US stock markets close higher on easing bond yields
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August 19, 2026
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US stock indexes closed modestly higher on August 19 as bond yields eased following Treasury buyback announcements. Moderna shares surged nearly 177% after positive cancer therapy trial results. The S&P 500 healthcare sector saw its biggest one-day gain since April 2025.
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