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US close: S&P 500, Nasdaq hit new highs, oil prices gain

By Benjamin Chiou

Date: Thursday 16 Apr 2026

(Sharecast News) - US stock markets finished marginally higher on Thursday, pushing the S&P 500 and Nasdaq to new records for the second straight day despite ongoing uncertainty in the Middle East, with tech stocks leading the charge.
The Dow finished 0.2% higher at 48,578.72, its highest since 4 March, while...

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