stocks

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A potential breakthrough in bringing the Iran-U.S. war to an end propelled stocks Friday, clinching a third straight week of gains for major indexes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Over 50% of VLUE’s portfolio consists of tech and communications stocks, significantly higher than the 21% average for large value funds.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

A rally that has already catapulted stocks higher with a velocity rarely seen before continued to pick up speed on Friday.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

Technology stocks led a broad market rally, with the Nasdaq advancing 6.8% and the S&P 500 climbing 4.5% for the week.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

He might very well go to the stocks or to Hell for it, but when Mrs. Lapham said, ‘Darest to, Johnny?’ he said, ‘I darest.’

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes