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Stocks opened higher Thursday as cooling inflation reduced expectations of a September Fed rate hike. Oil prices fell over 2%, pressuring energy stocks, while tech and real estate led gains. Gold and…
Stocks rose Thursday as cooling inflation reduced Fed rate hike bets. Broad market strength led by real estate, communication services, and tech; energy sector fell as oil prices dropped over 2%.
Alger Weatherbie's Q2 2026 letter highlights SIMO's strong contribution driven by AI-related data center demand and NAND flash growth, while broader markets rallied 15.2% on AI optimism and Iran ceas…