US Stocks Rise as Bond Market Pressures Ease
U.S. stocks rose on Friday, August 21, 2026, trimming losses from a volatile week as bond market pressures eased and strong corporate earnings provided support. The S&P 500 gained 0.
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U.S. stocks rose on Friday, August 21, 2026, trimming losses from a volatile week as bond market pressures eased and strong corporate earnings provided support. The S&P 500 gained 0.
Pharmaceutical companies Moderna and Merck announced on August 19, 2026, that a Phase 3 clinical trial of their personalized mRNA cancer vaccine successfully met its primary goals, significantly reducing the risk of mela...