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(Reuters) – The benchmark S&P 500 breached the 2,700-mark for the first time shortly after open on Wednesday, while the Nasdaq and the Dow hit records on a strong run in technology stocks. Powered by...

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Petroleo Brasileiro SA , Brazil’s state-controlled oil company, said on Wednesday it has agreed to pay $2.95 billion to settle a U.S. class action brought by investors who claim they lost money...

(Reuters) – The benchmark S&P 500 and the Nasdaq opened slightly higher on Wednesday, led by gains in Nvidia, Apple and Oracle but were limited by Intel’s drop. Powered by...

(Reuters) – Wall Street was set to open higher on Wednesday as signs of faster global growth around the world added to upbeat investor sentiment following a U.S. tax overhaul. Powered by...

(Reuters) – U.S. stock futures pointed to a higher opening for Wall Street on Wednesday as signs of quickening economic activity around the world encouraged risk-on sentiment among investors. Powered by...