US stocks close lower on fading hopes for quick Iran deal, mixed quarterly earnings

April 23, 2026

U.S. stocks declined amid escalating Iran war concerns and mixed earnings. Hopes for a swift resolution dimmed as Iran tightened control over the Strait of Hormuz and reported air defense activations. Investors also reacted to AI disruption fears in the software sector, with IBM and ServiceNow shares falling, while Texas Instruments surged on positive forecasts.

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