CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share In his first big public address since his inauguration, President Donald Trump made numerous statements that will affect Wall Street in the days that follow. In his speech to a joint Congress, he mentioned corporate tax reform and a reiteration of his campaign promise for a $1 trillion investment in infrastructure spending. Video provided by TheStreet Newslook

President Donald Trump reacts after addressing a joint session of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017. (Jim Lo Scalzo/Pool Image via AP) (Photo: Jim Lo Scalzo, AP)

The Trump Rally is back on again.

Wall Street didn't get the nitty gritty details it wanted on policies like tax reform and trade from President Trump Tuesday night in his speech to Congress, but the commander-in-chief's "presidential" tone set investors at ease and they pushed the Dow up more than 300 points to a record-setting close above 21,000.

Investors are taking Trump’s more measured and positive tone as a signal that he will have a better chance of getting his economic agenda through Congress.

Wednesday's move above 21,000 came just 24 trading days after the index hit the 20,000 milestone. The last time the Dow closed up more than 300 points was on Nov. 7, the day before the presidential election, when it jumped more than 371 points. On Tuesday, the Dow’s streak of 12 straight sessions of record highs was snapped with a 25-point decline.

Stocks gained across the board. The broad Standard & Poor's 500 index rose 32.32, or 1.4%, to 2395.96, while the Nasdaq composite climbed 78.59, or 1.4%, to 5904.03. The Dow closed up 303 points, or 1.5%, at 21,115.55 while the smaller company Russell 2,000 gained nearly 2%.

In his address to a joint session of Congress, Trump reiterated his push for “historic tax reform” that will put American businesses on a level playing field with foreign competitors, repeated his calls for a $1 trillion infrastructure spending plan and noted that his administration has “undertaken a historic effort to massively reduce job‑crushing regulations.” The president also said his plans for a repeal and replace Obamacare.

Wall Street grabbed on to Trump’s more conciliatory and upbeat message, such as his call for a “renewal of the American spirit,” and his promise that “dying industries will come roaring back.”

Trump’s pledge to work across the aisle with Democrats raised hopes on Wall Street that his agenda will now have a better chance of being implemented.

“I think investors were set up for hearing a real negative speech, which is more indicative of Trump’s style,” says Wayne Wicker, chief investment officer at ICMA-RC. “Just having a positive tone suggests to investors that his fiscal policies might have a better opportunity to move forward.”



