US stocks open higher, adding to their records, as Dell soars

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US stocks extended their record run as major indexes finished higher, with the S&P 500, Dow, and Nasdaq all reaching new highs. Dell stood out after posting profits well above expectations and raising its outlook on strong demand for AI computing. Microsoft and Broadcom also helped lift the market, while most other sectors finished lower. The piece also highlights inflation, oil prices, Treasury yields, and the Federal Reserve’s cautious stance as the main forces shaping investor sentiment.

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