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Stocks climb on news of strong holiday retail sales

by Associated Press

Published: December 28,2009

Time posted: 11:48 am

Tags: Retail

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, ...





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