U.S. stocks traded slightly higher toward the end of trading, with the Nasdaq Composite gaining around 0.2% on Wednesday.

The Dow traded up 0.07% to 42,186.44 while the NASDAQ gained 0.24% to 17,952.61. The S&P 500 also rose, gaining, 0.03% to 5,710.22.

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Leading and Lagging SectorsInformation technology shares jumped by 0.6% on Wednesday.

In trading on Wednesday, consumer staples shares dipped by 1%.

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ConAgra Brands, Inc. (NYSE:CAG) reported weaker-than-expected first-quarter results.

ConAgra reported quarterly adjusted earnings per share of 53 cents, missing the analyst consensus of 60 cents. Net sales of $2.79 billion (down 3.8%) missed the street view of $2.84 billion.

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Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY) shares shot up 25% to $6.02 after the company announced that Toyota will invest an ...

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