Stocks Defy Geopolitical Headwinds

Despite geopolitical tensions, stocks finished higher on Thursday. Contributing factors included lower oil prices and lower Treasury yields.

■Lower oil prices: The decline in oil prices reduced inflation concerns and supported stocks.

■Lower Treasury yields: The decline in US Treasury yields increased demand for stocks.

Company Performance ### HAS - Harte Hanks Corporation (HAS): The company's shares rose 2.5%.

KMX - CarMax Inc. (KMX): The company's shares rose 1.8%.

MSFT - Microsoft Corporation (MSFT): The company's shares rose 1.2%.

Market Trends - Technology companies: Technology companies were one of the best-performing sectors of the day.

■Consumer goods: The consumer goods sector was also one of the best-performing sectors of the day.

Markets witnessed a rise in stocks despite geopolitical tensions. This increase can be attributed to lower oil prices and lower Treasury yields. However, the future performance of the markets remains uncertain.