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New York stocks rise as tech earnings drive rebound

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Major U.S. stock indexes ended a volatile July with gains, lifted by strong technology earnings. On the final trading day of the month, the S&P 500 rose 0.7% to 7,489.72, the Nasdaq Composite gained 1.0% to 25,373.85, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.53% to 52,485.03. Amazon shares jumped more than 15% on accelerating cloud-computing revenue, while Apple fell after softer guidance. The Federal Reserve kept benchmark interest rates unchanged, pushing Treasury yields higher. U.S. crude oil rose over 3% to $86.80 a barrel amid geopolitical tensions.

Prepared by Christopher Adams and reviewed by editorial team.

Timeline of Events

On June 1, 2026, technology stocks reached unprecedented valuation highs.
On June 15, 2026, analysts warned of artificial intelligence bubbles.
On June 30, 2026, semiconductor shares suffered sharp monthly losses.
On July 15, 2026, major corporate earnings initiated market volatility.
On July 25, 2026, federal officials discussed persistent inflation pressures.
On July 31, 2026, Wall Street indexes closed sharply higher.
On August 1, 2026, market observers evaluated speculative investment bubbles.
On August 2, 2026, investors digested major technology sector earnings.
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