Wall Street hits records amid profit reports, DC changeover

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are rallying to records Wednesday on stronger-than-expected earnings reports and continued optimism that new leadership in Washington will mean more support for the struggling economy. The S&P 500 was 1.1% higher in morning trading and topped the record closing level it set earlier this month. Joe Biden will take the oath of office to become U.S. president later in the day, and he has already pitched a $1.9 trillion plan for the struggling economy. The hope