NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks rose early Tuesday (Apr 14), extending an upward climb on optimism about a resolution of the US-Iran war as American banks reported higher earnings. The International Monetary Fund trimmed its 2026 growth forecast due to the conflict in the Middle East, but markets remained focused on hopes for a breakthrough on negotiations. Pakistan is working to bring Iran and the United States together for a second round of talks , senior Pakistani sources told AFP. About five