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Here's your closing bell brief for Tuesday, October 28th. I'm Catherine Sullivan for the Wall Street Journal.

U.S. stocks charged to new records today, driven by enthusiasm for artificial intelligence deals and strong corporate earnings.

The NASDAQ led the way, rising 0.8% to a fresh high. The S&P 500 added 0.2%, and the Dow climbed

0.3%, also setting records. Microsoft shares rose 2%, closing above a $4 trillion market cap for the

first time after finalizing a deal with OpenAI. Gold futures also slid, as optimism grew for a U.S.-China trade agreement.

Among other individual companies, Nvidia shares gained 5% after the chip giant revealed plans

to invest $1 billion in Nokia. Nokia shares surged 23% on the news. Shares of United Parcel

Service rallied 8% after it raised its annual

outlook and announced it was cutting 48,000 jobs. Meanwhile, Amazon stock increased 1% after the company

announced 14,000 job cuts. Camaco shares jumped 23% and Brookfield Asset management rose 1 percent on plans to build $80 billion in new U.S. nuclear reactors. And Kenview shares dropped 4 percent after Texas sued the Tylenol maker, alleging it deceived mothers about autism risks.

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