Morning Call 10th April 2026: Stocks remain Buoyant as Ceasefire Hopes Override Software Slump
Wall Street extended its winning streak to seven consecutive sessions on Thursday as Israel’s agreement to hold direct talks with Lebanon bolstered confidence that the US–Iran ceasefire will hold. The S&P 500 rose 0.6% to 6,824.66 — its longest winning run since October — even…
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