# Dow futures gained 0.23%, S&P 500 futures rose 0.15%, and Nasdaq futures increased.

*business · news · 2026-04-07 · The Economic Times*

## Key points

- The US government increased Medicare Advantage payments by 2.48% for 2027, boosting health insurer stocks.
- Broadcom signed a long-term AI chip deal with Google, lifting technology sector sentiment.
- Geopolitical tensions over the Strait of Hormuz and Iran are creating market uncertainty.
- UBS Global Wealth Management lowered its S&P 500 end-2026 target from 7,700 to 7,500.
- Upcoming inflation data and energy prices are expected to influence Federal Reserve interest rate decisions.

**Companies:** UnitedHealth, Broadcom, Alphabet, Google, Humana, CVS Health
**Countries:** United States, Iran

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