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The Dow industrials climbed on Thursday while losses in Facebook kept the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq in check as investors assessed the long-awaited tax cut plan unveiled by U.S. President Donald Trump’s fellow Republicans.

The Dow industrials climbed on Thursday while losses in Facebook kept the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq in check as investors assessed the long-awaited tax cut plan unveiled by U.S. President Donald Trump’s fellow Republicans.

Digital currency bitcoin rocketed above $7,000 for the first time ever on Thursday, after a more than sevenfold increase in its value since the start of the year.

Digital currency bitcoin rocketed above $7,000 for the first time ever on Thursday, after a more than sevenfold increase in its value since the start of the year.

Asian stock markets were mostly lower on Thursday as investors awaited President Donald Trump's announcement on his choice to lead the Federal Reserve.

Asian stock markets were mostly lower on Thursday as investors awaited President Donald Trump's announcement on his choice to lead the Federal Reserve.

Stocks around the world continued to push higher Wednesday, led by companies that extract oil and other commodities from the ground.

Asian shares were higher Wednesday on optimism about global economic growth following gains on Wall Street.

Asian shares were higher Wednesday on optimism about global economic growth following gains on Wall Street.

U.S. stock indexes held steady in early trading on Tuesday following strong earnings reports from the makers of Kellogg's cereals, Oreo cookies and others.

U.S. stock indexes held steady in early trading on Tuesday following strong earnings reports from the makers of Kellogg's cereals, Oreo cookies and others.

Shares were mostly lower Tuesday in Asia after markets retreated from their record highs overnight and China reported weak manufacturing data.

Shares were mostly lower Tuesday in Asia after markets retreated from their record highs overnight and China reported weak manufacturing data.

Stock markets around the world took a pause on Monday from their record-setting run ahead of a busy week for markets.

Wall Street pulled back from record-high territory on Monday, weighed down by a drop in Merck shares, as investors assessed President Donald Trump’s plan for corporate tax cuts.

Wall Street pulled back from record-high territory on Monday, weighed down by a drop in Merck shares, as investors assessed President Donald Trump’s plan for corporate tax cuts.

Most Asian markets rose Monday as investors waited to learn U.S. President Donald Trump's pick to head the Federal Reserve and watch for regional data releases.

Most Asian markets rose Monday as investors waited to learn U.S. President Donald Trump's pick to head the Federal Reserve and watch for regional data releases.

Asian stock markets were mixed Monday as investors waited to find out who U.S. President Donald Trump will pick to head the Federal Reserve.

Asian stock markets were mixed Monday as investors waited to find out who U.S. President Donald Trump will pick to head the Federal Reserve.