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Stocks Extend ‘Astonishing’ Rally as Middle East Tensions Ease Further - The New York Times

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Stock Market Today: Dow Opens Higher, Brent Falls — Live Updates WSJDow rallies 1,100 points, S&P 500 tops 7,100 for the first time after Iran declares Strait of Hormuz open: Live updates

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The S&P 500's rise on Friday caps a striking three-week streak, powered by investors' optimism about the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and strong corporate earnings.

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**Summary:** The stock market continues to rally, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising 1,100 points and the S&P 500 topping 7,100 for the first time. This surge is attributed to easing tensions in the Middle East following Iran's declaration that the Strait of Horm

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Apr 17 04:15 PMFirst
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Apr 17 05:34 PM
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Apr 17 05:44 PM
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