U.S. stock gains muted; Time Warner sells off Wallgreen, Time Warner losses shave nearly 2 points off S&P 500 NEW YORK (MarketWatch) — U.S. stocks ended Wednesday marginally higher, as investors remained cautious in the wake of heightened geopolitical risks and downbeat European economic news.
A lack of risk appetite globally pushed prices of safe-haven assets higher. U.S. Treasurys rallied and gold futures jumped 1.8% above $1,300 per troy ounce, while global equities fell.
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