Stocks Settle Higher on Tech Earnings and Ceasefire Optimism

U.S. equity benchmarks ended modestly higher, with the S&P 500 up 0.26%, the Dow up 0.24%, and the Nasdaq 100 up 0.49%. June E-mini S&P futures rose 0.23%, indicating a slight risk-on tone but no major new catalyst in the excerpt. The move appears routine and more reflective of day-to-day market positioning than a fundamental shift.

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U.S. equity benchmarks ended modestly higher, with the S&P 500 up 0.26%, the Dow up 0.24%, and the Nasdaq 100 up 0.49%. June E-mini S&P futures rose 0.23%, indicating a slight risk-on tone but no major new catalyst in the excerpt. The move appears routine and more reflective of day-to-day market positioning than a fundamental shift.