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U.S. stock indexes ended mixed Wednesday as President Trump urged Congress to rework the COVID-19 stimulus bill and give more aid to struggling Americans. 

The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 114 points, or 0.38%, while the S&P 500 rose 0.07%. The Nasdaq Composite, meanwhile, fell 0.29%, slipping off Tuesday's record peak.

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Trump on Tuesday evening called on Congress to extend bigger direct payments to Americans while removing “wasteful and unnecessary spending.” He did not say whether he would veto the bill, which must be signed by Dec. 23.

Economic data out Wednesday morning was mixed as initial claims for the week ended Dec. 19 fell to 803,000 from 892,000 the week prior. Continuing claims declined to 5.34 million from 5.51 million.

While durable goods orders also exceeded expectations, climbing 0.9% month over month in November, personal income and spending fell more than expected, down 1.1% and 0.4% respectively.

In stocks, airlines that would benefit from payroll aid extended in the bill were higher. Read more at FOX Business