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Why the Stock Market Staged a Historic Midday Reversal to Record Highs
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The Thursday session closed Green. Here is why: An early-morning slide triggered by a hot PCE inflation print and geopolitical tensions completely reversed midday after headlines broke of a tentative 60-day U.S.-Iran ceasefire extension. This spark of risk-on relief drove the S&P 500 and Nasdaq to fresh record-shattering closes.
🚀 Sector Winner: Technology led the charge, fueled by a massive 38% breakout in Snowflake (SNOW) on strong earnings and a landmark $6B Amazon partnership.\n\n📉 Sector Laggard: Energy sat out the rally as crude oil plunged from overnight highs of $92.50 to settle at $88.90, draining the geopolitical risk premium from the space.
🔔 The Look Ahead: Tomorrow, all eyes are on the S&P 500's critical Gamma Wall at 7,455. We will see if the bulls can defend this structural pivot or if the reality of sticky inflation forces a Friday cool-off.
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