The New York Times reported late Tuesday that the U.S. has shared a plan with Iran to end the conflict, raising traders' hopes that the war could conclude soon.

The Dow Jones index reverses higher Tuesday. Netgear is a big mover on the stock market today.

Stock futures jumped and oil prices dropped Wednesday following a report that the U.S. had sent Iran a 15-point plan to end the war.

U.S. stock futures rose on Wednesday following Tuesday’s declines. Futures of the major benchmark indices were higher. President Donald Trump‘s ceasefire hopes were dimmed by Iran on Tuesday, the top spokesperson for Iran's joint military command,

U.S. stocks ended sharply higher Monday after President Trump said he would pause for five days any strikes against Iran's energy infrastructure. The Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq all posted their biggest percentage gains since early February.

US stock market today shows sharp divergence as Dow Jones rises while Nasdaq falls. S&P 500 slips as tech stocks face pressure. Brent crude oil crosses $100, fueling inflation fears globally. Iran conflict drives oil surge and market volatility.

Stock markets have gone in the opposite direction, driven by uncertainty about the war's future and its effects on the economy. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is down around 9% since its February high,

As Paramount Skydance has lagged behind the Dow over the past year, analysts remain cautious about the stock’s prospects.

Stock markets can't find a direction today. The Iran conflict and climbing crude prices are keeping investors on edge.