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NEW YORK — U.S. stocks closed broadly higher Wednesday, extending Wall Street’s recent winning streak to a fourth straight day.

The Standard & Poor’s 500 rose 0.7%, the Dow Jones industrial average gained 0.7% and the Nasdaq composite added 0.8%.

Solid gains for technology companies led the rally, although the gains were widespread, with most of the sectors in the benchmark S&P 500 index finishing higher. Gainers also outnumbered decliners by more than 2 to 1 on the New York Stock Exchange.

U.S. markets have a shortened trading week due to the Thanksgiving holiday, closing on Thursday and opening for shorter hours on Friday.

The market’s recent rebound, fueled by investor hopes

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