# Consumer discretionary, energy, and consumer staples stocks posted the largest gains on Monday.

*business · news · 2026-04-07 · Benzinga*

## Key points

- Iran submitted a 10-point response to U.S. peace proposals, described as 'maximalist' by officials.
- Phillips 66 faces a $900 million loss due to the Iran war's impact on oil prices.
- UnitedHealth Group stock surged 6.86% after a better-than-expected Medicare Advantage payment rate increase.
- LPL Financial projects the S&P 500 will reach a year-end fair value range of 7,300 to 7,400 in 2026.
- Mach Natural Resources priced a secondary public offering of 9 million units at $13.05 per unit.

**Companies:** UnitedHealth Group, Phillips 66, Levi Strauss, Mach Natural Resources
**Countries:** Iran, United States

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