Dow makes up losses, S&P 500 trades within striking distance of 5,000 milestone

U.S. stocks were looking to shake off earlier losses Thursday afternoon, with the S&P 500 within striking distance of crossing the 5,000-point level for the first time ever.

Dow makes up losses, S&P 500 trades within striking distance of 5,000 milestone
U.S. stocks were looking to shake off earlier losses Thursday afternoon, with the S&P 500 within striking distance of crossing the 5,000-point level for the first time ever.