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Broad rally lifts S&P 500 to new highs on earnings and macro catalysts

Aug 4, 2026, 4:31 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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The rally's breadth, fresh highs, and strong earnings growth suggest continued upside; risk is geopolitical tensions impacting oil and sentiment.

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Stocks rose broadly as earnings momentum, Iran diplomacy optimism, and broad tech breadth spurred buyers. The S&P 500 cleared key resistance and posted fresh highs, suggesting further upside if earnings stay robust and macro risks stay contained, with breadth likely to sustain gains into the coming weeks.

Markets surged; Dow climbed >900 points and S&P 500 hit fresh highs.
Five catalysts: Iran-Hormuz talks, strong Q2 earnings, broad tech rally.
S&P 500 earnings growth seen at 27% ex-Amazon/Alphabet; 45% with them.
Index breaks above 7,700; 7,620 prior resistance cleared.
Aschenbrenner fund turmoil removed momentum selling; buying momentum returns.

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