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US stocks: S&P 500 ends nearly flat as US-Iran talks help stocks pare losses
S&P 500 ended almost flat as Microsoft declined, while Meta Platforms recorded gains amid ongoing market fluctuations. Oil prices surged following geopolitical tensions and a