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US close: Markets mixed but Dow still hits new record

Wed 05 August 2026 23:36

(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks were mixed on Wednesday, with the Dow hitting another all-time high but the S&P 500 and Nasdaq erasing earlier gains to finish lower, as investors weighed rising optimism about a US-Iran deal with poor jobs data.

Europe close: Stocks mixed amid US-Iran uncertainty

Wed 05 August 2026 16:17

(Sharecast News) - European stock markets finished in mixed fashion on Wednesday, with many indices teetering at record highs as investors awaited signs of tangible progress in US-Iran peace talks.

US open: Stocks hit fresh highs as earnings strength fuels ongoing rally

Wed 05 August 2026 15:20

(Sharecast News) - Both the S&P 500 and Dow Jones pushed to fresh record highs on Wednesday morning, extending their recent rally as investors digested another round of upbeat earnings and grew more optimistic about a near‑term reopening of the Strait o

Europe midday: Shares turn red as rally fizzles out

Wed 05 August 2026 11:35

(Sharecast News) - European shares touched record highs on Wednesday but were flat by lunchtime as the Wall Street-inspired rally fizzled out.

London midday: FTSE turns lower as HSBC, Prudential tank

Wed 05 August 2026 11:16

(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen into the red by midday on Wednesday as Asia-focused Prudential and HSBC tumbled, while oil was off highs on hopes of a US-Iran agreement to reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz.

Asia report: Stocks jump as oil prices drop, inflation risks ease

Wed 05 August 2026 09:14

(Sharecast News) - Equity markets across Asia jumped on Wednesday as oil prices stabilised at a four-week low amid increased hopes that the US and Iran will soon agree a deal to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with tech stocks in demand.

London open: Stocks gain amid hopes of Hormuz reopening; Next surges

Wed 05 August 2026 07:59

(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday amid hopes of a US-Iran agreement to reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz, with Next the star performer after the retailer lifted guidance again.

Europe open: Stoxx hits record again on hopes of Hormuz reopening

Wed 05 August 2026 07:43

(Sharecast News) - European shares touched record highs again on Wednesday continuing their rally this week, with new Wall Street highs also boosting momentum on the back of optimism that the US and Iran could make some progress on peace talks.

London pre-open: Stocks to gain as oil falls on hopes of Hormuz reopening

Wed 05 August 2026 07:31

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday as oil prices fell amid hopes of a US-Iran agreement to reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz.

London close: FTSE nudges higher as Next surges, Asia-focused banks tumble

Wed 05 August 2026 07:19

(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended just a smidgen higher on Wednesday, held back by heavy losses for Asia-focused banks Prudential, HSBC and Standard Chartered, while Next shot higher after the retailer lifted guidance again.