Wall Street rises as Fed starts rate meeting
Wall Street advanced as the Federal Reserve opened a two day meeting seen likely to deliver another rate cut. Data showed December orders for big ticket items up 5.2 percent while consumer confidence eased. investors awaited the Fed's guidance on the economy and financial sector. Dow rose 96.41 to 12480.30.
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Allstate Corp reports a 37 percent fall in Q4 profit to 760 million dollars, hurt by 472 million in catastrophe losses including 318 million from California fires and rising auto and homeowner claim costs. Revenue edged down to 8.99 billion. Chief Executive Thomas Wilson cites strong overall results despite volatility.
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