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Stocks close up on economic data; Wal-Mart falters
USA TODAY Stocks closed higher Thursday after reports on the U.S. economy and manufacturing showed continued expansion and despite a disappointing earnings report from Wal-Mart Stores. The Standard & Poor's 500 index is inching back up toward its all-time high, … US Hot Stocks: Hot Stocks to Watch US STOCKS-Wall St rises on factory data; Tesla and Facebook jump U.S. Stocks Rise on Factory Data Amid Facebook Deal |