Meanwhile, Netflix is in focus as the streaming giant prepares to report earnings after the bell. The S&P 500 is up 1%, touching a one-month high, with nine of its 11 sectors trading higher.

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(Reuters) - Wall Street's indexes rose on Wednesday, with the benchmark S&P 500 hitting an intraday record high as investors cheered streaming video provider Netflix's quarterly report and ...

The S&P 500 is on track for its first record close since Dec. 6. Traders should beware of chasing the move, said Jonathan Krinsky, chief market technician at BTIG, in a Wednesday morning client note.

Netflix was another one of the strongest forces lifting the S&P 500. It rose another 3.2% after jumping 9.7% the day before following a better-than-expected profit report. Union Pacific chugged 5. ...

The S&P 500 appeared set to push for a three-day winning streak Wednesday as the large-cap benchmark closed in on record territory. The S&P 500 ended Tuesday at 6049.24, just 0.67% below its ...

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