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StocksUpdated×6•Originally published 20 April 2026•Updated 22 April 2026•

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US Stock Futures Tick Up as Markets Await Kevin Warsh Hearing

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Key Facts

1S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures fell by 0.5%, while Dow Jones futures dropped 0.6%.

2The moves follow record closes last week and are driven by uncertainty regarding a Middle East peace agreement.

Dow futures climbed 270 points as markets weighed new geopolitical risks following attacks on multiple ships in the Strait of Hormuz this morning, despite President Trump's ceasefire extension. In the tech sector, SpaceX captured attention by partnering with AI coding startup Cursor, with a potential acquisition valued at $60 billion. Investors remain focused on Kevin Warsh's congressional hearing for the Fed Chair position alongside a busy earnings calendar featuring Boeing, AT&T, GE Vernova, and Tesla. Shares of UnitedHealth Group (UNH) provided an early boost to industrial indices, helping maintain positive momentum. Market participants are navigating a complex landscape of resilient economic data versus renewed maritime tensions. The focus remains on corporate financial health and the potential shift in Federal Reserve leadership.

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Version History

Version 6about 1 month ago

What changed: Updated to include new maritime attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, SpaceX's $60 billion potential acquisition of Cursor, and specific earnings updates for AT&T and GE Vernova.

Version 5about 1 month ago

What changed: Updated the story to include the de-escalation of geopolitical tensions following Trump's comments on Iran and the anticipation of major corporate earnings from Tesla, Boeing, and others.

Version 4about 1 month ago

What changed: Added the specific point gain for Dow futures and identified AI/tech capital spending as a primary market driver.

Version 3about 1 month ago

What changed: The story was updated to reflect the positive opening of the official trading session, noting the boost provided by UnitedHealth Group (UNH) to the Dow Jones.

Version 2about 1 month ago

What changed: Market focus shifted from geopolitical tensions to monetary policy ahead of Kevin Warsh's Fed Chair hearing, while oil prices decoupled from truce developments.

Version 1about 1 month ago

What changed: Updated the story to include analyst insights on how strong corporate earnings and consumer resilience are mitigating geopolitical risks.