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S&P 500 hits record as Middle East and AI worries ease

The S&P 500 rose 1.8% to surpass its prior June peak after a technology selloff.
WHO: S&P 500 investors
WHAT: The S&P 500 rose 1.8% to a record high, ending a recent technology selloff turnaround.
WHEN: Reported Aug 4, 2026 at 4:52 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Worries about the Middle East and AI eased, helping markets rebound from a recent technology selloff.

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