U.S. stocks drifted closer to their record as the world’s two largest economies begin talks on trade that could help avoid a recession. The S&P 500 rose 0.1% Monday and is 2.3% below the record it reached in February.

Wall Street's main indexes were mixed on Monday as investors watched a fresh round of U.S.-China negotiations aimed at mending a trade rift that has rattled financial markets for much of the year. Top officials from both countries have kicked off discussions at London's Lancaster House,

Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Monday as investors watched a fresh round of negotiations between the United States and China aimed at mending a trade rift