Dow Jumps 869 Points, S&P 500 Gains 1.2% Amid Market Rally

Published on 4/17/2026

Dow Jumps 869 Points, S&P 500 Gains 1.2% Amid Market Rally

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The Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 869 points, or 1.7%, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq rose by 1.2% and 1.5%, respectively. This surge followed news of Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz amid a ceasefire, contributing to a market rally of 4%. The Nasdaq also marked its longest winning streak since 1992, extended to 13 sessions. Key earnings reports are expected this week, including Alaska Air, RTX, and Tesla (TSLA), which may influence the market direction further.