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US Stock Market Highlights: Wall Street ended sharply higher on Wednesday, with all three major indices scaling fresh record highs as easing geopolitical tensions and a strong earnings backdrop lifted investor sentiment.
The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite led the rally, surging 1.6% to close at a new all-time high, powered by strong gains in semiconductor stocks. The S&P 500 rose more than 1% to also notch a record close, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained around 0.7%, rebounding after the previous session’s losses.
US Stock Market Highlights: Wall Street ended sharply higher on Wednesday, with all three major indices scaling fresh record highs as easing geopolitical tensions and a strong earnings backdrop lifted investor sentiment.
The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite led the rally, surging 1.6% to close at a new all-time high, powered by strong gains in semiconductor stocks. The S&P 500 rose more than 1% to also notch a record close, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained around 0.7%, rebounding after the previous session’s losses.
Investor confidence strengthened after US President Donald Trump extended the ceasefire in the Iran-US conflict indefinitely, offering markets a stronger sense of near-term stability. The move helped offset lingering concerns around stalled negotiations, with recent reports indicating that diplomatic efforts remain fraught amid a lack of commitment from Tehran.
