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All three major Wall Street indices finished at record highs for the third straight session on Monday, buoyed by optimism over corporate earnings and resilient economic data. The Standard & Poor's 500 Index advanced 29.58 points, or 0.44%, to end at 6,693.96.The Nasdaq Composite Index gained 156.04 points, or 0.69%, to settle at 22,786.71.The Dow Jones Industrial Average edged up 70.65 points, or 0.15%, closing at 46,385.92.

Al Mahhar Holding Company, a public shareholding company providing specialised services and products to the energy and infrastructure sectors, has been included in the FTSE Russell Global Equity Index Series, providing increased visibility to global institutional investors.Inclusion in the FTSE Russell indices marks an important milestone for Al Mahhar, reflecting the company’s alignment with international eligibility and free-float criteria."Inclusion in the FTSE Russell Global Equity Index Series is a recognition of Al Mahhar's progress as a listed company and our adherence to international standards of transparency and governance," said Fahad Alfardan, chairman of Al Mahhar Holding.It (the inclusion in FTSE) supports the company's visibility with international institutional investors and reflects the growing relevance of Qatari companies in global benchmarks, he said."As we continue to build on our strategy, we view this development as an important step in strengthening Al Mahhar's presence in the capital market," Alfardan said.Through its portfolio of operating companies, Al Mahhar Holding supports key national industries with technical expertise and integrated solutions that contribute to Qatar’s economic development.

Major indices on the US stock market ended today's trading session in the green. The S&P 500 index rose by 32.05 points, or 0.47%, closing at 6,662.84 points. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq Composite gained 156.30 points, or 0.69%, finishing at 22,625.48 points. The Dow Jones Industrial Average also saw a notable increase, adding 165.45 points, or 0.36%, to close at 46,315.77 points.