Stocks Rise on Light Post Christmas Trading
Wall Street closed higher as investors bought bargains in a shortened session. The Dow gained 19.48 to 10,324.67, the S&P 500 rose, and the Nasdaq added. Meat processors fell on mad cow disease news, while restaurants and energy names mixed gains. Culinary retailers like Wal-Mart and Amazon posted modest lifts amid holiday demand. Bio-Rad jumped on diagnostic leadership while Biopure faced SEC charges over disclosure practices.
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Securities and Exchange Commission
Shoppers hunt post Christmas bargains across malls
Consumers flocked to stores day after Christmas seeking discounts as retailers cut prices to boost a sluggish season. In Columbus a Target line formed at dawn with shoppers chasing bargains, while Macy’s Herald Square saw large discounts on a Kenneth Cole jacket and glassware. High end stores reported stronger results than mid priced chains and even discounters faced modest gains as post holiday sales strive to lift overall figures.
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