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Memory-stock enthusiasm helps markets look past fresh Iran tensions

WSJ Markets said Middle East flareups were overshadowed by a surge in interest in memory stocks, supporting a risk-on tone on Wall Street.

Flaring tensions in the Middle East have been a headline driver for markets, but WSJ Markets said the latest Iran-related strikes were quickly overshadowed by a burst of enthusiasm for memory stocks.

The outlet pointed to renewed buying interest in the chip sector, framing the move as investors returning to one of Wall Street’s favorite themes even as geopolitical risk remains in focus.

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