Stock Market Update: April 14, 2026

Stocks rose on Tuesday in New York. Traders felt good even after the peace talks between the U.S. and Iran did not go well. They still believe a deal is possible.

The S&P 500 index gained 1.18% and closed at 6,967.38. It is now very close to its best level in a year. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 317.74 points, or 0.66%, closing at 48,535.99. The Nasdaq Composite rose 1.96%, ending at 23,639.08.

Technology companies helped boost the market. Oracle’s stock grew by 4.7%, adding to its big gain from the day before. Other companies like Nvidia and Palantir Technologies also performed well.

Despite worries about global issues, Wall Street showed strength. President Donald Trump said the other side wants to make a deal. The gains on Monday helped recover losses from the past weeks.

A new meeting between the U.S. and Iran is possible, but no date is set. Oil prices dropped, with West Texas Intermediate crude down 7.87% to $91.28 a barrel.

How much do you know?

What was the percentage gain of the S&P 500 index on Tuesday?

1.18%

0.66%

4.7%

1.96%

Which index closed at 48,535.99?

S&P 500

Dow Jones Industrial Average

Nasdaq Composite

Oracle

Which company's stock grew by 4.7%?

Oracle

Nvidia

Palantir Technologies

None of the above

What percentage did the Nasdaq Composite rise?

1.18%

1.96%

0.66%

7.87%

What was the condition of oil prices mentioned in the content?

They rose

They dropped

They remained the same

They increased slightly

Who is mentioned as saying the other side wants to make a deal?

Joe Biden

Donald Trump

Barack Obama

None of the above

The S&P 500 index closed below its best level in a year.

True False

Traders felt pessimistic about the peace talks between the U.S. and Iran.

True False

Oil prices increased on Tuesday.

True False

There is a possibility of a new meeting between the U.S. and Iran.

True False

Wall Street showed weakness despite global issues.

True False

Palantir Technologies performed poorly according to the content.

True False

The S&P 500 index closed at on Tuesday.

Oil prices dropped to $91.28 a .

The Nasdaq Composite ended at .

Oracle's stock grew by %.

President Donald Trump expressed that the other side wants to make a .

The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained points.

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