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Stocks hit a rough patch last week as fresh labor market data, low consumer sentiment, and the ongoing government shutdown unnerved investors.

Stocks advanced for the sixth consecutive month in October as major averages pushed through a government shutdown and trade jitters. Robust Q3 corporate results drove momentum over a month that is notorious for market declines.

Stocks rose last week as trade developments, positive Q3 corporate results, and momentum in megacap tech drove another rally, despite some cautious comments from the Fed.

Stocks rose last week thanks to a full slate of upbeat third-quarter corporate results and mild inflation data, which helped soften concerns over trade tensions with China.

Stocks pushed higher last week, buoyed by strong third-quarter results posted by several money center banks.

Stocks powered ahead in the third quarter as solid economic data, strong corporate results, and a positive shift in Fed policy drove market momentum.

Stocks fell last week amid concerns about trade with China, following an unsteady rally to record highs over the first half of the week.

Stocks fell last week, buffeted by concerns about stock price valuations and a possible government shutdown.

Stocks posted solid gains last week, propelled by the Fed’s decision to cut short-term interest rates.

Stocks posted a solid gain last week, riding a rally in megacap tech stocks while overcoming interest rate anxiety, a downward revision to jobs data, and mixed inflation reports.

Stocks posted a solid gain in August as investors eyed the Federal Reserve’s next move with interest rates.

Stocks made gains last week, even as megacap tech gains outweighed economic concerns.

Stocks ended the week slightly lower as mixed economic data led to some profit-taking by investors ahead of the holiday weekend.

Stocks were mixed last week despite a powerful Friday rally sparked by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, who opened the door to adjusting short-term interest rates.

Stocks rose last week despite mixed signals on inflation as investors kept one eye on the Fed’s September meeting.

Stocks rode the wave of trade developments and Q2 corporate results to advance last month, pushing market averages to multiple record highs.