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US open: Stocks surge after Tehran declares Hormuz 'completely open'

By Iain Gilbert

Date: Friday 17 Apr 2026

(Sharecast News) - Major indices were in the green early on Friday after Tehran said the Strait of Hormuz was "completely open" following a ceasefire announcement between Israel and Lebanon.
As of 1515 BST, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 1.16% at 49,140.91, while the S&P 500 advanced 0.73% to...

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