US Stocks Open Higher as Market Bets on End to Middle East War
US stocks opened higher today, driven by market optimism for a resolution to the US-Iran conflict and robust earnings from the US banking sector. The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all posted early gains.
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(Central News Agency, New York, 14th) US stocks opened higher today in early trading, continuing their previous rally. The market remained optimistic about a potential resolution to the war between the US and Iran, which, combined with the US banking sector reporting profit growth, boosted investor sentiment.
According to AFP, about 5 minutes after the opening bell, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.1% to 48,243.91 points.
The S&P 500 index gained 0.3%, reaching 6,909.91 points; while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index surged 1.0% to 23,410.44 points. (Compiled by: Yang Chao-yen) 1150414
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(Central News Agency, New York, 14th) US stocks opened higher today in early trading, continuing their previous rally. The market remained optimistic about a potential resolution to the war between the US and Iran, which, combined with the US banking sector reporting profit growth, boosted investor sentiment.
According to AFP, about 5 minutes after the opening bell, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.1% to 48,243.91 points.
The S&P 500 index gained 0.3%, reaching 6,909.91 points; while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index surged 1.0% to 23,410.44 points. (Compiled by: Yang Chao-yen) 1150414
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