Stock Market Today, April 13: Stocks Edge Upwards Despite Continued Oil Disruption

By Emma Newbery – Apr 13, 2026 at 5:20PM ESTThe S&P 500 (^GSPC +1.02%) rose 1.02% to 6,886.24, and the Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC +1.23%) climbed 1.23% to 23,183.74 on tech strength.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI +0.63%) added 0.63% to 48,218.25 as stocks pushed upwards despite ongoing geopolitical tensions. Market moversOracle (ORCL +12.70%) soared today after it touted the benefits of its utilities-focused artificial intelligence (AI) Opower platform at its Customer Edge Summit in Texas. Dell Technologies (DELL +6.75%) and HP (HPQ +5.31%) gained on acquisition speculation.

Goldman Sachs Group (GS 1.87%) slipped despite strong Q1 earnings, beating estimates on EPS and revenue. It is the first of the major banks to report this week, and war-driven caution may be a factor in the stock’s decline. What this means for investorsFailed U.S.-Iran peace talks over the weekend didn’t stop major indexes from finishing in the green today. The ceasefire remains in place but WTI Crude pushed back up above $100 a barrel before falling to finish at about $98. The all-important Strait of Hormuz remains mostly closed, and the impact of a U.S. blockade on the crucial waterway is unclear. Software stocks got a boost, helped by Friday’s note from Goldman Sachs highlighting a possible value opportunity. AI replacement fears have hammered the sector in recent months. For investors looking to navigate the geopolitical uncertainty, the upcoming earnings season will be key. Energy disruptions are likely to continue, making it important to maintain a diversified portfolio and carefully weigh the pros and cons of any dip-buying. Read NextApr 13, 2026 •By Sean WilliamsThe Federal Reserve's April Inflation Forecast Is In -- and It Just Keeps Getting Worse for Wall StreetApr 12, 2026 •By Sean Williams11 Words From the March Fed Minutes That May Come Back to Haunt Wall StreetApr 12, 2026 •By Sean WilliamsHave President Donald Trump's Actions in Iran Done Irreparable Damage to the Stock Market?

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