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S&P 500 hits record closing high on AI optimism, Micron joins $1 trillion club

The S&P 500 hit a record closing high on Tuesday, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq notched further gains, as AI-fueled optimism

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

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq traded near record levels on Tuesday, after briefly hitting fresh intraday highs, as AI-fueled optimism

S&P 500, Nasdaq rise on AI optimism, Micron joins $1 trillion club
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Analysts see limited upside to Ackman's Pershing Square as they kick off coverage

Wall Street analysts started coverage of Bill Ackman's Pershing Square with mostly neutral-equivalent ratings after the quiet period ended following its recent IPO.

Analysts see limited upside to Ackman's Pershing Square as they kick off coverage
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Near record highs, stocks face fresh test from bond yields

Near record highs, stocks face fresh test from bond yields

Near record highs, stocks face fresh test from bond yields
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Wall Street rises, Dow hits record high as Middle East hopes lift sentiment

U.S. stocks rose on Friday, with the Dow reaching a record closing high, as investors cheered signs of progress in talks

Wall Street rises, Dow hits record high as Middle East hopes lift sentiment
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SpaceX to allow early share resale before usual six‑month lock-up

SpaceX plans to allow a large portion of its shares to become eligible for resale before the usual six‑month restriction period post-IPO, under a

SpaceX to allow early share resale before usual six‑month lock-up
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IMAX is exploring sale, WSJ reports

Cinema operator IMAX is exploring a sale and has approached entertainment companies as potential buyers, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with

IMAX is exploring sale, WSJ reports
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Wall St indexes end slightly higher as investors focus on Mideast peace hopes 

Wall Street's three main indexes closed slightly higher after Thursday's choppy session as oil prices lost ground, with some officials citing

Wall St indexes end slightly higher as investors focus on Mideast peace hopes 
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Kontoor to sell Lee denim brand to Authentic Brands in up to $1 billion deal

Kontoor Brands said on Thursday it had agreed to sell its Lee denim brand for up to $1 billion to Authentic Brands Group, as the apparel maker streamlines its operations and focuses

Kontoor to sell Lee denim brand to Authentic Brands in up to $1 billion deal
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The Latest: Trump calls off Iran strike planned for Tuesday to allow for ‘serious negotiations’

President Donald Trump said he is holding off on a planned military strike on Iran at the request of several allies in the Middle East because “serious negotiations” are underway

The Latest: Trump calls off Iran strike planned for Tuesday to allow for ‘serious negotiations’
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Morgan Stanley lifts S&P 500's annual target on hopes of earnings-driven rallies

Morgan Stanley raised its annual target for the benchmark S&P 500 index on Wednesday, saying U.S. stocks have enough room to rally as companies continue to post strong earnings.

Morgan Stanley lifts S&P 500's annual target on hopes of earnings-driven rallies
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Japanese automaker Nissan reduces losses and expects to return to profit

Japanese automaker Nissan says it reduced losses for the fiscal year through March

Japanese automaker Nissan reduces losses and expects to return to profit
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Ananym urges BWX Technologies to commercialize reactor design, says shares could double

Activist investor Ananym Capital Management sees room for BWX Technologies' stock to double in coming years if the defense and energy company

Ananym urges BWX Technologies to commercialize reactor design, says shares could double
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Trading Day: AI beats Iran impasse

U.S. and world stocks touched new highs on Monday, as artificial intelligence fever continued to outweigh the prolonged U.S.-Iran impasse.

Trading Day: AI beats Iran impasse
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Novo and Lilly gain on signs weight-loss pills could expand the market

Early data from weight-loss pills are lifting shares in Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly as investors bet that easier-to

Novo and Lilly gain on signs weight-loss pills could expand the market
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Beyond Meat forecasts muted second-quarter sales on weak demand

Beyond Meat forecast current-quarter revenue below Wall Street expectations on Wednesday, as it grapples with sluggish demand for its once-iconic plant-based products. 

Beyond Meat forecasts muted second-quarter sales on weak demand
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Stocks hit records on tech earnings, oil slide from prospect of Iran deal

Stocks surged to fresh records and oil prices dropped on Wednesday after a report that the United States and Iran are closing in on an

Stocks hit records on tech earnings, oil slide from prospect of Iran deal
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BHP CFO says new investors buying in on copper exposure, AI demand

BHP's Chief Financial Officer Vandita Pant said on Wednesday that a new and broader set of investors were buying into the company as AI

BHP CFO says new investors buying in on copper exposure, AI demand
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Elon Musk settles SEC lawsuit over Twitter disclosures, $1.5 million fine imposed

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Elon Musk settles SEC lawsuit over Twitter disclosures, $1.5 million fine imposed
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Duolingo's growth outlook moderates as it prioritizes engagement over monetization

Duolingo posted strong first-quarter results but signaled a more measured growth trajectory ahead, as the language-learning app prioritizes user engagement and

Duolingo's growth outlook moderates as it prioritizes engagement over monetization
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Oil jumps, stocks drop as Iran tightens grip on Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices jumped 6% on Monday and stocks fell as Iran escalated its military campaign, hitting several ships in the Strait of Hormuz and setting

Oil jumps, stocks drop as Iran tightens grip on Strait of Hormuz
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Roblox shares tumble as forecast cut signals safety measures weighing on user growth

Roblox shares on Friday plunged to their lowest levels in 18 months after the company cut its annual

Roblox shares tumble as forecast cut signals safety measures weighing on user growth
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Wall Street ends mixed ahead of big tech earnings

Wall Street oscillated on Wednesday, as investors juggled spiking crude prices, the U.S.

Wall Street ends mixed ahead of big tech earnings
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Visa shares climb as profit beat, raised forecast ease Middle East jitters

Visa shares jumped 5% in premarket trading on Wednesday as the payments-processing company beat estimates for second-quarter profit and lifted expectations for

Visa shares climb as profit beat, raised forecast ease Middle East jitters