US stocks today: US stocks climb as US, Iran halt attacks; Comcast surges on spin-off plan

Wall Street’s indices surged on Monday, lifted by a decrease in Middle East tensions and Comcast’s intention to divide into two separate firms. While investors exude cautious optimism amidst ongoing diplomatic developments, regional conflicts still loom large. Anticipation for upcoming earnings reports and uncertainty around AI expenditures contribute to market fluctuations, keeping traders on alert for possible Federal Reserve rate changes.