U.S. stocks rebounded from the first retreat of the year to set fresh records, as resource producers and industrial shares rallied on optimism in the global economy. The dollar fell and Treasuries halted a decline. The S&P 500 Index pushed its gain in 2018 to 3.5 percent, while small caps and tech shares rose to all-time highs. The Dow Jones Industrial Average also hit a record. The 10-year Treasury yield fell to 2.53 percent, while 30-year yields slumped after an auction. Bonds halted a slide sparked by rising concerns on inflation and the potential for fewer purchases by China. Oil was little changed after ... (full story)