Investors Downplay Concerns over Escalating War with Iran; US Stocks Close Higher
As investors downplayed fears of an escalating conflict with Iran, major US stock indices, including the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq, all closed higher.
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 165.21 points, or 0.36%, to close at 46,669.88.
The Standard & Poor's 500 Index gained 29.14 points, or 0.44%, closing at 6,611.83.
The Nasdaq Composite Index climbed 117.16 points, or 0.54%, to end at 21,996.34.
The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index increased by 82.72 points, or 1.06%, closing at 7,916.10. (Compiled by: Chen Yan-jun) 1150407
The Standard & Poor's 500 Index gained 29.14 points, or 0.44%, closing at 6,611.83.
The Nasdaq Composite Index climbed 117.16 points, or 0.54%, to end at 21,996.34.
The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index increased by 82.72 points, or 1.06%, closing at 7,916.10. (Compiled by: Chen Yan-jun) 1150407