U.S. Market Rally Struggled In Tenth Week as AI Momentum Faltered

Wall Street indexes are set to halt the nine-week rally amid cooling AI momentum and stalled U.S.-Iran peace processes in the Middle East. The U.S. economy added 172,000 jobs in May, following an upwardly revised 179,000 gain in the previous month.

AI Investment Cycle Optimism Powers U.S. Rally to Tenth Week

U.S. benchmark indexes extended their string of record highs in 2026 amid enthusiasm over the AI investment cycle. Crude oil prices rose for the third consecutive session, driven by escalating tensions in the Middle East.

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S&P 500 Notched 22 Record Closes So Far In 2026 Driven by Massive Surge In AI Stocks

The S&P 500 Index and the Nasdaq Composite closed at record highs in the previous session amid continued enthusiasm over the artificial intelligence trade.

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U.S. Market Rally Scales New Highs at Start of June

Wall Street indexes traded at new record highs, driven by an AI-driven market rally. Berkshire Hathaway agreed to acquire the UK-based home builder Taylor Morrison.

AI- and Tech-Driven Market Rally Retained Upward Bias, Overlooking Middle East Uncertainties

Wall Street indexes traded near new record highs amid solid earnings and enthusiasm over AI trade. However, escalating tensions in the Middle East tempered market enthusiasm.

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U.S. Benchmark Indexes Reached New Record Highs, AI Bull Market Lifted Memory Chip Makers

Wall Street indexes extended their gains in the nine-week rally, and the rally in semiconductor and computer hardware makers supported the latest market advance.

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U.S. Rally Enters Ninth Week with Strong Gains and Crude Oil Extends Recent Decline

Investors bid up stocks in New York following a sharp decline in crude oil prices, amid speculation that the U.S.-Iran peace process is nearing a conclusion.

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Global Markets Advanced 2% After Crude Oil Prices Dropped 6% On Hormuz Hopes

Benchmark indexes in Europe and Asia soared on Monday amid rising hopes of resuming the flow of energy products through the Strait of Hormuz. Crude oil prices dropped 6%, gold and silver advanced between 1% and 3%, and bond yields eased in Europe.

Solid Earnings Extend Market Rally to Eighth Week

Wall Street indexes hovered near record highs, despite geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, worries of inflation at home, and rising risks of global stagflation.

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Optimism Prevailed On Wall Street as Investors Overlooked Inflation and Geopolitical Risks

The average mortgage rates jumped higher by 10 basis points to 6.56%, tracking Treasury yields. Crude oil prices declined 3%, and AI-driven stocks advanced ahead of Nvidia's earnings.

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Chip Stocks Led Decliners On Wall Street as Benchmark Indexes Stayed Near Recent Record Highs

Wall Street benchmark indexes declined for the second session in a row, and chipmakers led the decliners. Rising risks of global stagflation and uncertainties linked to the Trump administration's trade policies weighed on the market sentiment.

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US Indexes Stay Elevated Amid Escalating Stagflation Risks

Optimism prevailed on Wall Street, despite the stalled peace process in the Middle East, and AI hyperscalers hovered near record highs.

Investors Overlook Brewing Inflationary Forces and Pour Capital In AI Trade

Wall Street indexes hovered near record highs as investors continued to pour fresh capital into artificial intelligence trades. Retail and food services sales in April soared as businesses passed on higher costs to consumers.

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Global AI Trade Continues to Bloom On Wall Street, Hot Inflation Reports Keep Indexes Under Pressure

Tech-powered rally on Wall Street retained its momentum, and semiconductor stocks extended their seven-week gains. The producer price index in April soared at the fastest pace since December 2022.

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Solid Earnings Power Record Rally On Wall Street, investors Overlooked Inflation Acceleration

Wall Street indexes hovered near record highs amid solid earnings and a resilient job market, and investors overlooked resurgent inflationary forces.

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AI and Semiconductor-Powered Global Rally Shows No Signs of Losing Steam

Benchmark indexes in New York rested near record highs, semiconductor-linked stocks retained an upward bias, and crude oil rebounded on Monday.