US stocks today: S&P 500, Nasdaq edge up to new records with Middle East truce hopes in focus
- Posted on April 16, 2026
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US stocks today: S&P 500, Nasdaq edge up to new records with Middle East truce hopes in focus
US stocks closed at fresh record highs for a second straight session, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq gaining modestly as investors reacted to easing Middle East tensions after a temporary Israel-Lebanon ceasefire and hopes of US-Iran talks. Sentiment was supported by steady labor data, though trading remained choppy.
