US Markets Update by Epic Research

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US stocks ended higher on Monday, extending the rally from Friday as investors hoped that Russia’s move to send humanitarian aid to Ukraine would ease tensions between the two countries.

The Dow Jones industrial average rose 16.05 points, or 0.10 percent, to end at 16,569.98, still below its close at the end of 2013. The S&P 500 gained 5.33 points, or 0.28 percent, to finish at 1,936.92. The Nasdaq Composite added 30.43 points, or 0.70 percent, to close at 4,401.33.
 
US stocks ended lower on Tuesday, snapping a two-day rally as energy shares tumbled on sliding oil prices. The pullback occurred on light volume typical of mid-August.

The Dow Jones industrial average fell 9.44 points, or 0.06 percent, to close at 16,560.54. The S&P 500 ended down 3.17 points, or 0.16 percent, at 1,933.75. The Nasdaq Composite lost 12.08 points, or 0.27 percent, to finish at 4,389.25.
 
US stocks ended higher on Wednesday, with the Dow Jones industrial average returning to positive territory for the year, as surging biotech shares helped investors shrug off disappointing retail sales data.

The Dow Jones industrial average rose 91.26 points, or 0.55 percent, to close at 16,651.80. The S&P 500 gained 12.97 points, or 0.67 percent, to finish at 1,946.72. The Nasdaq Composite added 44.88 points, or 1.02 percent, to end at 4,434.13.
 
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