Rally on Pause with Peace Deal Uncertainty | Closing Bell

Watch on YouTube ↗  |  April 20, 2026 at 20:34  |  9:56  |  Bloomberg Markets
Speakers
Carol Massar — Anchor, Bloomberg

Summary

Bloomberg hosts discuss the stock market taking a pause after a 13-day rally, with attention on geopolitical uncertainty and rising oil prices. They highlight notable movers in rare earth and psychedelic drug stocks driven by company-specific news and an executive order. The show also covers several individual stock declines due to earnings, deal delays, and operational setbacks.

  • Market rally pauses as S&P and Nasdaq dip amid geopolitical and earnings anticipation.
  • Oil prices rise significantly, with WTI up 5.6% and Brent near $95 a barrel.
  • Rare earth stocks USA Rare Earth and MP Materials rally on analyst upgrades and U.S. government support.
  • Psychedelic drug stocks surge after an executive order expediting research and access.
  • ASG Space Mobile falls after a Blue Origin rocket failure affects a satellite launch.
  • American Airlines declines after denying merger talks with United Airlines.
  • Cleveland-Cliffs drops on negative free cash flow and Middle East disruption impacting a potential deal.
  • Jersey Mike's files for a confidential IPO, seeking a valuation of at least $12 billion.
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