
U.S. stock indexes reversed course to trade higher on Tuesday morning, with the Dow and the S&P hitting a new record, helped by a rise in Apple's shares.
The Dow Jones industrial average climbed 25 points, or 0.1 percent, to 22,118. Click on ticker-symbol links in each slide for current prices and more.
"Despite precious few game changing economic policies from Trump thus far, the latest U.S. jobs data coupled with elevated business confidence numbers suggest firms remain bullish for the United States economy going forward", said Joshua Mahony, market analyst at IG.
Meanwhile, investors will continue to closely track the second-quarter earnings season to see if pricey valuations are justified.
The Standard & Poor's 500 index fell 4 points, or 0.2 percent, to 2,476.
Elsewhere, energy companies fell along with the price of crude oil.
Former Bear Jay Cutler will play football again
With the Bears last season, Cutler played in just five games, as he totaled four touchdown passes and five interceptions. Cutler, however, is unlikely to save the Dolphins season or make them a favorite by any stretch of the imagination.
And on Tuesday, shares of Michael Kors jumped 20.31 percent after the retailer raised its full-year revenue forecast, while Ralph Lauren was up 9.79 percent following revenue and profit beat.
The index is trading at 18 times expected earnings, compared to its 10-year average of 14, according to Thomson Reuters Datastream. The Nasdaq Composite Index also manages to get caught in the tailwind; it manages to record a total increase of 0.5% or 32.21 points and closing to 6,383.77 levels.
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway was down 1.11 percent after the company reported a drop in second-quarter profit. Nasdaq manages to set a new high for its biggest one-day percentage rise since July.
The S&P 500 has risen about 11 percent in 2017 despite investors losing confidence in President Donald Trump's ability to legislate his pro-growth agenda of tax cuts and infrastructure spending this year.
Shanghai stocks were little changed despite the disappointing Chinese trade data.
Federal Bureau of Investigation takes over probe of bombing of Minnesota mosque
My prayers are with the children, families, and faith leaders of the Dar Al Farooq Islamic Center today". He says investigators have recovered components of the device to figure how it was put together.
Marriott set to woo Chinese tourists with Alibaba deal
Hotels are offering incentives for guests to book directly and to earn points through co-branded credit cards. Marriott's focus with the joint venture is mostly outbound Chinese travellers, Linnartz said.
South Africa's Zuma survives no-confidence vote with party backing
But here we are". "The failed motion of no confidence reinforces the status quo", Kotze said by phone from Pretoria, the capital. So a minimum of 55 members of the ruling party would need to defect to pass a motion of no confidence in the president.
Trump Goes on Vacation
When it comes to issues, CNN said the poll shows Trump with a 48%-approve-to-47%-disapprove rating on national security . Confidence in Trump among Republicans too is eroding, according to a CNN survey , conducted between August 3 and 6.
Over 11.44 Lakh PANs deactivated: Junior Finance Minister
You will be asked to enter the same mobile number on this page, which you entered on your form while applying for your PAN card. If you fail to link your Aadhaar card with your PAN card, then your PAN card might be declared invalid by December 2017.
Chicago to Sue US Over Funding Threats Against 'Sanctuary Cities'
The money would mostly be used to buy police vehicles. "He's brought discipline, no doubt, to that effort", Emanuel said. In response to Emanuel's announcement, the Justice Department called the Chicago lawsuit "tragic".
Prosecutors Seek 12-Year Sentence for Samsung Chief
The merger would have eased Lee's path to take over control of the entire conglomerate from his ailing father. The group has rejected investor demands to restructure into a holding company and an operating company.
UNSC adopts resolution in response to DPRK's two ICBM tests in July
The measure cuts about $1 billion worth of North Korean exports, or about a third of the country's export revenue each year. Ambassador Liu Jieyi called for a halt to the deployment and for any equipment in place to be dismantled.
Conway, ABC host tangle over Trump's involvement in son's statement
Jeff Sessions had already recused himself from the investigation. "That is complete fiction, complete fabrication", she said. It's yet another example of Congress putting its faith somewhere besides with Trump.
Proteas Set for Another Major 1st Innings Deficit
South Africa were 163/3‚ or still a long way from victory or even safety but significantly better off they had been at lunch. South Africa's bowlers had run in gamely for much of the day in a vain attempt at getting their team back in the match.
Eiffel Tower: Police stop man with knife defying security
Although a French national, the man was born in Mauritania, an African Arab nation, in 1998. The man kept was wearing a Paris Saint-Germain football shirt.
Dolphins have reached out to Jay Cutler about National Football League return
Cutler, 34, played the last eight seasons with the Bears and was released by the team last March. The duo connected 521 times for 6,423 yards and 46 touchdowns during their six seasons together.
12 killed in Nigeria church attack
Unknown number of gunmen open fire inside a church in Nigeria's south, killing at least 12 and wounding several others . An eyewitness, who simply identified herself as a choir member, said that the church was dark as there was no light.
England vs South Africa 2017, fourth Test match, Day 3 Bounce became increasingly unpredictable as the third day wore on, with many deliveries skidding through at shin height. Morne Morkel bowled a marathon eight over spell from the James Anderson End, removing Alastair Cook and Tom Westley.
Jaitley calls RSS worker's murder 'barbaric'
The veteran BJP politician blamed the CPI (M) for the political attacks in the state on the RSS-BJP members. The commission also directed the state government to take necessary steps to stop incidents of lynching.