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U.S. stocks rise on August 13, 2026 as the S&P 500 hits a record high. Nvidia, Microsoft and Apple advance after softer producer inflation, while Cisco and Tapestry fall.
FinanceMarkets.info · Updated August 13, 2026 · 17:31 GMT+0100
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EDITORIAL DESK
European stocks closed slightly higher on August 13, 2026 as banks and Adyen rallied. The STOXX 600 gained around 0.2%, while Belgium’s BEL 20 fell 0.25%.
European stock markets opened mostly higher on Thursday, August 13, as investors reacted positively to softer U.S. inflation data and a strong overnight performance […]
Asian equities traded broadly higher on Thursday, August 13, with technology and semiconductor stocks leading the advance after softer U.S. inflation data eased concerns […]
Wall Street closed mostly higher on 12 August 2026 as cooler inflation and strong AI earnings lifted the Nasdaq, while the Dow ended nearly flat.
U.S. stocks opened higher on 12 August 2026 as inflation eased to 3.4%. The Nasdaq led gains, with CoreWeave, Nebius, Super Micro and Cava surging.
European stocks were mixed at midday on 12 August 2026. Vestas and defence shares surged, while the BEL 20 held flat as Umicore rose and AB InBev declined.
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European stocks opened lower on 12 August 2026 as rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions overshadowed corporate earnings. The BEL 20 underperformed, while ABN Amro rallied.
Asian markets closed mixed on 12 August 2026 as Japan and mainland China advanced, while Hong Kong and Australia declined before US inflation data.
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