The Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 closed at record highs Tuesday as strong forecasts from Palantir and Caterpillar boosted confidence in AI-related demand and expectations of a possible Strait of Hormuz agreement pushed oil prices lower.
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U.S. stocks rallied sharply Tuesday, sending the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 to record closes as investors responded to stronger corporate forecasts and signs that a diplomatic agreement involving the Strait of Hormuz could be approaching.
The Dow climbed more than 900 points, or 1.71%, to finish at 54,085. The S&P 500 gained 1.79% and closed at 7,736.52, marking its first new high since June.
Technology shares led the broader advance, pushing the Nasdaq Composite up 2.5% to 26,584.99.
Palantir Technologies helped drive the market higher after increasing its annual revenue forecast again. Shares of the artificial intelligence software company surged 26%, reinforcing investor expectations that corporate and government demand for AI-related services remains strong.
Caterpillar also contributed to the rally after raising its full-year revenue growth outlook. The heavy-equipment manufacturer’s stock gained 5.8%, according to Reuters.
The gains from Palantir and Caterpillar helped reassure investors that AI-related spending and associated infrastructure demand continue to support corporate earnings.
Markets received an additional boost from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who said Tuesday that an agreement restoring freedom of movement through the Strait of Hormuz could be reached within two days.
The prospect of reopening the major energy shipping route sent oil prices lower as traders anticipated reduced risks to global supplies.
Together, the stronger corporate outlooks and signs of possible diplomatic progress encouraged investors to move further into stocks, producing broad gains across all three major indexes.
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