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Business US stocks: Dow hits record high as oil prices ease, SpaceX rally continues
US stocks traded near records on June 16, 2026, with the Dow Jones hitting an intraday all-time high as falling oil prices and a US-Iran peace deal boosted sentiment. SpaceX continued its post-IPO rally, becoming the fifth-most valuable US company, and announced a $60 billion acquisition of software firm Anysphere. Financial and chip stocks gained, while markets await the Federal Reserve's rate decision.
Business Wall Street rebounds as AI stocks recover; SpaceX debut and Iran tensions in foc
US stocks rebounded over two sessions, with AI-linked stocks recovering from recent volatility. Oracle tumbled 10% after announcing a $40 billion debt-and-equity plan for AI investments, while chipmakers Intel and Applied Materials surged. Oil prices fell sharply after President Trump withdrew a strike threat against Iran, boosting sentiment. The much-anticipated SpaceX IPO began trading on the Nasdaq, commanding a $1.77 trillion market value. The ECB raised rates by 25 basis points, and markets await the Fed decision next week.
Business Wall Street Mixed as Tech Stocks Slide Amid Iran Tensions
US stock markets experienced mixed trading as technology stocks continued to decline and geopolitical tensions with Iran weighed on investor sentiment. The S&P 500 remained nearly flat, while the Dow Jones fell 0.5%.
Business Wall Street Opens Mixed Amid AI Stock Decline, Oil Price Drop
The US stock market opened mixed as declines in AI stocks offset broader gains, while easing oil prices supported investor sentiment. The S&P 500 saw a slight increase, while the Nasdaq fell due to technology stock losses.