US STOCKS-Nasdaq hits intraday record high on Alphabet boost, Mideast negotiation hopes

The tech-heavy Nasdaq hit an intraday record high for the first time since early June on Tuesday, underpinned by strong gains in Gemini-parent Alphabet, while optimism over potential U.S.-Iran talks boosted broader market sentiment. A senior Iranian official told Reuters that Tehran could reopen ?the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if the US eases pressure. Saudi Arabia also restarted operations at its East-West Pipeline, according to three sources. Brent crude eased 1.2% following the latest developments, but was still within reaching distance of $100 a barrel, while the yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note was at 4.9% -…