Gotrade News - Wall Street closed sharply higher on Monday (14/04) after President Trump said Iran had reached out to his administration seeking peace negotiations. The S&P 500 rose 1.02% to 6,886.24, officially turning positive for 2026 and erasing every point lost since the conflict began.
According to Bloomberg, the index closed 0.1% above its February 27 level, the session before the US-Israel military action that triggered the conflict. The Nasdaq Composite gained 1.23% to 23,183.74 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 301.68 points, or 0.63%, to close at 48,218.25.
Key Takeaways:
- S&P 500 gained 1.02% and turned positive for 2026, erasing all conflict-era losses in a single session
- Oracle surged approximately 13% while Palantir climbed over 3%, leading tech and defense gains
- Weekly gains reached S&P +3.6%, Nasdaq +4.7%, and Dow +3% as market sentiment shifted decisively
Trump's comments in the afternoon session accelerated the rally, though he made clear he would reject any deal permitting Iranian nuclear weapons. Katadata reported that negotiations continue through Pakistani, Egyptian, and Turkish mediators, with no formal agreement yet reached.
Goldman Sachs was a notable exception to the gains, falling 1.9% despite posting record equity trading revenue. The decline came from weaker fixed income, currency, and commodities revenue that offset the strong equities performance. Oracle surged approximately 13%, making it one of the top-performing large-cap stocks of the session. Palantir added over 3%, with investors rotating into technology and defense names on expectations of continued contract momentum if the conflict de-escalates.BlackRock raised its outlook on US equities, stating that macroeconomic war impacts remain within manageable limits. Michael O'Rourke, Chief Market Strategist at JonesTrading, noted that lower oil prices combined with elevated short positions had provided the fuel for a broad market recovery.
Mark Luschini, Chief Investment Strategist at Janney Montgomery Scott, said investors are now worried they will miss significant gains if a resolution happens quickly. That fear of missing out is adding momentum of its own as the peace narrative gains traction.
Trading volume came in at 15.90 billion shares, below the 20-session average of 19.07 billion. The below-average volume suggests the rally still has room to broaden if earnings season brings positive catalysts this week.
Brent crude rose 3% to approximately $98 per barrel, and WTI gained 2.6% to $99.08 per barrel, according to Bloomberg. The fact that stocks rallied alongside higher oil shows investor confidence that the peace negotiations could cap further energy price increases.
The S&P 500 ETF and QQQ both reflected broad-based gains across sectors, with technology leading the advance. This is the kind of move that is easy to watch from the sidelines and regret later.
On Gotrade, you can buy fractional shares of US stocks like Oracle, Palantir, or any S&P 500 ETF starting from just $1. You do not need to wait until you have hundreds of dollars saved up to participate in a rally like this one.
Earnings season begins this week and will be the next key test for whether this momentum holds. Investors will be watching whether corporate results confirm that the conflict's economic impact has remained as contained as BlackRock suggests.
Sources:
- Wall Street Menguat, Investor Optimis Konflik Timteng Mereda - KabarBursa
- Wall Street Ditutup Ceria, Pasar Optimistis AS dan Iran Bikin Kesepakatan - Katadata
- Harapan Damai dengan Iran Dorong Saham AS Menguat - Bloomberg Technoz
