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US500 Edges Higher as Microsoft (MSFT) Gains Drive Market Sentiment

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  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average saw modest gains, closing slightly higher at 50,680 points.
  • Growth was driven by strong performance from major tech and retail constituents, effectively offsetting losses from industrial and material sector laggards in the broader market environment.
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