US markets today (April 14, 2026): Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq rise on Middle East de-escalation hopes; earnings in focus

Wall Street extended its gains on Tuesday, with investors stepping back into equities amid fresh signals that diplomatic efforts could ease tensions in the Middle East, even as corporate earnings remained in sharp focus.The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 227.05 points, or 0.47%, to 48,445.30, while the S&P 500 gained 32.09 points, or 0.47%, to…

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‘Need urgent help’: R Praggnanandhaa’s teammate Pranesh hit by visa issue ahead of World Team Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship | Chess News

Vaishali’s mother Nagalakshmi, Pranesh M, Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa, and Vaibhav Suri (Photo by Michal Walusza) NEW DELHI: A visa issue has cast uncertainty over Indian chess prodigy Pranesh Munirethinam’s participation in the upcoming FIDE World Team Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships in Hong Kong, prompting an urgent appeal from coach RB Ramesh.Taking to X on Tuesday,…

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Scientists discover this common garden flower could be a powerful protein source |

Scientists are now focusing on agricultural byproducts to address the global need for sustainable nutrition. An innovative study featured in ACS Publications reveals that pot marigold (Calendula officinalis) can serve as a robust and thermally stable protein source. Although people usually grow these plants for decoration and medicinal use, researchers found that marigold petals contain…

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Varun Dhawan reveals he wanted to make debut with Hollywood film directed by Steven Spielberg; says, ‘Papa ko jhatka lagta’ |

Varun Dhawan has shared a jaw-dropping dream: to step onto the American film stage with none other than Steven Spielberg at the helm. His mission? To shine in the industry without riding on the coattails of his father, director David Dhawan. While his mother gently cautioned him against banking on his father’s connections, Varun was…

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‘Dune: Part Three’ runtime revealed; Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya and Robert Pattinson starrer becomes shortest film in trilogy |

The official runtime for ‘Dune: Part Three’ has been confirmed, and according to the latest reports, the final part will be the shortest of the Denis Villeneuve sci-fi franchise.‘Dune 3’ runtime revealedAccording to the early listings on major cinema chains, including AMC and Regal, the upcoming film will run for two hours and twenty minutes…

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