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Markets Hold Steady as Iran Deal Hopes Lift Sentiment — April 14, 2026

MoneySavings.ca  ·  Daily Market Brief Tuesday, April 14, 2026  ·  Morning Edition Markets hold steady as Iran deal hopes lift sentiment S&P 500 Futures 6,936 ▲ +0.20% Nasdaq Futures 25,647 ▲ +0.40% Dow Futures 48,501 ▲ +0.16% WTI Crude $96.31 ▼ −2.80% easing North American markets are poised for a steady open on Tuesday as investors grow cautiously optimistic about a potential U.S.-Iran agreement. U.S. stock futures held firm after the major averages posted strong gains the previous session, with the S&P 500 fully erasing its war-driven losses. Oil prices offered some relief for consumers, with WTI crude pulling back nearly 3% to around $96.31 per barrel — easing from Monday's spike above $104. Asian markets also opened higher overnight, with Japan's Nikkei 225 rising 2.43% and Hong Kong's Hang Seng gaining 1%, both t...

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Wall Street Futures Waver as Alphabet and Tesla Earnings Stir Investor Sentiment

 

Premarket Snapshot: Mixed Signals on Wall Street

U.S. stock futures showed a mixed performance in Thursday’s premarket trading, as investors digested earnings reports from tech giants Alphabet and Tesla. The results sparked divergent reactions, reflecting broader uncertainty in the market.

Alphabet Surges on Strong Ad Revenue

Alphabet shares climbed in premarket trading after the Google parent posted better-than-expected quarterly earnings. Robust growth in its advertising segment and continued momentum in cloud services reassured investors about the company’s resilience amid economic headwinds.

Tesla Slides Despite Revenue Beat

Tesla, on the other hand, saw its stock dip despite beating revenue expectations. Concerns over shrinking profit margins and cautious commentary on future vehicle production weighed on sentiment. The EV maker’s aggressive pricing strategy has boosted sales but raised questions about long-term profitability.

Market Mood: Cautious Optimism

  • Dow futures edged slightly higher, buoyed by Alphabet’s performance.
  • S&P 500 futures remained flat, reflecting the tug-of-war between tech optimism and auto sector concerns.
  • Nasdaq futures slipped, dragged down by Tesla’s decline.

Investor Outlook

With earnings season in full swing, investors are closely watching corporate results for clues about the health of the economy and the direction of interest rates. Alphabet’s upbeat report offers a glimmer of hope, while Tesla’s mixed signals underscore the challenges ahead.


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