporting the overall market.

Caterpillar and Boeing were bought, while Eli Lilly pushed higher. Ciena and Freeport-McMoRan also gained. On the other hand, Chevron and Exxon Mobil plunged. Philip Morris International searched for a bottom, while Nike and RH tumbled.

The Nasdaq Composite Index rose 250.31 points to 21,840.94, extending its gains. Alphabet was firm, while Intel and Micron Technology surged. nCino and Cal-Maine Foods advanced. Meanwhile, Microsoft had a lackluster session. Oric Pharmaceuticals declined.

Source: MINKABU PRESS

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