Stocks Climb on Lower Bond Yields and Strength in Chip Makers

A potential negative factor for market sentiment is the likelihood that the US government will shut down on Wednesday if lawmakers fail to pass a spending bill or continuing resolution (CR) by then. Congressional leaders are scheduled to meet with President Trump later today to negotiate a short-term spending bill. The White House warned last Wednesday that a shutdown would trigger widespread dismissals of employees in government programs that don’t align with President Trump’s priorities.Comments today fro ...