Lexington Watches as U.S. Stocks Approach Records Amid Oil Price Drop, Conflicting Iran Talk Accounts

U.S. equity markets experienced a robust trading session on Monday, August 3, 2026, with key indexes posting notable advances. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 1.3%, closing at a record high of 53,178.41. This surge reflected a broad-based optimism among investors, pushing the benchmark for established industrial companies to an unprecedented level. Simultaneously, the S&P […]