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U.S. stocks overview on the 22nd: Dow gains 340 points, supported by U.S.-Iran ceasefire extension

Thu Apr 23, 2026 8:09 am JST Market

U.S. stocks rebounded on the 22nd, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average gaining 340.65 points to 49,490.03, marking its first rise in three sessions. President Trump’s announcement on the 21st that the ceasefire with Iran would be extended fueled hopes for a resolution to the military conflict, driving buying in blue-chip stocks. The Nasdaq Composite and the S&P 500 both hit record highs.

Boeing , UnitedHealth Group , and Oracle advanced, while Philip Morris International , GE Vernova , and Boston Scientific posted strong gains. On the downside, Home Depot and Nike underperformed, while Best Buy and Sonoco Products plunged.

The Nasdaq Composite rose 397.60 points to 24,657.56, marking its first rebound in three sessions. Apple , Microsoft , and Amazon.com traded firmly. Advanced Micro Devices and Micron Technology surged, while SanDisk and Arm Holdings jumped. Intel declined, while United Airlines Holdings struggled to find a floor.

Source: MINKABU PRESS

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