US market today: Wall Street drifts near all-time highs as gold climbs past $4,000; AI frenzy keeps investors alert

US stocks saw modest gains Wednesday, with the S&P 500 nearing a record high, as technology and AI-related stocks led the advance. Gold continued its rally, surpassing $4,000 per ounce amid geopolitical tensions and inflation concerns. Investors await the Fed’s meeting minutes for monetary policy signals.