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Retail Sales in US Increase Less Than Forecast: Economy
BusinessWeek Stocks rose, sending the Standard & Poor's 500 Index higher for a fourth day, as a drop in borrowing costs at debt auctions in Europe helped overcome the disappointing economic data. The S&P 500 climbed 0.2 percent to close at 1295.5 in New York. … Retail sales weak, jobless claims up Retail sales inched up in December to end record year with 7.7 percent annual … US retail sales weak, jobless claims up last week |