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Markets rose in the second quarter as investors witnessed the new U.S. trade policy's impacts unfold, while tensions continued in the Middle East.

Trade developments and continued momentum pushed all three major averages to modest gains again for a shortened holiday trading week.

Stocks staged a broad-based rally last week on investors’ hopes for a lasting Middle East ceasefire, hitting fresh record highs along the way.

Stocks were mixed during the holiday-shortened trading week as uncertainty over conflict in the Middle East weighed on investors.

Stocks fell last week as an up-and-down mix of trade progress and anxiety, economic news, and geopolitical tensions netted out.

Stocks notched solid gains in May as investors cheered progress on trade deals and upbeat first-quarter corporate reports.

Stocks rallied last week as investors responded to upbeat economic data and easing trade tensions.

Stocks advanced over the short trading week, bolstered by a possible trade deal with the European Union and an upbeat corporate report from a mega-cap tech company that creates semiconductors used in the creation of artificial intelligence.

Stocks moved lower last week as fiscal fears and fresh tariff threats loomed over market sentiment.

Stocks roared higher last week, powered by upbeat trade news and tame inflation reports.

Stocks were mixed last week as volatility dropped despite ongoing trade concerns and the Federal Reserve's update on short-term rates.

Stocks were mixed as buyers emerged late in the month, thanks to solid corporate reports and unexpected trade news.

Stocks pushed higher last week as investors cheered the White House’s constructive comments on trade, upbeat Q1 corporate reports, and an encouraging jobs report.

Stocks pushed higher last week, spurred by the White House's reassuring comments that progress was being made with trade talks.

U.S. stocks slipped over the shortened trading week as Q1 corporate reports started to roll in.

Stocks ended the week with a strong gain as traders continued to focus on tariff talks while appearing to overlook upbeat news on inflation.