Iran Conflict Stalemate and Software Sector Earnings Drive Market Volatility
The ongoing stalemate between the U.S. and Iran over the Strait of Hormuz has led to rising oil prices, while software stocks fell sharply following earnings reports from ServiceNow and IBM. The Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 declined as investors remain concerned about AI disruption in the software sector.
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