Most U.S. stock indexes have logged gains in 2026, though the tech-heavy NASDAQ has recently trended lower while the Dow has risen. Stocks are currently struggling to rise due to the war in Iran, the Russia-Ukraine war, and a shortage of capital needed to fund the A.I. buildout. The war in Iran has driven up oil and gasoline prices, creating inflation and forcing consumer choices. Additionally, a massive demand for A
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