S&P 500 Hits Record High After Nine Straight Weeks of Gains
The S&P 500 reached a record high after nine straight weeks of gains and added $11.4 trillion in market value.
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The S&P 500 reached a record high after nine straight weeks of gains and added $11.4 trillion in market value.
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