Stocks end mixed as weak dollar weighs earnings
U.S. stocks closed mixed with the Dow up 13.70 as Circuit City and FedEx earnings sapped gains from the prior rally. The Nasdaq slipped 2.96 while the S&P 500 rose 1.35 amid a softer dollar and cautious outlook on profits and hiring.
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U.S. Reaches Free Trade Deal With Central American Nations
The United States and four Central American countries Guatemala El Salvador Nicaragua and Honduras sealed a broad free trade agreement after a last minute textiles snag. Costa Rica exited talks, citing US demands on market openings in telecoms and insurance. US Trade Representative Robert Zoellick and ministers planned a formal news conference to announce the breakthrough.
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Oil prices surge to near 24 a barrel on lean stocks
Crude futures rose to levels unseen since the prewar Iraq period as U.S. inventories fell to a December low. Jan light sweet crude settled at 33.35, Brent at 30.59, with analysts noting persistent demand and limited supplies could push prices higher amid winter expectations.
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