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Stocks Reach Record High on Vladimir Putin’s Comments on Ukraine Situation
Russian President Vladimir Putin made comments today indicating that the current crisis in the Ukraine will not immediately escalate, leading investors to push stocks from yesterday’s loss to yet another record high.
Stocks Make Minor Gains for Third Straight Day
Continuing consumer confidence and investor belief that the Federal Reserve will support the economy led to small stock market gains for the third consecutive session.
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S&P 500 Reaches Record High on Janet Yellen’s Senate Testimony
Investors were encouraged by comments made by Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen before the Senate today, sending the S&P 500 to a new record high.
Stocks Hold Steady
Stocks registered only a slight gain today, once again failing to close at a record high.
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Weak Housing, Confidence Data Prevent Stocks from Reaching New Closing High
Slow home price growth and a consumer confidence drop lowered stocks today, preventing the S&P 500 from achieving a new record closing high.
Fed Comments Lower Stocks
Stocks fell today after U.S. Federal Reserve officials pointed towards maintaining their current pace of tapering stimulus.