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Markets News, April 17, 2026: Indexes Close Higher for 3rd Straight Week - Investopedia
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Major U.S. stock indexes finished sharply higher for a third straight week after Iran's comments eased oil-supply fears, a trend later reinforced by strong corporate results like UnitedHealth's. That early-spring rally has persisted into May, culminating in the Dow's recent intraday and closing records and the S&P's eighth consecutive weekly gain. The series of gains reflects a mix of easing geopolitical concerns, corporate earnings beats, and sustained AI-driven investor enthusiasm.
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