Market indices report mixed movement across major exchanges
Market Watch summarizes the Dow at 2,483,751 with a rise of 63.21 points and the Nasdaq at 6,950.16 up 10.82, while SAP hits 16,874 with a gain of 492. Russell advances 4.99 points to 154,893 as NYSE climbs to 12,853.12, up 31.13.
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Market movers lift Resources, drag Hunt on weak outlook
Range Resources Corp rose 65 cents to 17.61 as natural gas demand rose in cold weather. Hunt Transportation Services fell 23 cents to 115.24 after a weak fourth quarter forecast and 40 million dollars in one time charges. The AP notes mortgage rates edged higher, with 30 year fixed at 3.99 percent and 15 year at 3.44 percent, as a tax cut influenced Treasury yields.
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Charity tax change may curb giving next year
Washington reports that new tax law doubling the standard deduction will reduce the incentive for small to moderate donors. Experts warn many taxpayers will cease itemizing, potentially lowering giving by about 5 percent next year, while wealthy donors keep incentives intact. United Way notes increased end-of-year giving as donors rush to maximize deductions before Jan. 1.
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Dow hits new record as stocks close higher
Wall Street finished with a broad rally led by financials as the Dow Jones rose 63.21 points to 24,837.51 and the S P 500 gained 4.92 points to 2,687.54. Energy names benefited from warmer gas prices while crude oil also closed higher. The Nasdaq ticked up to 6,950.16 as yields edged higher to 2.43 percent.
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