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Stocks rise as Trump takes office, but off their highs of the day
U.S. stocks rose on Friday, though they were off their best levels of the session after Donald Trump took the oath of office to become the nation’s 45th president. Trump delivered an inaugural address that echoed the protectionist comments he had made throughout his campaign, and he again called for measures to support American workers, though he offered few additional details that could provide clarity to investors about his legislative priorities. “Every decision on trade, on taxes, on immigration, on foreign affairs will be made to benefit American workers and American families,” Trump said in the speech. ... (full story)