U.S. stocks were pulling back from record territory in the final hour of trade Thursday as investors looked forward to big banks kicking off earnings season in earnest. "Inflation is ebbing lower, but it's going to take some time," said Anthony Saglimbene, chief market strategist at Ameriprise Financial, in a phone interview.

U.S. stocks are rising toward records as JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo and other big financial companies rally following better-than-expected profit reports.

Global shares traded mixed Thursday after market optimism got a perk from the record highs set on Wall Street. France's CAC 40 fell 0.4% to 7,531.90 in early trading, while Germany's DAX lost 0.3% to 19,

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares mostly rose Thursday, as market optimism got a perk from the record highs set on Wall Street. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 edged up 0.4% in morning trading to 39,439.50. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.6% to 8,239.10. South Korea’s Kospi added 0.3% to 2,601.66.

U.S. stocks are hanging near their records following encouraging updates from big banks, though a slide for Tesla is keeping the market in check. The S&P 500 rose 0.1% in

U.S. stocks are edging down from their records. The S&P 500 slipped 0.3% in early Thursday trading. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 65 points after likewise setting an all-time high the day before.