U.S. Stocks Near Records, Oil Falls Amid Iran Talk Confusion; Chapin Businesses Watch Global Trends
U.S. stock markets moved closer to record highs on Monday, August 3, 2026, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average achieving a new peak, as investors weighed conflicting reports surrounding potential talks between the United States and Iran. The S&P 500 rose 1.5% during Monday’s trading, closing just below its all-time record of 7,620.90. The Nasdaq […]