CNBC Business News Update Market Open: Stocks Higher, President Trump To Address The Nation Tonight, Iran Threatens To Strike US Tech Facilities In The Middle East Tonight 4/1/26
Apr 1, 2026
Early market gains and big tech movers set the tone for the trading day. A presidential primetime address and heightened Iran tensions in the Middle East are previewed. Monthly market losses and sector-specific job and retail data are reviewed. Oil supply shocks and forecasts point to sustained high energy prices.
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Markets Open Higher After Positive Momentum
- U.S. stock indices opened higher on April 1 building on prior gains and setting the tone for Q2.
- The Dow was up ~300 points, S&P up ~50 points and Nasdaq up ~262 points with Boeing and NVIDIA among notable movers.
Geopolitics Threaten Tech Facilities
- Geopolitical developments are driving market and policy focus with President Trump addressing the Iran war tonight.
- Iran reportedly threatened attacks on NVIDIA, Apple and other tech firms' Middle East facilities starting tonight.
March Marked Worst Month For Major Indexes
- March was broadly negative with major indices falling and the Nasdaq and S&P posting their worst month/quarter in about a year.
- The Nasdaq fell 4.8% in March and led a quarterly decline of more than 7%.