US stocks today: US market ends higher, S&P 500, Nasdaq notch biggest monthly gains in years

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U.S. stocks surged on Thursday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq achieving their largest monthly gains in years. Strong corporate earnings, particularly from tech giants like Alphabet, helped offset concerns over oil supply shocks and geopolitical tensions. Economic data indicated continued healthy U.S. growth, bolstering investor confidence and pushing major indexes higher.