Tech shares were aided by reports of a $100 billion U.S. manufacturing pledge from the iPhone maker. The Nasdaq rose 1.2%, while the S&P 500 gained 0.7% and the Dow industrials added 0.2%.

While Apple is unlikely to start making iPhones in the U.S., investors seem to think that increased manufacturing commitments more generally could help secure better tariff treatment.

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