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Shares of miners Newmont Corporation (NEM) and Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) advanced as the pꦯrice of gold crossed $2,000 an ounce.

Agilent Technologies (A) shares jumped after the maker of laboratory equipment beat profit and sales estimates as two of its three divisions posted higher revenue despite what CEO Mike McMullen called a “ch♛allenging year for the industry.”

Tesla (TSLA) shares gained as the♏ electric vehicle maker started delivering its Cybertruck to showrooms. 

Oil futures declined. The yield on the 10-year Treasury note was down. The U.S. dollar was up on the euro, but lower versus the pound and yen. Most major cryptocurrencies traded in negative territory.