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US stocks: Dow, S&P 500 close at record highs on AI earnings, Middle East peace hopes
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On Tuesday, August 4, 2026, the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 closed at record highs, driven by strong earnings from AI-related companies and optimism over potential Middle East peace deals. The Dow rose 907.47 points, or 1.71%, to 54,085.88. All three major US indices closed higher, reflecting investor confidence in technology sector growth and geopolitical stability. The rally was fueled by positive corporate earnings reports linked to artificial intelligence advancements, as well as hopes for a resolution to conflicts in the Middle East. The record closes mark a significant milestone for US markets, with the S&P 500 also reaching an all-time high.
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Publication Date: 2026-08-04 21:49:31
US Stocks: Dow, S&P 500 Close at Record on AI-Linked Earnings, Middle East Deal Hopes
All three major indices closed higher.
Published: Wed, Aug 5, 2026 · 05:49 AM
[NEW YORK] The S&P 500 and the Dow closed at record highs on Tuesday (Aug 4), driven by strong earnings linked to artificial intelligence and renewed hopes for a Middle East peace deal.
- The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 907.47 points, or 1.71 per cent, to 54,085.88.
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The Business TimesRegional
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