U.S. stocks surged in the latest session, with the Nasdaq Composite reaching a fresh record high. A combination of strength in artificial intelligence chip makers, a...
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August 18, 2026
August 18, 2026
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Wall Street climbs as chip stocks rally and jobs data lifts sentiment
U.S. stocks pushed higher this week, driven by a broad advance in semiconductor shares and a stronger-than-expected labor market reading that reassured investors about the health...
U.S. stock futures hold steady as inflation concerns keep investors cautious
Futures tied to major U.S. stock indexes traded near flat in recent sessions, as persistent inflation worries gave investors little reason to push markets in either...
Markets sell off as Middle East tensions raise questions about central bank paths
Global stocks fell and government bond yields rose in recent trading as an escalating conflict involving Iran prompted investors to reconsider how major central banks might...