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Dow Jones Industrial Average Today Rises Before Trump’s Meeting with Auto Executives

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The Dow Jones Industrial Average today was ticking slightly higher ahead of a busy day of earnings reports and a meeting between President Donald Trump and automotive executives.

Overnight, global markets ticked higher after the British Supreme Court ruled that Prime Minister Theresa May must receive approval from Parliament before leaving the EU.

Here's a look at today's most important market events and stocks, plus a look at today’s economic calendar.

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Dow Jones Industrial Average Today Climbs Ahead of Janet Yellen's Statement

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The Dow Jones Industrial Average today was ticking higher as markets prepared for another busy day of earnings and a statement from Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen.

The global markets are taking a wait-and-see approach as the world prepares for the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump.

Here's a look at today's most important market events and stocks, plus a look at Wednesday's economic calendar.

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Dow Jones Industrial Average Today Slides with Brexit, Trump's Inauguration in Focus

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The Dow Jones Industrial Average today is trending downward in pre-market trading as Trump's inauguration comes into focus.

Global stocks were mainly lower in the morning hours as geopolitical concerns about China, Donald Trump, the Brexit and more leak from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

Here's a look at today's most important market events and stocks, plus a look at Tuesday's economic calendar.

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Dow Jones Industrial Average Today Climbs After Fed Releases December 2016 FOMC Minutes

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The Dow Jones Industrial Average today climbed higher and put the index within 100 points of 20,000. The uptick came after the Federal Reserve released the minutes from its December meeting. The report indicates that the central bank raised rates as a direct response to Trump's incoming tax policies. The Nasdaq and the S&P 500 […]

But that's not all you need to know - here's all the important stock market stories to look over for Jan. 4...

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Dow Jones Industrial Average Today Climbs Ahead of FOMC Meeting Minutes

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The Dow Jones Industrial Average today is back within striking distance of 20,000 as investors prepare for the release of the minutes from the Fed Open Market Committee's meeting in December.

On Tuesday, the Dow gained 119 points thanks to a strong uptick in telecom stocks. Shares of Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE: VZ) offered the biggest boost to the index.

Let’s look at the numbers for today, Jan. 4, for the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq.