Stocks open higher on Wall Street

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The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, US, on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Signs Donald Trump is rethinking the most-aggressive elements of his combative stances on trade and the Federal Reserve sent stocks to the first back-to-back gains since his tariff war escalated, while soothing volatility across asset classes. Photographer: Michael Nagle/Bloomberg NEW YORK — Stocks are edging higher in early trading on Wall Street, adding to their gains for the week. The S&P 500 was up 0.3 per cent in the first few minutes of trading Wednesday. The index erased the remainder of its losses for 2025...