Wall Street Rises on Tech Strength

Wall Street ended Thursday's session on a high note, with major indexes extending their gains thanks to a robust tech earnings season. The spotlight now turns to upcoming results from tech behemoths Amazon and Apple, which could further influence market momentum.

Market Movements and Currency Updates

By the close at 4:00 pm ET, the Nasdaq 100 had climbed 1.10%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged up 0.20%, or 82 points. The S&P 500 also saw gains, rising 0.63%. In currency markets, the euro dipped 0.33% against the dollar, trading at $1.12906 by 3:28 pm ET.

Global Trade Dynamics Under Scrutiny

Adding a layer of complexity to global trade, President Donald Trump announced immediate secondary sanctions for entities purchasing Iranian oil or petrochemical products. This move introduces new uncertainties into an already volatile market landscape.

Stay tuned for further updates...