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S&P 500 and Dow Push to Records as Caterpillar, Palantir and Lower Oil Lift Risk AppetiteThe S&P 500 and Dow advanced to record highs as falling oil prices eased inflation concerns and stronger earnings gave buyers fresh support. Caterpillar’s improved outlook and Palantir’s strength helped broaden participation beyond the biggest technology names.
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S&P 500 Futures Hover Near Critical Support as Oil, Fed Minutes and Chip Weakness Drive CautionSeptember E-mini S&P 500 Index futures are slightly lower early Wednesday, but remain above a closely watched technical support cluster. Traders are weighing stronger crude prices, pending Fed minutes and semiconductor pressure that has left the Nasdaq-100 looking more vulnerable than the Dow or S&P 500.