Briefing

Market Snapshot

Dow	46564.63	+224.23	(0.48%)
Nasdaq	21840.96	+250.32	(1.16%)
SP 500	6577.41	+46.80	(0.72%)
10-yr Note
NYSE	Adv 1791	Dec 951	Vol 1.30 bln
Nasdaq	Adv 3083	Dec 1718	Vol 8.83 bln

Industry Watch

Strong: Industrials, Materials, Communication Services, Information Technology, Health Care

Weak: Energy, Consumer Staples

Moving the Market

--Lingering optimism around a potential end to the conflict in Iran --Oil prices moving lower again today --Broad strength and solid leadership across mega-cap and tech names

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• Broad market gains driven by ceasefire hopes between U.S. and Iran.
• Major averages saw a midday pullback due to conflicting negotiation reports, then stabilized.
• DJIA briefly traded above its 200-day moving average but failed to close above it.
• Oil prices retreated, settling lower and continuing downward post-session.
• Energy sector faced a sharp retreat; consumer staples also lower.
• Communication Services and Information Technology sectors led gains.
• Mega-cap stocks showed continued strength.
• Semiconductor names performed strongly, boosting the IT sector.
• NIKE plunged due to weak guidance despite topping earnings.
• Eli Lilly surged on FDA approval of new weight-loss drug.
• Geopolitical uncertainty remained high, awaiting President Trump's address.
• U.S. Treasuries saw narrow range volatility with slim losses.
• Key economic data: strong ADP Employment Change, solid Retail Sales, ongoing manufacturing expansion with price increases.
• Market looks to start Q2 on a higher note after March losses.
• Upcoming market closure for Good Friday.