
Esteban Tesson
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Wall Street Slips Under Pressure From Middle East Tensions After Record Highs
U.S. markets ended lower on Monday, weighed down by a renewed flare-up of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, after recently setting fresh all-time highs. After several sessions of gains, Wall Street lost momentum, with investors taking a more cautious stance as the international backdrop deteriorated. The S&P 500 fell 0.41% to 7,201.7 points, while the Dow Jones dropped 1.13% to 48,941.9 points. The Nasdaq 100 held up better, limiting its decline to 0.21% to close at 27,651.8 points.
May 04, 2026 at 09:17 pm
Quanta Services boosted by AI infrastructure after beating quarterly estimates
Quanta Services shares surged over 15% on Wall Street following the release of quarterly results that exceeded expectations, along with an upward revision of its 2026 targets. This rally brings the stock's YTD gain to about 70%, fueled by strong investor appetite for companies exposed to artificial intelligence infrastructure.
May 01, 2026 at 07:40 am
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