# The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) today is up +0.27%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is.

*business · news · 2026-04-06 · Barchart*

## Key points

- US, Iran, and regional mediators are discussing a potential 45-day ceasefire in Iran.
- March ISM services prices paid subindex hit a 3.5-year high at 70.7.
- Iranian energy infrastructure is quickly restored after US and Israeli strikes, according to US intelligence.
- Applied Optoelectronics received a $71 million order for 800G data center transceivers from a hyperscale customer.
- Swaps now price a 50% chance of a +25 bp ECB rate hike at the April 30 meeting.

**Companies:** Seagate Technology Holdings Plc, Western Digital, Micron Technology, Advanced Micro Devices, Texas Instruments, Coinbase Global, Las Vegas Sands, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Olin Corp, Dow Inc., LyondellBasell Industries NV, Sandisk, Analog Devices, Marvell Technology, Microchip Technology, Applied Optoelectronics, Amkor Technology, Super Micro Computer
**Countries:** United States, Iran, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates

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