Apr 18, 2026 · QQQ/SPY Market Review · 10 headlines
U.S. equity markets were closed, so QQQ and SPY carried Friday's regular closes without a new session move. Iran's renewed control of the Strait of Hormuz and warnings that fighting could resume dominated geopolitical headlines. HBM equipment investment, a 30-day Russian oil sanctions waiver, and Tesla's expansion of Robotaxi service across Texas added technology and energy-policy context.
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Iran said it had not agreed to another U.S. negotiation round and had resumed control of the Strait of Hormuz. Later reports described tighter military oversight, an Israeli attack in Lebanon, U.S. vessel-seizure planning, and warnings that war could restart within days.
ASMPT's first-quarter orders were projected to rise 40% year over year. Hanmi Semiconductor also planned a second-generation hybrid-bonding prototype and a roughly 100 billion won dedicated factory.
The U.S. Treasury extended its suspension of sanctions on Russian oil shipments for 30 days as officials addressed oil shortages linked to the Iran war.
Tesla expanded its Robotaxi service from Austin to Dallas and Houston, extending its driverless ride network across Texas.
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