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S&P hits record high, equals longest-ever bull run
NEW YORK The benchmark S&P 500 touched a record high on Tuesday and equaled its longest-ever bull-market run, as U.S. stocks rose on encouraging earnings reports in the consumer sector and relative calm in the ongoing trade dispute between the United States and China.
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American Airlines cuts second U.S.-China flight; cites fuel, competition
DENVER, CO American Airlines is cutting a route from Chicago to Shanghai, cancelling the second direct flight from the U.S. city to China in four months, the carrier said on Tuesday, citing higher fuel costs and a "competitive environment."
Uber hires CFO after lengthy search, paving way for IPO
SAN FRANCISCO Uber Technologies Inc has hired a chief financial officer, the ride-services company said on Tuesday, filling a long-standing vacancy and clearing the way for a much-anticipated initial public offering next year.
Facebook moves to rate users on trustworthiness: report
WASHINGTON Facebook Inc has started scoring its users based on their trustworthiness in an attempt to fight misinformation, the Washington Post reported on Tuesday, citing a company executive.
Lyft surpasses 5,000 self-driving rides with Aptiv fleet
SAN FRANCISCO Lyft has completed more than 5,000 self-driving rides through its ride-hailing app, the company said on Tuesday, as it aims to become a serious competitor in autonomous driving while its biggest rival, Uber, retrenches.
BHP warns protectionism will stoke U.S. costs
LONDON Protectionism will result in higher prices for U.S. citizens, a senior executive at BHP said on Tuesday, adding that the mining company was already seeing the effect.
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Markets
- U.S.
- Europe
- Asia
- Sectors
| DOW | 25,822.49 |
+
63.80 |
+0.25% |
| S&P 500 | 2,863.20 |
+
6.15 |
+0.22% |
| NASDAQ | 7,859.17 |
+
38.17 |
+0.49% |
| TR US Index | 255.87 |
+
1.11 |
+0.44% |
Sector Summary
| Energy |
+0.74%
|
| Basic Materials |
+0.52%
|
| Industrials |
+0.46%
|
| Cyclical Goods & Services |
+0.72%
|
| Non-Cyclical Goods & Services |
-0.52%
|
| Financials |
+0.30%
|
| Healthcare |
+0.37%
|
| Technology |
+0.20%
|
| Telecoms |
-0.27%
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| Utilities |
-0.23%
|