Shares of banks and other financial institutions rose as traders grew optimistic ahead of inflation data.
Shares of Berkshire Hathaway hit an all-time high as Warren Buffett's conglomerate took advantage of a resurgent Japanese stock market and a rebound for homebuilders.
Wealth-management firm Cetera Holdings agreed to buy rival Avantax for about $1.2 billion in cash, including debt.
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