U.S. stocks hovered near record highs as strong corporate earnings, led by Snowflake and Dollar Tree, offset macro concerns. Oil price volatility tied to U.S.-Iran tensions, easing Treasury yields, and weak housing data signaled economic strain, even as resilient profits and AI-driven growth continued to underpin market momentum.

U.S. stocks rose Tuesday, catching up after a holiday, as optimism over U.S.-Iran talks lifted sentiment. The S&P 500, Nasdaq and Dow hovered near record highs, while oil prices…

The US stock market is ticking toward records as it catches up with climbs for others around the world, when President Donald Trump said negotiations were “proceeding nicely” with…

U.S. stocks hover near record highs despite economic pressures from the conflict with Iran. While oil prices rebound, strong corporate profits from companies like Dollar Tree and…