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U.S. Stocks Near a Record High Amid Lull in Iran War

U.S. Stocks Near a Record High Amid Lull in Iran War
New York Times Tuesday 04 August 2026, 11:18 UTC By The New York Times 1 min read
Key Points

Markets have been lashed between disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and anxiety about massive corporate investments in artificial intelligence.

Markets have been lashed between disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and anxiety about massive corporate investments in artificial intelligence.
U.S. (LOCATION) Iran War Markets (EVENT) the Strait of Hormuz (LOCATION)
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