A bit of positive data on the US economy gave stocks a boost on Tuesday, as traders brushed off new figures showing stalling European economic growth.The Dow Jones Industrial Average eked out a gain of 17.18 points (0.14 per cent) to close at 12,096.16.
16/11/2011 - 06:55
US economic data lifts stocks
16/11/2011 - 06:55
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