US equity markets

US equity markets are the collective trading venues where shares of publicly traded US companies are bought and sold, primarily through major stock indices like the S&P 500 and Nasdaq.

Why it’s in the news: They are in the news due to a recent recovery, with technology stocks like Amazon leading the gains despite high Treasury bond yields.

Latest on US equity markets

• Major US indices closed higher, with technology stocks including Amazon leading the advance
• US equity markets recovered despite elevated Treasury bond yields
• Amazon's stock price rose on Wednesday as US equity markets recovered despite elevated Treasury bond yields
• Amazon surges as US stocks shrug off bond yield worries

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