Markets Rally on Tech Strength, GyG Announces Buyback Amid Policy Debates

Key TakeawaysU.S. equities, led by technology, surged to new highs with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite closing up 0.58% and 1.11% respectively, despite ongoing Federal Reserve concerns and a government shutdown.Australian fast-food chain Guzman y Gomez (GYG) reaffirmed its guidance and announced a significant $100 million share buyback program.Former President Donald Trump's proposed 100% tariff on branded pharmaceuticals will exempt generic drugs, aiming to protect the affordable drug market.House Speake ...