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Stocks rise as oil slips amid diplomatic optimism

The market rally came as oil fell on hopes for improved diplomacy tied to Hormuz.

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WSJ Markets reports that US stocks moved higher as oil prices declined, with traders pointing to diplomatic optimism related to Hormuz.

In the same market session, Amazon crossed the $3 trillion market value milestone, while Alibaba released a new AI model, adding to sector and tech momentum.

Overall, the developments supported a risk-on tone in equities, with energy weakness from lower oil prices aligning with gains elsewhere in the market.

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WSJ MarketsStocks Rally as Oil Drops on Hormuz Diplomatic Hopes

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