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For stocks, a stable and impressive climb in 2012
BusinessWeek By BERNARD CONDON The stock market just had its best first quarter in 14 years. The surge has sent Wall Street analysts, some of whose forecasts seemed too sunny three months ago, scrambling to raise their estimates for the year. Stocks' first-quarter performance is the best in years Stocks register best 1st-quarter gain in 14 years Stocks rise, extending best start since 1998 |