Investors Focus on Hormuz Strait Situation, US Stocks Close Higher
Hopes for a Middle East ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to end energy supply disruptions led to a rise in major US stock indices today.
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NEW YORK (CNA) - Major US stock indices closed higher today, driven by renewed hopes for a ceasefire agreement in the Middle East and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to end disruptions in energy supply. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 317.74 points, or 0.66%, to close at 48535.99. The S&P 500 gained 81.14 points, or 1.18%, to finish at 6967.38. The Nasdaq Composite surged 455.35 points, or 1.96%, to 23639.09. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index climbed 184.60 points, or 2.04%, to 9224.12. (Compiled by: Hong Qi Yuan) 1150415. Stay on the side of facts. Every sponsorship from you is a force to protect press freedom. Download the CNA 'First News' APP for real-time updates. Text, images, and videos on this website may not be reproduced, publicly broadcast, or used without authorization.