New York, Oct 6, 2026 (AFP) - US stocks hit fresh records as oil stabilizes on rising supplies

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2026-10-06

Stock markets firmed Tuesday with the Nasdaq and S&P 500 hitting record highs in the United States, as oil prices retreated on easing supply worries, which helped temper concerns about rising government borrowing costs. On Wall Street, the technology-focused Nasdaq index advanced 0.5 percent to a new high, coming off a record set on Monday driven by AI enthusiasm. The S&P 500 also hit a new record after rising 0.6 percent. The brisk trading in Ne......

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