US stocks racked up solid gains in a holiday-shortened trading session, boosted by reports of strong June sales from the leading US auto makers.Trade closed at 1700 GMT (0300 AEST), after only three and a half hours, to allow for travel ahead of the July 4th Independence Day holiday.
							04/07/2012 - 06:52
						
					US stocks make solid gains ahead of holiday
								04/07/2012 - 06:52
							
						