Stocks Rise Moderately On Light Preholiday Trading
Wall Street in a quiet session edged higher after a late buying surge. Nasdaq led with an 1 percent gain to 1800.18, while the Dow rose 40.42 to 9374.21 and the S&P 500 added 6.05 to 1002.84 amid slow volume and vacation trading.
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Economy rebounds as second quarter GDP rises to 3.1 percent
The Commerce Department reports a revised 3.1 percent annual growth in GDP for Q2, up from 2.4 percent, reflecting stronger consumer and business spending and increased military spending. Economists, led by Bill Cheney of John Hancock, say momentum suggests solid growth through the year.
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GDP signals potential second-half U.S. rebound
Economists cite improving manufacturing, shopper activity, and rising consumer confidence as signs for a stronger second-half economy. A Labor Department release shows unemployment benefit claims up 3,000 to 394,000 last week, with delays blamed on a major regional power outage.
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Virgin Atlantic and United push in-flight extras to lure travelers
Virgin Atlantic rolls out 64 music CDs 40 movies 130 TV programs 15 video games and in-flight e mail options while United plans domestic e mail by year end with fees. Airlines seek to revive business travel after a 25 percent drop since 2000 as consumer demand and the economy struggle.
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