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New York Stock Exchange rises on Wednesday

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  • The New York Stock Exchange rose on Wednesday, with the Dow Jones up 0.5%, S&P 500 up 0.8%, and Nasdaq up 1.3%.
  • The increase followed a decline on Tuesday reportedly linked to the US and Israel's war against Iran, with Wednesday's turnaround attributed to media reports of possible contacts and US military assurances.
  • Moderna's stock surged 16.1% after a settlement over a COVID-19 vaccine, and new US economic data showed growth in services, more private jobs, and cooling inflation.

The New York Stock Exchange rose on Wednesday. 3 percent. This followed a stock market decline on Tuesday reportedly due to the war between the United States and Israel against Iran.

The turnaround on Wednesday came after media reports about possible contacts between the parties and after the United States promised military protection for tankers. Additionally, new statistics were released on growth in the US services sector, more jobs in the private sector, and cooling inflation. The stock market also received help from five of the heavily weighted technology companies known as "the magnificent seven" rising.

1 percent after a settlement was reached with two other companies regarding a COVID-19 vaccine.

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