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U.S. stocks traded lower midway through trading, with the Dow Jones index falling more than 100 points on Monday.

Policymakers in Beijing said they would take more proactive fiscal measures next year to boost domestic spending.

US markets mixed, Nasdaq and S&P 500 hit record highs on strong forecasts and jobs data, Dow down due to health insurance stocks. Asian markets mostly up.

Benzinga examined the prospects for many investors’ favorite stocks over the last week — here’s a look at some of our top stories.

The U.S. stock market posted another week of strong performance, with major large-cap indices such as the S&P 500, the Dow Jones and the Nasdaq 100 extending their record highs.

The S&P 500 also closed at its highest level ever, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average was pressured by another down day for UnitedHealth stock.

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq 100 are set to log their third consecutive week of gains.

9 analysts have shared their evaluations of Dow (NYSE:DOW) during the recent three months, expressing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.

Investing in oil and gas is appealing due to steady demand, modest price recoveries, rising consumption, and a positive market outlook, as well as strong financial performance. Therefore, it could be wise to consider top oil and gas stocks such as Cenovus Energy (CVE), Obsidian Energy (OBE), and Suncor Energy…