US stocks have closed decisively higher following strong reports on consumer confidence and the housing market.The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 115.96 (0.84 per cent) to 13,900.13 on Tuesday.
27/02/2013 - 06:59
Consumer confidence jump sends US stocks higher
27/02/2013 - 06:59
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