Wall Street indexes reached record highs for a second day, fueled by optimism for a U.S.-China trade deal and anticipation of tech earnings and an expected Fed rate cut. Investors await confirmation of AI-driven growth from “Magnificent Seven” companies, while cooler inflation data solidifies expectations for a Wednesday rate reduction.
US Stocks: Qualcomm unveils $20 billion stock buyback program; shares jump 3%
Smartphone chip designer Qualcomm on Tuesday unveiled a $20 billion stock buyback program as it looks to take advantage of a steep drop in its
March 17, 2026