Stocks rose Monday as focus shifted from geopolitical turmoil to corporate earnings reports. Markets seemed comforted by a lack of immediate Russian retaliation after the US and its allies carried out air strikes against the Syrian government on Friday.
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Stocks close higher as markets shift their attention from geopolitical turmoil to corporate earnings
The S&P 500 hit its highest level in almost a month on Monday, as investors focused on earnings reports.
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ASX 200 SPI futures: 5,822.5 (+14.50) (+0.25%)
Here's Tuesday's economic calendar:
- Goldman Sachs
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