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Monday, 6 July 2026

Stocks closed higher

The market closed up solidly, with the Nasdaq up solidly. Technology, Financials led, while Health Care, Utilities lagged. Heading into the next session, watch whether these same forces carry over, or fade, when the market reopens.

Why it mattered: AI infrastructure capex assumes stable financing costs, but hot inflation data may reset rates higher, squeezing hyperscaler capex ROI math.

What we said to watch

Watch whether these same forces carry over, or fade, when the market reopens.

This is the reading as it was written on the day. It has not been edited with hindsight, and it may have turned out to be wrong.

Market intelligence only. Not financial advice, not a recommendation, and not an offer to buy or sell any security. No trade execution.