<div id="readability-page-1">Stocks finished higher on Wednesday as oil prices and Treasury yields cooled off, with all eyes now on Nvidia earnings released after the bell. The Dow recovered yesterday's losses and added over 645 points for its best day since April 30, while the Nasdaq and S&amp;P 500 both snapped a three-day losing streak. Elsewhere, minutes from the latest Fed meeting hinted at increased potential for interest rate hikes amid stubborn inflation.<div id="LiveStory-SpecialReport-featuredContent-4"> <ul> <li>4 heavily shorted AI names to keep an eye on. </li> <li>Incase you missed it: what a rapid shift in sentiment could mean for the SPX. </li> <li>Plus, 2 retail earnings reports; and NVDA's pre-earnings setup. </li> </ul> <img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://schaeffers-cdn.s3.amazonaws.com/images/default-source/schaeffers-cdn-images/2026/may/recap/closing-indexes-summary-may-20.jpg/query-c2Z2cnNuPTllNGNiZDA2XzI?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="548" height="287" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://schaeffers-cdn.s3.amazonaws.com/images/default-source/schaeffers-cdn-images/2026/may/recap/closing-indexes-summary-may-20.jpg/query-c2Z2cnNuPTllNGNiZDA2XzI"/> <img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://schaeffers-cdn.s3.amazonaws.com/images/default-source/schaeffers-cdn-images/2026/may/recap/nyse-and-nasdaq-stats-may-20.jpg/query-c2Z2cnNuPWVhNGNiZDA2XzI?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="431" height="211" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://schaeffers-cdn.s3.amazonaws.com/images/default-source/schaeffers-cdn-images/2026/may/recap/nyse-and-nasdaq-stats-may-20.jpg/query-c2Z2cnNuPWVhNGNiZDA2XzI"/> <h2>5 Things to Know Today</h2> <ol> <li>Iran tightens control over the Strait of Hormuz through checkpoints, inspections, and diplomatic shipping deals. (Reuters)</li> <li>Iran warns conflict with the U.S. could expand far beyond the region if strikes resume. (Bloomberg)</li> <li>Target shares dipped below key support after earnings. </li> <li>Lowe's reaffirms guidance despite housing pressure. </li> <li>A look at Nvidia stock's post-earnings history and wide-ranging impact. </li> </ol> <img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://schaeffers-cdn.s3.amazonaws.com/images/default-source/schaeffers-cdn-images/2026/may/recap/corporate-earnings-may-20.jpg/query-c2Z2cnNuPWUyNGNiZDA2XzI?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="572" height="365" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://schaeffers-cdn.s3.amazonaws.com/images/default-source/schaeffers-cdn-images/2026/may/recap/corporate-earnings-may-20.jpg/query-c2Z2cnNuPWUyNGNiZDA2XzI"/> <img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://schaeffers-cdn.s3.amazonaws.com/images/default-source/schaeffers-cdn-images/2026/may/recap/unusual-options-activity-may-20.jpg/query-c2Z2cnNuPWU2NGNiZDA2XzI?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="522" height="699" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://schaeffers-cdn.s3.amazonaws.com/images/default-source/schaeffers-cdn-images/2026/may/recap/unusual-options-activity-may-20.jpg/query-c2Z2cnNuPWU2NGNiZDA2XzI"/> <h2>Oil Extends Pullback on Resolution Hopes</h2> On Wednesday, oil extended its pullback below $100 per barrel amid U.S.-Iran resolution talks. June-dated West Texas Intermediate (WTI) shed 5.7% to settle at $98.26 per barrel. </div>Gold prices inched higher Wednesday as Treasury yields eased. June-dated gold futures gained 0.5% to settle at $4,535.30 per ounce.</div>

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Stocks rose on Wednesday, with the Dow gaining over 645 points, marking its best day since April 30. The Nasdaq and S&P 500 also rebounded after three days of losses. Oil prices fell below $100 per barrel amid U.S.-Iran resolution talks, while gold prices increased slightly. Investors are now focused on Nvidia's earnings report and potential interest rate hikes indicated by recent Fed meeting minutes.

- Stocks rose on Wednesday as oil prices and Treasury yields eased, with the Dow gaining over 645 points.  
- Minutes from the latest Fed meeting indicated a stronger chance of interest rate hikes due to persistent inflation.  
- Oil prices fell below $100 per barrel amidst U.S.-Iran resolution talks, while gold prices rose slightly.

Dow Roars Back With Over 600-Point Gain as Yields Cool