Wall Street has certainly been feeling the "summer doldrums" over the last two days, amid lower trading volume. The market remains optimistic, however, as investors await updates regarding U.S.-China trade talks. The Nasdaq rose 123 points with help from Big Tech, marking its third-straight gain and sixth win in seven sessions alongside the S&P 500, while the Dow added triple-digits as well. 

OIL, GOLD INCH LOWER AMID TRADE BUZZ

Oil prices dipped today, as focus remains on the U.S. and China. July-dated West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude fell 31 cents, or 0.47%, to $64.98 per barrel. 

Gold inched lower as investors monitored trade talks and a rising greenback weighed heavy. August-dated gold futures fell 0.3% to settle at $3,343.40 per ounce.

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