U.S. Stocks Jump as Tough Month Sets to Wrap
A rise in Facebook shares after the company’s earnings report lifts tech sector
A surge in technology shares following Facebook’s latest earnings lifted U.S. stocks Wednesday, helping major indexes trim some of their October declines following a punishing period for global investors.
The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite climbed 2.1%, though it remained down about 9% for October and on track for its worst month since 2008.
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