U.S. markets were sluggish throughout Tuesday’s session after showing weakness in the morning and slight strength in the afternoon. The tight action extended ongoing trading ranges for the major indexes as they now enter a 3rd-straight week of consolidation. ​ Economic news was better-than-expected along with ongoing 4Q earnings from a number of companies....

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U.S. markets showed strength on Monday’s open and made a run past last week’s 2019 highs following more detailed developments concerning U.S./ China trade talks. Reports say a deal could happen this month and the U.S. tariffs levied against China could end in exchange with China following up on its own promises to allow....

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U.S. markets rebounded on Friday on news White House officials are planning a final trade deal with China ahead of the summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping in the coming weeks. Economic news was weak but was offset by lower volatility on the higher market highs. ​ ​ The gains....

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U.S. markets traded in a tight range on Thursday as the Trump-Kim summit ended abruptly when the two leaders failed to reach a deal. The failed meeting had little impact on the major indexes as they traded in tight ranges. ​ ​ A better-than-expected GDP number helped keep weekly lower lows from coming into....