New York, 6 May 2026 – US equities climbed to fresh record highs as investors returned to risk assets, supported by strength in artificial intelligence-linked chip stocks and a calmer tone around Middle East tensions.
The S&P 500 rose 0.81% to close at 7,259.22 points, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 1.03% to 25,326.13 points. The Dow Jones Industrial Average also advanced 0.73% to 49,298.25 points, reflecting broad-based buying across major US benchmarks.
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