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  "id": 9627671,
  "title": "S&P 500 ends near flat as investors focus on US-Iran war",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/s-p-500-ends-near-flat-as-investors-focus-on-us-iran-war",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-24T20:57:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Straits Times Business",
    "slug": "straits-times-business",
    "url": "https://www.straitstimes.com/business/companies-markets/sp-500-ends-near-flat-as-investors-focus-on-us-iran-war"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The S&P 500 remained essentially unchanged on September 24th, 2023, as investors remained cautious amid concerns over a potential US-Iran war. Microsoft shares slipped while Meta Platforms saw a rise, driven by optimism over the company's recent AI developments. Oil prices surged over 3% to nearly $107 per barrel following a Houthi missile strike on Saudi Arabia, fueling worries about supply disruptions. The S&P 500 dipped 2.20 points (0.03%) to close at 7,703.83 points, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 1.76 points (0.01%) to 26,937.79, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 162.41 points (0.32%) to 51,349.18. The S&P 500 has traded near 19 times expected earnings, the lowest valuation since 2023, reflecting heightened uncertainty. AI-related heavyweights like Microsoft and Broadcom underperformed, while Advanced Micro Devices rose. Meta Platforms' stock appreciated after unveiling a handheld device for its AI assistant. Treasury yields climbed, with the 30-year bond reaching its highest level since 2004, making safe-haven Treasuries comparatively more appealing to investors than stocks.",
  "summary": "The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 162.41 points, or 0.32 per cent, to 51,349.18.",
  "key_points": [],
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      {
        "outlet": "The Economic Times - Top News",
        "title": "US stocks: S&P 500 ends nearly flat as US-Iran talks help stocks pare losses",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/us-stocks-s-p-500-ends-nearly-flat-as-us-iran-talks-help-stocks-pare",
        "published": "2026-09-24T20:11:13.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Business Times - Companies & Markets",
        "title": "US stocks: S&P 500 ends marginally lower as investors focus on US-Iran war",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/us-stocks-s-p-500-ends-marginally-lower-as-investors-focus-on-us-iran",
        "published": "2026-09-24T21:46:17.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "S&P 500 ends marginally lower as investors focus on US-Iran war",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/s-p-500-ends-marginally-lower-as-investors-focus-on-us-iran-war",
        "published": "2026-09-24T22:01:00.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}