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US stocks ended July on a positive note, with the S&P 500 climbing 0.7% on Friday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average and Nasdaq composite also saw gains, rising 0.5% and 1% respectively. This…

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US stocks rise to finish a wild July as Amazon soars, Apple sinks and inflation worries worsen

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7% on Friday. 5% and 1% respectively. This conclusion to the month follows a period of volatility, influenced by factors such as rising oil prices and concerns about inflation.

The performance of major companies like Amazon and Apple contributed to the market's movement, with Amazon seeing significant gains and Apple experiencing losses. com.

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Category: business · Published: July 31, 2026 · Source: Odessa American (oaoa.com) · Reading time: 1 min

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US stocks rise to finish a wild July as Amazon soars, Apple sinks and inflation worries worsen

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