U.S. stocks closed lower Thursday, but mostly held the prior day’s rally, as investors continued to consider the possibility of a December rate hike and eyed earnings. The S&P 500 ended about 1 point lower after trying to hold in positive territory as the close approached. The Dow Jones industrial average also failed an attempt…

Thursday, January 05, 2017 U.S. equities traded mostly lower on Thursday, as uncertainty over some of President-Elect Donald Trump’s policies gave investors pause, despite solid economic data. During his campaign, Trump called for an overhaul of the North American Free Trade Agreement and has repeatedly said he will construct a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border….