On April 24, 2023, the Nasdaq Composite surged by 1.53% to 24,812.03, driven by robust earnings from tech companies like Intel, signaling a strong start to the earnings season. The S&P 500 also saw a gain of 0.71%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 0.24% to 49,190.25. Oil prices dipped as optimism surrounding potential U.S.-Iran peace talks outweighed concerns about supply disruptions due to ongoing conflicts. U.S. crude settled at $94.40 per barrel, down 1.51%, while Brent crude fell 0.25% to $105.33. The earnings season has shown promising results, with 81% of S&P 500 companies exceeding earnings estimates, leading to a projected 16.1% growth in earnings year-on-year. However, companies like Procter & Gamble warned of significant impacts on profits due to rising fuel costs related to the war in Iran. As global markets reacted, European shares closed lower, reflecting concerns over energy supply disruptions, while emerging market stocks rose slightly. The dollar index fell 0.3% but remained on track for a weekly gain amid ongoing war uncertainties.