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Stocks Net Modest Gains On Election Day; Trade Rises

06:57 PM ET - Stocks scored moderate Election Day gains Tuesday, earning a two-day winning streak. The NYSE composite and S&P 500 rose 0.9% and 0.8%, respectively, finishing not far from their session highs. The Nasdaq tacked on 0.4%, ending around the middle of its trading range for the day. Volume increased across the board from Monday's levels. The market rallied ... Register to read article »

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