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US close: Stocks close lower as State of the Union offers little on Trump's economic agenda
US stocks closed lower on Wednesday as Donald Trump's State of the Union address overnight snapped a 5-day winning streak for the S&P 500 and left investors wanting more.
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US open: Stocks trade lower following State of the Union address
Wall Street trading began with some small losses on Wednesday as Donald Trump's State of the Union address overnight left investors wanting more.
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US trade deficit narrows sharply in November
America's shortfall in trade with the rest of the world narrowed sharply in November, on the heels of a large drop in purchases from overseas.
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Trump calls on Congress to approve USMCA, grant greater trade powers
The US President called on Tuesday evening for lawmakers to support his revamped trade deal with Mexico and Canada, even as Congress moved to curtail his ability to impose new tariffs.
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US close: Stocks close higher ahead of State of the Union address
US stocks closed slightly higher on Tuesday as investors eyed Donald Trump's State of the Union address later in the evening and sifted through more earnings news.