Dow rises as index heads for best first half in 5 years, Nasdaq set for best quarter since 2020: Live updates
Wall Street concludes a strong quarterly performance as major indices show historic growth despite geopolitical tensions.
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The brief
Major US stock indices are approaching the close of the second quarter with significant gains. The Dow is trending toward its best first half in five years, while the Nasdaq is on track for its strongest quarter since 2020.
Coverage from Reuters, Barron's, CP24, and Yahoo! Reports note that these gains have occurred even as markets navigate a US-Iran war and a difficult month of June.
Investors are now monitoring the final trading day of the quarter. Future coverage will focus on the specific rankings of best and worst S&P 500 stocks for the period and whether current market resilience persists as the next quarter begins.
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Quick answers
How is the Dow performing relative to recent years?
The Dow is trending toward its best first half in five years.
What is the status of the Nasdaq?
The Nasdaq is positioned for its strongest quarter since 2020.
What external factors are impacting the market?
Coverage notes that markets are showing risk appetite despite a US-Iran war and a difficult June trading period.
Coverage (4)
- These Were the Best and Worst S&P 500 Stocks for the Second Quarter Barron's · 2h ago
- Wall St set for strongest quarter in years as risk appetite holds despite US-Iran war Reuters · 6h ago
- Wall Street drifts toward the finish of a tough June CP24 · 6h ago
- Wall St subdued at open on final trading day of strong quarter Yahoo! Finance Canada · 6h ago
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