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title: "Bank earnings, US-Iran talks, and signs of stability for stocks: What to watch this week"
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description: "Stocks experienced a second consecutive winning week, with the S&P 500 rising over 3.5%, the Dow Jones up 3%, and the Nasdaq gaining more than 4%. Investors are preparing for the upcoming first quarter earnings season, despite a lackluster session on Friday."
datetime: "2026-04-12T11:59:27.000Z"
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# Bank earnings, US-Iran talks, and signs of stability for stocks: What to watch this week

Despite a lackluster session on Friday, stocks clinched a second straight winning week as investors brace for the start of first quarter earnings season in the week ahead. Last week, the S&P 500 (^GSPC) rose more than 3.5%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) rose 3%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) gained over 4%. All three index...

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