Brisbane Times ·general ·3 hours ago

US stocks near record highs as S&P 500 rises on optimism

US stocks approached record highs on strong economic expectations, with the S&P 500 rising 0.4 percent. Analysts noted a potential “in principle agreement” between the US and Iran to extend a ceasefire, prompting optimism. The Australian sharemarket is set for a flat start, with futures indicating a modest rise of one point.

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