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S&P 500 Closes at New Record High Amid Market Optimism

The S&P 500 stock index closed at a new record high, recovering all losses since the start of the US-Iran conflict, driven by optimism over Middle East talks and positive earnings.

15 Apr, 14:01 — 16 Apr, 00:17
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APVery High5h ago

How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday 4/15/2026 - AP News

How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday 4/15/2026  AP News

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cnbcMostly Factual1h ago

Thursday's big stock stories: What’s likely to move the market in the next trading session

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite rose to records in Wednesday's trading as traders seemed to shake off worries over the Middle East conflict.

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marketwatchMostly Factual5h ago

The S&P 500 just clinched a record high. Here are 6 charts to watch for what comes next.

The index on Wednesday tallied its first intraday and closing record highs since the start of the Iran conflict.

By Joseph Adinolfi

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straits-timesMostly Factual3h ago

S&P 500, Nasdaq push to closing records on optimism around Middle East talks, earnings - The Straits Times

S&P 500, Nasdaq push to closing records on optimism around Middle East talks, earnings  The Straits Times

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jerusalem-postMostly Factual1h ago

S&P 500 closes at fresh record, recovering all losses since start of US-Iran war

The S&P settled at 7,022.95, up 0.8%, LSEG data showed, surpassing its previous closing high in January. It also hit a new intraday record of 7,026.24.

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seeking-alphaMixed11h ago

S&P 500 gets close to all-time-high as investors stay optimistic about Middle East developments

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advisor-perspectivesMostly Factual11h ago

S&P 500 on Pace for Record Close as Ceasefire Rally Continues

The S&P 500 Index is on track to close at its first record since January, as traders bid up stocks amid optimism over the ceasefire between the US and Iran and robust corporate fundamentals.

By Geoffrey Morgan

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