US stocks finished mixed as investors weighed Venezuela oil developments, slowing labor data, and shifting expectations for Federal Reserve policy. Meanwhile, CES 2026 fueled fresh debate around the future of artificial intelligence and big tech.

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US markets hit new record highs as tech stocks rallied and investors digested fresh signals from the economy. Copper prices surged again, while attention now turns to critical labor market data.

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U.S. stocks climbed as energy shares rallied on geopolitical developments and artificial intelligence optimism lifted tech. Investors now turn their focus toward key economic data later this week.

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Markets head into the first full trading week of 2026 facing rising geopolitical uncertainty and a packed economic calendar. Investors are focused on labor data, interest rate signals, and updates from key technology and consumer-facing companies.

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US stocks started the new year mostly higher as investors reflected on strong twenty twenty-five gains and looked ahead to fresh risks. Commodities surged, the Santa rally disappointed, and attention is already shifting toward the Federal Reserve and policy uncertainty.

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U.S. stocks rebounded as easing inflation pressures and renewed confidence in artificial intelligence lifted market sentiment. Bond yields rose and rate-cut expectations stayed alive heading into year-end.

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U.S. stocks rebounded as softer inflation data boosted hopes for earlier interest rate cuts. Tech shares led gains while investors weighed uncertain economic data amid a government shutdown.

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U.S. stocks fell as technology shares came under renewed pressure and investors reassessed artificial intelligence spending and interest rate expectations. After the close, Micron delivered strong earnings and upbeat guidance, offering a rare bright spot.

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U.S. markets sent mixed signals as tech stocks rallied while broader indices slipped on unsettling labor market data. Investors now turn their focus to inflation numbers and what they could mean for future Federal Reserve policy.

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US stocks slipped as investors rotated out of tech and waited for key economic data to test hopes for rate cuts. A looming jobs report, Federal Reserve uncertainty, and a major corporate bankruptcy set the tone.

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