US stocks put on solid gains Thursday, helped by more confidence in banks and the retail sector and in Europe's push to ensure its banks remain stable in the case of a Greek sovereign default.The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed up 183.38 points (1.68 per cent) to 11,123.33.
07/10/2011 - 06:54
US stocks jump on renewed EU optimism
07/10/2011 - 06:54
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