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Stocks Rise on Retail Sales, Google Earnings
U.S. stocks were higher in early trading on Friday as investors welcomed a surge in retail sales and an upbeat earnings report from search engine Google Inc. The Dow industrials lately rose 88.55 points to 11,566.68. The S&P 500 climbed 10.69 points to 1,214.35. The Nasdaq added 24.94 points to 2,645.18. The Commerce Department on…
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Stocks Rise on Europe and Claims Data
U.S. stocks ended higher for a third session Thursday, as better-than-forecast jobless claims data and statements from European officials on bank recapitalization efforts inspired buyers. The Dow Jones Industrial Average ended up 183.38 points, or 1.68%, to 11,123.33. The S&P 500 ended up 20.94 points, or 1.83%, to 1,164.97. The Nasdaq Composite was up 46.31…
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Stocks Finished Sharply Lower on Europe Worries
U.S. stocks closed out their worst day in more than three weeks Friday, as the solidity of the euro-zone again came under pressure following a senior central bank official’s exit and news Germany was preparing a backup plan for a Greek default. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 303.68, or 2.68%, to 10,992.13. The S&P…