00:00The S&P 500 finished the day up nearly 1 percent, extending a dramatic two-week surge from its late
00:06March lows, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 also climbed to a new record. A strong rally erased
00:12all losses tied to the war with Iran as investors leaned into growing optimism about a potential U.S.-Iran
00:19ceasefire. The index surpassed its previous all-time high of just over 7,000 set back in
00:25January, closing at a new record of 7,022. Analysts say investors are betting on the long-term
00:32strength of the U.S. economy, with artificial intelligence viewed as the primary driver
00:36of growth. The Iran conflict, markets seem to be saying, is being treated as a temporary
00:41distraction, and the money is moving accordingly.
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