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EPISODE · Apr 21, 2026 · 5 MIN

Dow Jones, S&P 500 Futures Edge Higher With Eyes On Iran Talks—Apple, UnitedHealth, 3M In Focus

from Stock Market Today · host Benzinga

U.S. stock futures rose on Tuesday following Monday's decline. Futures of major benchmark indices edged up, with negotiating teams from the United States and Iran slated to arrive in Islamabad for further talks. On Monday, the Dow Jones index closed about five points lower, even as tensions between the U.S. and Iran intensified as the ceasefire drew closer to expiry.Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury bond yields stood at 4.252%, and the two-year bond was at 3.735% at the time of writing. The CME Group’s FedWatch tool‘s projections show markets pricing a 99.5% likelihood of the Federal Reserve leaving the current interest rates unchanged in April.The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:SPY) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:QQQ), which track the S&P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, were higher in premarket on Tuesday. The SPY was up 0.25% at $710.46, while the QQQ surged 0.18% to $647.97.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------🌐 Find more market-moving insights at https://www.benzinga.com — your one-stop destination for the latest financial news, data, and expert analysis to stay ahead of the markets.📲 Follow us on socials @benzinga------------------------------------------------------------------------------------⚠️ Disclaimer:Investing in financial markets carries risk, and there are no guaranteed returns. All information is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as financial advice. Always do your own research and speak with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. Only invest what you can afford to lose. Past performance does not guarantee future outcomes.

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