US Stock Market Today After Bell: S&P 500, Nasdaq Hit Fresh Records as Oil Shock Tests AI Rally
The S&P 500 closed at a record 7,426.44 and the Nasdaq at 26,256.13, driven by gains in chip and AI-related stocks. Brent crude settled at $104.21 a barrel, up 2.9%, after renewed U.S.-Iran tensions. The Dow slipped 2.54 points to 49,606.62. Investors await key inflation data this week as oil prices climb.