A slide in crude oil prices gave U.S. stock investors some relief from inflation concerns in recent trading, though weakness in semiconductor shares kept the broader...
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August 18, 2026
August 18, 2026
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Dow Jumps 600 Points as Amazon Lifts Markets; Tech Stocks Mixed on Geopolitical Worries
U.S. stocks climbed sharply in recent trading, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average gaining around 600 points, driven largely by a surge in Amazon’s share price....
Dow Futures Surge as Trump Halts Iran Strikes, Easing Geopolitical Tension
U.S. stock futures jumped sharply after President Trump halted planned strikes against Iran, calming investor nerves that had been rattled by the prospect of a wider...
Dow Futures Tick Higher as Middle East Tensions Show Signs of Easing
U.S. stock index futures edged up in recent trading as investors reacted to signs of reduced geopolitical pressure in the Middle East. Calmer headlines from the...