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US stocks rise as Intel profits surge and Iran talks hopes lift Wall Street trading today
Economy
Published on 24 April 2026
Intel’s earnings jump is pushing tech toward a record
US stocks opened higher as Intel’s sharp profit surge fueled technology gains, pulling the S&P 500 close to an all-time high. Optimism around potential US-Iran talks added support, even as oil prices stayed volatile. Strong results from Procter & Gamble also helped, while Charter Communications slid after reporting weaker performance.
- Intel’s profit surge is powering tech stocks higher
- S&P 500 is nearing an all-time high on momentum
- US-Iran talks hopes are supporting market sentiment
- Oil stays volatile amid uncertainty in the Iran conflict
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