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Stocks post modest gains
CNN Money
Stocks rose Wednesday, with the Nasdaq ending at its highest level in more than 18 months, on strength in the financial services sector and an upbeat report on wholesale inventories.The Dow Jones industrial average rose 3 points, or...
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Stock futures rise as investors try to recover after brutal end to last week
Chicago Tribune
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks were set to bounce back modestly Monday after a brutal close to the previous week. Futures edged higher. Investors were ready to buy stocks in the first session after the Dow Jones industrial...
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Wholesale inventories fall, sales surge
Reuters
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. wholesale inventories fell modestly in January, while sales rose to their highest level since October 2008, suggesting that inventories would continue to support economic growth in the first quarter.The rise in sales pushed the...
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Bets on economy lift Wall Street; banks, tech lead
Reuters
By Rodrigo CamposNEW YORK (Reuters) - Bank and technology shares lifted Wall Street on Wednesday on hopes a revival in business demand will boost corporate profits.Banks' shares rallied to their highest in 16 months, adding to recent momentum,...