Stocks rise as investors weigh mixed signals on economy
Stocks ended higher after a volatile session as investors weighed a stronger than expected May Leading Economic Indicators reading and a cautious outlook from analysts on growth. The Dow gained 50.66 to 10,647.33, the Nasdaq rose 38.58 to 2,031.24, and the S&P 500 edged up 10.56 to 1,223.14. Strong pharma and financials led gains while Greenspan cautioned on lending amid weak sectors. Eli Lilly rose 0.81 to 79.52 and JPMorgan Chase added 1.08 to 45.60.
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Greenspan defends tax cut amid deficit concerns
Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan told the Banking Committee he is not worried the 1.35 trillion dollar tax cut will push the budget into deficit. He warned about layoffs and weak spending but said there has not been real deterioration in consumer activity.
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