All three major U.S. stock indexes closed in positive year-to-date territory simultaneously for the first time since Feb. 21. The S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite, and Dow Jones Industrial Average all rose by 1%,

Live Updates Live Coverage Updates appear automatically as they are published. Trade Gaps Narrow in April 10:19 am The U.S. trade deficit narrowed dramatically in April. It’s still quite large, but just half its March level at negative $87.

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UnitedHealth Group’s grip on the Dow has weakened, but the health insurance stock still managed to buoy the index on Wednesday. With UnitedHealth up 2.3%, it was one of only five Dow stocks rising on the day.

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U.S. stocks closed sharply higher on Friday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average erasing its 2025 loss as investors weighed a stronger-than-expected jobs report. The Dow rallied 443.13 points Friday,