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He said the administration is taking strong measures to protect the country from 'radical Islamic terrorism.' (Feb. 28) AP 3 of 107 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS Trump begins speech 'condemning hate' | 1:57 President Donald Trump kicked off his speech to a joint session of Congress Tuesday night by condemning acts of hate. He also spoke optimistically about the future of the country. (Feb. 28) AP 4 of 107 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS Trump signs wide-ranging bills, executive orders | 2:08 President Trump signed two bills to support women in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math. He also signed two executive orders - one regarding wetlands, and one to show support for historically black colleges and universities. AP 5 of 107 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS President Trump gets honest about grading himself | 1:20 Before his first Congressional address, President Trump appeared on Fox News to talk about everything from immigration to government leaks. USA TODAY NETWORK 6 of 107 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS Trump's military spending (and cuts to the arts) in context | 1:04 The U.S. spends as much as the next 12 countries combined on its military. Video provided by Newsy Newslook 7 of 107 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS Congressional Republicans protect Trump's tax returns | 0:51 The House of Representatives voted mostly along party lines to block a resolution that would request the IRS to send President Trump's tax returns to a committee for review. Matt Hoffman reports. Buzz60 8 of 107 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS Wilbur Ross Sworn In as Commerce Secretary | 2:33 President Donald Trump has a new commerce secretary. Vice President Mike Pence today administered the oath of office to Wilbur Ross, a day after the Senate voted 72-27 to confirm him. (Feb. 28) AP 9 of 107 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS Trump blames Obama for White House leaks | 0:58 President Donald Trump spoke out in an interview on Fox News Channel's Fox & Friends, saying that President Barack Obama is behind leaks coming from the Trump White House. (Feb. 28) AP 10 of 107 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS Trump welcomes governors to the White House | 1:36 President Donald Trump toasted that nation's governors and their spouses at the Governors Ball, an annual black-tie gala at the White House. (Feb. 26) AP 11 of 107 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS Trump to skip White House Correspondents' Dinner | 1:22 President Donald Trump says he will skip the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner, becoming the first president to miss the event in 36 years. Veuer's Aaron Dickens reports. Buzz60 12 of 107 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS Trump calls media 'very dishonest people' | 0:54 During his CPAC speech, President Trump again called "the fake news the enemy of the people," but this time he elaborated on his meaning. USA TODAY NETWORK 13 of 107 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS Trump slams FBI 'leakers' amid Russia investigation | 0:45 President Trump fired back after reports suggested the White House unsuccessfully tried to press intelligence agencies to discredit reports of administration ties to Russia. 14 of 107 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS Trump lifts Obama's transgender bathroom protections | 1:00 The Trump administration has issued new guidance outlining which restrooms transgender students can use, effectively lifting previous guidelines put in place by the Obama administration. USA TODAY NETWORK 15 of 107 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS Raw: Secretary Tillerson arrives in Mexico City | 0:39 U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson arrived in Mexico City on Wednesday, as part of President Donald Trump's fence-mending mission made all the more challenging by the actual fence he wants to build on the southern border. (Feb. 22) AP 16 of 107 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS Trump urges fight against hatred, anti-Semitism | 1:19 President Donald Trump says that he will fight to end bigotry, hatred and anti-Semitism following a series of threats against Jewish community centers across the country. (Feb. 21) AP 17 of 107 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS White House details border, immigration measures | 1:34 White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer gave an overview of memos related to President Donald Trump's executive orders on immigration and border security. (Feb. 21) AP 18 of 107 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS Trump Visits African American History Museum | 2:37 President Donald Trump visited the National Museum of African American History and Culture. The president toured the museum's exhibits with a group that includes Ben Carson and Carson's wife as well as the president's daughter Ivanka. (Feb. 21) AP 19 of 107 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS President Trump names new national security adviser | 0:40 President Trump made his pick for his National Security Adviser to replace Michael Flynn. Veuer's Nick Cardona (@nickcardona93) tells us who it is. Buzz60 20 of 107 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS Trump's sanctuary city fight could hurt his infrastructure plans | 1:44 The two campaign promises could prove to be at odds with each other. Video provided by Newsy Newslook 21 of 107 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS Trump to meet with Black Caucus after unorthodox back and forth | 1:10 The Congressional Black Caucus is finally meeting with President Donald Trump, according to one of its prominent members. Video provided by Newsy Newslook 22 of 107 