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Tech Stocks Surge as U.S. and Iran Agree to Two-Week Ceasefire

Apr 08, 2026 14:31 UTC
META, AMZN, GOOGL, NVDA, TSM, ASML, AMAT, MU, WDC, LRCX, INTC, MSFT
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Wall Street witnessed a sharp relief rally led by mega-cap tech and semiconductor firms following a truce announcement between Washington and Tehran. The move comes after a volatile start to 2026 characterized by geopolitical instability and AI spending skepticism.

  • Two-week ceasefire announced between U.S. and Iran
  • Intel, Lam Research, and ASML lead semiconductor rally
  • Meta introduces Muse Spark AI model
  • Nasdaq recovered from a 7% Q1 decline
  • Microsoft saw a 23% Q1 drop prior to the rally
  • Ongoing risks include Strait of Hormuz traffic and Saudi pipeline attacks

U.S. equity markets rallied sharply on Wednesday after President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran, effectively pausing hostilities and easing fears of a wider regional conflict. The announcement followed a period of extreme tension, including a high-stakes deadline and threats of total destruction, which the administration stepped back from after receiving a proposal from Iran. Semiconductor stocks saw the most aggressive gains during the session. Intel led the surge with an 11% increase, followed by Lam Research at 10%, and both ASML and Applied Materials climbing approximately 9%. Other notable gains included Western Digital at nearly 9%, Micron at nearly 8%, and TSMC rising 6%. Among the 'Magnificent 7,' Meta shares surged, bolstered by the unveiling of its latest artificial intelligence model, Muse Spark. This rally provides a critical reprieve for the broader tech sector and the Nasdaq, which had fallen 7% in the first quarter. Microsoft had been particularly hard hit, sliding 23% in Q1 as investors questioned the returns on massive AI expenditures. Despite the market optimism, physical risks in the region remain elevated. Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has yet to return to pre-war levels, and a drone strike targeted Saudi Arabia's east-west pipeline shortly after the ceasefire announcement, suggesting that the truce remains fragile.

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