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US stocks rise as cooler inflation data eases pressure on the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
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Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq today: Why are US stocks rising after cooler inflation data?

US stocks moved higher on Wednesday, September 30, as cooler-than-expected inflation data lifted investor sentiment. The gains came on the final trading day of September,…

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S&P 500 faces pressure as interest rates and Treasury yields rise. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) (Getty Images via AFP)
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Why is the S&P 500 under pressure as Fed rate hikes push interest rates higher?

The S&P 500 is facing fresh pressure from rising interest rates, after the Federal Reserve unexpectedly moved toward higher rates instead of cutting them. The…

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S&P 500 hits a record high, but Warren Buffett's advice and history. (REUTERS)
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S&P 500 at record high: Is it safe to buy? What Warren Buffett and history say

The S&P 500 is at a record high, but that does not mean investors should stop buying stocks. The index gained 13% in 2026 and…

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US stocks fell as oil prices and Treasury yields rose, while Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq faced pressure (Photo by Michael M. Santiago / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) (Getty Images via AFP)
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Why is the stock market down today? Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq fall as oil, yields and earnings pressure stocks

US stocks fell on Thursday as investors became more careful. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.6%. The S&P 500 dropped 0.2%, while the Nasdaq…

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Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York City on Tuesday, 3 March 2026. Markets are repricing for the risk of a more extended Iran war. (Reuters)
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S&P 500 sinks 2%, US bond yields surge as Iran war shows no signs of abating| Business News

US stocks fell and bonds deepened losses as the Iran war showed no signs of de-escalation, heightening fears of a lengthy disruption to energy markets…

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