NYT
U.S. Stocks Near a Record High Amid Lull in Iran War
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
U.S. stock markets moved near record levels as trading activity decreased following recent disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and ongoing corporate spending on artificial intelligence development. The stock market has fluctuated between gains tied to resolving supply chain concerns and losses tied to uncertainty about artificial intelligence investment returns.
Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/04/business/stocks-sp500-oil-prices.html
