NYT
Stocks Hit a Record as Worries About Middle East and A.I. Ease
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The S&P 500 index gained 1.8 percent, surpassing its previous high from early June. The gain reversed losses from a recent decline in technology stock valuations.
Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/04/business/stock-market-record.html