Conflicting Statements on US-Iran Talks - Palantir Blows Away Expectations with 93% Revenue Growth - Visa Counteracts the AI Fraud Wave with BioCatch - Snap Grows Strongly, but Higher AI Costs Weigh on Outlook

On Monday, August 3, 2026, US stock markets soared. The Dow Jones rose by 1.3% to a record level of 53,178 points, the S&P 500 gained 1.5% to 7,601 points, and the Nasdaq Composite advanced by 2.1% to 25,914 points. The main drivers were technology stocks and sharply falling oil prices, following US President Donald Trump's announcement that he would hold off on new attacks against Iran for the time being. The most notable price movements came from major technology companies this time. Alphabet and Microsoft each gained around 5%, boosting...