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Stocks rise as Middle East tensions fray

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WSJ Markets reports that US stocks moved higher as concerns tied to Middle East tensions eased.

The same market wrap also cited a court win for Alphabet and noted that oil refiners are resisting efforts to expand.

The update frames the day’s overall direction as a mix of improving geopolitical sentiment and company specific developments.

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