Path is clear for a year-end rally with key hurdles like the trade war removed
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Brendan McDermid | ReutersWith trade tensions toned down, stocks have clearance to rally into year-end, a traditionally positive time for stocks.
Stocks surged to record highs in the past week, as the U.S. and China moved to announce a phase one trade deal that halts tariffs that were set to go into effect Sunday. Stocks gave up some of…