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FILE - This July 15, 2013, file photo, shows a sign for Wall Street outside the New York Stock Exchange. Global stock markets eked out some modest gains Wednesday, July 19, 2017, as investors turned their attention to upcoming central bank meetings in Japan and Europe. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File)

Technology, health care lift stocks to record highs

by Marley Jay Associated PressJuly 19, 2017

Insurers slump as health care bill fails; tech stocks rise

by Marley Jay Associated PressJuly 18, 2017

FILE - In this Friday, Feb. 17, 2017, file photo, an American flag hangs on the front of the New York Stock Exchange, after the markets closed. U.S. stocks are bouncing back early Friday, July 7, 2017, after the government said hiring grew at a stronger pace in June. Technology companies are making some of the biggest gains while energy companies decline with oil prices. A day earlier stocks took their biggest loss since mid-May following a disappointing measurement of hiring by private companies. (AP Photo/Peter Morgan, File)

Solid jobs report gives stocks boost

by Marley Jay Associated PressJuly 7, 2017

Traders Michael Milano, right, and Kevin Lodewick work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Thursday, July 6, 2017. Retailers and technology stocks are leading U.S. indexes lower in early trading on Wall Street. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Stocks skid on worries about slower hiring, growth

by Marley Jay Associated PressJuly 6, 2017

FILE - In this Wednesday, July 8, 2015, file photo, a statue of George Washington stands at Federal Hall near the flag-covered pillars of the New York Stock Exchange, in New York. Global shares are mostly higher in Europe, Wednesday, July 5, 2017, after Asia reversed early losses spurred by concern over North Korea's launch of a long-range missile on Tuesday. Trading was subdued after the U.S. Independence Day holiday and ahead of the summit of the Group of 20 industrial nations later in the week. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews, File)

Stocks held back by slumps for energy, auto parts companies

by Marley Jay Associated PressJuly 6, 2017

FILE - In this Monday, Aug. 24, 2015, file photo, a man walks towards the New York Stock Exchange. U.S. stocks are rising, Monday, July 3, 2017, as banks like Wells Fargo and Morgan Stanley make gains. Automakers are mostly higher as they start to report their monthly sales totals. Bankrate jumped after it agreed to be acquired by Red Ventures. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

Gains for energy companies and banks boost stock indexes

by Marley Jay Associated PressJuly 3, 2017

Specialist Brian Fairbrother, left, works with traders at the post that handles Kroger on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Friday, June 16, 2017. Major U.S. indexes are slightly lower in early trading on Wall Street, but grocery stores and other retailers are plunging after Amazon said it would buy Whole Foods Market. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Amazon-Whole Foods deal hammers grocery stores; Dow ticks up

by Marley Jay AP Markets WriterJune 16, 2017

Trader Patrick Casey works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Thursday, June 15, 2017. Another drop in technology stocks is dragging U.S. indexes lower in early trading on Wall Street. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Skidding tech and retail companies take US stocks lower

by Marley Jay Associated PressJune 15, 2017

Trader Timothy Nick works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Wednesday, June 14, 2017. A weak report on retail sales sent bond yields lower and high-dividend stocks like utilities and real estate companies higher. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Stocks mixed as investors seek safety after weak sales data

by Marley Jay Associated PressJune 14, 2017

Traders Tommy Kalikas, left, and Patrick Casey work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Monday, June 12, 2017. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Sudden technology tumble continues as stocks fall further

by Marley Jay Associated PressJune 12, 2017