US Stocks Close: Dow Hits Another Record High, Nasdaq Rises 1.12%; Market Expects Samsung Electronics to Post Strong Q2 Earnings, SK Hynix Starts US Listing Process, Chip and Memory Stocks Lead Gains.
TradingKey - Market expectations that Samsung Electronics will soon announce a positive profit alert in its preliminary Q2 earnings, coupled with SK Hynix officially launching its roadshow for a US listing, fueled strong market sentiment. The three major US stock indexes rose across the board, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average continuing to hit record highs and the Nasdaq Composite Index strengthening, led by gains in chip and memory stocks. At the close, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.29% to 53,055.91 points; the Nasdaq Composite Index rose 1.12% to 26,121.16 points; and the S&P 500 Index rose 0.72% to 7,537.43 points.