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS Raw: Mattis Makes Surprise Visit to Baghdad | 0:58 U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis made a surprise visit to Baghdad. He emphasized that the United States does not intend to seize Iraqi oil, shifting away from an idea proposed by President Donald Trump that rattled Iraq's leaders. (Feb. 20) AP 23 of 107 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS Trump restates campaign promises at Florida rally | 2:16 At a rally in Melbourne, Florida, President Trump reinforced some of his campaign promises and defends his executive orders. USA TODAY NETWORK 24 of 107 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS Trump admits defeat on travel ban, plans new immigration order | 1:09 President Trump says his administration will replace the travel ban stalled by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Video provided by Newsy Newslook 25 of 107 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS President Trump accuses news media of being 'out of control' | 1:12 President Donald Trump mounted a vigorous defense of his presidency and accused America's news media of being 'out of control' at a White House news conference Thursday, vowing to bypass the media and take his message 'straight to the people.' Time 26 of 107 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS Trump rolls back regulations on coal | 1:35 President Donald Trump signed a resolution Thursday rolling back a the Stream Protection Rules -- a body of regulations aimed at coal mining near streams. (Feb. 16) AP 27 of 107 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS Trump: Administration running like 'a fine-tuned machine' | 1:29 During a press conference at the White House, President Trump falsely claimed that his electoral college win was the biggest since Ronald Reagan. He also attempted to downplay reports of turmoil inside his administration. USA TODAY NETWORK 28 of 107 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS President Trump gets a live fact-check during press briefing | 1:00 A reporter got the chance to set the facts straight on president's false claim that he had the biggest Electoral College win since Ronald Reagan. Video provided by Newsy Newslook 29 of 107 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS Trump Taps Alexander Acosta as New Labor Nominee | 0:50 Donald Trump held a press conference in the East Room of the White House on Thursday where he announced his new nominee for the Secretary of Labor. (Feb. 16) AP 30 of 107 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS Trump defends administration, bashes media | 2:05 President Donald Trump mounted a vigorous defense of his presidency at a White House News Conference Thursday. He says his administration is "running like a fine tune machine," despite media reports of "chaos." (Feb. 16) AP 31 of 107 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS Trump slams intel officials, media over Flynn | 1:17 President Trump slammed intelligence officials and the media Wednesday over what he called "very, very unfair" treatment of his ousted national security adviser Michael Flynn and for "illegally leaked" information. (Feb. 15) AP 32 of 107 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS Trump, Netanyahu hold joint press conference | 2:05 President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a joint press conference at the White House on Wednesday. (Feb. 15) AP 33 of 107 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS Trump's morning tweets were caffeinated | 1:01 President Trump filled his Twitter feed with accusations and virutal pointed-fingers. USA TODAY NETWORK 34 of 107 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS Trump Meets With Retailers. Discusses Tax Reform | 1:23 President Donald Trump told the heads of several of the largest U.S. retailers, including Target, Best Buy and Gap, that people would "love" his planned tax reforms. (Feb. 15) AP 35 of 107 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS Trump Secretary of VA and head of SBA sworn in | 2:00 David Shulkin has been sworn in as President Donald Trump's Veterans Affairs secretary, and former wrestling entertainment executive Linda McMahon was sworn in to lead the Small Business Administration. (Feb. 14) AP 36 of 107 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS Michael Flynn resigns as national security adviser | 0:39 White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer said in a statement released Monday night that President Trump is evaluating the situation with Flynn. USA TODAY NETWORK 37 of 107 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS White House shares wrong versions of executive orders | 0:47 The versions of President Trump's executive orders posted on the White House website are different from those printed in the Federal Register. Matt Hoffman reports. Buzz60 38 of 107 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS Steven Mnuchin sworn in as Treasury secretary | 1:18 Steven Mnuchin was sworn in as the next treasury secretary in the Oval Office Monday night. President Donald Trump says that Mnuchin spent his entire career making money in the private sector and now will go to work for the American taxpayer. (Feb. 13) AP 39 of 107 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS David Shulkin confirmed as Veterans Affairs secretary | 0:45 The Senate unanimously voted for the confirmation of David Shulkin as the secretary of Veterans Affairs. Shulkin is the former undersecretary of health at the VA. USA TODAY NETWORK 40 of 107 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS Trump and Trudeau start Oval Office meeting | 0:44 President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau shake hands as they begin meetings at the White House (Feb. 13) AP 41 of 107 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS President Trump faces foreign policy challenge after