US President Donald Trump claimed earlier that peace talks between the US and Iran are proceeding at a rapid pace. Coupled with a resurgence in artificial intelligence (AI) enthusiasm, all four major Wall Street stock indices closed at record highs today. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose slightly by 46.42 points, or 0.09%, to close at 51,078.88. The S&P 500 index rose slightly by 19.90 points, or 0.26%, to close at 7,599.96. The Nasdaq Composite Index rose by 114.19 points, or 0.42%, to close at 27,086.81. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index rose by 136.27 points, or 1.06%, to close at 12,965.65.

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  • Source: CNA (Central News Agency)
  • Category: Finance