What Happened in the Stock Market Today

The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) closed at a record high of 3,039.42 on Monday, up more than half a percent as companies reported earnings gains and investor optimism for a resolution of trade conflicts grew. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) also rose. The technology and communication services sectors led the market ahead of some important earnings reports.

Data source: Yahoo! Finance.

As for individual stocks, AT&T (NYSE: T) presented a three-year plan that appealed to investors, and Tiffany & Co. (NYSE: TIF) received a buyout offer from LVMH Moet Hennessy (OTC: LVMUY).

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