U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has disclosed that he is evaluating a shortlist of three candidates to assume the role of Federal Reserve chair when the position becomes vacant next year.
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S&P 500, Dow rise on boost from big bank earnings
The S&P 500 rose and the Dow hit a record high on Friday, driven by gains in major banks following third-quarter results.
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Wall Street’s main indexes rose on Wednesday, boosted by megacap growth stocks and as corporate results rolled in.
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