On July 21, 2026, the stock market witnessed a slight increase with the Dow benefiting from gains in semiconductor stocks, which also lifted the S&P 500 and Nasdaq. Global oil prices rose above $90 a barrel due to renewed tensions from U.S.-Iran strikes. Key articles for the day include discussions on whether to invest in momentum stocks following significant market drawdowns, an analysis of differing perspectives on artificial intelligence's impact on the stock market, and factors contributing to the rapid increase in gasoline prices compared to oil.

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Stock Market Today: Dow edges up, semiconductor names lead S&P 500 and Nasdaq higher; global oil prices above $90 a barrel on fresh U.S.-Iran strikes

Semiconductor stocks are climbing on Tuesday, giving a boost to the broader market.

Tuesday's top reads

Here are the top stories to read during Tuesday's trading:

Time to buy the dip in momentum stocks after a punishing July drawdown? Here’s what history tells us.

Wall Street’s AI divide: Inside the bull and bear cases for what comes next for the stock market

Why are gasoline prices rising faster than oil prices? Blame it on the ‘crack.’

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