Another relatively quiet trading session ended with stocks generally higher, even as management teams at publicly traded companies continue to reduce and withdraw forward-looking earnings guidance due to uncertainty created by President Donald Trump's tariffs policy.
Meanwhile, consumer confidence is waning, and employers are becoming more cautious with their hiring plans. Nevertheless, the S&P 500 is now working on a six-day winning streak, as investors, traders and speculators position for positive news from the Trump administration.
