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strikeAug 14, 2026

Stock Market Today: Dow Jones Futures Slip, S&P 500 Gains as US Says it Can Maintain Iran Blockade 'Indef

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U.S. stock futures were mixed on Friday, as the Dow Jones index slipped and the Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500 indices rose, following Thursday’s higher close.

Source: Rishabh Mishra — Read the full report

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  • Rishabh MishraBy Rishabh Mishra

    U.S. stock futures were mixed on Friday, as the Dow Jones index slipped and the Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500 indices rose, following Thursday’s higher close. According to Reuters, the U.S. stated it can maintain its naval blockade of Iran “indefinitely,” and Treasury Secretary Scott Be…

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