North Korea tests | 1:15 Already in a domestic battle over his immigration order, President Donald Trump now faces a fresh foreign provocation in his first weeks in office — an apparent ballistic missile test by North Korea. Time 42 of 107 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS White House aide defends Conway's Nordstrom comment | 0:51 Stephen Miller defended Conway on ABC's "This Week." Veuer's Emily Drooby (@emilydrooby) has the story. Buzz60 43 of 107 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS Raw: Trump, Abe Play a Round of Golf | 0:15 Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and U.S. President Donald Trump hit the links Saturday at Trump's golf club near his vacation home in Florida's Palm Beach, aiming to deepen their personal bond. (Feb. 11) AP 44 of 107 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS Flynn denied discussing sanctions with Russia, new reports say he did | 1:43 President Trump's national security adviser reportedly spoke about sanctions with the Russian ambassador the day new sanctions were issued. Video provided by Newsy Newslook 45 of 107 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS Appeals court enforces suspension of Trump's travel ban | 1:14 A federal appeals court has decided not to reinstate President Donald Trump's controversial travel ban. Video provided by Newsy Newslook 46 of 107 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS Senate approves Tom Price for HHS secretary | 0:55 Republicans won Senate confirmation of President Donald Trump's choice for Health and Human Services secretary early Friday. Senators voted on party lines, approving Tom Price, a Republican congressman from Georgia, 52-47. (Feb. 10) AP 47 of 107 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS Trump agrees to continue honoring 'One China' policy | 0:42 President Trump spoke to Chinese President Xi Jinping on agreeing to honor America's long-standing "One China" policy during an "extremely cordial" conversation. But what exactly does the policy entail? USA TODAY 48 of 107 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS Trump signs criminal justice executive actions | 2:53 Following the swearing-in of Attorney General Jeff Sessions, President Donald Trump signed three executive actions, including an order to have the Justice Department and the Department of Homeland Security tackle the problem of "criminal cartels." (Feb. 9) AP 49 of 107 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS Trump meets airline execs, hints at tax reform | 1:34 President Donald Trump met with executives of US airlines at the White House Thursday. He suggested that he would unveil his tax-reform plan in the coming weeks. (Feb. 9) AP 50 of 107 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS Jeff Sessions confirmed as attorney general | 1:29 After an all-night filibuster by Democrats, Senator Jeff Sessions was narrowly confirmed as the next attorney general by a vote of 52-47. USA TODAY NETWORK 51 of 107 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS Pence breaks tied DeVos confirmation vote | 0:52 The vote for Trump's Education secretary nominee, Betsy DeVos, came down a 50-50 tie, in which Vice President Mike Pence was forced to break. USA TODAY NETWORK 52 of 107 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS Appeals court to decide whether travel ban stays frozen | 1:52 A three-judge panel heard arguments from attorneys representing the U.S. government and Washington state and Minnesota. Newsy 53 of 107 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS Trump defends travel ban as 'common sense' | 0:59 US President Donald Trump describes his travel ban as "common sense" as a US appeals court is set to hold a hearing on the constitutionality of the executive order. Video provided by AFP Newslook 54 of 107 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS President Trump publicly supports LA 2024 Olympic bid | 0:35 President Donald Trump told Westwood One that he has supported Los Angeles’ 2024 Olympic bid. Time_Sports 55 of 107 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS Trump holds White House meeting with sheriffs | 3:04 President Donald Trump held a White House meeting with county sheriffs Tuesday morning. Trump said he would work to expand "abuse-deterring drugs" in an effort to combat the opioid epidemic, while reiterating the need for a strong border. (Feb. 7) AP 56 of 107 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS Documents show Donald Trump still wields power over his businesses | 1:13 Documents obtained by The New York Times and ProPublica show President Donald Trump still has ties to his businesses. Video provided by Newsy Newslook 57 of 107 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS Donald Trump tells Bill O'Reilly he 'respects' Vladimir Putin | 0:50 President Donald Trump went on record saying he respects Russian leader Vladimir Putin in a recent interview. Time 58 of 107 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS Donald Trump fed up with leaks and blames 'Obama people' | 0:47 President Trump told Fox News that leaks emerging from his administration were "a disgrace" and that he was looking for those responsible. Matt Hoffman has more. Buzz60 59 of 107 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS Trump tells Pence to investigate voter registration | 0:48 President Donald Trump has previously claimed, without evidence, that 3 million people voted illegally. Video provided by Newsy Newslook 60 of 107 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS Trump administration vows to fight back as Judge blocks travel ban | 0:50 President Donald Trump used his preferred platform to criticize the judge who blocked his administration's travel ban on immigrants. Video provided by Newsy Newslook 61 of 107 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS State Department reverses the cancellation of 60,000 