US Markets Stop for Breath After Record Highs

U.S. major stock averages took a breather this week after hitting a series of record highs over the past three weeks. Investors have viewed Donald Trump's victory in the U.S. presidential election as positive because his policies are perceived to be market-friendly. The November employment report showed 178,000 jobs were created, which was largely in line with expectations. All the private-sector job gains were in construction and services, with strong gains in education and health...

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