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US close: S&P 500, Nasdaq jump to new highs on ceasefire extension

By Benjamin Chiou

Date: Wednesday 22 Apr 2026

(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks rose strongly on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hitting new record highs despite a renewed surge in oil prices, after Donald Trump announced the US would extend its ceasefire with Iran.
The Dow gained 0.7% to 49,490.03, its highest since 26 February, while...

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