US Pre-Market: US-Iran Negotiations Stalled, US Stocks Fluctuate Pre-Market, Crude Oil Pulls Back After Surge

TradingKey - Despite the deadlock in U.S.-Iran negotiations, U.S. stocks have continued to trend higher amid volatility. Meanwhile, earnings reports from major tech giants and the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision this week have kept market participants relatively cautious; U.S. equities face a test of results-oriented validation and external policy environments.

As of press time, the three major U.S. indices edged higher. Nasdaq 100 futures maintained strong momentum, rising 0.22%, while the S&P 500 gained 0.04% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average underperformed with a 0.1% decline. The Stoxx Europe 600 extended its gains, hitting intraday highs.

Brent crude earlier rose more than 3% before paring gains to less than 1%.

Previously, according to Iranian sources, Iran had conveyed a three-stage negotiation proposal to the U.S. via an intermediary.

Market Movement

Qualcomm shares rose more than 10% in U.S. pre-market trading. Renowned analyst Ming-Chi Kuo posted that OpenAI plans to develop its own smartphone and is collaborating with MediaTek and Qualcomm to develop mobile processors, with mass production expected in 2028.

Bitcoin reached a high of $79,488 on Monday. Bitcoin had earlier extended its gains by nearly 1.5% that day, briefly approaching the $80,000 threshold and hitting its highest level since January 31, before pulling back sharply; Ethereum moved in tandem with Bitcoin.

Market Highlights

Eli Lilly to acquire Ajax Therapeutics for up to $2.3 billion in cash

Elon Musk signs implementation agreement to exercise 2018 Tesla CEO performance award

Iranian sources say Iran has conveyed a three-stage negotiation proposal to the U.S. through intermediaries

Key Data/Events Preview

Verizon to release earnings report on April 27, ET

Bank of Japan to announce interest rate decision and economic outlook report on April 28, local time

Coca-Cola to release earnings report on April 28, ET

Visa to report earnings on April 28, ET