visas | 0:40 The State Department says it's reversed the cancellations of visas for foreigners after a federal judge put on hold President Donald Trump's executive order on immigration Time 62 of 107 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS Trump signs executive orders that loosen financial regulations | 1:37 White House press secretary Sean Spicer said the executive order will encourage growth. Video provided by Newsy Newslook 63 of 107 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS Trump takes aim at Dodd-Frank financial overhaul | 1:23 President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday aimed at reviewing the 2010 Dodd-Frank financial oversight law. (Feb. 3) AP 64 of 107 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS White House describes new sanctions on Iran | 1:23 The Trump administration details their new economic sanctions on Iranian individuals and companies, citing recent missile tests. USA TODAY NETWORK 65 of 107 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS Rex Tillerson Sworn in as Secretary of State | 2:00 Former Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson has been sworn in as secretary of state during a ceremony with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office. The Senate approved Tillerson's nomination earlier Wednesday on a vote of 56-43. (Feb. 1) AP 66 of 107 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS Trump makes unscheduled trip to honor fallen Navy SEAL | 0:25 President Trump left the White House unexpectedly to honor a Navy SEAL who was killed in the Yemen raid he authorized. Video provided by Newsy Newslook 67 of 107 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS Trump administration puts Iran 'on notice' | 1:22 The national security adviser responded to Iran's ballistic missile test and an attack by Iranian-backed militants Wednesday. Newsy 68 of 107 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS Trump touts African American heritage at Black History Month celebration | 0:27 President Donald Trump mentioned Rosa Parks, Harriet Tubman, and Frederick Douglass when touting the 'big impact' that African American heritage has had on United States history at a White House Black History Month celebration. USA TODAY 69 of 107 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS Trump backs 'nuclear option' in Supreme Court fight | 0:57 Donald Trump says he would back a so-called 'nuclear option' in the US Senate if Democrats refuse to support his nominee for the Supreme Court, Judge Neil Gorsuch. Video provided by AFP Newslook 70 of 107 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS President Trump: Neil Gorsuch is my Supreme Court nominee | 1:02 President Trump officially announced Judge Neil Gorsuch as his pick to fill the vacate Supreme Court seat left by the late Antonin Scalia. USA TODAY NETWORK 71 of 107 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS Elaine Chao sworn in as Transportation secretary | 2:04 Elaine Chao was sworn in Tuesday as the next secretary of the Department of Transportation. (Jan. 31) AP 72 of 107 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS Trump meets pharma CEOs with campaign promises in hand | 0:49 President Trump wants lower drug prices — but it seems like he won't use Medicare to get them. Newsy 73 of 107 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS Trump administration putting 'Iran on notice' | 1:40 National Security Advisor Michael Flynn announced at the White House Wednesday that the U.S. is "putting Iran on notice" after it tested a ballistic missile. (Feb. 1) AP 74 of 107 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS Trump replaces acting Director of Immigration Enforcement | 1:17 In the wake of his controversial immigration ban, President Donald Trump sending a clear message, get in line or get out of the way. Nathan Rousseau Smith (@fantasticmrnate) has the story. Buzz60 75 of 107 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS Trump fires acting AG after defiance on immigration order | 0:49 Acting Attorney General Sally Yates sent a letter to the Department of Justice, ordering it not to defend President Trump's executive order that suspends the U.S. refugee program for 120 days. 76 of 107 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS Donald Trump says he has decided on his Supreme Court nominee | 1:08 Trump told reporters at the White House and tweeted Monday he plans to announce his choice to replace Justice Antonin Scalia on Tuesday night. Video provided by Newsy Newslook 77 of 107 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS Trump mocks Chuck Schumer's 'fake tears' | 1:14 In the wake of his immigration ban on Muslim-majority countries, President Donald Trump begins his second week in office on the attack. Nathan Rousseau Smith (@fantasticmrnate) has the story. Buzz60 78 of 107 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS Trump signs executive order on regulations | 1:54 President Donald Trump has signed an executive action aimed at significantly cutting regulations for small businesses. (Jan. 30) AP 79 of 107 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS Trump spoke with Trudeau on mosque attack | 1:02 White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer says US President Donald Trump spoke with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Monday regarding the deadly attack on a Quebec City mosque. (Jan. 30) AP 80 of 107 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS Steve Bannon's White House role just got bigger | 0:54 The president gave his chief strategist and senior counselor a seat on the National Security Council. Video provided by Newsy Newslook 81 of 107 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS Donald Trump immigration ban loses first legal battle | 0:53 US President Donald Trump's executive order suspending refugee arrivals for at least 120 days and barring visas from