Pre-market briefing Pre-Market Briefing — April 9, 2026
Today at a Glance
Market Sentiment
U.S. stock futures are pointing modestly lower ahead of today's open. S&P 500 futures are down 0.38%, Nasdaq futures 0.39%, and Dow futures 0.30%, as the market catches its breath following yesterday's explosive rally. With the Dow surging more than 1,200 points yesterday — its biggest one-day gain in a year — profit-taking is a natural development, but Iran's ceasefire-violation claim is putting the market on edge again. Iran's parliament speaker has labeled Israel's attack on Lebanon a ceasefire violation and is signaling a potential re-closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which could re-ignite oil-price volatility. Asian markets turned lower on the uncertainty. CNBC
Today's Events
Earnings Releases: Today is a relatively quiet session with no major large-cap earnings on the calendar. A wait-and-see stance is expected ahead of next week's unofficial kickoff of large-cap bank earnings season (JPMorgan, Wells Fargo, etc.).
Yesterday's Close — Recap
On April 8, U.S. stocks staged an explosive rally on news of a two-week U.S.–Iran ceasefire. The Dow jumped 2.85% (47,909.92), the S&P 500 rose 2.51% (6,782.81), and the Nasdaq gained 2.80% (22,634.99) in a broad-based advance. The VIX plunged 12.62% to 21.12, and the Fear & Greed Index improved from 22 to 31, moving into "Fear" territory. Semiconductors ($SOXX +6.51%) led the charge, with $INTC (+11.43%), Lam Research (+9.87%), and ASML (+8.81%) soaring. $DAL (Delta Air Lines), which reported earnings before the open, surged 12% in the regular session on a beat-and-oil-sell-off tailwind. Energy ($XLE -3.51%) was the sole declining sector. Yesterday's market recap
Stocks in Focus
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