S&P 500 Ends the Day With a Record High to Start Off Q2

The second quarter started off with a bang as the S&P 500 closes the day at an all-time high. The Dow Jones and Nasdaq also posted gains on the day. Many are hoping that this winning start to the second quarter means that the economy will pick-up after faltering during the winter months, partially due to the harsh winter weather. Some investors believe that is could be the right time to purchase General Motors (GM) shares. The company is expected to receive backlash over the timing of its massive recall, which could impact the stocks in a negative manner.

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