The Dow Jones Industrial Average led major indexes higher, with utilities, solar energy, and small-cap stocks also seeing strength Wednesday.

Stocks Notch New Highs Ahead of Economic News

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The S&P 500 index ends a two-day slide as investors took encouragement from Fed leader's comments and await the Labor Department update.

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Fed policy leaders held benchmark rates unchanged as expected, but Powell encouraged investors by saying further increases are unlikely.

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The S&P 500's five-month winning streak ended after unwelcomed inflation measures and a drop in consumer confidence fueled widespread selling.

Stocks Slump Broadly to End Weak Month

Major indexes edged higher but still poised for down month as investors brace for heavy week of earnings, economic news.

Stocks Firm Ahead of Fed Meeting, Jobs Report

Alphabet's shares rally sharply followed robust quarterly earnings, lifting tech stocks and helping the Nasdaq Composite end its four-week slide.

Stocks Notch New Highs Ahead of Economic News

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