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S&P 500 up for fifth session; Wall Street near four-year highs

Stocks edged slightly higher on Thursday, up for a fifth session, on better-than-expected jobless claims and trade data in the United States and hopes of further stimulus action from China's central bank.

 

Stocks shake off 2-week slump on retail sales news

Stocks shake off 2-week slump on retail sales news

Stocks are shaking off a two-week slump after a report on retail sales wasn't as bad as economists had predicted... The government said Tuesday that retail sales edged down 0.2 percent last month, the first decline in nearly a year. That was slightly better than analysts were expecting. Americans bought fewer cars during the month, but the decline reflected temporary supply chain disruptions caused by the earthquake and tsunami disaster in Japan. Excluding weak car sales, retail sales rose 0.3 percent.

 

Jobs Report Gives U.S. Stocks a Boost

U.S. stocks rose broadly, with investors encouraged by a government report that job losses were less than expected in February.

 

U.S. Stocks Open Higher; Exxon, Alcoa Gain

Rising oil prices and better-than-expected earnings from Exxon Mobil boosted energy companies.

 

Stock Futures Rise; RIMM Up 11%

U.S. stock futures rose as better-than-expected earnings reports from Research In Motion and Oracle late Thursday reinforced confidence in the ability of companies to increase profits next year.

 

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