US Stock Markets Under the Spell of Geopolitics – Escalation in the Middle East Drives Oil Prices – Microsoft Secures Mega Deal with the NHS – Boeing Sends Operational Signs of Life – JPMorgan Shines with Record Returns and AI Offensive – EU Forces Meta to Open Up WhatsApp – Anthropic Unleashes Next AI Level Ahead of IPO – GSK Acquires Nuvalent for Billions

After the latest trading day on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, the US stock exchanges presented a mixed picture in light of massive geopolitical upheavals. The Dow Jones recorded a slight gain of 0.17% and closed at 50,872.05 points, while the broader S&P 500 fell by 0.26% to 7,386.50 points. The technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite changed significantly negatively, dropping by 0.97% to 25,678.82 points. The market activity was overshadowed by a dramatic escalation in the Middle East. After the shooting down of a US helicopter, US President Donald...