From Barchart:

On Thursday, the S&P 500 Index closed up 0.53%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index closed up 0.64%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index closed up 0.10%. The moderate gains came as signs of progress were seen in the U.S.-China trade negotiations, boosting investor confidence. The positive market movement reflects optimism about potential trade agreements and their potential to ease global trade tensions. These gains point towards a positive trajectory for the stock market, as investor sentiment improves in response to these developments.



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