Wall Street Ends Mostly Lower Amid Mixed Signals on US-Iran Peace Talks
Wall Street experienced a volatile session, closing mostly lower as investors processed mixed signals regarding US-Iran peace negotiations. While the Dow Jones Industrial Average saw a slight gain of 0.32%, the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and notably the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index all declined, with the latter dropping by 2.47%, highlighting market concerns over geopolitical uncertainty.
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- 📰 Published: May 19, 2026 at 07:21
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(CNA, New York, 18th, Comprehensive External Report) As investors interpreted complex signals from peace talks between the United States and Iran, Wall Street stocks fluctuated today, with major indices mostly closing lower. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 159.95 points, or 0.32%, to close at 49686.12. The S&P 500 Index fell slightly by 5.45 points, or 0.07%, to 7403.05. The Nasdaq Composite Index dropped 134.41 points, or 0.51%, to 26090.73. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index plunged 285.95 points, or 2.47%, to 11302.52. (Compiler: Chen Yen-chun) 1150519