Stocks Rally: Dow Up 2.85%, S&P 500 Gains 2.51%, Nasdaq 2.8%

Published on 4/8/2026

Stocks Rally: Dow Up 2.85%, S&P 500 Gains 2.51%, Nasdaq 2.8%

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On the news of a two-week pause in U.S. attacks on Iran, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 2.85%, the S&P 500 gained 2.51%, and the Nasdaq jumped 2.8%. Jim Cramer highlighted Caterpillar (CAT) as a significant gainer, up 6.51%, and noted that lower interest rates could revive the housing market. Additionally, West Texas Intermediate crude fell over 16% to $94.41 per barrel, affecting energy company stocks. Among top performers were Sherwin-Williams, Home Depot, and Goldman Sachs, with market conditions expected to improve leading into Goldman's upcoming earnings report.

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