US Markets Resist Geopolitical Tensions – Canada Imposes $20 Billion Retaliatory Tariff Against the US – Oil Prices Fall After Thaw Between Iran and Oman – Alphabet Brings Waymo to Munich and Accelerates AI Hardware – SpaceX Plans $100 Billion Spaceport and Nvidia Satellites – Intuit Shocks with Weak Outlook in AI Price War – Anthropic Aims for Giant Two-Trillion Valuation in IPO – Dick's Sporting Goods Plummets After Margin Warning – Zoom Shines in Numbers, But Stock Falls Despite Anthropic Fantasy

After the most recent trading day on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, the US stock markets displayed remarkable resilience against emerging geopolitical and trade tensions. The Dow Jones recorded a gain of 0.30% and closed at 53,577.23 points, while the S&P 500 rose by 0.32% to 7,677.20 points. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite changed by +0.66% to 26,151.30 points. The market activity was overshadowed by a massive escalation in the North American trade dispute due to new Canadian retaliatory tariffs, while surprising diplomatic signals of relaxation...