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US open: Stocks mixed amid AI gains, geopolitical jitters

By Iain Gilbert

Date: Monday 17 Aug 2026

(Sharecast News) - Wall Street trading began on mixed note on Monday as renewed enthusiasm around artificial intelligence was balanced against rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

As of 1515 BST, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.19% at 53,629.14, while the S&P 500 shed 0.10% to 7,778.10...

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