seven Muslim countries has lost its first legal battle after a federal judge ordered detainees at US airports be released. Video provided by AFP Newslook 82 of 107 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS Part of Trump's ethics order might look familiar | 1:05 Donald Trump's executive order on ethics looks a lot like Obama's, which looks like Clinton's. Video provided by Newsy Newslook 83 of 107 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS White House: Green Card Holders Won't Be Subject to Immigration Order | 0:50 White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus confirms green card holders moving forward will not be affected. Time 84 of 107 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS Judge blocks removal of immigrants under Trump's executive order | 1:01 Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday that temporarily bans refugees from entering the U.S. Video provided by Newsy Newslook 85 of 107 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS There are some exceptions to Trump's executive order on refugees | 1:50 The president signed an executive order temporarily barring people from seven Muslim-majority countries from entering the U.S. Video provided by Newsy Newslook 86 of 107 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS Trump says refugee crackdown 'not a Muslim ban' | 3:02 Shortly after signing documents in the Oval Office, President Donald Trump said his crackdown on refugees and citizens from seven majority-Muslim countries "is not a Muslim ban." (Jan. 28) AP 87 of 107 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS First Phone Conversation Between Trump, Putin | 0:26 President Donald Trump's first conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin since taking office is causing concern among European allies and consternation among fellow Republicans about the future of U.S. penalties imposed on Moscow. (Jan. 28) AP 88 of 107 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS President Trump's weekly address from the White House | 2:22 In his first weekly address to the nation from the White House, President Trump talks about the executive orders and other work he has done since taking the oath of office. USA TODAY NETWORK 89 of 107 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS Trump signs two executive actions to end first week | 0:30 President Trump signed two more executive actions while at the Pentagon for the swearing-in ceremony of his Secretary of Defense James Mattis. 90 of 107 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS Pence at March for Life: 'Life is winning again' | 2:06 Vice President Mike Pence took the stage at the anti-abortion March for Life rally in Washington, DC on Friday. He declared that "life is winning again" following the election of Donald Trump. (Jan. 27) AP 91 of 107 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS Trump signs executive order on Mexico wall | 1:10 President Donald Trump signed two executive orders in keeping with campaign promises to boost border security and crack down on immigrants living in the U.S. illegally. (Jan. 25) AP 92 of 107 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS Trump promises Homeland Security changes | 1:12 President Donald Trump visited Department of Homeland Security Wednesday, promising the agency will now get to do their jobs, because 'things are about to change.' (Jan. 25) AP 93 of 107 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS Trump reportedly issues gag orders for several Federal agencies | 0:54 The Trump administration has reportedly restricted press access and social media use for some agencies. Video provided by Newsy Newslook 94 of 107 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS Senate Approves Haley as US Ambassador to UN | 0:32 The Senate has voted decisively to approve President Donald Trump's pick for U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. Senators confirmed South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley for the post, 96-4, despite her lack of foreign policy experience. (Jan. 24) AP 95 of 107 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS President Trump keeps James Comey as FBI Director | 0:55 FBI Director James Comey is staying in his job. A Justice Department memo lists him among officials remaining in their positions. Time 96 of 107 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS Trump will announce Supreme Court pick next week | 2:19 President Donald Trump says he will announce his pick to fill the vacant Supreme Court seat sometime next week. His comments came after signing executive orders. He also called the regulatory process "a tangled mess." (Jan. 24) AP 97 of 107 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS Trump signs executive order on oil pipelines | 2:35 President Donald Trump continued his efforts in moving on executive actions during his first days in office on Tuesday. (Jan. 24) AP 98 of 107 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS Trump's Spanish version of White House website removed | 0:58 Millions of Americans were shocked to discover WhiteHouse.gov/espanol went dark the day President Donald Trump took office. Nathan Rousseau Smith (@fantasticmrnate) has the story. Buzz60 99 of 107 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS Trump Meets auto executives at White House | 2:38 President Donald Trump meets auto executives as part of his push to bring jobs back to the U.S. (Jan. 24) AP 100 of 107 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS President Trump continues claim 'illegals' cost him popular vote | 1:10 In his first official meeting with congressional leaders President Trump took the time to repeat a long refuted claim, that millions of "illegals" voted for Hillary Clinton. Nathan Rousseau Smith (@fantasticmrnate) reports. 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Trump touts first month accomplishments

