EconomyDow and S&P 500 close at records on AI earnings and hopes for Iran war deal

Name: Dow and S&P 500 close at records on AI earnings and hopes for Iran war deal
Uploaded: 2026-08-04T23:50:55.000Z
Description: The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average finished at record closing levels. Results from AI-linked companies including Caterpillar and Palantir helped reduce concerns about demand. Crude oil prices and Treasury yields also declined. Investors were encouraged by hopes that a deal could emerge in the Iran war, supporting the broader market.

The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average finished at record closing levels. Results from AI-linked companies including Caterpillar and Palantir helped reduce concerns about demand. Crude oil prices and Treasury yields also declined. Investors were encouraged by hopes that a deal could emerge in the Iran war, supporting the broader market.

Reuters 2026-08-04 23:50