The U.S. stock market sank from record heights as Wall Street sifted through mixed developments on everything from the U.S.-China trade war to profits for Big Tech behemoths

The possibility of a comprehensive trade deal between the U.S. and China may be lifting the broader stock market, but it has put a damper on a niche sector that has been getting a big boost as tensions increased.

China said that it and the U.S. have agreed to suspend certain export restrictions for one year, including China's proposed restrictions on exporting rare earth minerals. "The U.S. will suspend its 50% penetration rule on export controls,

China’s promise to delay its newest restrictions on the export of the rare earths that are crucial to many high-tech products for one year as part of a trade agreement creates an opportunity for the U.

Mark Schultz with Northstar Commodity says once the dust settled the soybean market saw solid gains with January finally closing above the $11 mark.

President Trump and China's Xi talk trade, and investors eye big tech earnings later. Follow along for live news and analysis of the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq.

NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. stock market is pulling back from its record heights on Thursday, as Wall Street sifts through mixed developments on everything from the U.S.-China trade war to profits for Big Tech behemoths.

China's Quest to Engineer the Future," said intense competition has helped drive China's success in solar and EVs.