Stock market today: Dow jumps 285 points as traders try to extend comeback from big sell-off

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• US stocks rose on Wednesday as traders tried to extend Tuesday's rally in the wake of the latest sell-off.
• The Bank of Japan suggested it would pause rate hikes over the near term, bolstering investor sentiment.
• Major stock averages indexes, with the Dow climbing almost 300 points.

US stocks jumped on Wednesday after the Bank of Japan issued guidance on interest rates and traders attempted to extend the rebound in stocks. All three benchmark indexes ticked higher...