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US close: Surging chip stocks push S&P 500, Nasdaq to new highs
Tue 26 May 2026 22:21
(Sharecast News) - US equity indices finished mostly higher on Tuesday on the back of strong gains in the tech sector, propelling the S&P 500 and Nasdaq to yet more all-time highs, while the Dow pulled back from its recent peak.
London close: FTSE 100 hits five-week high on tentative peace deal hopes
Tue 26 May 2026 16:09
(Sharecast News) - London's blue chips rose to a five-week high on Tuesday, though trading was rangebound as investors continued to digest mixed signals surrounding peace deal talks between the US and Iran, while oil prices rebounded after heavy falls ove
London midday: FTSE maintains gains amid mixed messages on peace talks
Tue 26 May 2026 10:55
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Tuesday as investors mulled more mixed messages on progress in US-Iran peace talks, with oil prices up again after the US carried out new strikes on Iran.
Asia report: Kospi reaches fresh record on mixed day for markets
Tue 26 May 2026 09:29
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets were mixed on Tuesday as South Korea's Kospi hit a fresh record after reopening from a public holiday, while Japanese shares pulled back after the Nikkei 225 briefly crossed 65,000 for the first time on Monday.
London open: FTSE gains amid cautious optimism over US-Iran peace deal
Tue 26 May 2026 08:18
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Tuesday, with investors cautiously optimistic about a peace deal despite the US carrying out renewed strikes on Iran, threatening the fragile ceasefire that began on 8 April.