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US stocks rise on earnings optimism while Middle East risk caps the rally
Economy
Published on 30 April 2026
Markets climb despite fresh fears of escalation
US markets opened mixed as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq gained on strong earnings optimism. While corporate results helped lift sentiment, investors held back as concerns grew over the Middle East conflict potentially escalating. Those worries weighed on the Dow Jones, showing how geopolitical risk is still driving day-to-day trading even amid encouraging earnings.
- S&P 500 and Nasdaq opened higher on better-than-expected earnings
- Geopolitical fears in the Middle East tempered investor confidence
- Dow lagged as escalation risk weighed on sentiment
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