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U.S. markets showed continued strength on Tuesday following word a bipartisan deal has been reached to avert another government shutdown. However, President Trump wasn’t too thrilled and is undecided on the budget deal after meeting with cabinet members.​ ​ News on trade also helped the major indexes push fresh highs for the year, aside....

U.S. markets traded mostly to the upside throughout Monday’s session with the blue-chips lagging for the 4th-straight session as trade talks between the Trump administration and China began in Beijing.​ The Russell 2000 rallied 0.8% following the late day surge to 1,519 into the close.  Upper resistance at 1,510-1,520 held with continued closes above....

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U.S. markets avoided their first 3-session losing streak of the year, for the most part, after rallying into the closing bell to finish slightly higher on Friday. Much of the nervousness was attributed to trade talk concerns as the White House confirmed that Presidents Trump and Xi will not meet before the March 1st....

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