US stocks: Dow, S&P 500 close at record highs as AI earnings impress, oil prices tumble

Stock markets soared to all-time highs on Tuesday, fueled by stellar earnings from corporations. AI-focused entities like Palantir and the esteemed Caterpillar delivered eye-popping results. The drop in oil prices and Treasury yields created a favorable backdrop for continued growth. Moreover, the possibility of a peaceful resolution in the Iran conflict greatly enhanced investor optimism….

Tesla’s China-made EV sales up 38% on-year

Tesla’s China-made electric vehicle sales saw a significant rise last month. Sales from the Shanghai plant increased by 37.8 percent year-on-year. This marks the ninth consecutive month of positive sales growth for the automaker. Model 3 and Model Y vehicles totalled 93,579 units in July. This figure also represented a 5.0 percent increase from the…