U.S. stocks moved higher in the latest session, led by gains in technology shares, while falling oil prices provided a supportive backdrop for equity markets. Wall...
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August 18, 2026
August 18, 2026
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Dow Reaches Record High After Soft Jobs Data Ease Rate Worries; Chip Stocks Drag on Broader Indexes
The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at a record high after a weaker-than-expected jobs report cooled fears that the Federal Reserve might raise interest rates further....
Wall Street strategists see further stock gains through year-end despite lingering risks
Major Wall Street firms are broadly optimistic about U.S. equities for the second half of 2026, pointing to resilient corporate earnings and easing recession fears as...
AI Memory Stocks Draw Wall Street Attention After $26.5 Billion Deal Exposes Sector Vulnerabilities
A $26.5 billion commitment to AI-related memory technology has put the sector under fresh scrutiny, with investors weighing both the massive opportunity and the structural weaknesses...