There's a popular myth that says gold prices can't rise alongside interest rates over the long term.

Investors often believe this because gold prices are tethered to the U.S. dollar.

The Dow Jones news today focuses on another busy day of earnings reports that will include some of the top technology firms in the country.

The Dow also is back within striking distance of 21,000 as markets continue to cheer President Donald Trump's economic agenda.

The Dow Jones news today features stocks pushing higher as investors continue to celebrate a string of positive earnings reports.

A busy day of earnings reports will keep investors focused on corporate performance and less interested in a potential government shutdown later this week.

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The Dow Jones news today will focus on a major policy announcement from the Trump administration on his tax plan.

Markets are anticipating a major tax reform plan that would drop the corporate tax rate from 35% to 15%.

The Dow Jones news today is highlighted by the first round of the French election and prospects for a big trading day.

The Dow Jones projected a 216 point gain after the anti-EU leader Marine Le Pen and centrist Emmanuel Macron advanced to the second round of France's election on May 7.

The Dow Jones news today features another busy day of earnings as investors await details on President Trump's tax policy.

But investors are still taking a wait-and-see approach to the U.S. debt ceiling debate, Greek bailout talks, and the upcoming French presidential election.

In Dow Jones news today, the Dow soared as President Donald Trump announced plans to launch a probe on foreign products.

This sent shares of United States Steel Corp. skyrocketing.

The Dow Jones news for Thursday (April 20) is stock futures bouncing back this morning after yesterday's triple-digit drop.

Markets continue to react to mixed earnings reports and increased geopolitical uncertainty around the globe, including new unrest in Venezuela.

In Dow Jones news today, the Dow fell as oil prices plunged and IBM reported weak earnings.

Investors are also worried that President Donald Trump won't be able to cut taxes in 2017.

The Dow Jones news today centers around another busy day of earnings reports and updates on economic activity from the Federal Reserve.

Yahoo Inc. (Nasdaq: YHOO) topped Wall Street revenue expectations after the bell on Tuesday. That news that pushed shares up 0.3% in premarket hours.

In Dow Jones news today, the Dow dropped 113 points as tensions between North Korea and the U.S. escalate.

There were also earning reports that disappointed Wall Street today.

China and Russia have been working together to drastically change the way trade is conducted around the world.

In fact, this has been going on for several years.

Gold prices currently hover near their highest level since November 2016.

That makes the gold mining sector particularly attractive to long-term investors.

Today's Dow Jones news today is a projected a 65-point decline in stocks as mixed earnings reports have investors turning their heads back to ongoing geopolitical concerns around the globe.

Global markets were weaker overnight after U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May called for a snap election in June, and sent the pound soaring.

In Dow Jones news today, the markets rallied as U.S. VP Mike Pence warned North Korea that the "era of strategic patience is over."

As stocks climbed, crude oil and gold prices fell.

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The Dow Jones news today will be dominated by the upcoming week of earnings reports.

And ongoing geopolitical concerns around North Korea and Syria offset increased optimism surrounding China's strong economic growth.

In Dow Jones news today, the Dow fell once again as investors worry about geopolitical tensions across the globe.

The U.S. dropped the "Mother of All Bombs" on Afghanistan, and President Donald Trump said the U.S. will deal with North Korea if needed.

In Dow Jones news today, futures are projecting a roughly six-point gain.

Investors will be watching as the biggest banks on Wall Street report Q1 earnings.