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- US stocks finished at record highs on Thursday, after economic data and earnings reports showed strong consumer spending.
- New US jobless claims decreased by 7,000 to 221,000 for the week ending July 12, signaling steady job growth in July. Still, there is some long-term unemployment due to a slowdown in hiring.
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