U.S. stock futures are pointing to a higher start on Wednesday, as investor optimism rises following news of new trade deals announced by President Donald Trump. The upward momentum comes after Trump unveiled two significant trade agreements—one with Japan and another with the Philippines—that could mark a major shift in global trade dynamics ahead of

Wall Street climbed on Wednesday after President Donald Trump secured a trade deal with Japan, sparking optimism for a flurry of new agreements as the August 1 deadline looms. The pact will slash tariffs on the Japanese auto sector to 15% from 27.

Anticipated earnings reports from the world’s largest stocks boosted the S&P 500 and Nasdaq to new all-time highs Monday, marking the latest records for both indexes in recent weeks, though one analyst warned investor optimism might be short-lived as others say AI firms could propel the rally even more.

That helped to offset big gains for some homebuilders after they reported stronger profits for the spring than Wall Street had forecast. D.R. Horton rallied 14.5%, and PulteGroup rose 9.2%. That was even as both companies said homebuyers are continuing to deal with challenging conditions, including higher mortgage rates and an uncertain economy.

The Nasdaq rose to a record high on Thursday, leading a cautious climb across Wall Street's major indexes, as strong economic data lifted spirits and airline stocks took off on United Airlines' results.

Wall Street never likes uncertainty, and Washington is often a source of consternation for investors. On Tuesday morning, stocks appeared set to open lower as worries arose over whether lawmakers ...

Wall Street was poised to open with gains Monday ahead of a busy week of corporate earnings reports. Futures for the S&P 500, the Dow Jones Industrial Average and Nasdaq were all up more than 0.2% before the bell.

Wall Street benchmarks closed modestly higher on Wednesday, with the Nasdaq Composite achieving its latest record finish, despite a chaotic half hour when news reports suggested U.S. President Donald Trump was set to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.

Many see Goldman as the ultimate barometer of Wall Street activity, and some were disappointed by its third-quarter financial results. Goldman brought in revenue of $11.82 billion, which was down ...