S&P 500 Rises on Mild Inflation Data, Red-Hot AI Rally: Stock Market Today

Stock prices rose today after a company called CoreWeave reported strong earnings, boosting investor interest in artificial intelligence stocks. Separately, inflation data came in lower than expected, which led investors to believe the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates unchanged next month.

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National story. 3 articles from 3 sources. Updated Aug 13, 2026.

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Honolulu Star-AdvertiserLean Left· Aug 12, 2026

S&P 500, Nasdaq rise as CoreWeave earnings boost AI stocks

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KiplingerCenter· Aug 12, 2026

S&P 500 Rises on Mild Inflation Data, Red-Hot AI Rally: Stock Market Today

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Investor's Business DailyRight· Aug 13, 2026

S&P 500 Hits New High On Cool Inflation Data, Triggers Bullish Stock Market Upgrade