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The US stock markets ended trading on Thursday, March 5, 2026, significantly weaker, reflecting investor nervousness amid geopolitical tensions and rising energy prices. The Dow Jones closed at 47,954.74 points, down around 1.61%. The broad S&P 500 finished trading at 6,830.68 points, corresponding to a decrease of about 0.6%. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite remained relatively stable, closing at 22,748.99 points, down 0.3%. Behind this weak trading session were primarily geopolitical and macroeconomic factors. The escalating conflict in...