Thursday saw a strong performance on Wall Street, propelling the S&P 500 close to a new record high. The index rose by 0.8% to reach 6,141.02, just 0.05% below its previous peak in February. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 43,386.84, gaining 404 points (0.9%), and the Nasdaq Composite finished at 20,167.91 after a 1% increase. The positive market sentiment was supported by earnings exceeding expectations and easing worries about the tariffs proposed by President Donald Trump. Although concerns about trade policies remain, recent economic data indicate strength, boosting investor confidence. Corporate Standouts: McCormick, Nvidia, Super Micro Computer McCormick & Company led the S&P 500 after reporting stronger-than-expected earnings and raising its full-year profit forecast. Shares of the spice maker surged 5.3% as the company highlighted efforts to mitigate rising tariff-related costs. Among tech stocks, Nvidia added 0.5%, continuing its ascent as the most valuable publicly traded company in