US Stock Market Today: Wall Street Trades Mixed as Oil Prices Fluctuate Sharply on Geopolitical Risks and Earnings
US stocks traded mixed near record highs as the Dow rose while the S&P 500 stayed flat and the NASDAQ slipped. Oil prices swung sharply on geopolitical tensions, while Big Tech earnings drove uneven moves.
US stock markets traded near record levels on Thursday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising 0.88% while the NASDAQ Composite fell 0.31% and the S&P 500 stayed near unchanged levels. Investor sentiment was shaped by corporate earnings releases, fresh economic data, and continued geopolitical tension involving Middle East supply risks. Oil prices surged to nearly four-year highs before pulling back, with Brent crude moving above $110 per barrel during trading. Earnings from major US technology companies played a key role, with Alphabet shares rising 6% after strong results, while Meta Platforms dropped over 8% after reporting higher planned spending on AI infrastructure. Other companies, such as Eli Lilly and Caterpillar, posted gains after stronger earnings results.
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