US markets today: Wall Street pauses near records as gold ticks up; investors cheer airline earnings
US stocks saw a slight pause near record highs on Thursday, with the S&P 500 inching up. Delta Air Lines soared after exceeding summer profit expectations, boosting other airline stocks. Corporate earnings are increasingly driving market sentiment amidst a government shutdown, with investors scrutinizing companies for strong growth to justify recent stock surges.
US stocks saw a slight pause near record highs on Thursday, with the S&P 500 inching up. Delta Air Lines soared after exceeding summer profit expectations, boosting other airline stocks. Corporate earnings are increasingly driving market sentiment amidst a government shutdown, with investors scrutinizing companies for strong growth to justify recent stock surges. What's Your Reaction?
