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Market Insights: Friday, May 22nd, 2026

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US stocks climbed Friday morning as investors continued tracking the uncertain progress of US-Iran peace negotiations, with the Dow extending its record-setting run with another 0.6% gain while the S&P 500 added 0.4% and the Nasdaq rose 0.2%. The S&P 500 locked in its eighth consecut...

Market Insights: Thursday, May 21st, 2026

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US stocks edged modestly higher Thursday as markets welcomed reports of a potential breakthrough in US-Iran peace negotiations, with the Dow hitting a fresh record close while oil prices whipsawed on conflicting signals about the diplomatic progress. The S&P 500 gained 0.2% and the N...

Market Insights: Wednesday, May 20th, 2026

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US stocks surged Wednesday as oil prices tumbled and Treasury yields retreated from their near two-decade highs, setting up a strong backdrop ahead of Nvidia's highly anticipated earnings after the bell. The S&P 500 climbed more than 1% while the Nasdaq jumped 1.5% and the Dow gained...

Market Insights: Tuesday, May 19th, 2026

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US stocks extended their decline Tuesday as Treasury yields surged higher and technology shares resumed their recent pullback ahead of Nvidia's crucial earnings report Wednesday. The Nasdaq dropped 0.8% after falling more than 1% earlier in the session, while both the S&P 500 and Dow...

Market Insights: Monday, May 18th, 2026

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US stocks traded mixed Monday as President Trump announced he would delay military action against Iran, providing some relief to oil markets while Treasury yields continued climbing and pressuring equities. The S&P 500 slipped just below the flat line, the Dow managed a 0.3% gain, an...

Market Insights: Friday, May 15th, 2026

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US stocks retreated from record highs Friday as a global bond rout sent Treasury yields soaring and reignited inflation concerns following President Trump's two-day summit with Xi Jinping in Beijing. The S&P 500 fell 1.2% after hitting fresh all-time highs Thursday, while the Nasdaq ...

Market Insights: Thursday, May 14th, 2026

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US stocks climbed to fresh record highs Thursday as the artificial intelligence trade surged back into focus and President Trump's high-stakes summit with Xi Jinping got underway. The S&P 500 rose 0.8% to cross 7,500 for the first time while the tech-heavy Nasdaq advanced 0.9% to ano...

Market Insights: Wednesday, May 13th, 2026

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US stocks surged to fresh record highs Wednesday as investors brushed aside another surprisingly hot inflation reading, this time from wholesale prices. The S&P 500 climbed 0.6% to a new record close while the tech-heavy Nasdaq jumped 1.2% to its own fresh high, powered by semiconduc...

Market Insights: Tuesday, May 12th, 2026

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US stocks trimmed losses Tuesday as markets digested a hotter-than-expected inflation reading that raised fresh questions about Federal Reserve policy direction. The Nasdaq Composite led declines with a 0.7% drop while the S&P 500 shed 0.1% after both indexes hit record highs Monday,...

Market Insights: Monday, May 11th, 2026

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US stock futures climbed Tuesday morning as Wall Street prepared for April's crucial inflation report, with Dow futures up 0.6% and Nasdaq 100 futures gaining 0.8%. Monday's session saw stocks edge higher as semiconductor strength pushed the S&P 500 and Nasdaq to fresh record highs, ...

Market Insights: Friday, May 8th, 2026

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US stocks surged to fresh record highs on Friday as semiconductor stocks exploded higher and investors celebrated a surprisingly robust April jobs report that showed the economy added 115,000 jobs versus expectations of just 65,000. The tech-heavy Nasdaq led the charge with a 1.7% ga...

Market Insights: Thursday, May 7th, 2026

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US stocks retreated from record highs on Thursday as investors digested mixed signals from geopolitics and earnings while keeping a close eye on Friday's jobs report. The Nasdaq slipped 0.1% while the S&P 500 declined 0.4%, pulling back from their record closes, and the Dow sank 0.6%...