<div id="readability-page-1" class="page">Wall Street's rebound was short-lived, as conflict with Iran intensified across the Middle East, triggering another surge in crude prices. April-dated oil roared back above the round $80 mark, after Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the country doesn't &#34;see any reason why we should negotiate.&#34; A dent in small caps could be felt as well, with the Russell 2000 Index (RUT) sliding nearly 2% and now also headed for a weekly loss. Meanwhile, the Cboe Volatility Index (VIX) logged its highest close since Nov. 20. The Dow was dragged more than 1,000 points at its worst mark this afternoon, settling with its lowest close of 2026. Continue reading for more on today's market, including: <ul> <li>Trendline to watch before Kohl's upcoming earnings.</li> <li>Options education: market vs. limit orders</li> <li>Plus, consumer habits in focus; STUB extends losses; and TTD's OpenAI boost.</li> </ul> <img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://schaeffers-cdn.s3.amazonaws.com/images/default-source/schaeffers-cdn-images/2026/march/recap/closing-indexes-summary-march-5.jpg/query-c2Z2cnNuPTU0OTdiZDA2XzI?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="626" height="345" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://schaeffers-cdn.s3.amazonaws.com/images/default-source/schaeffers-cdn-images/2026/march/recap/closing-indexes-summary-march-5.jpg/query-c2Z2cnNuPTU0OTdiZDA2XzI"/> <img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://schaeffers-cdn.s3.amazonaws.com/images/default-source/schaeffers-cdn-images/2026/march/recap/nyse-and-nasdaq-stats-march-5.jpg/query-c2Z2cnNuPTQ4OTdiZDA2XzI?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="475" height="241" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://schaeffers-cdn.s3.amazonaws.com/images/default-source/schaeffers-cdn-images/2026/march/recap/nyse-and-nasdaq-stats-march-5.jpg/query-c2Z2cnNuPTQ4OTdiZDA2XzI"/> <h2>5 Things to Know Today</h2> <ol> <li>Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin has been nominated by President Donald Trump's as the new Department of Homeland Security (DHS) chief, following the ousting of Kristi Noem. (CNBC)</li> <li>The United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain, Qatar, and Kuwait are among those attacked in Iran's latest wave of drone and missile strikes. (Bloomberg)</li> <li>Stock market pessimism is starting to impact consumer habits.</li> <li>Struggling ticketing stock suffers post-earnings blow.</li> <li>OpenAI buzz gives Trade Desk stock a lift.</li> </ol> <img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://schaeffers-cdn.s3.amazonaws.com/images/default-source/schaeffers-cdn-images/2026/march/recap/corporate-earnings-march-5.jpg/query-c2Z2cnNuPTRjOTdiZDA2XzI?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="688" height="436" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://schaeffers-cdn.s3.amazonaws.com/images/default-source/schaeffers-cdn-images/2026/march/recap/corporate-earnings-march-5.jpg/query-c2Z2cnNuPTRjOTdiZDA2XzI"/> <img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://schaeffers-cdn.s3.amazonaws.com/images/default-source/schaeffers-cdn-images/2026/march/recap/unusual-options-activity-march-5.jpg/query-c2Z2cnNuPTUwOTdiZDA2XzI?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="474" height="623" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://schaeffers-cdn.s3.amazonaws.com/images/default-source/schaeffers-cdn-images/2026/march/recap/unusual-options-activity-march-5.jpg/query-c2Z2cnNuPTUwOTdiZDA2XzI"/> <h2>Oil Prices Resume Rally Above $80</h2> Crude resumed its breakout, as conflict with Iran escalated and fuel supply fears took hold. April-dated West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude surged 8.5% or $6.35, to settle at $81.01 per barrel, breaking back above $80 and near their highest levels since June 2025. Gold continued its climb higher as geopolitical uncertainty ushered investors toward safe havens. A cooling U.S. dollar also encouraged sentiment. April-dated gold futures added 1.1% to settle at $5,177.60 an ounce.</div>

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The Dow and Nasdaq faced significant losses as tensions with Iran escalated, leading to a surge in crude oil prices above $80. The Dow recorded its lowest close of 2026, dropping over 1,000 points at its worst. The Russell 2000 Index fell nearly 2%, and the Cboe Volatility Index reached its highest close since November 2020. Meanwhile, gold prices rose amid geopolitical uncertainty, with April-dated gold futures settling at $5,177.60 an ounce.

- Wall Street's temporary rebound was disrupted by escalating conflict with Iran, leading to a significant rise in crude oil prices, which surpassed $80 per barrel.  
- The Russell 2000 Index dropped nearly 2%, while the Cboe Volatility Index reached its highest close since November 20, indicating increased market uncertainty.  
- As geopolitical tensions heightened, gold prices increased as investors sought safe havens, settling at $5,177.60 an ounce amid a weakening U.S. dollar.

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Dow Logs Lowest Close of 2026 as Iran Tensions Ramp Up