US stocks climb as better-than-expected jobless claims offset stimulus concerns

US stocks climbed on Thursday as better-than-expected jobless claims offset lingering stimulus worries.
Gold notched another record high as investors continued to pile into the safe-haven asset.
Investors continue to watch for signs of progress on the next stimulus bill from Washington.
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US climbed on Thursday as better-than-expected jobless claims offset lingering stimulus worries.
Futures pared earlier losses and turned positive after the Labor Department said ini