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Stocks finish higher as Treasury yields spike and Amazon rallies

Sunday, August 2, 2026 · Written up by our desk · Indices

Yahoo Finance reports that US major indexes ended higher despite a sharp increase in Treasury yields during the session.

The report says Amazon shares surged, helping drive gains as investors weighed the impact of rising rates.

Overall, the day ended with the Dow and Nasdaq up following the yield move, while Amazon outperformance stood out among individual names.

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Yahoo FinanceStock Market Today: Dow, Nasdaq End Higher Despite Spiking Yields; Amazon Soars

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