Defying escalating tensions with Iran and fresh reports of an attack targeting the exchange, the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange surged to a 52-week high today.

A few days ago, tension between India and Pakistan flared up after 26 people were killed in a terrorist attack in Pahalgam.

S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq traders will keep eyes on Iran-Israel conflict as the US Stock Markets open on Friday.

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