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U.S. equities rose at midday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hitting new highs due to optimism about upcoming trade deals. Hewlett Packard Enterprise finalized its $14 billion acquisition of Juniper Networks, boosting its stock along with Juniper's. Moderna's shares gained from positive flu vaccine trial results, while Tesla and renewable energy stocks fell amid proposed cuts to energy tax credits in the Senate budget bill.
Source: YAHOO