Markets posted strong second-quarter gains as upbeat economic data, easing Middle East tensions, and solid corporate earnings boosted investor confidence. The S&P 500 rose 14.87%, the Nasdaq gained 21.41%, and the Dow added 12.90%.
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Markets posted solid gains during the shortened trading week as investors welcomed ongoing Middle East diplomatic efforts. The S&P 500 rose 1.77%, the Nasdaq 2.12%, the Dow 1.97%, and the MSCI EAFE Index 1.81%.
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Stocks ended mixed as falling oil prices helped lift the Dow Industrials, while concerns about AI valuation put pressure on the broader market. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index fell 1.95% while the Nasdaq Composite Index skidded 4.60%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.60%.
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Stocks rose over the shortened trading week as investors digested developments in the Middle East while the Fed held short-term rates steady. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index rose 0.93% through Thursday’s close, while the Nasdaq Composite Index gained 2.43%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 0.71%.