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Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq end at records as US tax cut plan advances

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Wall Street stocks surged to fresh records Friday as key congressional holdouts on a US tax cut proposal signaled support, pushing the long-awaited measure closer to the finish line. All three major US indices finished at records, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average up 0.6 percent at the closing bell to 24,650.40. The broad-based S&P 500 gained 0.9 percent toRead more

France halts sales of 2 Dow pesticides

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A French court on Friday halted sales of two pesticides made by US chemicals giant Dow after an environmental group raised fears that the substances could be harmful to bees. The two products, Transform and Closer, are authorised for sale in 41 countries including the United States, Canada and South Africa, according to Dow. French health authorities gaveRead more

Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq end at records as tech share rally

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Wall Street stocks jumped Tuesday, with tech shares leading the way, as low trading volume and favorable economic data combined to push leading indices to fresh records. All three major indices ended at all-time highs, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average up 0.7 percent at the closing bell 23,591.11. The broad-based S&P 500 gained 0.7 percent to 2,599.24, while theRead more

Dow, S&P, Nasdaq edge to new records for second straight day

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US stocks cruised to fresh records for the second straight day on Monday amid a tech-sector mega-merger and as a Republican plan for deep corporate tax cuts advanced in Congress. Oil stocks also rose as crude prices hit a two-year high on political upheaval in Saudi Arabia. The blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average finished up less than a tenth ofRead more

Dow ends at record after strong Caterpillar, 3M earnings

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The Dow jumped to another record Tuesday, fueled by huge gains by industrial heavyweights Caterpillar and 3M after strong earnings. At the closing bell, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was at 23,442.86, up 0.7 percent, its sixth record in seven sessions. The broad-based S&P 500 advanced 0.2 percent to 2,569.32, while the tech-rich Nasdaq Composite Index gained 0.2 percent toRead more

Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq end at record highs, extending rally

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Wall Street stocks finished at fresh records Wednesday as solid results from BlackRock and Delta Air Lines boosted hopes for another solid corporate earnings season. All three major indices ended at records, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average up 0.2 percent to 22,870.58 at the closing bell. The broad-based S&P 500 rose 0.2 percent to 2,555.04, while the tech-rich NasdaqRead more

Dow ends at record high as Wal-Mart surges on forecast

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An upbeat forecast from Wal-Mart Stores lifted the Dow to a fresh record Tuesday as US stocks finished modestly higher ahead of major earnings reports. At the closing bell, the Dow Jones Industrial Average stood at 22,833.16, up 0.3 percent and nearly 60 points above the record set last week. The broad-based S&P 500 rose 0.2 percent to 2,550.82, whileRead more

Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq end at records ahead of 3Q earnings

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Wall Street stocks finished at fresh records Monday following strong economic data and in anticipation of another strong quarter of corporate earnings reports. All three major indices ended at all-time highs, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average jumping 0.7 percent to 22,559.24 at the closing bell. The broad-based S&P 500 rose 0.4 percent to 2,529.23, while the tech-rich Nasdaq CompositeRead more

Dow, S&P 500 end at records as Fed decision lifts bank stocks

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The Dow finished at its seventh straight record Wednesday with banking shares rallying after the Federal Reserve kept alive the chance of a December interest rate increase. At the closing bell, the Dow Jones Industrial Average stood at 22,409.87, up 0.2 percent. The broad-based S&P 500 also finished at a record, rising 0.1 percent to 2,508.10, while the tech-rich NasdaqRead more

Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq edge up to new record peaks

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Wall Street stocks edged up to fresh records Tuesday as the bull market marched onwards following solid economic data while the Federal Reserve opened a two-day policy meeting. All three major indices were at records at the closing bell, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average at 22,372.91, its sixth straight record. The broad-based S&P 500 rose 0.1 percent to 2,506.72,Read more