S&P 500 hits new high for fifth straight day as AI profits and oil ease boost markets

The S&P 500 climbed 0.6% on Wednesday, hitting a new high for the fifth straight day, as AI profits and easing oil prices supported gains. The Dow also closed above 47,000 for the first time.

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