Stocks edged higher in choppy trading Wednesday as investors weighed a report that Iranian operatives secretively reached out to the U.S. to pursue talks to end the conflict, while President Donald Trump’s assurance to stabilize oil markets also boosted sentiment.[#item_full_content]
US, Allies Back Panama Against China in Canal Ports Dispute
The United States and several Latin American and Caribbean allies issued a joint statement Tuesday backing Panama amid rising tensions with China following a dispute