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Jul 29
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Stocks hit more records, the Fed meets, ...

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US stocks keep climbing, notching a sixth straight record close as investors focus on a wave of significant earnings, US-China trade talks, and the start of the Fed’s July meeting. Union Pacific (UNP) acquires Norfolk Southern (NSC) in an $85B deal, creating a transcontinental rail giant. Procter & Gamble (PG) warns of a $1B tariff hit and plans price hikes, ... Show More
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