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title: "Trending stocks this week as markets hit new highs while Middle East tensions persist"
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description: "Wall Street's major averages surged to new highs, with the S&P 500 gaining 4.5%, Nasdaq up 6.8%, and Dow increasing 3.2%. Positive developments in the Middle East, including a ceasefire, boosted investor sentiment. Goldman Sachs reported strong Q1 earnings, while Netflix's outlook disappointed. Hims & Hers shares rose on potential regulatory changes, while Alcoa fell after missing earnings estimates. Allbirds soared over 580% after pivoting to AI infrastructure. Bloom Energy and Broadcom announced significant partnerships in AI, while Dow and LyondellBasell faced losses due to falling energy prices."
datetime: "2026-04-19T13:45:18.000Z"
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# Trending stocks this week as markets hit new highs while Middle East tensions persist

Wall Street’s major averages posted big weekly gains, surging to new highs for three consecutive trading days, as positive developments in the Middle East, including a temporary ceasefire deal between the involved countries, raised investors’ enthusiasm. Iran’s regime declared on Friday that the Strait of Hormuz is “completely open” for all commerc...

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