The Dow held onto gains Wednesday afternoon following the release of the Federal Reserve policy meeting minutes, which confirmed the central bank’s intent to pause interest-rate hikes. DOW HOLDS GAINS, NASDAQ TURNS RED The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 61 points, or 0.

2%, to 25,952. 32. The blue-chip index traded slightly higher through the early morning, mirroring a tepid pre-market session for Dow futures. The broad S&P 500 Index climbed 0. 1% to 2,782. 29, with most of the gains concentrated in primary industries. Materials stocks rose 1. 4% on average, while energy shares added 0. 5%. Stocks tied to real estate, consumer staples, and health

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