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U.S. Market Summary — August 24, 2025, U.S. Time: S&P 500 ( SPY ), Dow ( DIA ), Nasdaq 100 ( QQQ ) Close U.S. Market Summary — August 24, 2025, U.S. Time: S&P 500 (SPY), Dow (DIA), Nasdaq 100 (QQQ) Close Market Overview The U.S. stock market experienced a strong rally today, with the S&P 500 ( SPY ) rising by +9.76001 points (+1.53568%) to close at 645.31, up from a previous close of 635.54999. The Dow ( DIA ) gained +8.69 points (+1.93995%), closing at 456.64001. The Nasdaq 100 ( QQQ ) increased by +8.68994 points (+1.54274%) to a close of 571.96997. A recent rise in optimism was driven by reports of potential monetary easing, as discussed in market insights on CNBC . Trend Sentiment Trend Sentiment: ▲ Bullish Index Performance Index Close ± Points ± % Prev Close SPY 645.31000 +9.76001 +1.53568% 635.54999 DIA 456.64001 +8.69000 +1.93995% 447.95001 QQQ 571.96997 +8.68994 +1.54274% 563.28003 Sector Highlights Leaders Consumer...

U.S. Market Summary — August 24, 2025, U.S. Time: S&P 500 (SPY), Dow (DIA), Nasdaq 100 (QQQ) Close Market Overview The U.S. stock market saw significant gains today, with the SPY rising by +9.76 points (+1.54%) and closing at 645.31, powered by investor optimism. The DIA gained +8.69 points (+1.94%) to close at 456.64, while QQQ increased by +8.69 points (+1.54%) to 571.97. Recent positive sentiment was driven by news of ongoing international talks, boosting market confidence ( source ). Index Performance Index Close ± Points ± % Prev Close SPY 645.31 +9.76 +1.54% 635.55 DIA 456.64 +8.69 +1.94% 447.95 QQQ 571.97 +8.69 +1.54% 563.28 Sector Highlights Leaders: Consumer Discretionary (XLY) +3.04%, Energy (XLE) +2.04%. Laggards: Consumer Staples (XLP) flat at +0.00%, Health Care (XLV) +0.82%. Market breadth was strongly positive, with 7 sectors up, 0 down, and 1 flat. Key Drivers & News Sentiment The comments by Russia's forei...