How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday 8/19/2026
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Source: AP News
Published: 2026-08-20 06:40 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Economy & Finance, Financial Markets, Business & Economy
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Snippet:
U.S. stocks rose Wednesday after the U.S. Treasury Department announced a move that could ease pressure coming from the bond market. Strong profit reports for the spring from Estee Lauder, Target and other U.S. companies also helped support Wall Street.
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