President Donald Trump making stock market history may serve as an ominous short-term warning for investors, but the long-term upward trajectory for equities remains firmly intact.

U.S. stock indexes are drifting higher following a mostly encouraging batch of profit reports from big companies.

U.S. stock index futures firmed on Tuesday, as investors assessed newly elected President Donald Trump's executive orders on issues including energy and immigration, while awaiting his first move on trade policy.

The stock market's premium valuation may be the biggest headwind standing in the way of Donald Trump overseeing another bull market run. There's a crystal-clear correlation between time and wealth creation on Wall Street.

U.S. stocks were gaining early Wednesday as traders digested President Donald Trump’s policy plans. His early announcements eased concerns about tariffs on imports and bolstered the outlook for technology companies.

Tuesday saw volatile financial markets after US President Donald Trump announced hefty tariffs on products from Canada and Mexico.