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U.S. stocks traded higher midway through trading, with the Nasdaq Composite gaining more than 150 points on Thursday.

The Dow traded up 0.28% to 44,380.09 while the NASDAQ rose 0.82% to 20,900.38. The S&P 500 also rose, gaining, 0.41% to 6,289.19.

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Leading and Lagging SectorsInformation technology shares jumped by 0.7% on Thursday.

In trading on Thursday, health care stocks dipped by 0.8%.

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GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) reported better-than-expected second-quarter 2025 results.

GE posted adjusted revenue of $10.2 billion, up 23% year over year (YoY), and GAAP revenue of $11.02 billion, a 21% increase, both topping the consensus estimate of $9.57 billion. Adjusted EPS for the quarter was $1.66 (+38% YoY), beating the consensus of $1.41.

GE Aerospace now expects 2025 adjusted revenue growth in mid-teens (prior low double digits) and adjusted EPS of $5.60 to $5.80 (prior $5.10 to $5.45) vs. the $5.57 consensus.

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