Earnings were also in focus as Thursday's trading commenced.
Many workers say they are glad to have a job, but unhappy.
Less than half of investors think a March rate cut is likely.
Some tech giants' earnings have underwhelmed investors.
Greg Peters says the hardest part may be ahead of us.
If the ruling stands, Musk will drop to world’s third richest person.
Central banks and OTC market are fueling demand, according to the World Gold Council.
It's the busiest week of the current earnings season, but what will it bring?
Firm turns bullish with softer regulatory touch likely to spark buybacks.
Analysts suggest long-term outlook is for ESG funds to perform roughly in line with the wider market.