Stocks climb on news of strong holiday retail sales
NEW YORK (AP) - Better holiday sales and rising commodities prices pushed stocks to new 2009 highs. Major indexes edged higher in midday trading today after data showed shoppers spent more freely this holiday season, a good sign that consumers are feeling better about the economy. Figures from MasterCard Advisors' SpendingPulse, which track all forms of payment, ...Login required
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