Tag: congressional budget office
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Stocks Ended Up with Europe in View
U.S. stocks Tuesday ended higher for the second session as investors took comfort from a relatively low volume of negative headlines about Europe. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 44.73 points, or 0.40%, at 11,105.85 at the close of floor trading. The S&P 500 gained 10.60 points, or 0.91%, to 1,172.87. The Nasdaq Composite…
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Stocks Waver After Durable Good Report
Stocks erased losses to turn higher in early trading on Wednesday after government data showed new orders for long-lasting U.S. manufactured goods rose more than expected. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lately was up 69.18 points at 11,245.94. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index rose 8.32 points to 1,170.67. The Nasdaq Composite Index gained 15.03…