Market rallies on AI-driven profit growth despite Iran conflict risks

The stock market is rising as investors focus on a surge in artificial intelligence spending, which has led Wall Street analysts to significantly increase profit forecasts for 2026. First-quarter earnings have exceeded expectations, supporting the optimistic outlook. This rally continues despite geopolitical tensions related to the Iran conflict, indicating strong confidence in AI's impact on corporate profits. Investors will be watching if these assumptions hold as the year progresses.