Stocks rallied on Monday on reports that Iran is seeking talk to end its war with Israel, easing fears that the conflict could spiral into a broader regional war. The Dow Jones Industrial Average

US stock market jumps as Dow rallies 500 points as investors grow hopeful that the Israel-Iran conflict may stay contained. After a tense weekend of strikes and retaliation, a Wall Street Journal report hinted that Iran may be open to talks if the U.

Stock futures rose before Monday's session as the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran spiked oil prices and raised investors' concerns about the global economy. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures moved up 9 points, or 0.02%. S&P 500 futures added 0.14%, while Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.19%.

In other words, it seems like investors are nervous, but also they’re not panicking because something good could follow something scary. Namely, Israel neutered not just a foe that is developing nukes and threatening its destruction.

The major averages posted modest gains on Thursday, placing them on track for a winning week. Softer-than-anticipated inflation reports helped lift stocks.

Stock futures decline before Monday's session as the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran spiked oil prices and raised investors' concerns about the global economy. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures shed 184 points, or 0.4%. S&P 500 futures lost 0.4%, while Nasdaq 100 futures dropped 0.4%.

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