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Stocks Rise, Erasing S&P 500's Decline for 2011; Treasuries Drop
BusinessWeek The S&P 500 added 0.6 percent to 1261.68 at 12:01 pm New York time. The MSCI All-Country World Index advanced 0.6 percent, set for the longest winning streak since Dec. 5. Copper increased 1.6 percent and oil in New York approached $ 100 a barrel. … US stocks extend gains on consumer spending data, passage of payroll tax measure US Stocks, Europe Equities Rise as Jobless Claims and Consumer Confidence Improve Reports boost US stock market |