U.S. stocks traded close to record highs after two strong sessions as investors weighed firm corporate earnings against geopolitical risks tied to the ongoing U.S.–Israeli war with Iran and negotiations affecting the Strait of Hormuz. Lower Treasury yields reflected hopes for progress on an Iran-related agreement.
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The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average set fresh all‑time highs, supported by strong results from companies including Shopify, Eli Lilly, Disney and Palantir. Shares of AMD, Uber, Alphabet and newly public SpaceX fell on valuation concerns despite the broader rally.
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Disney shares rose after the company topped profit forecasts, helped by strong box office performance from “Toy Story 5” and robust revenue from its theme parks.
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SpaceX, now publicly traded, saw its shares fall sharply after releasing its first quarterly report as a public company. Investors reacted to heavy spending on artificial intelligence, which drew concern despite strong top‑line results.
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Semiconductor and broader technology shares remained choppy. AMD declined even after reporting a large year‑over‑year revenue beat, underscoring investor unease over rich valuations following an extended sector rally.
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Global markets continued to track developments in the months‑old U.S.–Israeli war with Iran and efforts to reach an agreement affecting the Strait of Hormuz. Intermittent progress and setbacks in negotiations, together with Houthi attacks on shipping, kept oil supply risks and energy‑market volatility in focus.
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Astronomers detailed planning for the controlled impact of a spent Falcon 9 upper stage on the Moon near Einstein Crater, which occurred earlier on August 5, 2026 (UTC). The event is being used to refine methods for observing and tracking artificial impacts on the lunar surface.
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Skywatching guides pointed to close views of the “Double Double” star system Epsilon Lyrae on the night of August 5. The observation is part of a packed August schedule for stargazers that also features a major solar eclipse and the Perseid meteor shower later in the month.
Source: Space.com