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Specialist Anthony Matesic, left, and trader Edward Curran work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

US stocks rise as gold hits another record and the dollar’s value falls

U.S. stocks are ticking higher, while other markets make much louder moves, including another record-breaking rush for the price of gold. The S&P 500 rose 0.4% Monday to win back its losses from last week’s dip. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 143 points, and the Nasdaq composite gained 0.4% higher. Baker Hughes helped lead the way after the energy technology company delivered a stronger profit report than analysts expected. Gold’s price briefly topped $5,100 per ounce for the first time, while the U.S. dollar’s value slid again against other currencies. The Japanese yen jumped most sharply against the dollar.

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