Trump: 'Obligation Is to Serve' US Citizens

Trump begins speech 'condemning hate'

Trump signs wide-ranging bills, executive orders

President Trump gets honest about grading himself

Trump's military spending (and cuts to the arts) in context

Congressional Republicans protect Trump's tax returns

Wilbur Ross Sworn In as Commerce Secretary

Trump blames Obama for White House leaks

Trump welcomes governors to the White House

Trump to skip White House Correspondents' Dinner

Trump calls media 'very dishonest people'

Trump slams FBI 'leakers' amid Russia investigation

Trump lifts Obama's transgender bathroom protections

Raw: Secretary Tillerson arrives in Mexico City

Trump urges fight against hatred, anti-Semitism

White House details border, immigration measures

Trump Visits African American History Museum

President Trump names new national security adviser

Trump's sanctuary city fight could hurt his infrastructure plans

Trump to meet with Black Caucus after unorthodox back and forth

Raw: Mattis Makes Surprise Visit to Baghdad

Trump restates campaign promises at Florida rally

Trump admits defeat on travel ban, plans new immigration order

President Trump accuses news media of being 'out of control'

Trump rolls back regulations on coal

Trump: Administration running like 'a fine-tuned machine'

President Trump gets a live fact-check during press briefing

Trump Taps Alexander Acosta as New Labor Nominee

Trump defends administration, bashes media

Trump slams intel officials, media over Flynn

Trump, Netanyahu hold joint press conference

Trump's morning tweets were caffeinated

Trump Meets With Retailers. Discusses Tax Reform

Trump Secretary of VA and head of SBA sworn in

Michael Flynn resigns as national security adviser

White House shares wrong versions of executive orders

Steven Mnuchin sworn in as Treasury secretary

David Shulkin confirmed as Veterans Affairs secretary

Trump and Trudeau start Oval Office meeting

President Trump faces foreign policy challenge after North Korea tests

White House aide defends Conway's Nordstrom comment

Raw: Trump, Abe Play a Round of Golf

Flynn denied discussing sanctions with Russia, new reports say he did

Appeals court enforces suspension of Trump's travel ban

Senate approves Tom Price for HHS secretary

Trump agrees to continue honoring 'One China' policy

Trump signs criminal justice executive actions

Trump meets airline execs, hints at tax reform

Jeff Sessions confirmed as attorney general

Pence breaks tied DeVos confirmation vote

Appeals court to decide whether travel ban stays frozen

Trump defends travel ban as 'common sense'

