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US stocks slip at open as Iran war tensions spook investors ahead of earnings followthrough
International
Published on 4 May 2026
Middle East fears outweigh last week’s earnings buzz
US markets opened lower on Monday as investor anxiety tied to Iran war tensions overshadowed the upbeat momentum from last week’s earnings. The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite all edged down in early trading, reflecting a risk-off mood even as company results had previously supported sentiment.
- Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq fell slightly at the open
- Iran-related conflict fears drove a cautious investor mood
- Last week’s earnings gains failed to hold early optimism
- Traders are waiting for clearer signals amid geopolitical risk
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The Economic Times