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Strong earnings from tech giants and Apple's upbeat statement on its iPhone X demand lifted the Nasdaq Composite index 2 percent and led the gains on Wall Street.

Long-term mortgage rates were mixed this week.

Long-term mortgage rates were mixed this week.

When House Republicans proposed their tax-cut plan last week, critics noted that it came with a towering price: It would swell the nation's debt by $1.5 trillion at a time when the economy is already faring well on its own and a vast generation of retiring baby boomers threatens to strain the Social Security and Medicare programs.

Stocks hit fresh all-time highs Tuesday, as technology stocks led a rally on Wall Street.

Stocks hit fresh all-time highs Tuesday, as technology stocks led a rally on Wall Street.

The latest on developments in financial markets (All times local): 9:35 a.m.

The latest on developments in financial markets (All times local): 9:35 a.m.

When House Republicans proposed their tax-cut plan last week, critics noted that it came with a towering price: It would swell the nation's debt by $1.5 trillion at a time when the economy is already faring well on its own and a vast generation of retiring baby boomers threatens to strain the Social Security and Medicare programs.

Interest rates on short-term Treasury bills rose in Monday's auction to their highest levels since the fall of 2008.

Interest rates on short-term Treasury bills rose in Monday's auction to their highest levels since the fall of 2008.

U.S. stocks rose on Monday, with Verizon boosting the telecoms sector after the stock got an upgrade, while a deal in semiconductors lifted high-performing tech shares.

U.S. stocks rose on Monday, with Verizon boosting the telecoms sector after the stock got an upgrade, while a deal in semiconductors lifted high-performing tech shares.

The latest on developments in financial markets (All times local): 9:35 a.m.

The latest on developments in financial markets (All times local): 9:35 a.m.

Wall Street ended the week on a sour note on Friday, with major indexes slipping modestly as investors weighed the fate of the Republicans’ tax overhaul plan.

Wall Street ended the week on a sour note on Friday, with major indexes slipping modestly as investors weighed the fate of the Republicans’ tax overhaul plan.

Stocks rocketed higher Thursday, powered by Walmart's earnings and the passage of the GOP's tax bill in the House.

Stocks rocketed higher Thursday, powered by Walmart's earnings and the passage of the GOP's tax bill in the House.