U.S. stocks gain, led by Amazon and Alphabet. Apple hits record high. Aehr Test Systems and Morgan Stanley report strong earnings. PPI data cools inflation fears.

U.S. stocks ended higher as softer June inflation data and strong bank earnings lifted sentiment despite escalating Middle East tensions. Nasdaq outperformed on chip gains, while…

CNN Money Fear and Greed index improved, but remained in Fear zone. U.S. stocks mostly higher on inflation data.

Wall Street closed higher as softer US producer inflation and strong early Q2 earnings boosted sentiment. PayPal surged on a reported buyout offer, while BlackRock and Morgan…