US Stocks Up Slightly in Light Trade
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U.S. stocks nudged higher in light  trading  on Thursday after data gave a mixed picture of the  U.S. economy, but steel shares fell as investors worried that  weaker demand from China could depress prices.
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U.S. stocks got a mild boost on Friday  as government data showed better-than-expected demand in August  for durable goods other than transportation equipment, but  climbing oil prices limited gains.
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U.S. stocks finished slightly higher  on Thursday as lower crude oil prices offset the impact of  China's first rate increase in nine years.
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U.S. stock futures pointed to a  slightly higher open on Friday, with volume light as investors  await monthly jobs figures for clues into the health of the  U.S. economy.
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Stock prices opened slightly higher today after the latest reading on U.S. gross domestic product.
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U.S. stocks closed slightly higher on  Thursday amid mixed economic news and light trading as Wall  Street headed home early for the Christmas holiday.
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U.S. stocks rose on Monday, helped by   gains in semiconductors and technology shares such as Apple   Computer Inc. AAPL.O, and by a smaller-than-expected drop in   August existing home sales.
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Stock prices are rising in moderate trading. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is up 55 points in today&#39;s early going. Advancing issues on the New York Stock Exchange hold a better than 3-1 lead over gainers decliners.
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US blue-chip stocks rose slightly on Friday as government data showed better-than-expected demand in August for durable goods other than transportation equipment, but climbing oil prices limited gains.
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NEW YORK Stocks moved modestly higher Friday as stable oil prices and a report on durable goods orders cheered investors at the end of a losing week.
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Stocks rose slightly on Friday after  December employment data suggested the Federal Reserve was  unlikely to raise interest rates aggressively, and Apple  Computer Inc. AAPL.O gave a lift to technology shares.
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U.S. stocks rose slightly on Thursday   after news that a key inflation gauge rose less than expected,   soothing concerns about future interest rate hikes.
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U.S. stocks looked set to rise slightly on Wednesday, with stock index futures pointing higher after Dell Inc.  reported better-than-expected earnings, setting the stage for gains by technology shares a day before the Thanksgiving holiday.
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Stocks rose slightly on Friday,  boosted by computer maker Dell Inc. DELL.O, but gains were  small as Wall Street took a breather after Thursday's rally.
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US stocks were broadly higher by mid-morning on Friday, as the market rebounded modestly after three days of heavy selling sparked by sharply higher US bond yields.
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World markets saw modest gains in light pre-holiday trading yesterday, fueled by Wall Street's strong rally over the past week.
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Stocks rose slightly on Thursday, led by technology shares, although investors remained cautious before a Federal Reserve statement which could give clues on the outlook for interest rates.