Market in Review Brief
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Analysts say government order could boost investor confidence
Analysts view the new government certification requiring CEOs and CFOs to attest to the accuracy of financial reports as a potential confidence booster for investors. Amid restatements by Household International and others, markets rose with the Dow up about 260 points, though critics warn of wiggle room in the language and possible false confidence.
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Enron Corp
WorldCom Inc
Adelphia Communications Corp
Arthur Andersen LLP
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Dow Posts Best Close In Five Weeks As Markets Rally
Wall Street logged a second straight gain with the Dow up 74.83 to 8818.14 in cautious trading. The S P 500 rose 10.63 to 930.25 and the Nasdaq gained 10.71 to 1345.01 as investors weighed weak economic signals against a two day rally led by better earnings. Target jumped 2.93 to 35.10 on higher quarterly profits, while Nordstrom climbed 2.18 to 20.62 on solid results.
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