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AI Trade Extends Record Run as Geopolitical Hopes Support Risk Appetite
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AI Trade Extends Record Run as Geopolitical Hopes Support Risk Appetite

U.S. stocks pushed to fresh records Tuesday as renewed enthusiasm around artificial intelligence continued to outweigh concerns about elevated energy prices, geopolitical risk, and inflation.

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Stocks Extend Historic Rally as Peace Hopes and AI Momentum Lift Risk Appetite
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Stocks Extend Historic Rally as Peace Hopes and AI Momentum Lift Risk Appetite

U.S. stocks finished higher, with the S&P 500 extending its weekly winning streak to nine as investors leaned into hopes for a U.S.-Iran ceasefire extension and continued strength in the AI trade.

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Stocks Climb to Records as Truce Hopes Ease Oil Shock
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Stocks Climb to Records as Truce Hopes Ease Oil Shock

U.S. stocks pushed to fresh all-time highs as reports of a tentative U.S.-Iran ceasefire extension helped ease fears of deeper energy-supply disruption, sending Treasury yields lower and taking some pressure off oil.

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Stocks Stall as Iran Deal Signals Whipsaw Oil and Risk Appetite
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Stocks Stall as Iran Deal Signals Whipsaw Oil and Risk Appetite

Stocks ended mixed and largely flat Wednesday as traders weighed conflicting signals on U.S.-Iran negotiations and the potential reopening of normal shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

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Stocks Climb as Iran Peace Hopes Lift Risk Appetite
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Stocks Climb as Iran Peace Hopes Lift Risk Appetite

Stocks started the holiday-shortened week on firmer footing, with the S&P 500 reaching a record high as investors leaned into hopes that US-Iran peace talks could prevent a broader energy shock.

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Stocks Edge Higher as Oil Retreats on Deal Hopes
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Stocks Edge Higher as Oil Retreats on Deal Hopes

Stocks finished higher in a choppy session as hopes for a US-Iran diplomatic breakthrough eased fears of prolonged energy disruption.

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Stocks Rebound as Oil Slides on US-Iran Deal Hopes
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Stocks Rebound as Oil Slides on US-Iran Deal Hopes

Stocks rallied Wednesday as hopes for progress toward a US-Iran deal pushed oil prices sharply lower and eased inflation fears that had pressured markets in recent sessions.

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Rising Yields Pressure Stocks as Inflation Fears Return
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Rising Yields Pressure Stocks as Inflation Fears Return

Stocks fell as higher Treasury yields and elevated oil prices revived concerns that inflation risks could keep the Federal Reserve from cutting rates, or even put a hike back in play.

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Viewing Retirement Saving and Debt Paydown as a Combined Plan
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Viewing Retirement Saving and Debt Paydown as a Combined Plan

Retirement saving and paying down debt are usually seen as separate goals. But in reality, they both draw from the same paycheck, affect your household budget, and shape your long-term financial flexibility.

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Stocks Slip as Oil and Yields Keep Risk Appetite in Check
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Stocks Slip as Oil and Yields Keep Risk Appetite in Check

Stocks began a busy earnings week mostly lower as investors weighed elevated oil prices, rising Treasury yields, and mixed signals around U.S.-Iran negotiations.

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Stocks Slide as Oil Shock Sends Bond Yields Higher
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Stocks Slide as Oil Shock Sends Bond Yields Higher

Stocks ended sharply lower as surging oil prices and a global bond selloff revived inflation concerns and pushed investors out of recent market leaders.

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AI Momentum Drives Stocks to Fresh Records
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AI Momentum Drives Stocks to Fresh Records

Stocks climbed to new highs as renewed enthusiasm around artificial intelligence, resilient retail sales, and strong corporate earnings momentum outweighed concerns about elevated energy prices.

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