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S&P 500 Fluctuates as Traders Brace for Alphabet, Tesla Results

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US stocks experienced fluctuations with small gains and losses as chipmakers recovered from session lows and oil prices surged due to escalated US-Iran tensions. Traders are closely watching upcoming earnings reports from major tech companies including Alphabet, Tesla, and IBM, which are expected later in the afternoon. The market's direction remains uncertain amid geopolitical risks and corporate earnings anticipation.

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US stocks fluctuated between gains and losses

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Oil prices jumped on the escalation of the US-Iran war.

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US stocks swung between small gains and losses.

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  • Oil prices jumped due to war escalation

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US stocks swung between small gains and losses after chipmakers came off session lows and oil prices jumped on the escalation of the US-Iran war. Traders are also bracing for key earnings from Alphabet Inc., Tesla Inc. and International Business Machines Corp. due later in the afternoon.

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US stocks swung between small gains and losses.

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Chipmakers came off session lows.

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Oil prices jumped on the escalation of the US-Iran war.

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Traders are bracing for key earnings from Alphabet Inc., Tesla Inc. and International Business Machines Corp. due later in the afternoon.

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