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Instant View: S&P 500 ends at new closing high

(Reuters) – The S&P 500 index posted a new closing high on Thursday, surpassing the previous record of 1565.15 set in October 2007, as investors continued a strong run that has seen the index rise nearly 10 percent in the first three months of the year. COMMENTS: BRIAN JACOBSEN, CHIEF PORTFOLIO STRATEGIST, INVESTMENTS GROUP, WELLS FARGO FUNDS MANAGEMENT IN MENOMONEE FALLS, WISCONSIN: “I don’t get too excited about new highs Continue reading

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Dow hits another record on ADP jobs data, S&P flat

NEW YORK (Reuters) – The Dow hit another intraday record high on Wednesday on signs of improvement in the U.S. labor market, but the broader market was little changed as investors became cautious that the rally may soon run its course. The stock market's rally this year has been fueled by signs of a strengthening U.S. Continue reading

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Dow hits another record on ADP jobs data, S&P flat

NEW YORK (Reuters) – The Dow hit another intraday record high on Wednesday on signs of improvement in the U.S. labor market, but the broader market was little changed as investors became cautious that the rally may soon run its course Continue reading

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Wall St climbs as China data puts S&P back at 5-yr high

NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. stocks rose on Thursday and the S&P 500 ended at a fresh five-year high as stronger-than-expected exports from China spurred optimism about global growth prospects Continue reading

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Wall Street climbs as China data puts S&P back at five-year high

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Stocks rose on Thursday and the S&P 500 ended at a fresh five-year high as stronger-than-expected exports from China spurred optimism about global growth prospects. Buying accelerated late in the day after the S&P 500 broke through technical resistance at 1,466.47, which was the market's closing level last Friday and the highest level since December 2007. “Historically, January is a positive month for the market and you're seeing that play out,” said Michael Sheldon, chief market strategist at RDM Financial in Westport, Connecticut. Continue reading

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Correction: Wall Street story

In a story Dec. 5 about the stock market, The Associated Press misspelled the last name of a market strategist at Prudential Financial Continue reading

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Dates Announced for 2013 UK Real Estate Investment Conference

Renowned property investment strategist, Rick Otton, has announced the dates for his much-anticipated 2013 UK real estate investment conference. His Zero-Debt Property Cashflow Conference will be … Continue reading

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Resources power TSX higher as earnings lift hopes

TORONTO (Reuters) – Canada's main stock index finished more than 1 percent higher on Tuesday with investor confidence bolstered by stronger-than-expected U.S. earnings, economic data and firmer commodity prices Continue reading

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B.C. focuses on Northern Gateway spill response

B.C.’s chief legal strategist at the Northern Gateway hearings in Prince George believes an intense examination of safety plans for the $6-billion pipeline proposal should reveal any flaws. Continue reading

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Wall St slips on China data, S&P still up for week

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