Best January since 1989. Nasdaq best month since October 2011. Best month for stocks since October 2015
US stocks are ending the session with a strong finish on the back of US/China optimism from Trump/Lui/Lighthizer comments.
- S&P is closing up 23.5 points or 0.88% at 2704.51
- Nasdaq is closing up 98.65 points or 1.37% at 7281.73
- Dow is ending marginally lower but erased sharp declines. It is closing just above the 25000 level after being as low as 24842.