President Trump publicly supports LA 2024 Olympic bid

Trump holds White House meeting with sheriffs

Documents show Donald Trump still wields power over his businesses

Donald Trump tells Bill O'Reilly he 'respects' Vladimir Putin

Donald Trump fed up with leaks and blames 'Obama people'

Trump tells Pence to investigate voter registration

Trump administration vows to fight back as Judge blocks travel ban

State Department reverses the cancellation of 60,000 visas

Trump signs executive orders that loosen financial regulations

Trump takes aim at Dodd-Frank financial overhaul

White House describes new sanctions on Iran

Rex Tillerson Sworn in as Secretary of State

Trump makes unscheduled trip to honor fallen Navy SEAL

Trump administration puts Iran 'on notice'

Trump touts African American heritage at Black History Month celebration

Trump backs 'nuclear option' in Supreme Court fight

President Trump: Neil Gorsuch is my Supreme Court nominee

Elaine Chao sworn in as Transportation secretary

Trump meets pharma CEOs with campaign promises in hand

Trump administration putting 'Iran on notice'

Trump replaces acting Director of Immigration Enforcement

Trump fires acting AG after defiance on immigration order

Donald Trump says he has decided on his Supreme Court nominee

Trump mocks Chuck Schumer's 'fake tears'

Trump signs executive order on regulations

Trump spoke with Trudeau on mosque attack

Steve Bannon's White House role just got bigger

Donald Trump immigration ban loses first legal battle

Part of Trump's ethics order might look familiar

White House: Green Card Holders Won't Be Subject to Immigration Order

Judge blocks removal of immigrants under Trump's executive order

There are some exceptions to Trump's executive order on refugees

Trump says refugee crackdown 'not a Muslim ban'

First Phone Conversation Between Trump, Putin

President Trump's weekly address from the White House

Trump signs two executive actions to end first week

Pence at March for Life: 'Life is winning again'

Trump signs executive order on Mexico wall

Trump promises Homeland Security changes

Trump reportedly issues gag orders for several Federal agencies

Senate Approves Haley as US Ambassador to UN

President Trump keeps James Comey as FBI Director

Trump will announce Supreme Court pick next week

Trump signs executive order on oil pipelines

Trump's Spanish version of White House website removed

Trump Meets auto executives at White House

President Trump continues claim 'illegals' cost him popular vote

Trump signs 3 executive orders, pulls out of TPP

Trump resigned from business before taking office

Raw: Trump meets with congressional leaders

Trump's press secretary: Intention is 'never to lie to you'

Donald Trump Just Took His First Steps on ‘America First’

Donald Trump Meets with Business Leaders

Adds Dan Clifton, a Washington policy analyst at Strategas Research Partners: "(Trump) set out a course for Republican members of Congress to rally around. He also sent a signal to Democrats that he is willing to work with them."

Indeed, Trump's speech laid the groundwork for his push to get his legislation passed, says David Kotok, chief investment officer at Cumberland Advisors. Trump’s words might also have bought him some time with impatient investors.

“Wall Street is giving him more time after this speech; not a lot more but some,” says Kotok. “Acting as an adult, he has pushed back the timeline of reaching a deal with Congress. The speech was his best ever as a president. It was salesmanship. Making the deal starts with selling it.”

Despite the good reception of Trump’s speech from Wall Street, there are still risks facing a stock market that has run up sharply since Election Day on hopes Trump will get his agenda passed, notes Greg Valliere, chief strategist at Horizon Investments.

“The markets saw a strong president, and they liked it,” says Valliere. “Fears of a stumbling administration have been allayed, at least for now. Trump’s temperament always was a market concern, but suddenly there's hope that he's growing in the job.

Despite the mature demeanor, the markets are still leery that Trump’s agenda could stall if the divided congressional Republicans can't agree on an Obamacare replacement.”

Stocks were also trading sharply higher in Europe and finished higher in Japan.

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