Market Report - US Close

US close: Stocks rise on peace deal hopes, Dow hits another record

By Benjamin Chiou

Date: Friday 22 May 2026

(Sharecast News) - US stocks rose on Friday with the Dow Jones Industrial Average hitting a record high for the second straight session despite some disappointing economic data, with investors heading into the long weekend in an optimistic mood.
Sentiment was helped by hopes that Washington and Tehran will be able...

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