--- title: "Dow Roars Back With Over 600-Point Gain as Yields Cool" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/287114869.md" description: "Stocks rose on Wednesday, with the Dow gaining over 645 points, marking its best day since April 30. The Nasdaq and S&P 500 also rebounded after three days of losses. Oil prices fell below $100 per barrel amid U.S.-Iran resolution talks, while gold prices increased slightly. Investors are now focused on Nvidia's earnings report and potential interest rate hikes indicated by recent Fed meeting minutes." datetime: "2026-05-20T20:27:22.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/287114869.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/287114869.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/287114869.md) --- # Dow Roars Back With Over 600-Point Gain as Yields Cool Stocks finished higher on Wednesday as **oil prices** and Treasury yields cooled off, with all eyes now on Nvidia earnings released after the bell. The Dow recovered yesterday's losses and added over 645 points for its best day since April 30, while the Nasdaq and S&P 500 both snapped a three-day losing streak. Elsewhere, minutes from the latest Fed meeting hinted at increased potential for interest rate hikes amid stubborn inflation. - **4 heavily shorted AI names** to keep an eye on. - Incase you missed it: what a rapid **shift in sentiment** could mean for the SPX. - Plus, 2 retail earnings reports; and NVDA's pre-earnings setup. ## 5 Things to Know Today 1. Iran tightens control over the **Strait of Hormuz** through checkpoints, inspections, and diplomatic shipping deals. (_Reuters_) 2. **Iran warns conflict** with the U.S. could expand far beyond the region if strikes resume. (_Bloomberg_) 3. **Target shares** dipped below key support after earnings. 4. Lowe's **reaffirms guidance** despite housing pressure. 5. A look at Nvidia stock's **post-earnings history** and wide-ranging impact. ## Oil Extends Pullback on Resolution Hopes On Wednesday, oil extended its pullback below $100 per barrel amid U.S.-Iran resolution talks. June-dated West Texas Intermediate (WTI) shed 5.7% to settle at $98.26 per barrel. Gold prices inched higher Wednesday as Treasury yields eased. June-dated gold futures gained 0.5% to settle at $4,535.30 per ounce. ### Related Stocks - [.SPX.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/.SPX.US.md) - [.IXIC.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/.IXIC.US.md) - [.DJI.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/.DJI.US.md) - [600489.CN](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/600489.CN.md) - [SGOL.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/SGOL.US.md) - [QQQM.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/QQQM.US.md) - [GDX.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/GDX.US.md) - [SGDM.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/SGDM.US.md) - [GOEX.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/GOEX.US.md) - [IYY.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/IYY.US.md) - [QQQ.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/QQQ.US.md) - [GLTR.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/GLTR.US.md) - [GLD.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/GLD.US.md) - [IVV.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/IVV.US.md) - [82824.HK](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/82824.HK.md) - [518880.CN](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/518880.CN.md) - [UGL.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/UGL.US.md) - [RING.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/RING.US.md) - [NUGT.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/NUGT.US.md) - [ONEQ.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/ONEQ.US.md) - [02824.HK](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/02824.HK.md) - [GDXU.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/GDXU.US.md) - [DDM.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/DDM.US.md) - [GDXW.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/GDXW.US.md) - [NVDA.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/NVDA.US.md) ## Related News & Research - [Fed Delay Fuels Yield Surge as Inflation Risks Persist](https://longbridge.com/en/news/287177279.md) - [TREASURIES-Yields inch lower as inflation concerns persist](https://longbridge.com/en/news/287069290.md) - [TREASURIES-Yield on 30-year bond climbs to highest since 2007](https://longbridge.com/en/news/286944589.md) - [PRECIOUS-Gold rises as Treasury yields, oil ease; market eyes MidEast developments](https://longbridge.com/en/news/287089343.md) - [PRECIOUS-Gold edges higher as Treasury yields, oil ease; market eyes MidEast developments](https://longbridge.com/en/news/287076175.md)