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The Dow's record run in focus as investors prepare for a rate raise

Stocks started the day mixed after the Dow (^DJI) set another record on Tuesday. There’s a dearth of economic data to chew on, leaving investors focused on next week’s Federal Reserve meeting when the central bank is widely expected to raise interest rates.

Here are some of the other stories the Yahoo Finance team is covering for you today.

Foxconn and Softbank in America
One of Apple’s (AAPL) biggest suppliers, Foxconn, says it’s in talks to expand operations in the US. The company made the statement after its name appeared on a document held by Softbank CEO Masayoshi Son while standing with Donald Trump yesterday. The head of the Japanese Internet and telecom giant said he would invest $50 billion in the U.S. and create 50,000 new jobs. Is this all because of Trump’s election?

Trump’s China moves
Donald Trump’s tough talk about China’s currency and trade policies and his recent conversation with Taiwan’s president have caused distress on both sides of the Pacific. Our editor-in-chief Andy Serwer is in China and has a story today saying opinions on Trump are mixed—some people love him, some hate him. What are the risks for the US if Trump continues to antagonize China?

Trump summons tech execs
President-elect Trump has invited tech industry leaders to a round table discussion in New York next week. No word yet on the exact agenda, but the meeting will include Peter Thiel, the Silicon Valley investor who broke with many in the industry and supported Trump for president. What will Trump say and what will he hear back from technology leaders?