US stocks rise after Trump assassination attempt, Goldman Sachs profit doubles, record highs

From Investing.com: 2024-07-15 09:37:59

Wall Street rises following Trump assassination attempt, with the gaining 205 points, the climbing 25 points, and the gaining 125 points. Trump was targeted in an assassination attempt, but his chances of winning the 2024 presidential race were seen as improved. Wall Street also hit record highs amid optimism for a rate cut with expectations that the Federal Reserve would start cutting interest rates in September. Goldman Sachs reported a doubling of profit in Q2, while crude prices dipped after weak Chinese growth data.



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