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S&P 500, Nasdaq rise on AI optimism, Micron joins $1 trillion club

S&P 500, Nasdaq rise on AI optimism, Micron joins $1 trillion club

By Saeed Azhar, Twesha Dikshit and Utkarsh Hathi May 26 (Reuters) - The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq traded near record levels on Tuesday, after briefly hitting fresh intraday highs, as AI-fueled optimism offset concerns over Middle East peace talks, which were compounded by recent U.S. strikes on Iran.

Wall Street catches up to the gains made by other markets around the world the day before

Wall Street catches up to the gains made by other markets around the world the day before

The U.S. stock market is rising as it catches up with others around the world that climbed the day before, when President Donald Trump said negotiations were “proceeding nicely” with Iran on ending their war

Wall St futures gain on US-Iran peace talk hopes

Wall St futures gain on US-Iran peace talk hopes

May 26 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures rose to record highs on Tuesday, as investors remained optimistic about Middle East peace negotiations despite recent strikes, while AI-led gains in chip stocks boosted sentiment. U.S.

Wall Street rises toward records as US stocks catch up to the world's gains from the day before

Wall Street rises toward records as US stocks catch up to the world's gains from the day before

The U.S. stock market is rising as it catches up with others around the world that climbed the day before, when President Donald Trump said negotiations were “proceeding nicely” with Iran on ending their war

World stocks and oil prices are mixed after the US launches strikes in southern Iran

World stocks and oil prices are mixed after the US launches strikes in southern Iran

Shares are mixed in Europe and Asia after the U.S. military said it carried out what it called “self-defense” strikes in southern Iran, including on missile launch sites and boats placing mines

US stocks rise and catch up with gains in overseas markets

US stocks rise and catch up with gains in overseas markets

The U.S. stock market is rising as it catches up with others around the world that climbed the day before, when President Donald Trump said negotiations were “proceeding nicely” with Iran on ending their war

Stocks rise, oil and dollar slide on Middle East peace hopes

Stocks rise, oil and dollar slide on Middle East peace hopes

By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE, May 25 (Reuters) - U.S. stock futures rose on Monday while the dollar and oil prices slipped as the prospect of a deal to end the Iran war buoyed risk appetite although a lack of clarity over when the Strait of Hormuz would open kept enthusiasm in check.

Brent crude jumps 4%, as US strikes in Iran set back hopes for Hormuz re-opening

Brent crude jumps 4%, as US strikes in Iran set back hopes for Hormuz re-opening

By Scott DiSavino NEW YORK, May 26 (Reuters) - Brent crude futures climbed about 4% on Tuesday after the U.S. military carried out strikes in Iran, a setback to hopes over the weekend that the United States and Iran would reach an agreement to end the three-month war that would also re-open shipping

Asian shares mostly gain and oil prices fall after Trump says peace talks on Iran war are proceeding

Asian shares mostly gain and oil prices fall after Trump says peace talks on Iran war are proceeding

Asian shares are mostly higher and oil prices have plunged after U.S. President Donald Trump said talks on ending the war with Iran are progressing

Global shares gain and oil prices fall after Trump says talks on ending the war are proceeding

Global shares gain and oil prices fall after Trump says talks on ending the war are proceeding

Global shares are mostly higher and oil prices have dropped after U.S. President Donald Trump said talks on ending the war with Iran are progressing

European shares flat as US strikes on Iran dampen peace deal hopes

European shares flat as US strikes on Iran dampen peace deal hopes

May 26 (Reuters) - European shares were subdued on Tuesday as expectations for an imminent end to the Middle East conflict waned after the U.S. launched fresh attacks on Iran. The pan-European STOXX 600 was flat at 631.92 points by 0707 GMT.

BofA raises red flag on SpaceX, OpenAI IPOs

BofA raises red flag on SpaceX, OpenAI IPOs

Markets do not crash when investors are afraid. They crash when investors are convinced the rules have changed, when even the most cautious money managers find themselves crowded into the same trade because the alternative is missing the year. That is roughly where the US stock market sits in late ...