U.S. stocks rose, heading for a sixth week of gains, after BB&T Corp. said housing markets are stabilizing and better-than-expected gauge of confidence drove consumer shares higher.
Source: Bloomberg News
Date: 4/17/2009
Keys: Economy, stock market, investing
Link: http://www.bloomberg.com
Questions for discussion:
- How does the latest stock market and economic news compare to your sense of the true state of economic conditions where you live?
- Which businesses do you think will respond well to this news?
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